2021 DAIWA Caldia - short review

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  • @blkaudiofan
    @blkaudiofan Před 3 lety +4

    I have to many shimano reels and looking to get a few daiwa. Your reviews are really gonna help. Now it’s just price point lol

  • @audriulis
    @audriulis Před 3 lety +3

    New caldia is great in bigger sizes 3000 and above , everything else you mentioned is absolutely correct

  • @AlinJapan
    @AlinJapan Před 3 lety +2

    Yep, definitely heard the scratching noises.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      strange thing is, on the water i never hear it. If you focus, you can hear it, but u never focus on the reel. but still... its annoying that a 200$ reel is scratching so bad

  • @Ruslan-ym4db
    @Ruslan-ym4db Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your Review.

  • @billhudson4805
    @billhudson4805 Před 3 lety +8

    Looking forward to your review of the 2021 Daiwa Legalis.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      i had it ordered in February and it said its coming out in April. Now they changed it to back ordered.. But as soon as its available..

    • @janb7125
      @janb7125 Před 2 lety

      Its even nicer than the old Version

  • @mildmanneredmercifulmouse1839

    Thanks mate, you offer interesting perspective and insight backed by a respectful knowledge base. Greetings from Australia and your latest subscriber : )

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem +1

      Howdy, down there! : ) Or Up There - depends on perspective : )

  • @Stefano--
    @Stefano-- Před 3 lety +5

    S stands for shallow spool 👍

  • @binkosmith4807
    @binkosmith4807 Před 3 lety +5

    You think a new Presso reel is coming out this year? If so hopefully they don't make it LT. Excellent review.

  • @buffdoc46
    @buffdoc46 Před 5 měsíci

    I put more lighter white grease in both my 3000cxh made a huge difference. I do however like the Salamandura lt CXH a bit better. I will upgrade spool bearing and put the certate roller bearing and nut in the Caldia

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 5 měsíci +1

      i don't think the grease or the line roller will make any difference... but if it worked for u - happy to hear.

  • @user-fl5zc8uq3b
    @user-fl5zc8uq3b Před 2 lety +1

    Mine has no scratching sound but has a knocking sound when I reel it quickly. I remember the last generation saltist had this sound as well. I don't think I will buy daiwa anymore

  • @bobistoykov1394
    @bobistoykov1394 Před 3 lety +1

    probably Daiwa has magseald because these reels are all used in Japan for Ajing and LRF saltwater fishing so they need it. But I agree in freshwater its overkill

  • @danielwutfisho
    @danielwutfisho Před 11 měsíci +2

    I know exactly where that grindy feel is coming from. It's the larger cast zinc gears, pushed into a small platform and it detriments the smoothness of the reel (fluidity is still improved). Same story applies to all of daiwas mid end MQ zinc gear reels. Caldia MQ, Ballistic MQ, Procyon MQ, TD Black MQ, Salamandura LT, TD Sol MQ (so many reels on this platform). The reason why the legalis is nice is because it has the smaller zinc gear with small teeth. I would highly disagree that the Zaion V platform is the same as the Zaion platform found on the luvias. Also, the beautiful machine cut aluminium gear found in the luvias feel completely different from the zinc gears in the Caldia.

  • @philhicks2167
    @philhicks2167 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the review

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      thanks for the comment , Phil

    • @philhicks2167
      @philhicks2167 Před 3 lety

      Do you know who will service daiwa jdm magseal spinning reels in usa (maybe midwest)

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      no.. i service my own and dont care for the magseal. If it is on the mainshaft. If it is in a bearing... you are screwed. Just replace it with regular bearing

  • @AyasakiHayate012
    @AyasakiHayate012 Před rokem +1

    Hi just want to ask, what might be the difference of the caldia FC LT2500S to the caldia 2500S? Aside from the finesse custom, is there any other notable differences for the two? Thanks.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem +1

      yeah, one is 1000 size body and the other is 2500 size body

  • @loklokoppa9255
    @loklokoppa9255 Před 2 lety

    I have an older caldia 2500 in the silver color. I hope it's better quality than this current one.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      i have the old one too. I still keep it, although i sold this one.

  • @victorsimonsen921
    @victorsimonsen921 Před 3 lety

    i heard the noise . thanks for sharing

  • @LilDino808
    @LilDino808 Před 2 lety +1

    FC stands for finesse custom and S means shallow spool

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety +1

      what does finesse custom stand for? What does it mean?

