daiwa sol 3 review | Daiwa LT 2020 with Fishing Mad
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
- Enjoy a detailed review of the Daiwa Sol 3 Fishing Reel. The first of Daiwas LT reels. The majority of fishing retailers have dropped the price of this reel from $529 to $389 and with a saving of a $140 this reel is now at a price point in that mid-market sector that will appeal to many anglers.
With a With 7 models to choose from including the 2000, 2500D, 2500S, 3000, 4000, 5000 & 6000. This was the first of Daiwas reels released with LT technology. LT stands for light tough and that simply means that the new reels weigh less and are more durable. The LT concept started with the Sol 3 but has since flowed into most of Daiwas range of reels including the Aird, Freams, exceler, Luvias, Certate, Exist, Emereldas, TD black, Silver Creek and others.
The Sol 3 as a quality all rounder. A very versatile reel capable of many different fishing applications.
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Another good review, mate! I have three lower-end LTs - Legalis, Exceler, and Tierra. I am mostly impressed with how light they are, and how affordable for that kind of weight. They all feel fantastic in hand.
Thanks James. I Agree, I think Daiwa has done an excellent job with the lower end LT models.
I agree with many of the other comments posted here, a very good and helpful review Alan for people like me who are considering purchasing a sol reel. Have just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good content.
Thank you very much, i appreciate your kind comments. Quite a few other good product reviews on the channel which you may also find helpful
Awesome video Alan 👍. Loving the review vids 👍.
Thanks Jared, its greatly appreciated. !!!
Great review mate. I bought the 4000 early this year and I love it.
Thanks Darren. I agree they are very good reels.
I bought one of these reels a couple of years ago in the 5000 size I spooled it up but never used it , I forgot I had it until I saw your video I’m going use it this weekend.
Thats awesome, there great reels. Hope ya catch a few on the weekend. These have recently been superseded with the SOL LT
Nice Review Alan i bought the soll 3 6000 3 years ago its a very smooth reel but i haven't caught a trophy fish that i can brag about
Thank you. They are great reels. Keep at it in sure in time you'll have so.e very worthy fish to brag about
awesome reel nice review alan!!!!
Thank you !!!
Hi I’m really enjoying your videos just a question what side hook will match a 2.5 inch paddle tale thanks keep them coming mate
I have one of these reels, they are awesome. I love the colours. They are so light but can handle a good size fish.
Thanks Heath, Thats fantastic, yeah i really rate them. How long have you had your Sol 3 for ?
@@fishingmad Ive had mine just over a year still going strong. Paired with a Daiwa TD gen black rod
Thats a cool combination. You could target some awesome fish with that,
Hi, thanks for the review. I have a 2500 TD black and I'm very happy with that, super lightweight ony 175 gr :stunning!!!! 😃😉💪💪👋👋Ciao ciao
Agreed that a great combo, Thanks for the comment
I bought the 2500 and 3000 when they were released can't fault them at all the light weight and drag capacity in something that fits in the palm of your hand won me over👍
Agreed, they are great reels
G'day Alan, have to say your timing is impeccable! I actually had added this exact reel to my shopping cart from an online retailer yesterday and your review came at a perfect time lol. I was looking for a reel that had to be light, compact, a decent spool with close to 300m with PE 1.5 and also needed good drag power - referring to a 4000 or 5000 size reel. From a price point, I was also considering the latest Saragosas' however the sheer weight of them put me off. This reel seemed to match what I am after - mainly will be targeting gummies and snapper in WP. Great review, looking forward to using mine matched with a Shimano Raider 762 rod. Even the colours shouldn't be too far off from each other!
Cheers
Thanks Matthew, awesome to hear that you found the review helpful. There great reels and im sure they will serve you really well on the gummies and snapper. What size reel did you end up getting ?
@@fishingmad Haven't bought it just yet as was contemplating other options but your review basically made my decision easy. I might go for the 5000 size as the weight difference between that and the 4000 is minimal.
Agreed that would be a great choice. Im also looking at some new snapper reels and think a 5000 size would be a great choice.
Nice review mate. I have the 2500 sol 3 and I also used to own a 4000 size. They are nice reels no doubt I just think the price point at around $400 is a bit close to better quality reels like the Luvias or even the Certate. Since upgrading to the Certate Lt it’s really chalk and cheese in terms of quality and definitely worth the extra $200 or so. The gears in the monocoque body’s of the new Certate and Luvias should also last a lot longer then Sol’s 2 piece Zaion. If the Sol 3 was selling closer to $300 then $400 Daiwa would sell at lot more in my opinion. Cheers
I agree 100%, i would be very tempted to upgrade to a Luvias or certate. There probably the next reels on my shopping list that ill feature.
You won’t regret getting the Certate. Basically the Exist with an aluminium body instead of magnesium.
Also on the Sol 3, I found the tightness of the gears changed a little after only a couple of outings, however the Certate lt is still like new after plenty of abuse.
Thanks for letting me know. Yeah I have been thinking of a certate for my saltwater fishing and a luvias for my ultralight fishing. They look fantastic. The feedback really helps.
Hi Alan, liking the reviews and the tutorials at the moment.
I can't justify spending that much, are there some good budget options?
Thank you Nicky its much appreciated. Good reals at a budget price I would certainly look at the Shaimano Nasci or the Daiwa BG for good value those are very hard to beat.
@@fishingmad thank you, I'll defiantly have to consider them.
