Mooching reel
- Thread starter Claymaker
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Saxe Point
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Both are great so it is really just a matter of personal preference. The Daiwa is cheaper. My Daiwas take incredible abuse but continue to work perfectly.
fish brain
Crew Member
Same for me, the Daiwa reels havn't held up. The drag knobs stripped out on the ones I had. The Shimanos have been trouble free.
Corey_lax
Crew Member
Lanyards might be a good idea lolI have both. The grandnieces and nephews coming on the boat this year. I decided that they can drop the same rig over the side as I do
saanauk
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For the Shimano reels there are CarbonX drag replacements that make a huge difference. I highly recommend swapping.
fish brain
Crew Member
I just set my tension once, then use the free wheel switch on the back and thumb the reel when setting my gear.
Salmon Seeker
Crew Member
I have the old Diawa M1 gold reels and they have never let me down. Been using them for about 13 years now. My cousin bought the shimano and had major problems with drag and line creep, also the free spool switch would get flipped too easily, usually while fighting a fish which would result in disaster. I ended up replacing the drag washer with carbon and removing the freespool switch all together. now it works ok, but not as good as my diawa's
Adrenafin
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Try doing that when stacking rods. Backlash city.
RBL
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I remember back in the day when I switched from a Peetz to a Moocher 2000. It was the reel to have. The one way drag system was the greatest thing ever lol. The fact that they still make them says a lot.
Adrenafin
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Yes you can
This might not be helpful...more a little rant/story....
I had a Daiwa M1 last year. Could not find a Shimano for the life of me. But I thought what the heck. The first one I had fell in the river. Never got used. Then the one from last year stripped the drag knob on the first fishing trip. I was bummed out to say the least. It really felt nice. It had no line creep....which just from a point perspective, my buddies Islanders all do. So I was stoked to use it....anyway, I took it back to the shop, and swapped it out and added some extra money for a Re3f. We will see how it lasts....
Bottom.line, I haven't had any luck with the Daiwas. Might just be bad luck. If I were to try again, I would buy a Shimano....just to see. There are lots around now and the price is right.
Shout out to Hatchmatchr for doing right by me and taking the reel back.
I had a Daiwa M1 last year. Could not find a Shimano for the life of me. But I thought what the heck. The first one I had fell in the river. Never got used. Then the one from last year stripped the drag knob on the first fishing trip. I was bummed out to say the least. It really felt nice. It had no line creep....which just from a point perspective, my buddies Islanders all do. So I was stoked to use it....anyway, I took it back to the shop, and swapped it out and added some extra money for a Re3f. We will see how it lasts....
Bottom.line, I haven't had any luck with the Daiwas. Might just be bad luck. If I were to try again, I would buy a Shimano....just to see. There are lots around now and the price is right.
Shout out to Hatchmatchr for doing right by me and taking the reel back.
Seems to me if your going to use a "Mooching" reel for "Trolling" your going to have to expect some line creep. I have tried a couple of the intermediate priced reels and have not been impressed. I have been told by a couple of experienced fishers that your better of buying a used Shimano 2/4000 for $30 and save up for an Islander.
scott craven
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Islanders creep as well.
Although it's a better looking creep.
Although it's a better looking creep.
RiverBoy
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my wife’s MR3 doesn’t creep. mine is horrific. i have new drag spring etc. always maintain the grease and oil. it’s flat out awful.
