Spin Reels
Printed From: The Fishing Website
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Competition Casting
Forum Description: Distance and accuracy casting comp discussion here
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311
Printed Date: 01 Feb 2026 at 8:59pm
Topic: Spin Reels
Posted By: Hunter72
Subject: Spin Reels
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 3:17pm
| Anybody used the Diawa Windcast X or Z models?...currently using a Axeon 90 and they are a great spin reel for distance casting..Interested to see if anyone has a view on the Windcast and their performance. Reviews are mixed. |
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Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 10:49pm
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Right I dont use egg beaters(spin reels) but do own a few of them, so this is my view only. personal I find the Daiwa reels un-balanced and heavy- For distance casting only you could strip them down e.g no drag,no side plates, replace gears with alui- you could also modify the bail arm(cut it off and make a hook for the line like the old mitchell reels). You really need to use the long cast tapered spool with .31 line and tapered leader(or parallel up to you). The idea with distance casting is as light as possible- on a 14' + rod you will notice it. (I can see the guys giving me some stick here) Besides that they are a good fishing reel - flop around abit on the rod due to the rotor but not a real issue they have counted for some very good fish. ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 11:03pm
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The windcasts are a nice reel and fairly light .But the reel stem does bend a bit under load ( price you pay for the light weight ) The emblem pros are stiffer but heavier... For out and out distance shimano have some mad Europe and Japan market only ones which are both light stiff and have fantastic line lay and shape. Cost in the holy hell price range. Unless your really starting to test the limits of your gear you probably wont notice a lot off difference between reels. This thing is the current reel that most of the worlds big fixed spool casters use.  Most of the parts are custom made . ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: Hunter72
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 12:05pm
| Thanks guys. Some good advice there...my set up is a left hand release with a fast release button to handle the loading. I actually imported a Mitchell Avocast....terrible, it just bird nested using it on the field with 8 pound and the tapered Leader. You live and learn. |
Posted By: welshbaz
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 8:22pm
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That's one ugly looking reel there Neil, do you own one? I use a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5000a, I find it a nice reel to use for fishing and it casts ok too.
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Posted By: Kiwicaster
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 9:32pm
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Nah I would have no use for it . I dont get on with fixed spools that well. However one of these would be cool.  ------------- A recent survey has revealed that only one in seven dwarfs are happy. |
Posted By: welshbaz
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 9:39pm
| looks like its got a built in camera.... now there's an idea |