    • @LilDino808
      @LilDino808 Před 2 lety

      I know the FC models are not offered in the US market. I want to say it means it’s the Ultra light to light game series of reels for light line applications. Americans don’t like using shallow spools let alone know what to do with them lol. Most FC reels come with a shallow spools for better casting of lighter braids and lighter lures.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      FC stands for what I said in the video. It means that the reel comes with the body that is one size smaller. So a 2500 FC reel will have the body of 1000 size reel and only the spool of a 2500 reel. If you are not sure, don't start to correct people to show how smart you are because you end up looking stupid.

    • @MrMalakalopoulos
      @MrMalakalopoulos Před rokem

      Correct. FC 1000S, FC 2000S and the FC 2500S are all the same body with different spool sizes. The S stands for shallow (spool). FC stands for finesse custom (The custom is probably referring to the body size being specifically for ajing and mebaring in Japan).
      To further clarify this, there is also a regular 2500 Caldia as well without the FC treatment.

  • @danielwutfisho
    @danielwutfisho Před rokem

    Hey thanks for the thorough review. I pay attention to these sounds as well. What do you think of the 21 Freams FC LT?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem +2

      i have not seen or studied this reel but i can still tell its a bad idea. Save your money and buy Legalis, or save some money and buy the Luvias

    • @danielwutfisho
      @danielwutfisho Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@ifishcatfishHey man, just update, freams started feeling like shit, so bought the luvias now 😅

  • @kisunage
    @kisunage Před rokem

    May I ask. Is the FC LT2500S the same body as a 1000 size? I saw that FC LT 2500S and LT 2500S has different gear ratio and weight.

  • @ferst5937
    @ferst5937 Před 3 lety

    @i_fish what's the best one for around 200 euro? I always went with Shimano stradic, but might give something else a try.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      nothing good in this price range. Shimano Ultegra is cheaper and heavier but very good. Shimano Complex XR is more expensive but also very good.
      Or just buy daiwa Legalis LT. Very cheap but very very good.

  • @Yonkerrro
    @Yonkerrro Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for next video, i waited for it :) It would be nice to review some feeder reels like new daiwa n'zon serie which is fresh on market and there are no videos about that. Daiwa wants to sell reels with one or four bearings for pretty high price :( their reels are getting worse and worse in my opinion in low/middle range. Greetings :)

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      if someone sent me one just to review it, and then i send it back... that would be the only way. Otherwise i can't spend money on reel i am not going to use, and also feeder reels are just not popular in USA, so nobody here will watch the video either

  • @ioceanic-sgp
    @ioceanic-sgp Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, will u be able to do a review on Shimano Ultrgra 2021 and make a comparison with Daiwa Caldia? Thank u :)

  • @E47irfan
    @E47irfan Před 2 lety

    Please do all daiwa luvias caldia presso drag sound. And also shimano vanquish twin power and stelaa. Drag sound only between them.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      i have all of them in my fishing videos. U can see them and listen to them. I dont want to make a video just for that. It will look like a showoff

  • @mojobudgiekayakfishing
    @mojobudgiekayakfishing Před 3 lety +10

    LT= sh*tty drag sound, lol nice

  • @TheFishingNomad
    @TheFishingNomad Před 2 lety

    1:59 😂😂I was looking at getting a used Daiwa Theory or a new Daiwa Caldia. Watched both your reviews and I'm at a stalemate.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      well, i sold my Caldia immediately, but i still keep my two daiwa Theory reels

  • @bobjohnson7207
    @bobjohnson7207 Před 3 lety

    Funny about the tool my old 1977 Shimano Dura Ace headset tool for tighting the headset looked like a multi pedal flower but a big crescent wrench would do the same job man come on Daiwa mark of excellence. Give the accountants a common sense exercise plz. Great review really enjoyed it.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      they could have made it like an oil filter.. so u can open it with any wrench..

  • @Kralex31
    @Kralex31 Před 3 lety

    great video mate nice and accurate ! are u gonna review the new ballistic ex lt 20 ata some time maybe ?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      probably not. Just another member of the Tatula family, with different bearings and seals

  • @heuintheoutdoors6755
    @heuintheoutdoors6755 Před 2 lety

    Any word on new 2022 Exist? wasnt available through tackle warehouse, likely d/c with pending new model coming?

  • @crpsclrwhspr
    @crpsclrwhspr Před rokem

    Thank you for the nice video! I want to ask which 1000 size reel between Daiwa and Shimano would be the best option for you among the 100-200 dollar range? Best regards!

