This reel will top the chart this year... 2024
trevor reply :
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Spinning-Reels%7C/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104837580/Cabelas-50th-Anniversary-Daiwa-TD-Fuego174-Spinning-Reel/1159084.uts?destination=/catalog/browse/fishing-fishing-reels-spinning-reels/_/N-1102842/No-48/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104837580%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat104793480%253Bcat104760180%26WTz_stype%3DGNP&WTz_l=SBC;cat104793480;cat104760180;cat104837580
Why would you buy it?
Nibbles reply :
I would not. Fuego = Fire = Red. All my Fuegos are bright red and I like them that way.
Also, $300 is more than I'm willing to pay for a spinning reel.
northern basser reply :
Good point. Isn't that more expensive than reg. one? I own some gear with the Cabelas logo on it, but if given the choice I would want a fuego that says Daiwa on it, not Cabelas.
Shane J reply :
$300 bucks???? No thanks! I'll get me a CI4, and still have a hundred clams for more stuff I don't need.
.RM. reply :
Have serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...
Tight Lines!!
bilgerat reply :
Cabela's should pay ME to advertise for them.
Redlinerobert reply :
I think it's silly for Cabelas to commission a reel like that. They should have made 50 or so and given them to their top employees.
Those reels will not sell well I think.
Nibbles reply :
Not even Daiwa could truly pull it off. Tackle Warehouse ended up putting those 50th anniversary zillions up for a lot lower than MSRP.
What makes Cabelas think it can top Daiwa when it comes to having a loyal fanbase of wealthy enthusiast buyers?
If any thought was put into this at all, then I suspect that this whole thing is nothing more than a diversionary pricing tactic. Sort of like what Apple does with their PoS products. Not quite sure I buy into the whole anchoring effect though, especially if there really isn't much appeal to justify the price in the first place, unlike the Steez.
Stasher1 reply :
QuoteI think it's silly for Cabelas to commission a reel like that. They should have made 50 or so and given them to their top employees.Those reels will not sell well I think.
x2
Bargain Cave fodder.
Hooligan reply :
QuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...Tight Lines!!
I disagree with your opinion. My Stella is worth every penny. If I had the disposable income to replace all of my spinning reels with Stellas I'd do it in a heartbeat.
In terms of the ugly green reel in the original post...man that thing is hideous!
skunked_again reply :
not a chance.
kickbasskid reply :
QuoteNot even Daiwa could truly pull it off. Tackle Warehouse ended up putting those 50th anniversary zillions up for a lot lower than MSRP.What makes Cabelas think it can top Daiwa when it comes to having a loyal fanbase of wealthy enthusiast buyers?
If any thought was put into this at all, then I suspect that this whole thing is nothing more than a diversionary pricing tactic. Sort of like what Apple does with their PoS products. Not quite sure I buy into the whole anchoring effect though, especially if there really isn't much appeal to justify the price in the first place, unlike the Steez.
I agree the reel is ugly and WAY overpriced! Diversionary price? Deffinatly! Compared to Apple products? Not a chance!
Nibbles reply :
QuoteQuoteNot even Daiwa could truly pull it off. Tackle Warehouse ended up putting those 50th anniversary zillions up for a lot lower than MSRP.What makes Cabelas think it can top Daiwa when it comes to having a loyal fanbase of wealthy enthusiast buyers?
If any thought was put into this at all, then I suspect that this whole thing is nothing more than a diversionary pricing tactic. Sort of like what Apple does with their PoS products. Not quite sure I buy into the whole anchoring effect though, especially if there really isn't much appeal to justify the price in the first place, unlike the Steez.
I agree the reel is ugly and WAY overpriced! Diversionary price? Deffinatly! Compared to Apple products? Not a chance!
Apple plays a similar pricing game. For instance, they created the IPod Touch and priced it only slightly lower than the Iphone to make the Iphone look that much more appealing. Needless to say, they introduced it right when sales of the Iphone were starting to stagnate.
Apple also does this with their 8gb/16gb/32gb models. They don't actually expect people to buy the 32gb models, but they make the 8 and 16 gb ones look hell of a lot cheaper. They also priced the iphone a lot higher initially because they knew the early adopters would be enthusiasts who were willing to pay. Sort of like how Daiwa prices the Steez reels so high.
