I've been having an unbelievable bad luck streak w/Shimano reels purchased from BP in Foxboro MA. I've had to return 3 Curado 300's binding up (right out of box 1 in store and 2 at home) and 1 Cardiff 400(wouldn't engage) in the past 5 days all bought in that same time span. So as you might guess I'm a bit wary ordering a Shimano online as well. I have an extreme liking for every Daiwa reel I've purchased and haven't had one issue with any Daiwa ever. I'm looking at the Daiwa Luna 300 as a swimbait reel and wondered if anyone else here is fimilar with it? Though, the Curado is about 2oz lighter and $199 vs. $239 for the Luna, I'm hesitant to try a Shimano agian. So before I click the order button through Cabela's I'll wait until I get some feed back.

As always, thanks in advance!

A Luna 300 is about the same size as a 400 size Shimano. It also has a lower gear ratio than the Curado 300.

hey paul, i'll sell ya my cardiff 300. i threw it today and it's a great reel, but it's righty and i'd much rather have a lefty. throwing a right-hand retrieve reel just does not feel comfortable or natural to me.

lemme know if you're interested, you've got first dibs!

hey paul, i'll sell ya my cardiff 300. i threw it today and it's a great reel, but it's righty and i'd much rather have a lefty. throwing a right-hand retrieve reel just does not feel comfortable or natural to me.

lemme know if you're interested, you've got first dibs!

Thanks Mike! I'm wondering if a good price will sway me to the Cardiff 300. I'm so frustrated right now w/Shimano products. It's just my mistake luck w/them lately, this is including 3 snapped rods one mid level and 2 of the highest end rods. I think I'm going with the Luna 253. Like I said I've never had an issue with Daiwa. The more I think of it the more I'm leaning to Diawa over my Revo's :-?

Thanks again Mike!

Well, if you are getting rid of any of those Revos, just let me know...

BTW, you still need that old trolling motor?

Well, if you are getting rid of any of those Revos, just let me know...

BTW, you still need that old trolling motor?

I will SB. How are ya? I think I might be all set, when are you heading up this way? Someone close by mentioned they may have a few old ones laying around. I'll find out in the next few days and get back to you if that's alright?

Thanks for thinking of me!

Be there next month for the CAST event.

Just let me know if you need it

I have the narrow spool version of the Luna (203). It is a much better reel than my Cardiffs.

May I suggest you PM the Reel Mechanic regarding your reels?

The guy is outstanding and he may be able to give you some insight into the problems you have been experiencing.