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem +1

      shimano ultegra

    • @crpsclrwhspr
      @crpsclrwhspr Před rokem

      @@ifishcatfish thank you! And Between Ultegra 1000 and Stradic FL 1000? What do you think about the Stradic? 😃

  • @aidanlau795
    @aidanlau795 Před 3 lety +3

    I pretty sure FC stands for finesse custom, and the s from 1000s stands for shallow spool.

    • @TojiZenin3956
      @TojiZenin3956 Před 3 lety

      He's just joking :)

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      What does finesse custom stand for?

    • @aidanlau795
      @aidanlau795 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish basically just some marketing terminology.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      @@aidanlau795 it designates reels with body/gears from the smaller size.

  • @dido7529
    @dido7529 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos. I have a question. Which reel would you recommend more for Trout, Daiwa Caldia or Shimano Vanquish? And what size? Thank you for your answer.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +2

      Vanquish is far superior. In everything. But costs almost 3 times as much.
      I only recommend daiwa Legalis 1000. I dont know any other reels that are both good and have good price. Vanquish is good but too expensive, and the 200-300 range reels are not that good, and price is too high. Only legalis is really good and price is also really good.

    • @dido7529
      @dido7529 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish Did you mean legalis 20 lt with body from Zaion V or older model?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      they are identical other than frame material. Whichever u like the color more. Or whichever you find on sale. New frame is stronger but for ultralight fishing it doesn't matter

  • @saskodukoski1332
    @saskodukoski1332 Před 2 lety

    Nice ,pure and knowable review .I have a question.Which reel you prefer. Caldia FC2500S or Shimano Vanford 2500?

  • @RF-ls2hg
    @RF-ls2hg Před 3 lety +13

    Great review. I’m pretty sure the S in 1000S stands for shallow spool though

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      I think so. But those are always low gear ratio anyway

    • @marvinrocco1213
      @marvinrocco1213 Před 2 lety

      i realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?

    • @judahkeith6748
      @judahkeith6748 Před 2 lety

      @Marvin Rocco Flixportal :D

    • @marvinrocco1213
      @marvinrocco1213 Před 2 lety

      @Judah Keith Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it!!

    • @judahkeith6748
      @judahkeith6748 Před 2 lety

      @Marvin Rocco Happy to help :D

  • @andylamb4093
    @andylamb4093 Před 3 lety

    Have you come across the Luvias that made in China? if you could see any difference between the 2? Cheers

  • @shellcrackerlover5889
    @shellcrackerlover5889 Před 3 lety +1

    Daiwa needs to make a 1000 series Luvias again!!!

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +2

      whats the difference with 2000? 2mm wider spool. But it is shallow spool anyway, so fits same line as 1000. There is no difference between 1000 and 2000S

  • @mwintomatic8112
    @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

    The sinkers I mean. Coolest weight system ever!

    • @mwintomatic8112
      @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

      I have been impatiently waiting for your float fishing video you said you were going to make.

    • @mwintomatic8112
      @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

      I just watched the rgtfm video of him using the rod you gave him. Wow...that was very generous of you!

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      i have a purpose for the wait. Please wait. My fav float is no longer sold in USA

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      what sinkers? what weight system

  • @dan-125
    @dan-125 Před 3 lety

    what you think ,daiwa exceler 2021 (2000 size) would be nice for ultralight?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      yes, for all rods under 100$. It is still a little too heavy for expensive rods. But outside the weight, it is amazing reel.

  • @user-ik8bg5qc9k
    @user-ik8bg5qc9k Před rokem

    Caldia 21 4000 cxh or Shimano Vanford 4000 XG mainly for asp fishing with lures up to 30-40 grams max on the Danube river and sometimes jig fishing which do u think is better for my purpose i have Shimano TP 21 4000 PG that i use mainly for jig fishing but its way too slow for asp fishing can`t make minnows work like they should

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem +1

      TP sounds like a better choice. Slow or fast is a matter of gear ratio, but i would use aluminum frame/aluminum rotor reel for such heavy lures. Even Shimano Stradic FL. When u put so much force the rotor bends a little, and even the frame twists a little and doesn't hold the gears in perfect allignment. What's the point of carbon reel, when i'm sure your rod is heavy and long as well.

  • @shellcrackerlover5889
    @shellcrackerlover5889 Před 3 lety

    Is the Daiwa Daysprout above the Luvias in the hierarchy??

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      never heard of Daysprout. Are u joking? Give me link if you are not

  • @mwintomatic8112
    @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

    Of all your ultralight rods, if you could only use 3 for the rest of your life, which would you pick?
    I am also wanting 2021 Legalis lt review!