Lately, they are planning to launch a 7 inch version of the Ipad. I highly doubt they plan to make a lot of money from sales for that product. However, it makes the regular Ipad look a hell of a lot better. Expect to see sales of the regular Ipad rise a few weeks after the introduction of the 7 inch version when the enthusiasts have started to crank out mixed reviews.
My guess is this reel is going to be similar in concept to that 7 inch Ipad.
The Rooster reply :
If a spinning reel is going to be green it should say Shimano on the side and be a Symetre. ;D
ChiCityBasser reply :
They seem to be on backorder and way out of my price range for a single spinning or casting reel.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I can't say for sure it's still the case but while I worked at Cabelas Diawa made the reels that Cabelas claimed as their's. The Prodigy used to even say something about being by Diawa on them. They were not as good as the original thing and that green Fuego looks terrible but that's the only reason I could think they would do that.
grimlin reply :
If they blow them out on sale I'll buy one....just not for $300 though.
I can't see these selling well at all.
ChiCityBasser reply :
QuoteI can't say for sure it's still the case but while I worked at Cabelas Diawa made the reels that Cabelas claimed as their's. The Prodigy used to even say something about being by Diawa on them. They were not as good as the original thing and that green Fuego looks terrible but that's the only reason I could think they would do that.
The Prodigy baitcaster I own is made by Daiwa for Cabelas and has held up great with no problems since I have owned it.
SirSnookalot reply :
QuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...Tight Lines!!
Including a Stella & Steez ( but they do have more fun, dont' they?), and as P.T. Barnum said " there is a sucker born every minute"
I bet they don't sell more than 100 in the entire country.
LAO162 reply :
Since I've been known to troll the Bargain Cave, I'll be very tempted when it is closed out at 60% to 70% off. Otherwise, I'll make due with my Tournament ZX (I use it interchangeably with my Tierra).
Grey Wolf reply :
It's a sucker catcher .There are a lot of suckers in this world.
skeet8 reply :
It almost looks like a John Deere reel. I bet it would sell then!
Bass Dude reply :
I just ordered 5 of them..........just kiddin' I wouldn't buy them either!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Stasher1 reply :
QuoteIt almost looks like a John Deere reel. I bet it would sell then!
Especially if you pair it with one of those yellow Skeet Reese rods. ;D
jdw174 reply :
Maybe someone else's chart.....certainly not mine. 
Stasher1 reply :
Hmmm....
One of these for $300...
or two of these for the same price...
I know which way I'd go.
Raul reply :
Man, there 's a word to describe the reel ------> Fugly !
21farms reply :
haha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;D
hitchhiker reply :
QuoteQuoteI think it's silly for Cabelas to commission a reel like that. They should have made 50 or so and given them to their top employees.Those reels will not sell well I think.
x2
Bargain Cave fodder.
Depending on if/when they end up in the bargain cave and how much they ask 50% off ? Then I might buy one.
trevor reply :
Quotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;D
The new prodigy spinning reel is also very ugly.
.RM. reply :
QuoteQuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...Tight Lines!!
I disagree with your opinion. My Stella is worth every penny. If I had the disposable income to replace all of my spinning reels with Stellas I'd do it in a heartbeat.
In terms of the ugly green reel in the original post...man that thing is hideous!
Yup you sure would need a lot of disposable income.
I have been into a lot of the Shimano SP reels and IMPO you will not find $700.00 worth of parts or quality in them either..
Tight Lines!
BASSclary reply :
Quotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;D
I think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'
Nibbles reply :
QuoteQuotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;DI think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'
It would remind me too much of an E series Curado.
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...Tight Lines!!
I disagree with your opinion. My Stella is worth every penny. If I had the disposable income to replace all of my spinning reels with Stellas I'd do it in a heartbeat.
In terms of the ugly green reel in the original post...man that thing is hideous!
Gotta agree with Hooligan on that, the stella is a fine peice of gear and so are my steez spinning reels. Worth every cent and NOTHING else is as smooth.
STEEZ or bust !
-steezy
21farms reply :
QuoteQuotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;DI think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'
the green ain't so bad...it's the logo on the side that looks cheesy. and to me, gold accents is SO 1980's
islandbass reply :
Hmmm. I don't know why, but a green symetre is aesthetically pleasing to my eye, but that fuego looks awful. Raul's fugly is quite descript and accurate.
