MiceNReets

Ahhh that’s weird. I find the steez a2 palms the best for me out of all my reels. I’m just curious on if I’m missing out on an antares or not. I’m content with the steez a2 but I do enjoy trying new gear lol Yeah I’m in Canada. We’re cold 7 months of the year. Preparing to build my igloo soon in all seriousness I’ve heard they get pretty cold. My bass season is usually April to May and then it’s closed for a month to 1.5 months. Then I have July to October pretty much and wait for the next year. I don’t know if I’ll make it too cold weather for bass fishing but anything is possible. I was wondering on how easily they get marked up. I’ve gone 2 years with my zillion looking mint. Let my kid try it once and it has its battle scars now lol it mark up easier than the zillion? Being a chrome finish and how scratches show it might drive me insane. I already have a steez a2. Was offered a trade for a new antares 70a but I haven’t been able to find time to trade yet anyways so lots of time to think about it I have the steez already. Great reel. Was offered trade so I was trying to see if it was worth it. Feels like the steez a2 fishes more my style but wasn’t sure if I’m missing out anything by not trying an antares lol 🤷🏻‍♂️ I haven’t even tried skipping with the steez to know how it does. Not something I excel at or really have the opportunity to try when fishing from shore. Lately I’ve been stuck to rivers since I moved so it all seems to be cast and reel back.

They’re a day ahead of our side of the world but I’d you get caught in the holiday, it’s just how the cookie crumbles. I’ve had that happen before and yeah waiting sucks but once shipped out you’ll have it in your hands in under 48hrs. JLS is pretty fast at shipping out orders or at least that’s been my experience. Congrats on your first order, it’s addictive when you see how fast and easy it is

Price is just subjective. Use what works and enjoy it. Don’t even think of a $130 reel on a $500 rod. The advancement on the lower end-mid range reels are fantastic these days.

Keep looking. It’s an incredible reel. I hold it up in regards to my steez and zillions. Always with me. I bought it for the heck of it and I am always blown away by how good it is. Order from here. You won’t regret it. They just have the 6.2 which is what I have and it’s great. Sometimes I wish I got the 7 speed but when I use the reel I just don’t care anymore. https://japanlureshop.com/shimano-22-slx-dc-xt.html I’d go with Japan lure shops first but digitaka has some lefties as well.. https://www.digitaka.com/items/5/4/2/SLX+DC+XT

Nope… I’d just stick with the well known ones to play it safe. There are enough legit ones that there is no need to branch out and potentially get scammed

You’ll be happy with the Stradic FL. They’re very well made reels and I believe the best bang for the buck. I sold all my spinning reels and all I have are Stradic FLs. I even use a Stradic FL 1000 for my Ultralight fishing. Just perfect. Have 2 2500s and 2 3000s as well.

You have stock on the Curado MGL 150? LoL

I bank fish and I’m extremely happy with the distance I get. It’s pretty much the 2017 Stella.

I have the same rod in mojo bass and I love it with the Stradic FL 2500. Feels great in hand and to fish all day.

Easy to beat that for a cheaper cost. JDM SLX DC XT is far superior. Curado 70 is a let down actually. Much preferred the slx mgl 70 over that reel. But hey that’s just my opinion so don’t shoot me over that. hey.. you forgot the XT… slx dc xt. The regular slx dc I dont care for . All good though brother. but yeah JLS is the way to go for sure. Excellent prices and customer service is top notch.

Old thread…. I know…. LoL Do you know the size of o-ring needed in case it needs to be replaced??

Wrong handle side

I really really enjoy using the slx dc xt… it’s jdm only. 70 size spool. Mgl III spool. It DOES NOT feel like an slx at all. It punches way above its price range and shouldn’t be considered in the slx line up to be honest. I got one when they came out just to get one and I was blown away. I don’t care for the dc part but the reel itself is awesome. I enjoy it as much as my Zillion SV, HD and Steez reels. Used the reel the other day as well for jerkbaits and it was awesome.

Ha! Yeah I’m sure it would blind me if I forgot my shades. LoL

Probably my alter ego. He’s a jerk on there lol But yeah JLS is the way to go and glad your orders have gone well.

That’s what I use or a ‘22 zillion hd. I’d also suggest a jdm bantam

Too add to this. I always buy from JLS and have always had a great experience. When paying through PayPal express I always select to pay in YEN instead of PayPal doing the conversion for Me. Whatever the conversion from xe.com says is what I’ve always paid to the penny. Maybe my bank doesn’t charge a conversion fee. Once I selected for PayPal to do the conversion for me and it cost me an additional $20, won’t make that mistake again

I always order from Japan Lure Shop

Ahh they said everything is fine. 🤷🏻‍♂️ im going to check out a local store that has one in stock to compare. Either way I’m really impressed with this rod. Got too good of a deal I couldn’t pass up.

if You had the chance to get a Steez A2 or Antares 70a… what would you pick and why? Anyone have experience with both? What are the pros and cons? Thinking of it as an all around reel with braid.

Might I suggest to you Berkley x9 to throw in the mix? 🥸

Oh excellent. Thanks for the reply. Not bad shipping prices at all.