    • @mwintomatic8112
      @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety +1

      Also, top 3 of all your reels for ultralight use below $100?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      Tough choice. I need one Daiwa Presso for sure, even though it is a cheap rod. Also the Eradicator is coming with me for sure. I dont know what the last rod would be though. I cant chose between my St Croix and the Carabus. I enjoy the Carabus more, but the St Croix is more useful and universal

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      thats easy. 3 Daiwa Legalis.

    • @mwintomatic8112
      @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

      My Presso 6’6” should be delivered today...I’m excited to put my Daiwa Gekkabijin-x 2000 s-p reel on it. It has the same spool as the exist, so the combo should cast well.
      I am getting a Legalis 2021 when they are released and I find a good deal!

    • @Rodentfisherman
      @Rodentfisherman Před rokem

      Templeforkoutfitters 7’0 ultralight is amazing!

  • @kristiandandanell7199
    @kristiandandanell7199 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video.....so much better than tiger king and x-factor.....for me at least 👍🙈😭 They do not sell the daiwa presso rods in Europe as far as I can see. Do you know the equivalent rod for the presso in Europe?

  • @stevenz4923
    @stevenz4923 Před 3 lety

    They currently recalling these reels

  • @simonfartuncle9086
    @simonfartuncle9086 Před 2 lety

    Nice review dude, do you prefer the caldia 21 or the vanford? I'm going to buy one of them and the 21 freams. So your advice would be much apreciated...i can buy the vanford for 176 the caldia for 152 and freams for 105 euro's, what is the best deal?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      Vanford

    • @simonfartuncle9086
      @simonfartuncle9086 Před 2 lety

      @@ifishcatfish haha! I knew you would say that😁 thanks for the confirmation. So Vanford it will be!

  • @marceloamador92024
    @marceloamador92024 Před měsícem

    Daiwa caldia LT are a beast , size 1000 is 5kg drag

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      who needs 5 kg drag on 1000 size reel : ) Thats ridiculous

    • @marceloamador92024
      @marceloamador92024 Před měsícem

      ​Just feels good having that extra power , and you can catch multiple species with that reel​ , agreed on the drag sound @@ifishcatfish

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      @@marceloamador92024 drag is not power. If you try to lift 5 kg weight with this reel you will rip the rotor straight off the shaft. 5 kg means absolutely nothing, but a gimmick number to trick the kids

  • @ShellDwellersFishNanoReef-Only

    the line roller don't have magsealed on luvias ?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 10 měsíci

      i dont remember.. i think only exist has magsealed bearing there.. But the bearing they put has water repellant grease on it.. You can replace it easily but u need to put that grease But im not sure

  • @grosseklappekleinefische

    Thanks for your review. I honestly was about to buy the new caldia. Mostly for the optics combined on my perch rod. Now im thinking about the Legalis again, but i already got myself two of the new 20 Legalis and both were loud af so i returned them. Did you tested the new ones as Well and can Tell me If you have Made different experiences?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      no, i only tested this one. And to be clear this is not a defect. Thats how the reel is. Legalis is extremely reliable and quiet. I have not seen a loud reel out of the box. If you think both of yours were loud, perhaps there is something wrong with your expectations.

  • @leiurus9309
    @leiurus9309 Před 2 lety

    Can you review the super budget friendly daiwa crossfire lt? Please

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      its not gona be a good review. You lose too much quality by saving $20

  • @kangkang702
    @kangkang702 Před rokem

    What size have the bearrings for the spool? thanks

  • @raymundmonica8884
    @raymundmonica8884 Před 3 lety

    Have about head to head on fuego? Which one is better?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      well this has aluminum machine cut gears. Fuego has the cast zinc gears

  • @phiromtauch6059
    @phiromtauch6059 Před 10 měsíci

    Would be great to compare a Caldia made from Japan to make an accurate comparrson.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 10 měsíci

      there is no Caldua made in Japan any more. Is that what you mean??

  • @royng6370
    @royng6370 Před 3 lety

    Hi sir I like your video can you do a review on the new luvias airity vs the 2020 version.
    Heard they are as close to the 2018 exist just one ball bearing shy.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      I doubt that..
      I was going to buy it, but they kept the same drag clicker. It doesn't make nice drag sound and because of that i will not be fishing with it. So i cannot spend 500 just to review it. If you buy it, mail it to me for review, and i will mail it back to you

    • @royng6370
      @royng6370 Před 2 lety

      @@ifishcatfish thanks for the reply. I also using a shimano vanquish yup the drag sound is better for shimano reels. I am thinking of buying other brands for my light game.

