I'm looking for a jig reel as a gift to my dad. *** has the Daiwa Viento for 90 dollars. The original price was 210. Have any of you used this reel and had good experiences? I like Daiwa in general, but I want a reel that I know he will like and will perform well. I am a little skeptical of the twitch bar or button also.

The twitchin bar is just an annoyance i'll never use.

Im a daiwa fan but I would pass to get something without the twitchin bar.

Not trying to bash the twitchin bar its a good idea, just not for me.

Do you have a price range?

I just got mine from TW the other day. I haven't fished with it yet, but I did use my brothers over the summer. I like it, it is nice and smooth and casts great. As for the twitchin bar, I don't really know as I did not use his reel enough to say weather I like it or not. It did not seem to be in the way or anything like that. For the great price from TW I would by it. If you don't use the twitchin bar oh well, still have a great reel.

I have one myself, as said before, the twitching bar is not in the way so if you don't want to use it, it's no problemo.  I use it mainly for pitching jigs and it has worked fine for me.  Good value for $89.

All right thanks guys. Sounds like I'll get it.

I've been considering picking up a Viento with the TW sale also.

How is it going to stack up with a Revo S/SX or Curado E series? Maybe even compared to the BPS CarbonLite? I've been trying to piece together a very light combo, already have a carbonlite rod. I realize the Viento isn't "light" by any means, but at such a reduced price it's a very tempting offer.

If it's a light setup you're looking for I would suggest looking into getting a used Daiwa Fuego or Sol. Fuegos can be had for around 100-120 used, and Sols anywhere from 120-150 used.

Heck, I sold a BNIB Fuego to a forum member for 120 a while back. There will be more.