this is just nuts 2025
.ghoti. reply :
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_81_1335&products_id=9086
me want
Dan: reply :
holy crap.
twitchfish reply :
ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh.
I feel faint.
GonzoFishing reply :
87150 Japanese Yen = 925.871426444 US Dollars
Nice, but not that nice 
roadwarrior reply :
Get a CTE200GT and save $600. You will be VERY pleased.
8-)
still learning reply :
For $928 its all yours. I read the manual and apparently this reel is so incredible that bass only :)over 8 pounds magically appear on your hook regardless of the bait choice on every single cast. I think I will pick one up for myself.
I do believe we have unlocked the secrets of bass fishing. And here it was in Japan all of this time.
Wayne P. reply :
All that gold color must be solid 24 ct. gold and the silver color must be platinum.
steezy reply :
Over 7 oz, too heavy and too bulky. 8-)
Very nice looking reel though.
Dan: reply :
QuoteOver 7 oz, too heavy and too bulky.Very nice looking reel though.
If 7oz for a round reel is too heavy for you, then you need to lift some weights. And it may not be a Steez or Core but I would rather have it than either of those if I needed something that could actually hold a substantial amount of heavy line.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
QuoteOver 7 oz, too heavy and too bulky.Very nice looking reel though.
The average for most low pro bait casters is over 7oz! I am amazed by people who think that 1oz matters in a reel!!! Guess they can't all be Steez or Cores!
The Rooster reply :
It's kind of pretty but it doesn't do anything for me, and I hate the handle. Sure does look solidly built though. Is there any plastic on or in it AT ALL??
sweet daddy reply :
Looks cool but I would rather have an ito monoblock, or a ize millionaire.
Big Tom reply :
That = Pretty.
I = Poor.
Does this come with a warranty?
Incheon Basser reply :
QuoteThat = Pretty.I = Poor.
Does this come with a warranty?
if it's JDM then probably not
most JDM stuffs warranties are only valid for use in japan
.ghoti. reply :
QuoteLooks cool but I would rather have an ito monoblock, or a ize millionaire.
This is another, even more insanely priced version, of those reels. Based on the original Daiwa Millionaire, which Daiwa, in their infinite wisdom, discontinued.
I have three Millionaire CV-X reels, which I really like. I've been turning mine into my own version of these more expensive reels.
The original reels had three bearings plus the anti-reverse bearing. I removed all the bushings and installed new bearings; outer pinion gear bearing, drive shaft bearing, two bearings on the level-wind, and added a 4 bearing TD-Z handle. 11+1 bearings now. Also installed Carbontex drag washers, and lapped and polished stainless drag washers.
Got the Dremel out and polished all moving and contact points. Tackle Tour did an article on super tuning a SOL. The Millionaire internals are virtually identical, so I just followed their directions.
These three reels are smooth, quiet, long-casting machines.
Did all that last winter while the water was hard. The only thing left to do is this winter's project; install light weight GIGAS spools and new spool bearings.
I'm hoping for a bit better casting performance after the spool and bearing upgrades.
I'm betting mine perform nearly as well as the high dollar JDM versions. They just don't look as cool, and are still quite a bit heavier. They are also considerably cheaper.
I think they originally were 9.5 ounces. The TD-Z handles are magnesium, so I saved some weight there. By replacing bushings with bearings, I added some weight, so it's probably a wash. They may even be just a bit heavier.
Next project; super tune my Fuegos.
This is a fun thing to do in the winter.
steezy reply :
Com'on Dan and Dink, its not all about weight or line cap., sometimes its just about personal preference. I just like the low profile reels better than the round style.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteOver 7 oz, too heavy and too bulky. 8-)Very nice looking reel though.
Methinks someone needs to hit the gym...
Pantera61 reply :
QuoteQuoteLooks cool but I would rather have an ito monoblock, or a ize millionaire.This is another, even more insanely priced version, of those reels. Based on the original Daiwa Millionaire, which Daiwa, in their infinite wisdom, discontinued.
I have three Millionaire CV-X reels, which I really like. I've been turning mine into my own version of these more expensive reels.
The original reels had three bearings plus the anti-reverse bearing. I removed all the bushings and installed new bearings; outer pinion gear bearing, drive shaft bearing, two bearings on the level-wind, and added a 4 bearing TD-Z handle. 11+1 bearings now. Also installed Carbontex drag washers, and lapped and polished stainless drag washers.
Got the Dremel out and polished all moving and contact points. Tackle Tour did an article on super tuning a SOL. The Millionaire internals are virtually identical, so I just followed their directions.
These three reels are smooth, quiet, long-casting machines.
Did all that last winter while the water was hard. The only thing left to do is this winter's project; install light weight GIGAS spools and new spool bearings.
I'm hoping for a bit better casting performance after the spool and bearing upgrades.
I'm betting mine perform nearly as well as the high dollar JDM versions. They just don't look as cool, and are still quite a bit heavier. They are also considerably cheaper.
I think they originally were 9.5 ounces. The TD-Z handles are magnesium, so I saved some weight there. By replacing bushings with bearings, I added some weight, so it's probably a wash. They may even be just a bit heavier.