  • @paulp2186
    @paulp2186 Před 2 lety

    Would you get the new fuego or legalis in 2000 size?

    • @marceloamador92024
      @marceloamador92024 Před 6 měsíci

      I would get the 21 caldia the gear ratio( cm per turn ) is excellent. If not available the legalis

  • @filipgronowski8385
    @filipgronowski8385 Před rokem

    Sorry but I didn't notice. On the video there is a Luvias FC 2500 LT or just 2000?

  • @jordancama4961
    @jordancama4961 Před rokem

    Hey mate, I just bought a Daiwa Caldia 2500 brand new. After I went to swap the handle over the right side from the left I've noticed the handle is alot harder to crank than when it was on the left (the way it arrived in the box). Do you know what could be causing this?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      thats impossible : ). Maybe u screwed it wrong or something... The handle screws into the axle of the main gear and does not affect how the reel turns at all ..

    • @jordancama4961
      @jordancama4961 Před rokem

      @@ifishcatfish interesting, I'll have to have another look then. I noticed that the very middle thread that the handle screws into is offset to the right, is yours the same? Do you think that would that be affecting it?

  • @Talos353
    @Talos353 Před měsícem

    whats the difference between this reel and ballistic mq lt?

  • @mwintomatic8112
    @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

    I was watching a richard gene fishing video and you sent him a package that had weight pegs and a pack of cylinder type sinkers.
    Can you please tell me where I can get them?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      nowhere. I bought everything separately. Then I put different weight in each compartment. But this is not something that is sold in store. Although they have many similar. But I did my own

    • @mwintomatic8112
      @mwintomatic8112 Před 3 lety

      The lead weights are in grams, they look elongated/ streamlined compared to egg sinkers. Can you please tell me where I can get some of those lead weights?

  • @mandogfish7418
    @mandogfish7418 Před 3 lety

    How does this reel compare to a ballistic?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      Ballistic is better in my opinion. It has zaion body, and doesn't have that sh#tty side plate that requires a special tool. Also Ballistics are very high quality production and rarely have scratching noises. But for ultralight I prefer Tatula Over Ballistic, and Ballistic over Caldia. Tatula is cheaper and takes 5 minutes to open clean and grease.

  • @jpap967
    @jpap967 Před 3 lety

    Dang.....too bad. I was so excited to buy this reel when I first heard about it. I guess I'll just buy a Stradic FL or Vanford

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +2

      or Ultegra. But this reel is no good. Everyone is reporting scratching.

    • @jpap967
      @jpap967 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish thank you for saving me $180 my friend 😃

  • @thetoyota86perspective54
    @thetoyota86perspective54 Před 2 lety +2

    Man, I love your reviews.
    Facts with a bit of sarcasm and comedy.
    LT = shitty drag sound 🤣
    Great review mate I was going to get one of these but I think I'll stick to my Stradic FL 1K

  • @kentan8536
    @kentan8536 Před 3 měsíci

    Im always amused when someone hated something so much and still buys it.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Chronological turn of events is this: First i bought the reel, Then i found i didn't like it, then i immediately sold it, then i came here to read your stupid comment

  • @user-yu1kh8zv7d
    @user-yu1kh8zv7d Před rokem

    Nice review.
    Can I use the handle of my exceller lt 2000 ( i think the 2017 or 2019 version) to the 2021 caldia 2000sh?
    Thanks in advance.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      yes, but they are not the same. The caldia has much more expensive handle, where u can put bearings and shims, and is also ligher. Wouldn't swap it with Exceller handle

    • @user-yu1kh8zv7d
      @user-yu1kh8zv7d Před rokem

      @@ifishcatfish haven't you done the same in this video?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      @@user-yu1kh8zv7d yes, thats how i know

  • @benkemiklos7665
    @benkemiklos7665 Před rokem

    hy . kann you tell us what kind of grease do u use ?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      i haven't found a product i can recommend. They all feel pretty much the same

  • @DaveAngelic
    @DaveAngelic Před 3 lety

    Is there any chance that you will review Daiwa Laguna LT? It is really cheap and it could be best buy cheap reel. Compared to my Shimano Sedona (size 2000), both have 3+1 BB and similar line capacity. Laguna is 10g heavier but is 20€ cheaper. (Sedona 60€, Laguna 40€). Thank you very much.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +2

      Its a good reel but i dont recommend Daiwa under Legalis LT, and I dont recommend shimano under Sahara. These are the starting points. If u go lower u lose a lot. Sahara and Legalis are the best value points

    • @DaveAngelic
      @DaveAngelic Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish Thank you very much for your response. So Legalis it will be, i will buy 2020 LT model, have you tried it?

