which is the most sought after and do you the performance is worth the price used as opposed to some other current market alternatives 

I've been going through the JDMFishing page for information on the different Lin 10 models, I'm especially interested in the 25th unit. Anniversary, so I got down to business and started looking for it.

https://jdmfishing.com/vault/lin-10-25th/

After several days of searching, I found a unit, this one had the front printing in Japanese, itö lever and red clutch, however it did not have the printing of the 25th. Anniversary on the side cover, so I have doubts about it, I would like someone who knows about this model to shed some light, thanks!

Here are some photos of both versions where you can see the differences, both in the body and in the box.

LIN 10L BAIT?, Does anyone know the exact name of this model?

GENUINE 25TH. ANNIVERSARY

Thanking you as always for your collabotation.

Best regards!

I am a bit perplexed why this reel was made with a 100 sized spool/Mag Z braking profile and such a tiny handle and then 7.9 gears, which I assume are the same brass set from the Steez EX100?

If the Steez EX100 7.9 has a ~ 100mm aluminum handle and same depth spool, what is the esoteric design purpose behind Yuki-Ito's IS79 UC?

I hope I like this reel well enough to keep it, whether stock form (unlikely), or I will mod the handle and spool to better meet my wants for other applications. I have a highly modded and tuned Steez Limited SV 105XH with Steez EX 7.9 brass gears and it sports a 102mm ZPI CF swept handle and serves many purpose of fast moving low resistance applications and even some mag-finesse presentations slow rolling Beetle Spin type lures in colder water (I like the 7.9 to keep up with fast moving current and running fish).

Just curious what others think and apply their IS79 UC for since it doesn't appear that many of these reels are in actual daily usage by many peeps?

Thanks in advance.

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These suckers are not cheap, retailing at $550. They present a specific advantage when pitching and flipping small plastics. Could we start seeing a new high end Spincast Reel hit the market in the future? imagine what they could improve with this classic design...

Procured these 2 on the secondary market prior to Isuzu selling off manufacturing to Try-Angle.

Both of these have a mish mash of parts from Avail, Bright River and misc makers

Found a NIB example a little while back. Stunningly well-built forgotten gems.