SenkoGuru

I would agree always buy the best you can afford. You will be much happier with that one great rod than you would be with two good rods.

I have been fishing Daiwa reels since the 80's and guess what? I have never had an Issue. I've been fishing Shimano for a long time, although not as long as Daiwa and the only issue I have ever had with Shimano was the clicking that the Curado D reels made until they were broken in and the rubber pad piece on the clutch bar falling off of a metanium. I've never had a issue with Shimano that stopped me from being able to fish with the reel though. The only problem reels I've ever had were Quantums.

If you think for one second that some private message you CLAIM is between you and Diawa is 100% proof you are even worse off than I thought. That so called message is proof of nothing at all, would you like for me to fake a message from Daiwa stating I can fly? I'm am not saying it is 100% fake but I am saying it does not prove anything. How do we know that is in fact from Daiwa? How do we know you did not put your line on wrong? How do we know you did not buy the reel that way? How do we know you did not snag a lure and try to pull it free? (which the booklet with the reel says to never do because it will damage the TWS) How do we know this was not faked? How do we know you are not a Shimano fanboy or any other reel supported fanboy? How do we know you're not just trolling? Their are hundreds more that I could list but why bother. Daiwa has sold countless numbers of the TWS system and we have had what? I would bet less that 1% claiming grooving? Those odds say to me their is a problem with the owner of the reel or they bought a reel that was already grooved and didn't notice it. Daiwa has NOT admitted it. Any where. Every one has pretty much said what I said, they just did not come straight out and say it. You have had experience with me? Some how I doubt that. Your words are insulting and I find you pathetic. EDITED....Shimano is a fine company and Stands on their own merits, what I was meaning was worded wrong, I did not mean this kid was a shimano rep, I meant a Shimano AND/OR ANY other reel company Fanboy that loves that product and bashes the others hot reel of the time. I also did not say this was the case, it was list along with tons or other things as one possible reason.

Well, I'm going to say what every one else is thinking but are most likely holding back. I do NOT believe it. One of three things happened. Those reels were bought that way, they were damaged by people who did not know what they were doing or they were all a FAKE! Why would you take pictures from some where else on another forum? Why not end your tread? I have so many questions for you that I can't even think of them all to write down at one time. You talked with Daiwa and they told you to send it in but you went back to BPS? Man, none of your story makes any kind of sense at all. I know my dad use to say if it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck, then I'm pretty d**n sure it is a duck.

Thanks I will look those up. Have any of you guys tried out the Zero Gravity Jigs? I really like the idea of a jig that falls like a Senko.

Right now I am using dirty jig's but After reading this topic, I have a feeling I will be trying out a few Siebert Jig's.

I think we can all agree that South bend hooks and Shakespear OmniFlex Fishing line is the best!

I've had 3 Tatula's since the day they were released (1ST-Gen) and I now own 10 total. I have fished Braid, Fluoro and Mono on them with HEAVY fishing and I've have not had one problem at all in any way. Diawa also has some of the best customer service in the business. I am just unsure what to think on this grooving issue, it is like maybe 1% that have this grooving and I'm just not believing 100% it is the reels fault. The instructions manual for those that bothered to read it clearly state's do not pull on a bait that is hung up because it can damage the TWS if you do. I believe a lot of the people that have the grooving have hung a bait up and tried to pull it free or done other things to damage the TWS. I do not believe the TWS is just grooving on it's own because mine and about 20 other people I know personally have fished the HELL out of the Tatula's with out any damage at all.

I'll be honest I am thinking about buying a *** ***. It wasn't really about the color, I just wanted one of their reels but once I seen the White one I knew it would look great on one of my White Ice Rod's. I didn't buy the Ducketts because they were white in color I bought them because after years of buying different rods and not being happy with them, the Duckett's were the best I found. They are simply fantastic Fishing Rod's, it was just a big bonus that they are white in color and TBH my Black and Red Tatula Type-R's doesn't look to bad sitting on them..

The *** is not leaps and bounds better than the Ghost and the handle of the *** is a deal breaker for me. While it is a good rod, it has the worst grip I have held on a rod. Also the first batch of Ghost rods did turn yellow looking but the problem has been fixed, it was a bad batch of epoxy from what I have been told and the newer ones do not do that. My Vote goes to the Duckett Ghost.