  • @sangsukim3816
    @sangsukim3816 Před 3 lety

    Where do you get spool bearings?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      hedgehog studio. It's not worth it though, i can tell you. I bought a bunch a couple years back, but when i run out im not doing that or i will find something cheap.

    • @sangsukim3816
      @sangsukim3816 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish oh okay, thanks!

  • @MAX99999
    @MAX99999 Před 3 lety +1

    You should send a nice email to daiwa headquarters leadership regarding your grease etc. things will
    Not be corrected if they are not aware.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      i think i have a better chance of them watching my video, than them reading my email. I have talked to daiwa USA multiple times and they know me, but they are just a dealer. You need to talk to Daiwa Japan for that, and i can't do that..

  • @Samuel.Tsadik
    @Samuel.Tsadik Před 2 lety

    I dont know what to buy....caldia 2500sXH or the luvias 2506 model 2015.

  • @wholybatman
    @wholybatman Před měsícem

    Still patiently going through your videos about gear I have no use or interest for 😂 Because, WHO ELSE on the CZcamss actually correctly interprets markings on product boxes…? No one!

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      Right! People keep repeating in the comments that LT stands for Light and Tough. BullSh1t, i say! 😂

  • @raymundmonica8884
    @raymundmonica8884 Před rokem +1

    There is also new one that come out is Australia 🇦🇺 . They call it Daiwa TD Black MQ reel.

  • @Tallnerdyguy
    @Tallnerdyguy Před 3 lety +5

    Yes, using proprietary tools to maintain is a bad business practice and makes me want to avoid daiwa with those "features"

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      there is no need to buy those monocoque daiwas anyway, because Shimano is better in that price range. I would never buy them if it werent for my channel

    • @Tallnerdyguy
      @Tallnerdyguy Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish also don't want to have to spend $30+ for magseal grease when I want to maintain reel

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      i dont think i need even coreprotect. Looking at my Daiwa Legalis... i have fished it in the rain, but never in dirt, and rain is not a problem. Just open it in the winter and dab a little grease and oil the line roller and u good. Magleal can make big difference if u do saltwater.. but for me... nothing

    • @slyarsenal
      @slyarsenal Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish My Certate 5000 Ark LT is one of my favourite reels in my arsenal. I fish for big fish even on small reels in the saltwater environment. For freshwater I agree Shimano is the way to go due to the cheaper price point, but I love monocoque reels due to the gearing power and ability to handle under load. Even the high gear models feel better than low gear shimano reels.

  • @toddkinnane6465
    @toddkinnane6465 Před rokem

    hey mate just curious what rod is that??

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      i said it in the first 10 seconds of the video : )
      Abu Garcia Carabus Extreme. Not sold in USA.

    • @toddkinnane6465
      @toddkinnane6465 Před rokem

      i’m actually hearing impaired so thanks for the smart ass comment

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před rokem

      @@toddkinnane6465 why is this a smart ass comment? This is as polite as humanly possible given the circumstances of rhe question.

  • @whiskeykilmer1866
    @whiskeykilmer1866 Před 3 lety +8

    Nice review, thank you. Sadly, the Luvias is now made in China. Also, you're 100% correct about Daiwa's nasty, devious behavior regarding the tool pattern.

  • @matthewmercer2477
    @matthewmercer2477 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a 2500 I bought off amazon. Started making noise, I sent to Ca to get repaired and they sent it back to me untouched. I am sooo fucking pissed, I think the fact it's not sold on the US market they won't service. Does anyone know what size tool it uses? Im thinking 20mm, going to have to buy it to repair it.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 7 měsíci

      Chances are, there is nothing anyone can do to fix your reel. If dirt got inside and scratched the surface of the gears - this is irreparable. If the reel has some tiny manufacturing imperfection, there is nobody who can correct that either. Theoretically u can get a bad bearing, while the gears are still good, but this is a very long shot. I would say write off this reel and give it to some kid.

  • @yordangalabov8423
    @yordangalabov8423 Před 3 lety +3

    As i once say daiwa dont want you to fix your own reel

    • @andersriksson100
      @andersriksson100 Před 2 lety

      Looks that way. Daiwa says they want you to ship it in for service but in Europe that can take several weeks, months and costs alot with return shipping so you end up trying to service it yourself. And that don't fly well with Daiwa so they won't sell the mag-fluid, the tools and many spare-parts.
      Hence you give in and the reel will only live a coulpe of years (with "designed longevity") before you have to buy a new one and Daiwa are happy...
      A cunning business model or a conspiracy theory? Well I'm not sure but Daiwa aren't very helpfull....