Next project; super tune my Fuegos.
This is a fun thing to do in the winter.
Upgrade the retrieve ratio to 6:3.1 and you'll have a really monster!
Dan: reply :
QuoteCom'on Dan and Dink, its not all about weight or line cap., sometimes its just about personal preference. I just like the low profile reels better than the round style.
That's fine and all but don't you ever throw heavy line? You can't throw a swimbait on a Core or a Steez.
steezy reply :
Call me crazy but I throw swim baits with my Core 50 spooled with 14# Yo Zuri. You wont have enough line to cast it a 100yds but it works.
Core 50 - 14/70yds
Steez 103 - 14/100yds
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteCall me crazy but I throw swim baits with my Core 50 spooled with 14# Yo Zuri. You wont have enough line to cast it a 100yds but it works.Core 50 - 14/70yds
Steez 103 - 14/100yds
What kind of swimbait?
A paddle tail (Basstrix, Berkley Hollow Belly) is not a swimbait....
Dan: reply :
and 14lb test isn't heavy line.
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteCall me crazy but I throw swim baits with my Core 50 spooled with 14# Yo Zuri. You wont have enough line to cast it a 100yds but it works.Core 50 - 14/70yds
Steez 103 - 14/100yds
What kind of swimbait?
A paddle tail (Basstrix, Berkley Hollow Belly) is not a swimbait....
Lake Fork Live Magic Shad
Storm Kickin Minnow
Storm Wildeye Soft Shad
14# works for were I fish the most
Dan: reply :
Those aren't real swimbaits. I understand that you don't need a reel with high capacity because from what I gather you fish local ponds, correct? So you probably don't need a whole lot of variety as far as what types of lures and techniques you need to use. Those of us who fish different bodies of waters, including large bodies of water, need to be able to throw different techniques and baits, some of which are easier to throw on a big reel with lots of line capacity.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
That reel only holds 70 yds of 14lb line.
Flipping, pitching....sure. Throwing a spinnerbait? Sure, why not.
Throwing a swimbait with that reel and 14lb line = FAIL. I would say you could probably get away with it using a fresh spool of line (maybe, and not throwing it very far), but after a couple break offs or re-ties, there just wont be enough line left.
steezy reply :
Yea, I dont fish large waters, primarly due to convienence, its just to easy to travel a couple of blocks and fish everyday vs traveling 20 miles and dealing with all kinds of issues. Im just lazy, what can I say, its just fun catching a few 1-3 #'ders everyday without having to go to a lot of trouble. Guess I am what some would refer to as a recreational fisherman. Not trying to prove anything, just having fun.
When the need arises, I'll add whatever gear is best for that situation and advice from experienced fisherman like the ones here will help guide my buying decisions.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Honestly, if I had a pond in my backyard like you do, I would do the same exact thing.
1-3lbers every day after work doesnt sound too bad to me at all.
Dan: reply :
I would do the same for a few months and then I'd buy a truck and a bass boat and find me some big water. Maybe not just for the challenge, but also because boats are fun.
steezy reply :
QuoteHonestly, if I had a pond in my backyard like you do, I would do the same exact thing.1-3lbers every day after work doesnt sound too bad to me at all.
The best part is where I live the bass pond is almost 5 acres and its in one of those snoby golf course communities. Only me and 1 of my neighbors fish so its a real sweet place. Makes it worth the expensive annual dues.
Owned a boat 20 years ago, it was a lot of fun but it was also a hole in the water that consumed lots of money and time.
Thought about buying another boat but I keep talking myself out of it when Im catching fish almost everyday so close to home.
flechero reply :
QuoteQuoteMethinks someone needs to hit the gym...It's not that we (those that like light weight stuff) are wimpy, it just feels so much better when properly paired.
You guys should handle a well balanced, lightweight outfit and then make up your mind. I have a 784 with a 50MG on it the is not only superlight, it balances completely neutral in the hand... you practically can feel the sediment in the water on a slack line.
Everyone that's held it so smiles big & says "wow", and it fishes better than it feels.
With a 7+ oz reel on that rod, it's still awesome, but it loses some of the "wow factor."
Don't get me started on line capacity. :-X
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Keith, I actually do own one.
51mg on a 6'8" Alpster custom. Completely lightweight, balanced, and Dan has actually fished with it too.
Before I got the MG, I had a Revo S on it. Honestly, other than the smoothness of the 51, I didnt notice a difference in the two combos. Even over an entire day of fishing, there was not an appreciable difference in my fatigue.
flechero reply :
not in fatigue, heck my watch weighs about 5 oz. I meant sensitivity... I can feel a great difference in a lighter reel on the rod, even better when balanced out... I can't believe it's just my hands. ?
Dan: reply :
I know what you mean. That Alpster Custom/51MG combo feels like a feather. I have a 6'9" Zillion with a Revo Premier and a 6'8" GBlank (the lightest of my rods by far) with a Fuego on it. I know what you are talking about with the feel of a featherlight and balanced combo but I couldn't use every tool in my box if those were all I fished.
Redlinerobert reply :
Pretty reel. I wouldnt get one though, not a huge fan of round reels.
Can't wait to see what Megabass will be doing with the Steez.
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