im looking to buy a new reel and the slyder looks great,,,but i have a few questions, with the high gear ratio and the wheel that only sums up a little but of line, was this based on the daiwa megaforce? i heard that the megaforce isnt very well put together,,,with that said, will the slyder fill in the niches where the megaforce lacks? what application would this reel work best in?

thanks,

I know my answer won't be as inclusive, helpful, or nearly as long winded as Pinnacle 1's, but I'll expound upon the subject anyway. There are so many differences between the Slyder and the Megaforce there is no possible way they could be based off each other. Several differences you would care to notice are:

1. The Daiwa uses a little bar type hootus over the spool to pickup line; whereas the Slyder uses a wheel.

2. The Pinnacle features a 7.0:1 gear ratio compared to Daiwa's 7.1:1

I've handled one of these in the store. They seem as nice as any graphite reel. If you have big hands (like mine) the wheel is very hard to use. My only concern is this-- it is marketed for drop-shot, finesse plastics, and other light bait applications. Messing with the free spool in the store; I'm just not sure it has it in itself to throw such lightweight baits.

Wisconsin Heat and MattinOK:

Thanks for your recent posts.  For the money ($69.99 MSRP), Pinnacle's new Vision Slyder is hard to beat.  It's not only an excellent "finesse" baitcaster (thanks to its innovative "Finesse Wheel"), it also boasts a 7:1 gear ratio for working faster reaction baits.  So, whether the fish are in the mood for a slow, enticing finesse-type presentation along the bottom, or a speedier rippin' type retrieve, you'll have all the tools at your fingertips.  Personally, I find the Finesse Wheel easier to use than our competitor's "bar."  It seems to also allow for more precision and control when working finesse worms and creature baits slowly over structure.  As far as casting goes, I'm able to throw lighter drop-shotted plastics without any problems.   If I want to throw super light rigs on let's say 6-pound test, I'll switch to a spinning reel as opposed to a baitcaster.  It should also be noted that castability also depends upon other factors, such as how you set the reel's magnetic anti-backlash control and spool control knob.  The length/action of the rod you use also comes into play, as does an "educated" thumb and the angler's overall casting ability.

Thanks again for your interest in Pinnacle.

Good Fishing!

Pinnacle1