    • @garyl8421
      @garyl8421 Před 2 lety

      I sent my ballistic fw 1000 reel to Diawa for a bail replacement and they wouldn't repair it. Customer service said they do not repair jdm reels (purchased the reel thru a domestic website).

  • @eugenejohnson8635
    @eugenejohnson8635 Před 2 lety

    Do you have the new 2021 Lavias Airity FC LT 2000 S - H 11/1 bearings $448.61

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      No, do u? I want to test it

    • @eugenejohnson8635
      @eugenejohnson8635 Před 2 lety

      No I thinking about buying one for my Daiwa presso ultra light rods wonder if it’s better than the vanquish

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      depends on the grease. It will feel very nice. If you buy it let me review it

  • @brian1204
    @brian1204 Před 3 lety +3

    Unbelievable noise for a $170+ spinning reel!

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      someone needs to give these reels a spin at the assembly line and listen for this..

  • @hokifan1
    @hokifan1 Před 3 lety

    This versus vanford?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      In size 2500 and up, Vanford clear winner. In size 2000 and 1000... Vanford sucks too. They both suck.

    • @cozab5487
      @cozab5487 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish Once you go the the high end, everything that isn't sucks 😉 😂

    • @jso275
      @jso275 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ifishcatfishThank you for always droping great videos... are 1000s and 2000s
      Same size in regards of the body. Only difference is the spool, am I correct?
      How about weight ?

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jso275 you are correct sir

  • @brian1204
    @brian1204 Před 3 lety +4

    😅 “I’m an expert in these kind of opinions”... lol...

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      i dont know how many people caught the sarcasm.. : )

  • @lonnetune
    @lonnetune Před 2 lety

    LT stand for??

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      shitty drag sound. There are no exceptions.

    • @silvermist9644
      @silvermist9644 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@ifishcatfish you do know that the drag can be made louder right?

  • @yingyang-hl4tu
    @yingyang-hl4tu Před měsícem

    This is wrong. The FC in front of the reel size stands for "Finesse Custom". The S after the reel size stands for "shallow spool".

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      What does finesse custom stand for? You just replaced one meaningless term with another..

    • @yingyang-hl4tu
      @yingyang-hl4tu Před měsícem

      @@ifishcatfish The difference is in drag washers. not sure if it's meaningless but it's not made up.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      @@yingyang-hl4tu its not in the drag washers buddy. Its in what i said it was.

    • @yingyang-hl4tu
      @yingyang-hl4tu Před měsícem

      @@ifishcatfish No, what you said was made up nonsense. Not sure where you got what you state the letters stand for but it's complete fiction, buddy. Here is a short clip from the Daiwa website available for anyone to look at, maybe learn something:
      Finesse Custom
      In addition to the original model, the FC: Finesse Custom
      20LUVIAS lineup includes models with "Finesse Custom" applied.
      Counts below 2500, which are used for more delicate fishing such as bass, area trout, fishing, mebaring, etc., are designed to further reduce weight.
      The body adopts the lightest compact body in the 20LUVIAS series, and the handle shaft that used stainless steel in the original model was changed to a lighter aluminum shaft.
      While carefully assessing the usage environment, we also changed the materials of some of the internal parts in pursuit of the optimal balance between lightness and rigidity, and completed customization without compromise.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před měsícem

      @@yingyang-hl4tu Dude, read what you pasted! It says uses compact body : ). The rest is marketing BS

  • @raymundmonica8884
    @raymundmonica8884 Před 3 lety

    Why not sold the tools? Or give it for free.

  • @WARZoNExKNiGhT
    @WARZoNExKNiGhT Před 2 lety

    Heck... theres no point arguing about the feature it brought, Daiwa wanna be thoughtful so let them had it,extra feature doesnt't hurt neither do bite, Every human has their own opinion to themself,Different way Different environment and Different usage and Hell lets not even talk about the problematic quality....It's the way it is these Day

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety +1

      didnt understand this but i did read it..

  • @lennysmith3681
    @lennysmith3681 Před 3 lety +1

    Ummm isn’t Zaion V the upgraded version version of Zaion

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      DOWN-graded

    • @lennysmith3681
      @lennysmith3681 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish but zaion V is the newest

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      @@lennysmith3681 yes. But its DOWN grade

    • @lennysmith3681
      @lennysmith3681 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish sorry I watched a different vid which said it was and upgrade

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      just look at which reels have zaion and which have zaion V. Zaion V is only in cheap reels. Zaion is in all reels over 200.

