Hey guys tackle trap has daiwa catalina left hand retrieve reels for over 50% off. Just picked one up myself, there is a promo code “bbc10” for 17$ off as well. https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75_823_3020&products_id=15063

Put it in the sale thread

I bought one and it looks/feels great.          I posted in the sale thread 

17 minutes ago, Deeare said:

I bought one and it looks/feels great.          I posted in the sale thread 

I was a bit skeptical because I could hardly find any information about this reel. Appreciate the response, I’m looking forward to trying it out ASAP!

7 hours ago, Adam Markley said:

I was a bit skeptical because I could hardly find any information about this reel. Appreciate the response, I’m looking forward to trying it out ASAP!

Hopefully you enjoy smiling.

 

Bought the last 7.3 lefty

1 hour ago, webertime said:

Bought the last 7.3 lefty

Got the same one, hopefully it’s a solid reel. I could find little to no information on this reel.

7 hours ago, PhishLI said:

Hopefully you enjoy smiling.

 

I take it you’re liking yours, haha. Appreciate the response!

i couldnt find any info either on the reel but decided to jump on it! glad i did too! great reel,especially for the money.  i threw in ceramic spool bearings today and its even smoother feeling.

10 minutes ago, suzuki2903 said:

i couldnt find any info either on the reel but decided to jump on it! glad i did too! great reel,especially for the money.  i threw in ceramic spool bearings today and its even smoother feeling.

Glad to hear that man, can’t wait to try mine out!

I was going to buy one from that deal, but I found one Wednesday from a guy on this forum for $120, never been used along with a upgraded Tatula 100. My first left handed reels, $200 for both.

9 hours ago, suzuki2903 said:

couldnt find any info either on the reel but decided to jump on it! glad i did too! great reel,especially for the money.  i threw in ceramic spool bearings today and its even smoother feeling.

I was able to find info on some miscellaneous sites but I had so sign up which was a pain but the feedback I found was great.   The righties went on sale back in November so lots of chatter back then.   Feedback was that they are super solid reels and better for heavier baits.   I thought there was some talk on the tackletour  boards also?

ive used it twice now with a 3/8 oz lure and it did just fine. even though many will disagree, i used it once without ceramic bearings and then installed them and used it after and it did cast the lighter lure easier.  so far i love this reel! only thing i would maybe change is the large handle,i believe its 100mm and a 90 or 95mm would fit better in my opinion.

1 hour ago, suzuki2903 said:

ive used it twice now with a 3/8 oz lure and it did just fine. even though many will disagree, i used it once without ceramic bearings and then installed them and used it after and it did cast the lighter lure easier.  so far i love this reel! only thing i would maybe change is the large handle,i believe its 100mm and a 90 or 95mm would fit better in my opinion.

How do you think it will handle bigger stuff 1-4 oz

Picked up the 4.9 lefty for crankbaits.  Some won't care for the pink components, I think they look great.

 

The biggest downside is the line capacity is fairly low for a cranking reel: about 160 yards for PE2, which equates to 110 yards for 14 lb test.  

 

I haven't had line capacity ever be an issue, but hoping to try deep cranking this year and this might not be enough.

On 2/22/2020 at 12:13 PM, Adam Markley said:

How do you think it will handle bigger stuff 1-4 oz

Just fine