The Shimano Scorpians and Diawa Alphas seem to be very popular among many on this forum. The weight, features, and price of these reels make them very attractive, but the availability of service is a concern. I called a couple of the local shops here in the St. Louis area and none will work on these reels. I know ReelMech doesn't service them. How do you guys that own these reels handle routine cleaning, service, etc.? How about repair work? Thanks guys.

most of them have the same exact parts as their american cousins- not sure why on one wants to work on them?

When ReelMech shows up, I'm sure he will have the answer.

Spare parts availability and warranty issues.

If you happen to break any part on the 4x4 SVS system on a Scorpion or Scorpion Mg you are screwed, the only place you can find parts for that system is through Shimano Japan, the rest of the reel is the same.

Daiwa Alphas and Daiwa Sol are 100% compatible.

There is a Basser in Texas that has worked on a few of mine. There is a shop in White, GA that works on them too. I'd be glad to give you the info by PM if you're interested.

Dan

Wht is the deal with th scorpions? How much are they, and where do I get them? If this info has already been posted, I applegize. As you can see on the left, I ain't been here long.

The deal with the Scorpion was that it had better features and better performance than it 's counterpart, the old CU100/101B.

It has further drilled, lighter titanium coated spool which makes it cast a whole lot better than the old Curado 100B.

It comes with external adjustable braking centrifugal system, similar to what you find ina reel with magnetic braking, no need to open and remove the sideplate like in the old CU100D.

It comes with cold forged handle, handle only found in the domestic high dollar shimano reels like the Chronarch SF, Chronarch 100MG and Calais.

It comes with Septon contoured handle knobs, better grip than the regular knobs found in the old Curados.

It comes with aluminum spool tension knob cap while the old Curado had a cheap plastic cap.

It was a little bit lighter.

All those features makes the Scorpion 1000/1001 a better performer than the old Curados.

The Scorpion Mg had until the Chronarch 50 mg appeared no comparable model.

How much ? if you shop around you can find it as low as $120

Where ? there are many japanese reel dealers in the US and in Japan: JapanTackle, SpecialtyTackle, Brooklyn Bill 's Tackle Shop, GinRinPeche.

There is a Basser in Texas that has worked on a few of mine. Ther is a shop in White, GA that works on them too. I'd be glad to give you the info by PM if you're interested.

Dan

Thanks Dan.