My friend came across this older Fuego. Just wanted to see what year it is and if it's worth anything like the older zillions.

 

Thanks

 

 

05ish ... those are the "real" Daiwa Fuegos ... better than a Fuego CT. I don't think they're worth much unless NIB ... I'd fish it! 

It looks like a very solid reel. If it were a lh, i'd take it off his hands.

They may have a similar profile to a Zillion, but their roots are in the TD-Z.  It is a magnesium framed reel that retailed at $200-230 in the early 00s.  They were marketed along side the slower, lighter baits TD-Sol (Alphas platform). The only reels above them in the line were Zillion and Steez.  These were considered the working man's Steez.  If it is in excellent working condition, I recommend a Carbontex drag, and fish it like you stole it.  They were great reels.

There’s one on eBay that appears to be mint or near mint selling for $175 + $15 shipping. The ones in good to very good are at around $150. 

I'm forgot that you could swap Zillion spools on them. 

Yes my friend got it for an unbelievable 4.00 at a yard sale.  Thanks for all of your replies. 

2 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

Yes my friend got it for an unbelievable 4.00 at a yard sale.  Thanks for all of your replies. 

 

Ill give you 5.00!