Bring It Back! 2024
Jeff H reply :
What is your favorite discontinued reel? Suppose you could bring it back from obscurity, what improvements or changes do you make to it before it hits the market?
I guess you can pick however many you'd like, doesn't have to be just one....just for the sake of conversation.
thehooligan reply :
Conquest 51s, bring it back exactly as-is with a 7:1 or faster gear ratio.
bmlum415 reply :
Chronarch D
HoosierHawgs reply :
Original Browning Midas Round Reels. That, or the Round Quantum Tour USA. That was also a good reel. Made in the US too
HoosierHawgs reply :
I'd add an anti reverse bearing on both reels. That's why I don't use them, the anti reverse is shot.
*Hootie reply :
The first, original, one and only, Shimano Bantam 100. Little silver reel with the little wooden knobs on the handle. And I would change NOTHING about them.
Hootie
Tywithay reply :
Daiwa T3-1016. Exact same frame, but lose the hood and put in the Tatula style t-wing. The T3 frame was the best palming I've ever handled.
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 7:27 AM, *Hootie said:The first, original, one and only, Shimano Bantam 100. Little silver reel with the little wooden knobs on the handle. And I would change NOTHING about them.
Hootie
I have one and it is awesome, it is a work of art...
HoosierHawgs reply :
I would probably also bring back the Daiwa Procaster if I think about it. I'd add soft touch rubber nobs or Eva grips, a put bearings behind the knobs, a bent star drag and curved 90mm handle, a duraluminum style gear, as well as an anti reverse bearing, and a t wing would be pretty cool to. I'm pretty sure it was an aluminum frame, bur I'd definitely want it to be that too.
Cgrinder reply :
Daiwa Alphas. I hope the rumors of an Alphas SV are true.
Mike L reply :
Curado E
Even tho the I is more..let's say refined with great upgrades, there's just something about that green reel just way it was.
Mike
Raul reply :
TDZs, only thing that reel "need" was a slightly better drag. Now that SV spools are compatible I'm actually having impure dreams ..... like getting several for my TDZs.
I.rar reply :
Curado 50/51e.
iabass8 reply :
chronarch 101d7
Chronarch 51mg
agree /w ty 1000000%
t31016 w/o the hood would replace every single reel i own. i do like the ones i own though.
.ghoti. reply :
TD-Z or Alphas.
Grantman83 reply :
Well I have 4 chronarch d's so I'm not lacking in that area but man I wish they were more readily available.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Abu pro max and black max in 1600 and 3600 size
Jeff H reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 9:44 AM, Raul said:TDZs, only thing that reel "need" was a slightly better drag. Now that SV spools are compatible I'm actually having impure dreams ..... like getting several for my TDZs.
This would be one that I would pick also, to include the Fuego too! I would like to see it with aluminum frame and 90mm handle with gear options from 5:1 to 8:1. For all around use I prefer the 1016 spools in these reels. Maybe a new color too.
War Eagle 44 reply :
Even though I'm a Shimano guy I'd have to say the Daiwa TDZ as well. Used to own one and it was a very nice reel. I'd add carbon fiber drag washers and a faster 7:1 gear ratio. While I'm thinking about it I'd bring back the Fuego as well with the same upgrades.
Jeff H reply :
I won't get into details because I'm certain I'd be the only one to add this reel here but with some changes I'd like to see the Team Daiwa HSTA again. Get it on a diet and lose an ounce or so, slightly smaller frame and spool plus optional shallow spool and I'd be all over it. This is the one that fits my hand best
OK Bass Hunter reply :
Chronarch D or the Calcutta TE series
Hogsticker reply :
I agree with this 100%. Best form factor I've ever fished. Best braking system I've used. Exceptional caster. An aluminum version without the hood and same 1016 spool is what the new Zillion should have been.On 12/7/2014 at 7:42 AM, Tywithay said:Daiwa T3-1016. Exact same frame, but lose the hood and put in the Tatula style t-wing. The T3 frame was the best palming I've ever handled.
*Hootie reply :
Several years ago I ordered 4 Daiwa reels online. I took the first one out of the box and saw that hood. I gave all of them to my son. Stupid hood, If I'd wanted something with a hood on it, I would have bought a car.
Hootie
masterbass reply :
TDZ R+ with 7.1 gears, better drag, 90mm carbon handle and a more durable finish. Also the TD ITO.
Grantman83 reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 6:53 PM, Hogsticker said:I agree with this 100%. Best form factor I've ever fished. Best braking system I've used. Exceptional caster. An aluminum version without the hood and same 1016 spool is what the new Zillion should have been.
I Agree. A Tatula with a zaion sideplate and free floating spool was abit of a letdown IMHO. That being said, I didn't have an issue with the hood like others do. It never bothered me. That being said, I still prefer the original zillion by a mile over the t3 and tatula. For the prices they are now, it's a good future for me lol
Trey Harpel reply :
Daiwa TD ito....
tholmes reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 12:52 PM, Maxximus Redneckus said:Abu pro max and black max in 1600 and 3600 size
Those are GREAT little reels. I have one of each in the 3600 size and love them!
The reel that I wish ABU would bring back is the Record 40. Shoulda grabbed one (or more) when I had the chance.
Tom
The Next KVD reply :
Another vote for the Chronarch D.
On a side note: One thing I wish Shimano would have done when they came out with the new Curados was atleast keep the reel in a green paint scheme.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 2:40 PM, OK Bass Hunter said:Chronarch D or the Calcutta TE series
Exactly this...
SJex reply :
TD-Z, I wished I had stockpiled them when Cabelas blew them out at $200.00.
Tywithay reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 2:40 PM, OK Bass Hunter said:Chronarch D or the Calcutta TE series
The new Conquest wipes the floor with the TE. The Micro gears and new braking system blow away the VBS and HEG.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
yes me too i found only one plenty of 50 and 60.On 12/8/2014 at 12:17 AM, tholmes said:Those are GREAT little reels. I have one of each in the 3600 size and love them!
The reel that I wish ABU would bring back is the Record 40. Shoulda grabbed one (or more) when I had the chance.
Tom
OkobojiEagle reply :
Chronarch 51e with 5.x : 1 ratio
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Raul reply :
Nope, they never blew them out for 200, they blew them out for 240, I know because I got 4 during that blow out.On 12/8/2014 at 2:40 AM, SJex said:TD-Z, I wished I had stockpiled them when Cabelas blew them out at $200.00.
Gone_Phishin reply :
Chronarch SF
HoosierHawgs reply :
I actually like this *** lot! It's like what Abu did with the original Ambassaduer Reels! Some of send this to the reel manufacturers!
aprestonSEK reply :
Gen 2 Abu Garcia Premier
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 7:25 AM, Gone_Phishin said:Chronarch SF
Also another fantastic reel I'd love to see again.
adam32 reply :
Daiwa sol spinning reels.
Bankbeater reply :
The Mitchell 300 spinning reel from 40 years ago.
*Hootie reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 7:59 PM, Bankbeater said:The Mitchell 300 spinning reel from 40 years ago.
You mean, like this?
From my collection.
Hootie
Bankbeater reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 8:16 PM, *Hootie said:You mean, like this?
Mitchell 300.jpg
From my collection.
Hootie
Mitchell 300.jpgYep that's the one.
Patrick Morrow reply :
I used to love abu garcia revo spinning reel.
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