Well, I would like it if my Rod and Reels matched but I have 19 White Rods with Black and Red Reels so I guess the short answer is No, it doesn't really bother me that they don't match. The thought has crossed my mind before that I wished my reels were White though.

I own 2 Team Lew's, a Team Lew's Pro, Team Lew's Gold, Lew's Super Duty, Lew's BB1 and Lew's BB1 Pro. Out of all of those reels I enjoy fishing with the Lew's BB1 Pro the most.

Daiwa knocked this one out of the Park. I'm just like the rest of the fishermen here and have so many reels to fish that it is crazy and the one reel I am reaching for time and time again is my Tatula Type-R. I LOVE that reel..

Yes, I am aware of this, thanks. The truth is still that they fish way different than the other reels listed IMO. I Hate quantum because of the design and acs braking, they never seem to cast the same way twice. The duckett reels were ok but I don't know they didn't click with me. I liked everything about the *** *** and I enjoy Lew's reels very much. Having Said that I will stay a Daiwa Man.

Powell Max Mag Bass casting 8'0" mag Heavy Punching/Flipping rod or Duckett White Ice Terry Scroggins Casting Rod 7'8" XX-Heavy Punching/flipping Rod with a TWS Daiwa Zillion. $500 at base price or you could shop around and buy either combo for around $380

That White Ice rod you are fishing is a monster of a rod. It is made to throw 4 Oz or more baits so it is a little unfair to compare it to a 7'3 rod that is rated for most likely 3/16-3/4oz baits. BIG Difference.

You can buy the Micro magic rods on clearance right now for $98.00 and I've bought Tatula Type-R reels for as low as $112 so If it was me I would try to talk the guy down to a flat $200 and jump on it then. They are both really great and it is one VERY fine combo, I have a bunch of that combo and I have not found any that I like better. Your father will LOVE it. Very nice of you to treat your father to such a nice gift. In the end you can buy it New for that same price but if it is in good shape I would just get it and not go through the hassle of ordering it all.

*** are good rods also there is a sale right now on Quantum Smoke rods at $89.00 Those are very good rods for that price imo. If you can get a tatula for $100 it is a great rod. Duckett ghost rods are also pretty good.

You need to pick up a Duckett White Ice rod. it is very close to the old Carrot Stix 21 gold rods except it is MUCH stronger and more sensitive. If you liked the Carrot stix you will love those rod's.

Yes, it is worth the $45 bucks. I would buy it. EDIT....For $45 buy it and if you do not like it I will buy it from you (For the $45 and your paid tax) and pay to have it shipped to me. I feel pretty good that you will love it. You're talking about a reel with a free floating spool and mag force braking with a flipping switch, aluminum frame and brass gears for $45 bucks? Yes, sign me up, see if they have a couple more that I can get lol EDIT again....it is a little on the heavy side though it weights 9.2 Oz.

I have never fished a Rage rod before, so I don't know anything about them. I can tell you that the Duckett Ghost rod will fish WAY better than it feels in the store. When I bought my first Ghost rod's I bought the 7'6 X-hvy and the 6'10 Medium Ghost. I am a pretty big Duckett fan (Rod's only don't like the reels) and I just didn't like the way the Ghost felt. Well the next day we are off to the lake and by the end of the day I was VERY happy with the two Ghost rod's. I bought mine for $75 (7'6) and $65 (6'10) from a local store that was going out of business. I thought they were a very good purchase. If you like the Micro Magic you will also like the Ghost but if you do not like the Micro magic, well you will not like the Ghost either.

LoL No, Really I just spit coke all over my screen

I am exactly the same. I throw a chatterbait and when it gets to be to much grass for that I'm throwing a swimJig. I have not tied on a spinnerbaits in years.

Over the years I have bought a LARGE amount of baitcasters for very good prices from Ebay. I have never had any trouble with any of them at all. The only thing I have had trouble with was when I bought an 8 camera security system off of Ebay that was listed as brand new with a DVR system and a 1Gig hard drive. When I received the Security system it was used and the night vision on the cameras did not work and the DVR only had a 250 Gig Hard drive. I only pay using Pay-Pal and after trying to return the item to the dealer with no luck I was refunded the entire amount of my purchase ($499.99) through Pay-Pal, they handled it very well.

I fish my jerk baits on a 6'10" Medium/fast rod.