As the title says. For me, it's undeniably the Steez CT frame. The new steez 2024 is extremely close, but still not CT level.

How about you all?

I'm going to say the TDZ, it disappears in my hand. That said, it's also my newest reel, so I'm sure something better has been made in the last 20 years!

14 minutes ago, PourMyOwn said:

I'm going to say the TDZ, it disappears in my hand. That said, it's also my newest reel, so I'm sure something better has been made in the last 20 years!

DAAAAAMN

Shimano core....

50 minutes ago, MRQturbo said:

Shimano core....

Yes sir. My favorite

I own Shimano (including a Core), Diawa, Abu, Lews, and 13. My first generation 13's are the most comfortable in my hand.

1 hour ago, FishTank said:

Yes sir. My favorite

This og frame was kinda high on the reel seat compared to newer releases.

2 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

I own Shimano (including a Core), Diawa, Abu, Lews, and 13. My first generation 13's are the most comfortable in my hand.

I don't notice the little things like 'comfy'' but the first time I handled my first generation Concept A I immediately noticed how nice it felt. I own 10 different brands of casting reels. That was the only time I got that feeling. However, not all my reels have been used yet so maybe it could happen again.

It’s a tie. My OG Zillion and my Chronarch/ Metanium. I have large hands and most of my reels palm very well but those two stick out.

5 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

I own Shimano (including a Core), Diawa, Abu, Lews, and 13. My first generation 13's are the most comfortable in my hand.

13 Fishing Concept series for me too. Interested to see what Rapala/VMC does with that line of reels. I do need a Steez CT to try.

It's a tie between my Pixy PX68L and my OG Steez for me.

My Aldebarans

Curado/Chronarch 50E

SS Air TW, built on the steez ct frame. The Alphas 800 and 3rd gen tat 100 feels great in my hands as well.

15 hours ago, KP Duty said:

Interested to see what Rapala/VMC does with that line of reels

I can tell you Rapala won't sell you reel parts. Their policy is to mail them your reel for service starting with a $40 cleaning/inspection.

On 3/28/2026 at 1:06 PM, Micro Module Police said:

As the title says. For me, it's undeniably the Steez CT frame. The new steez 2024 is extremely close, but still not CT level.

How about you all?

Its 2026

2 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

I can tell you Rapala won't sell you reel parts. Their policy is to mail them your reel for service starting with a $40 cleaning/inspection.

The way Rapala degraded and removed so many great products from 13 should be a crime against humanity. I wanted one of those 2nd gen(I think) concept Cs, with the silver handle and cork grips. No one around here carries 13. Cabelas and BPS had a few at times, but never the Concept models.

13 made some pretty nice baits as well, that Rapala pulled. I dont think they would be a nearly as successful as the Crush City line, but they wouldn't have hurt sales.

Rapala cut the Fate and Omen Green line back so far before totally axing them. They were good rods for the price, and sharp looking too.

I may just decide to pull all the X raps and sub walks out of my plug bags in a feeble protest.

Of all the reels I have the AL-Ti by Kastking.

i have a curado 200i that is very comfortable.

2 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

I wanted one of those 2nd gen(I think) concept Cs,

I bought a couple 2nd gen C's when TW was closing them out. They were not as good as gen 1 Concept C's. They are worth what they were closed out at, but not retail.

2 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

I bought a couple 2nd gen C's when TW was closing them out. They were not as good as gen 1 Concept C's. They are worth what they were closed out at, but not retail.

Ok, then the one I was talkin about was 1st Gen. The newer model had a black handle and didnt have cork grips. They werent cheap, like $250ish and the TX was like $280 or 300. If the C was smooth and casted well, I would consider it worth it, not too many reels that size are under 6oz. for that price.

They would go on sale on Amazon for a little over $100, but they sold out really quick. If I can catch a sale on the TX ill buy one of them.

On 3/28/2026 at 1:06 PM, Micro Module Police said:

As the title says. For me, it's undeniably the Steez CT frame. The new steez 2024 is extremely close, but still not CT level.

How about you all?

Exactly this. The CT frame is amazing.

Zenon MGX

I really like my older Lews. They’re quite small.

To all of you saying steez ct, how much smaller is the steez ct compared to the steez a2? I’ve never held a ct in person but it looks remarkably similar to the a2 in pictures.

The other day I was at Walmart and palmed Shakespeare's new Barbie reel. It's small size and smooth finish make it the most comfortable reel I have ever palmed. If palming comfort was a priority for me this is the reel I would choose.