Hi Alan these vids have been killer and great info and experience!! Just wondering if you can shed some light I am looking at upgrading and getting a decent 2500 reel mainly for inshore, estuary and rock fishing. The reels I am looking at are, TD Sol 3, Penn Clash 2, Daiwa TD Black and Shimano Vanford. Which one would you recommend cheers 🤙🏼
Personally I like the Vanford the most out of that list. I bought a Vanford, Sol 3, Clash 2 all at the same time and had a TD black already, i found i just kept going for the vanford. Its light, handle feels great in the hand, has the better drag sound out of the lots, and a good buy when the major retailers have them on special. Nothing wrong with the other reels, they are all good choices, just my personal preference
Hi Allan, you really are going the extra mile to provide us with valuable content. Its much appreciated. Can i get some feedback from you on your preferred method when it comes to spooling line on a reel. There is alot of talk on line twist and even the preferred knot used to initially tie the line to the spool. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks George
Thank you for the positive feedback, its very much appreciated. When spooling you reels you cant beat having it professionally done from the tackle store you buy it from. This is where they remove the spool and fit it onto a spooling machine. The line goes on tightly and straight. I must admit i do many of mine at home, Ive never had any issues I just make sure the drag is set tight so the line goes on straight and tight, no where near as good as having it done in the shop. I know there are some home grade spooling devices but i haven't seen any real improvement using those. I hope that helps.
@@fishingmad thanks. When i purchase a new reel i do get the tackle store to spool the reel. Every so often i like doing it myself, like during the restrictions. Busted fishing who is local, makes a line spooling device. I might go see him when we can travel.
Good idea, some of those spooling devices will work fine. Just keep the tension nice and tight when you do it, by setting the drag nice and hard.
Quality of the vids is insane Alan, nice work mate. If u had to go one though out of Vanford, Stradic Ci4 or the TD sol, which are you choosing and why? Cheers
Thanks Lochie, i really appreciate the positive feedback. At this stage im still 50/50 on which i like better out of the Vanford or Sol 3. They both have some similarities practically same weight, size and drag capacity. The drag sound is better on the vanford and the vanford is a little bit smoother plus 10 year warranty. However the Sol 3 looks nicer and has slightly higher drag capacity and feels really nice in the hand. I wreckon I need a few weeks on the water testing both extensively. I wasn't sure about the vanford at first but it has grown on me.
@@fishingmad sounds as expected tbh. Yeah I guess that on water experience is vital to choosing a favourite. But the video quality and interaction with viewers is next level bro!!! Tight lines and cant wait to get back out there
Thanks very much !!! Cant wait to get back out there
@@fishingmad How about now after 5 months? I am tossing between Vanford and Sol 3 as well, I need your expertise..
100% go a Vanford. Never thought I would say it but the Vanfords are awesome. The drag system on it is far superior and just more fun to fish with.
Is it smoother than the vanford. And is there less or more play in the handle than the vanford
Its a really good question. Both reels are very similar almost the same weights, size and drag capacities. Yet the feel quite different in the hand. The sol has the circle handle which is quite soft and the Vanfords have the rectangle handle which is quite stiff. The drag nobs are very similar however the sound of the drag is better on the vanford and its probably a touch smoother. But the Sol looks nicer. But both very very good options.
Hi mate what size would you recommend for carp fishing cheers😎👍
I generally use the 2500 for many things because its light and has a really strong drag capacity. Mine is loaded with 15 lb braid. That being said the 4000 is probably the smartest option if you targeting bigger carp and maybe other big species too
Can the knob of this reel can be easily swap?
Yeah its pretty straight forward to replace the reel handle. I replaced some of my other daiwa reels with custom cork handles which is great
Has the SOL line always been manufactured in China ?
Yes I belive so
How about that’s reel with Vanford. Can u show Some farorite soft plastic for pinky. Thanks
Have a look at this video czcams.com/video/DYtb2fREdac/video.html I pretty much use the same soft plastics when targeting flathead and pinkies. Ill also be having a good look at the Daiwa bait Junkies when they arrive
fishingmad Thanks
no problems
fishingmad I've got Ci4,I'm wondering between reel vanford or TD Sol. If Vanford I used 2020zodias. TD sol 2500. UL rod or L better.
Vanford and Zodias ia a very very good combination, If your looking at a SOL than look at a daiwa rod like a TD Zero, TB black or the new infeet that are coming out soon
Hey mate I've got a daiwa terror 3000 what brand n leader n how many klg rod would be the best for it
What species will you mainly be targeting ?
@@fishingmad snapper flathead mainly fish around corio bay
For most inshore fishing for pinkies and flathead i use 15lb braid and either 10 or 15lb leader. Many good brands out there for braid, have a look at this which might help fishingmad.com.au/review/best-braid-fishing-line-2021
Cheers mate
What’s better vanford or TD Sol III LT?
100% the Vanford. I've used both heaps now for 6 months. I use the Vanford all the time out of preference.
@@fishingmad Can I ask what makes you prefer the vanford over this reel?
i hope the fish are hungry in the water, I'm aiming for a 50cm+ snapper :)
100% agreed, last snapper season was a little quiet, so hoping once we can finally get back out that we find plenty of them between 50cm and 1 meter
I must have badluck, I've always been with daiwa and have all the reels from the daiwa bg to the saltiga dogfight. Will honstly say I would kot buy any other daiwa reel than a saltiga, certate and luvius. These are the only reels that have never let me down. The sol was originally a good reel once first released but moving into the zaion body I beleievd ruined the reel like many others.
Loved the review, great work
Thank you for the comment. I agree Daiwas high end reels such as the Luvias and Saltiga are amazing. I have heard many mixed reactions on some of the lower end LT models. Some people love them and some people think they feel to flimsy, with the drag not as solid as the older models. I appreciate the feedback !!
Thank you !!
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Thank you
Nice vid could you please give one of these away?
I wish LOL. I have just spent $800 on reels this past month just to create some content