EL_ED51 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 I got in on the F5 pizz collab 1-4oz. Was caught without a reel dedicated reel to it. I put my curado dc 150 on it and not liking it. I have narrowed the search to the tat 200,300. Is the 300 over kill for smaller 1-3oz baits? Probably use a 15-20lb line. The 200 is $169,300 is $269. What is the $100 difference, just size? I have a gift card for basspro, they have the 300 in 7.1,8.1 ratios. Which would make it equal price to the 200 which is not available at basspro. I have looked at the curados. I like the ability to change the breaks on the side of the daiwas especially in the windy desert I live in. Any other reels in that 200 size I am missing? I know the conquest, and antares dcmd are real nice but might be out of my league still. I currently have a dobyns 867 with a daiwa lexa tw 300. A leviathan H(ordered prior to knowing I was getting in on the f5 drop) with a daiwa 300 tat. I am just trying to get a well rounded group. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 It's all personal preference I like 200's on my mh setups BoatSquirrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 love my 200s, i own two of them and they have been great reels, 3rd season on one of them, 2nd season on the other. i use em for everything from 1/2oz jigs to 3.5oz swimbaits (awesome reel for smaller baits) i use one mainly for TKs/g2 shellcrackers, smaller soft baits and small wakes great reels for the $$, got both off ebay for less than retail check TW this weekend as theyre having the 15% off sale EL_ED51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL_ED51 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 TW has the 200, but both options of the RT hand went "no Back order" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhookset Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 39 minutes ago, EL_ED51 said: TW has the 200, but both options of the RT hand went "no Back order" they are a dime a dozen on ebay, super easy to get and cheap. The 300 is def overkill that reel is huge. EL_ED51 and Dink whisperer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschueller Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, captainhookset said: they are a dime a dozen on ebay, super easy to get and cheap. The 300 is def overkill that reel is huge. Yup. You can even get them on Amazon for less than $140 depending on gear ratio. EL_ED51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL_ED51 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Ty gents. Grabbed a 200 after work. I put 20lb izorline on it. I should pull up my skirt and try 15lb but im scared… Now for a new handle! Ravelthus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD. Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 9 hours ago, EL_ED51 said: TW has the 200, but both options of the RT hand went "no Back order" TW mobile site (used on your phone) always says "no back orders" if you use a pc , dates are given. Some kind of glitch on their mobile site. June 13 is the date given. EL_ED51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 Don't be afraid with 15lb copoly, it's plenty strong for like 2oz baits. And 17lb CXX fishes closer to 20lb because it's pretty thick vs other brands. EL_ED51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL_ED51 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 I used the new rod and reel today. Was nice! I may have to try 15,17. I am getting followers but no bites. GoodVibez_TightLines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm using a Tatula HD, Daiwa Inshore, and just got a revo beast 40. Beast 40 is a bad ass little reel. The Daiwas just aren't as beefy but solid reels none the less. I have them on M1 MH new gen., Old XXH Carrot stik and the revo is on a Kaimana. EL_ED51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2 fish Posted May 26, 2022 Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 6:00 PM, EL_ED51 said: Ty gents. Grabbed a 200 after work. I put 20lb izorline on it. I should pull up my skirt and try 15lb but im scared… Now for a new handle! How did it do with the 20 lb I have one coming and was thinking about 17 lb line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL_ED51 Posted May 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 52 minutes ago, Born 2 fish said: How did it do with the 20 lb I have one coming and was thinking about 17 lb line. My thoughts, it is awesome. I threw a bass brains regulator, cast distance was good. I thought it would have more action with 17lb. I threw the tiny tum and it looked good. its light like the bass brains. ufo SS looked good. I tried out the toxic frog, the bigger one, I ended up tossing way over a canal and getting it deep in the tullys, but I ripped it right out. I thought it handle it well. I had a couple small ones chasing it around. I tied on a Pizz beast glide, it is 4oz. I didn't go full send. I probably could but I wouldn't want to go heavier. it looked really good. I had a big one come out of no where and follow it around. That one shocked me. Big fish but no bite. 20lb is probably good for it. I tied on an A rig and thought sweet it can handle the A rig with 1/4 jig heads. I will probably look for some 17, either the cxx or izorline. They just didn't have it at the local spot the other day. I am still learning. By all means I go casting, not fishing... I used it twice. new rod and reel and I have zero backlashes. So I am getting better. I am still leaning to flip baits in front of tullys and in tight spots off the docks at my local lake. I thought I did pretty well. I had a couple cast where I got the bait right where I wanted it. Just no fish yet. I seen some guys still walking around dropping jigs on fish in the tullys. So I am may be spinning my wheels tossing swimbaits. But it is fun and what I want to do. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2 fish Posted May 26, 2022 Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, EL_ED51 said: My thoughts, it is awesome. I threw a bass brains regulator, cast distance was good. I thought it would have more action with 17lb. I threw the tiny tum and it looked good. its light like the bass brains. ufo SS looked good. I tried out the toxic frog, the bigger one, I ended up tossing way over a canal and getting it deep in the tullys, but I ripped it right out. I thought it handle it well. I had a couple small ones chasing it around. I tied on a Pizz beast glide, it is 4oz. I didn't go full send. I probably could but I wouldn't want to go heavier. it looked really good. I had a big one come out of no where and follow it around. That one shocked me. Big fish but no bite. 20lb is probably good for it. I tied on an A rig and thought sweet it can handle the A rig with 1/4 jig heads. I will probably look for some 17, either the cxx or izorline. They just didn't have it at the local spot the other day. I am still learning. By all means I go casting, not fishing... I used it twice. new rod and reel and I have zero backlashes. So I am getting better. I am still leaning to flip baits in front of tullys and in tight spots off the docks at my local lake. I thought I did pretty well. I had a couple cast where I got the bait right where I wanted it. Just no fish yet. I seen some guys still walking around dropping jigs on fish in the tullys. So I am may be spinning my wheels tossing swimbaits. But it is fun and what I want to do. Ed Thank you I’m only got to use it for up to 2 oz baits. I really like suffix siege line so that’s what I’m going with in 17lb . Can’t wait to get it and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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