The Debate
There were so many ways I wanted to go with this post. But I think it’s something discussed with too much animosity…. Now I won’t lie and say I don’t have a favorite. Daiwa overall for me is my most comfortable all around, not only entry level, but all around bang for the dollar. Don’t get me wrong, Shimano is smooth. But Daiwa overall for me. Now with that being said… there was a lot of trial and error.. I went from a Walmart Lew’s speed stick and an ugly stick with my first Daiwa reels for over 10 years. The last 3 years, I dug myself into a rabbit hole 😅. I’ve spent more than I’d want to say publicly “BUT” it was a lot of trial and error, I’ve gotten my money back on those I did not like and or if it was something kept outside of a warranty, it has been sold. To take all the Bias away, these are what i currently have and the point of this post is 1. Yes the amount of money spent “DOES NOT CATCH YOU FISH” 2. Yes investing in equipment can last you, but not guaranteed (I’ve had Multiple of a few of these, luckily warranties were in place) and 3. Every Rod and reel has a purpose, through trial and error and just what feels right. This is my collection and I’m proud of it. Some I wish I still had, but they allowed me to get what I do now through sacrifice.
How do you feel about your collection?
And what’s your Favorite reel? Daiwa Tatula 100H
Dream reel? Shimano Calcutta 100HG
And a reel you just wanted just because? Lew’s Elite TI