  • @imthebestthingsinceslicedr5400

    Half way to your vid something clicked on my mind where if the Daiwa Caldia is the cheap version of the Luvias.
    Then the Daiwa Luvias is the cheap version of the Certate LT

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      I would say Luvias is Ultralight version of Certate. Nothing is Luvias is inferior to Certate; only the frame is Zaion vs heavy aluminum. Both reels made in Japan, both have very goood QC.
      The Caldia has many inferior components and is made in Vietnam and assembly is also inferior and you have a lot of noises..

    • @cozab5487
      @cozab5487 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish Luvias has inferior drag to the Certate, it still has the "midrange" drag which in my opinion is poorly supported and just all round not very stable, the Certate however has the same drag as the Exist, much better supported and much more consistent under pressure.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      @@cozab5487 exist, certate, luvias and legalis have the same drag. Replacing the spool bushings with bearings doesnt do nothing. At least for ultralight reels. Maybe for big fish in saltwater.. but i fished my reels with bearings and with bushings and its all the same

    • @cozab5487
      @cozab5487 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish No they don't, different washers different more stable build different arbour far more consistent in the Certate above and its not even remotely close or disputable, the only "same" is the clicking mechanism which still has a different tone in Certate/Exist than the cheaper reels. Hook something bigger than a crappie with a certate vs a luvias and the drag feels completely different, I hate the Luvias drag (feels dull), the Certates drag however is far more responsive consistent stable and more vibrant, and no, im not talking about bearing difference, Certate has washers on the spool too.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety

      everything is the same. They have the same spring in the knob. The knob is moving up and down the same thread and is pushing the same steel washer. The washer is pushing the same felt disks (talking about small models). Under the spool you have bushing or bearing, which doesn't matter in ultralight fishing. From Legalis to Exist, there is no difference in drag, except the Tone, as you mentioned. The clicker is the same, but because the spools are made of different material and different thickness, i did also notice a slight difference in tone from reel to reel, even though the clicker is the same. I never said anything about big saltwater sizes, but for ultralight sizes, its all the same

  • @MAX99999
    @MAX99999 Před 3 lety

    Was your tool made in Vietnam? That may be your root cause of your problem.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      my tool was made in South Korea, and purchased from Russia. Daiwa does not sell that tool to the public. But its not the tool. I analyzed the hole pattern. They actually changed the pattern!

    • @MAX99999
      @MAX99999 Před 3 lety

      @@ifishcatfish haha. I was just messing with you. Re: the reel being made on Vietnam

  • @Henry-xh8ec
    @Henry-xh8ec Před 3 lety +1

    I cant get over how ugly some of these reels are getting. I hate the ugly butt plates on this new Caldia and Luvias. Plus why are they putting such short handles on these reels. Looks like that Caldia handle is around 40mm long only. Minimum length should be 45mm. I hate having to replace the handles on my low gear ratio reels because they are so freaking short. Both shimano and daiwa do this crap.

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 3 lety +1

      you right - it is 40mm. Same - i replace all of them, in both Daiwa and Shimano. Too much resistance and even feels strange. I dont mind the butt plates, but i wish they werent chrome.

  • @stephaneropars2759
    @stephaneropars2759 Před 3 lety

    It is useless to do a sound test and speak at the same time ...

  • @EdvinasUrbonas
    @EdvinasUrbonas Před 2 lety

    FC = Fines Custom, get your facts straight

  • @jp040759
    @jp040759 Před 3 lety

    Nice review. S for shitty. Got it. LOL.

  • @Im-mv6bf
    @Im-mv6bf Před 2 lety

    LT = shitty drag sounds 🤣

  • @lonnetune
    @lonnetune Před 2 lety

    I think you better do more research

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      i consult daiwa personally for all my research!

  • @whisperingblues9887
    @whisperingblues9887 Před 2 lety

    Why would you fish with such a small reel they are completely useless pure and simple..

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      have you seen the fish I catch? They are even smaller..

  • @namikisprings9023
    @namikisprings9023 Před 2 lety

    this reviewer looks stupid FC -finesse custom, S- shallow spool , has no relations to gear ratio. daiwa makes high gear and low gear in shallow spool. LT- Light & Tough

    • @ifishcatfish
      @ifishcatfish  Před 2 lety

      In America sarcasm is very common. If you cannot detect it, refrain from comments, or you look silly.

    • @namikisprings9023
      @namikisprings9023 Před 2 lety

      @@ifishcatfish hahahaa