Big NO Thank you on this. It's show-stoppin' ugly and this is coming from someone who usually considers takes function over beauty. Not in this case. :
0119 reply :
You all hate it cause its green....just like your beloved and beautiful Curado. If it was made by Shimano you'd all be buying 'em up. Thats what makes it ugly on this board...its not a Shimano.
Fishohio reply :
QuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...Tight Lines!!
X2!!
Even if I was wealthy I wouldn't pay that much for any reel!!
Nibbles reply :
QuoteQuoteQuotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;DI think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'
the green ain't so bad...it's the logo on the side that looks cheesy. and to me, gold accents is SO 1980's
The body copy says 6+1 bearings but the specs chart right after say 10+1
I think this reel might actually create some sales if it does have 11 bearings. For people who are willing to pay retail for a regular zillion, I suppose an 11 bearing one for $10 more might actually be a decent deal.
Not sure if it will appeal to enthusiasts though.
bilgerat reply :
tools built for tools...
BASSclary reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotehaha...wait till you see their anniversary edition baitcasting reel! it's in the 2011 catalog i received a few days ago but not yet online. it is a green daiwa zillion ;DI think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'
the green ain't so bad...it's the logo on the side that looks cheesy. and to me, gold accents is SO 1980's
The body copy says 6+1 bearings but the specs chart right after say 10+1
I think this reel might actually create some sales if it does have 11 bearings. For people who are willing to pay retail for a regular zillion, I suppose an 11 bearing one for $10 more might actually be a decent deal.
Not sure if it will appeal to enthusiasts though.
I noticed that as well. I think it looks cool, and even if you don't like the cabelas logo on the side, it'll wear off eventually 
islandbass reply :
QuoteYou all hate it cause its green....just like your beloved and beautiful Curado. If it was made by Shimano you'd all be buying 'em up. Thats what makes it ugly on this board...its not a Shimano.
Nope at least not for me, but you could be right about others. However, ugly is ugly, Shimano or not. That is an UGLY reel no matter who you are. At least for me, I am not brand loyal for the sake of being brand loyal. Can't speak for any one belonging to a possee.
Scorpio reply :
QuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...]
Amen to that brother
ChiCityBasser reply :
QuoteYou all hate it cause its green....just like your beloved and beautiful Curado. If it was made by Shimano you'd all be buying 'em up. Thats what makes it ugly on this board...its not a Shimano.
Ok after looking at the Curado which is Green/Gold it seems kinda odd to here all the comments on the color being ugly....
Pa Angler reply :
QuoteI would not. Fuego = Fire = Red. All my Fuegos are bright red and I like them that way.Also, $300 is more than I'm willing to pay for a spinning reel.
I agree, I don't even pay $300 for rod and reel $225 tops times are tough for an average angler bucking up $300 for a reel.
Tight Lines
Pa Angler
scrutch reply :
QuoteQuoteHave serviced a lot of Daiwa's in my 27 yrs of servicing reels, and there ISN'T any spinning reel made that is worth that kind of money...]Amen to that brother
Add me to this list. Even if I had an endless stream of cash to spend on fishing gear, there's no spinning reel worth that kinda cash. Diawa, Shimano, super ultra custom whatever, it doesn't matter, it's a waste IMO.
northern basser reply :
I think its been said on this forum a number of times- As far as reels go, anything above the $150-$200 range and the bang for buck ratio starts going way down.
As far as color goes, its nice to match reels to rods and what not, but I'm much more concerned w/ performance. Also, a scratch resistant coating is nice. The Patriarch xt seems to be scratchproof.
Stasher1 reply :
QuoteI think its been said on this forum a number of times- As far as reels go, anything above the $150-$200 range and the bang for buck ratio starts going way down.As far as color goes, its nice to match reels to rods and what not, but I'm much more concerned w/ performance. Also, a scratch resistant coating is nice. The Patriarch xt seems to be scratchproof.
That'll be my next spinning reel purchase. I picked up one of the new Supreme XT's and haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but that Patriarch XT is really catching my eye.
TrippyJai reply :
When I clicked on the initial link, I though it was one of the ugly reel and probably something cheaply made. I was shocked to see it was $300! Then I realized it was made by Daiwa, but still shocked to see $300 considering how boring it looked. I agree the gold Cabela logo on the spool didn't help either.
=Matt 5.0= reply :
Looks like crap.
fishntime reply :
Sorry guys, but Im just not feelin the Green and Gold. Wouldnt dare pick this reel up. And Im a huge Zillion fan... 8-)
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