Steez A

Which gear ratio and for what techs?  It's the ONLY 7.1:1 LH that has been such a good all-around power moving tech reel that I haven't sold it for a RH yet after a season of fishing, if that says anything.  BTW, I swapped out to a 34mm Ito Gigas with ZPI bearing and like the less restrictive braking profile.

I was able to locate a 7.1:1 right hand 

planned on using it on my xbd frog rod 

Should be a perfect match for the XBD/froggin/heavier applications. Stout, solid reel. Lots of tuning options out there as well. 

@rise - Agreed, the Daiwa current gen Duralumin gears are surprisingly smooth and powerful as well.  I almost want to say it's every bit as powerful as the OG Zillion 7.1:1 brass, granted there is a lighter cranking feel in the Steez A.  The body/frame is pretty darn rock solid as well.

@dragon1 they are stout machines, period. I’m also a huge fan of the 19 Morethan, which is essentially a far better looking version of an “A” (IMO) with a well tuned spool that handles both braid and Flouro very nicely. 

@rise the first Morethan I got was the old model and I didn’t notice the subtle difference so I sold it.  I see them here and there and after I get the Steez A in I’ll source another. 

all that being said a Morethan PE 1000 spool is lovers lunch in my Steez Ex or SV103xs 

Reel came in.. 

Parts on the way.. I think i'll go OG cork on this one 

Thanks Ian for tuning the red one. Those bearings are 🔥. 
The other one has the Morethan PE  1000 spool. Can’t wait to see a frog on it 

PE 1000 spool is really nice. Actually plays well with Flouro as well. Beautiful reels, bud…

Kick ass!  Did you have Ian install the super high grade German ball bearings?

@dragon1 yes Sir 

she rides  good too