Daiwa Reels Spinning SS700 Tournament Ss Spinning
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The SS700 has a line size capacity of 145 yds 4 yds 4 yds 6 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 yds 8 y
110 meters
Even though it only has three bearings and the design hasn't changed in over 30 years, it's still a smooth reel. The handle can be removed, and it can be used to retrieve with either your left or right hand. The handle can be folded without removing it for storage (it has a built-in latch and spring).
I use 10 lb braid on the 700 and it works fine, but for 20 or 30 lb braid, I'd go with the 1300, which also has a larger line capacity.
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The SS700 is a nice reel, but the way the handle switches from left to right hand retrieve has changed over the years. br>To change the handle on the older ones, you don't need a screwdriver because the screw is attached to the side cover cap. The new ones come with a cap, screw, and bushing, and you have no idea how tight to tighten the screw; if you go all the way, it won't crank. You tighten them all the way by hand on the old ones and they're done. I'm not sure why Daiwa decided to change something that was working well. br>I suppose we should all keep a flat-point screwdriver in our tackle boxes. Although it's still a good reel, I prefer my old one.
It's silky smooth, expertly crafted, and completely dependable! I wish I had purchased one sooner. In fact, I was so pleased with my first one that I ordered a second one "just in case. " This set of reels is actually worth more than you paid for it. Stop hesitating and buy this reel right now. You'll be glad you took the initiative!.
This reel has been in my possession since before 1990, and I have four of them. After 25 years, one of the four had become a little sloppy, the gears had begun to wear down, but no worries, I bought a new one. The new 2018 reel is identical to the previous ones I own. I also have a 1300 series, and my friend has a 1300 and a 2500, I believe.
Reeling was restricted by the antireverse spring, which was too tight. I replaced it with an old Daiwa part made of lighter steel wire, and you can loosen the spring tension a little. br>I checked the rotor balance separately by passing a suitable stick through it with "bearing" on both ends. After that, I balanced the rotor by gluing some brass pieces under the bail spring cover with epoxy glue and drilling some weight from the opposite side; underneath the bail counterweight. By removing some metal from the cromed brass metal bail trip cam screw (and then gluing a thin shiny metal plate on top of it), I was able to make it lighter. On the rotor assembly's bail side, I also glued a small thin brass plate. The rotor is now perfectly balanced and will not wobble while reeling in the fish. br>I replaced two white plastic spool washers with better teflon washers and polished the metal drag plates to a mirror finish. Drag is now more fluid. A ball bearing has been installed in the worm shaft. All ball bearings were washed in acetone and lubricated with a drop of oil. Main gears should be greased. Lubricate the wormshaft, main shaft assembly, and line roller washer with oil. The reel is now much more functional and enjoyable to use. I use 0. Antireverse ON- 20mm monofilament line Bail is manually closed in place and by hand. If you're going to use bail kick knock on this reel, make sure the antireverse is turned off. position.
Although the Diawa Tournament SS series reels are not as smooth as some of the newer model reels, they are high-quality workhorse reels that last a long time; my oldest Diawa Tournament SS series reel is nearly 30 years old and still going strong as my primary bass reel. For the money, these are fantastic reels.
I ordered it the weekend before Christmas, and it arrived the day after Christmas, well ahead of schedule. The reel was packaged in a bubble pack envelope and displayed in a display box. 275 yards of unbroken rope. 2 lb. Trilene XL monofilament works great, and on its first outing, it caught a limit of rainbow trout. There are no problems with the lines, and it casts beautifully. It's great that Daiwa continues to produce them.
If this is going to be your only spinning reel or your primary set up, there are more defined and updated reels out there for the same price that are more define and updated with the latest technology and space age materials. This reel, on the other hand, is both a workhorse and a classic work of art. I have newer reels that are lighter, smoother, and perform better than the SS Tournament reels in every way. However, I find that I use this reel just as much as the others. Most people are irritated by the lack of limitless anti-virus protection. In my opinion, it was the reversal that cost a star. Overall, this is a fantastic reel.
With these SS tournament series reels, I believe Diawa has set the bar for years to come. They're the only ones I use. A couple of reels are more than 20 years old and still working well.
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