Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Seeing the Diawa Laguna 1000 from around 10 years ago has basically gone to a better place not sure how I missed the corrosion on it . I do have a shimano sienna in better shape from that age and a larger reel I’m using . If I decide to go looking for a better quality 1000 reel which isn’t to much money but great for flicking hardbodies around any clues ? hope that makes sense Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 19 hours ago, Mickyj said: Seeing the Diawa Laguna 1000 from around 10 years ago has basically gone to a better place not sure how I missed the corrosion on it . I do have a shimano sienna in better shape from that age and a larger reel I’m using . If I decide to go looking for a better quality 1000 reel which isn’t to much money but great for flicking hardbodies around any clues ? hope that makes sense I guess I’d better go looking one day when I have time . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meppstas 4,848 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I don't know who stocks Okuma spinning reels in Sth Aust Micky, but I found this reel to be a very reliable reel. It's not a large reel and it's light weight and very reliable,it's really not all that much bigger than a 1000 reel either. cheers Adrian The Okuma Epixor XT range delivers award-winning quality, with a family of spin reels that combine all the right features to inspire complete confidence. A solid, smooth feel and silky drag sees it suited to both lure and bait fishing, with a range of sizes to suit finesse through to medium inshore. Performance plus, stylish design, quality build and loaded with features, including 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings. TCA: Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting Multi-disc, Japanese oiled felt drag washers 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing Precision machine cut brass pinion gear Slow oscillation system for improved line lay C-40X carbon body CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor technology Rigid metal handle design for strength Machined aluminium, 2-tone anodised spool with LCS lip Heavy duty solid aluminium bail wire RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System Model Gear Ratio Weight Max Drag Mono Capacity - LBS/YDS Capacity dia. mm/Metres EPXT-20 5:0:1 208g 5kg 2/280, 4/140, 6/110 0.15/250, 0.20/140, 0.25/90 EPXT-30 5.0:1 249g 8kg 6/240, 8/200, 10/160 0.20/300, 0.25/200, 0.30/130 EPXT-40 5.0:1 304g 10kg 8/260, 10/220, 12/180 0.25/260, 0.30/180, 0.35/130 EPXT-55 5.0:1 311g 12kg 10/300, 12/220, 15/170 0.30/300, 0.35/220, 0.40/170 Plectropomus and Mickyj 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, Meppstas said: I don't know who stocks Okuma spinning reels in Sth Aust Micky, but I found this reel to be a very reliable reel. cheers Adrian The Okuma Epixor XT range delivers award-winning quality, with a family of spin reels that combine all the right features to inspire complete confidence. A solid, smooth feel and silky drag sees it suited to both lure and bait fishing, with a range of sizes to suit finesse through to medium inshore. Performance plus, stylish design, quality build and loaded with features, including 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings. TCA: Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting Multi-disc, Japanese oiled felt drag washers 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing Precision machine cut brass pinion gear Slow oscillation system for improved line lay C-40X carbon body CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor technology Rigid metal handle design for strength Machined aluminium, 2-tone anodised spool with LCS lip Heavy duty solid aluminium bail wire RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System Model Gear Ratio Weight Max Drag Mono Capacity - LBS/YDS Capacity dia. mm/Metres EPXT-20 5:0:1 208g 5kg 2/280, 4/140, 6/110 0.15/250, 0.20/140, 0.25/90 EPXT-30 5.0:1 249g 8kg 6/240, 8/200, 10/160 0.20/300, 0.25/200, 0.30/130 EPXT-40 5.0:1 304g 10kg 8/260, 10/220, 12/180 0.25/260, 0.30/180, 0.35/130 EPXT-55 5.0:1 311g 12kg 10/300, 12/220, 15/170 0.30/300, 0.35/220, 0.40/170 Thanks Adrian something to look at Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB tragic 708 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Hi Micky. My son in law has been very happy with his Shimano Nasci. Might be worth a look as they do a 1000 size. Regards, HBt. Mickyj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 29 minutes ago, HB tragic said: Hi Micky. My son in law has been very happy with his Shimano Nasci. Might be worth a look as they do a 1000 size. Regards, HBt. Thanks HB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 17 hours ago, Meppstas said: I don't know who stocks Okuma spinning reels in Sth Aust Micky, but I found this reel to be a very reliable reel. It's not a large reel and it's light weight and very reliable,it's really not all that much bigger than a 1000 reel either. cheers Adrian The Okuma Epixor XT range delivers award-winning quality, with a family of spin reels that combine all the right features to inspire complete confidence. A solid, smooth feel and silky drag sees it suited to both lure and bait fishing, with a range of sizes to suit finesse through to medium inshore. Performance plus, stylish design, quality build and loaded with features, including 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings. TCA: Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting Multi-disc, Japanese oiled felt drag washers 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing Precision machine cut brass pinion gear Slow oscillation system for improved line lay C-40X carbon body CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor technology Rigid metal handle design for strength Machined aluminium, 2-tone anodised spool with LCS lip Heavy duty solid aluminium bail wire RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System Model Gear Ratio Weight Max Drag Mono Capacity - LBS/YDS Capacity dia. mm/Metres EPXT-20 5:0:1 208g 5kg 2/280, 4/140, 6/110 0.15/250, 0.20/140, 0.25/90 EPXT-30 5.0:1 249g 8kg 6/240, 8/200, 10/160 0.20/300, 0.25/200, 0.30/130 EPXT-40 5.0:1 304g 10kg 8/260, 10/220, 12/180 0.25/260, 0.30/180, 0.35/130 EPXT-55 5.0:1 311g 12kg 10/300, 12/220, 15/170 0.30/300, 0.35/220, 0.40/170 Thank you Adrian they had some but not the size range or some reason they didn’t have them in stock this brand they had was a few hundred out of my price range Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 16 hours ago, HB tragic said: Hi Micky. My son in law has been very happy with his Shimano Nasci. Might be worth a look as they do a 1000 size. Regards, HBt. Ok this reel I remembered in the tackle shop yep 1000 size bought it and it’s spooled with j8 braid 6 lb hopefully sometime this week I’ll test it out . HB tragic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 So idiot me and many other fishers I learned today I clean my reels the wrong way . I’ve now learned to wipe reel over with a damp cloth then a dry cloth . Now the issues with the Diawa Laguna 1000 that I had ( besides the rust I found on the handle ) since 2014 new . The size 1000 of this Diawa Laguna compared to a Shimano Sienna 1000 of the same age it was half the size basically. Made the spool of the reel to small to handle 6 lb braid I was using . This new 1000 reel is a better size . Will clean my reels differently from now on . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB tragic 708 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, Mickyj said: Ok this reel I remembered in the tackle shop yep 1000 size bought it and it’s spooled with j8 braid 6 lb hopefully sometime this week I’ll test it out . Look forward to hearing how it goes. Regards, HBt. Mickyj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 2,993 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 47 minutes ago, HB tragic said: Look forward to hearing how it goes. Regards, HBt. Looking forward to trying it out regards Micky HB tragic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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