Shimano77 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 So the 2018 versions of the ryoga and conquest are my choices for new reels. Anyone owned either or thoughts on either? El_Weruso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Bump. That Ryoga looks incredible. Anyone got one yet? Would be interested in your thoughts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Still waiting to get my hands on the Ryoga but the conquest is an amazing reel. Don't think you can go wrong with either Fallof74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteisgood Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have a couple of the older Ryoga's and love them. Curious to hear opinions on the 2018 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Year 71 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Since multiple asking I'll chime in. Recently got 1520, liked it so much went and bought another. I own a LOT of reels. All Daiwa or Daiwa base concept. LIN 10, Ryoga 1016, 2020, Z, Shrapnel, bunch 100 class, all high quality. Short story, I've been waiting on this 1520 for years. Initial thoughts are the smoothest factory delivered reel I've owned. Ever. The micro gearing is real. Strong drag, with clicker. The cast control is non click, infinite adjustment, the SV spool is nice. Loaded it with 30lb true test fluoro and it handled great. My concerns; I'm not 100% on the quick disconnect sideplate access. Seems legit, time will tell. It's Daiwa so how bad could it be I figure. Really easy spool access. Second, and the more important part, I have read two horror stories about these. Both fixable I'm sure, to which I attribute early release quirks. I find it exceptionally unlikely Daiwa would wait so long to distribute these, with the Ryoga name no less, if they weren't legit tanks. It sure feels like one, palms exceptionally easy, butter smooth. Literally disappears in hand and crank torque is seamless. I'd venture anyone who drops coin would be very pleased. Londonmitch, Rogervang, evilcatfish and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swole_t Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I’d also like to hear thoughts on the 2018 conquest if anyone has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimano77 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Anyone able to have both the 2018 ryoga and conquest side by side for a size comparison? Preferably the conquest 300 and ryoga 1520. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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