Shimano Core VS Alphas R-Edition

[Dan23]

I prefer Daiwa baitcasters but I need a reel in black that is light weight and has a decent drag, so it seems the Core is the only reel on the market that fits the criteria.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has owned one and has an opinion on them. I've played with one in a store and used an MG7 which is a similar reel but the JDM version.

It'll be matched up with a new rod I'm getting that is pretty high end:blush:

[TUR82]

I was looking at one of these when they first came out but everyone seemed to steer me away from it and I ended up with a zillion - which is an absolutely awesome reel! If it's gotta be black then the steez is one from the daiwa stable u could look at. Nearly twice the price but lol. And steez BC are freshwater only which is a bummer

[fishyman]

addict :laugh:

[TUR82]

fishyman wrote:

addict :laugh:

lol who me?

[fishyman]

no dan hahahah,

he just bought an Advantage HSTA but that wont match his new rod so must buy another ahahahahahaha

[Dan23]

I prefer the term Enthusiast

[TUR82]

I'd say we look more like a bunch of tackle junkies!!!

[Tom B]

If it's gotta be black then the steez is one from the daiwa stable u could look at. Nearly twice the price but lol. And steez BC are freshwater only which is a bummer

isnt the core a magnesium reel aswell?

and theres nothing wrong with being an addict fishyman lol

but dan if the core is the only reel that matches your criteria then you should get it, i dont think there is anything wrong with them except the fact that it isnt a daiwa

[fishyman]

i cant talk though :blush:

will be making myself two more new combos after schoolies, mid spin and a baitcast

then maybe a tuna/deepwwater plastics stick aswell :blush: :blush:

hurry up and buy it dan

[Dan23]

Oh and Tur82 I mainly fish salt so the Steez is out plus I don't think the Steez's strengths in short accurate casts meet my needs. I mostly do long casts to try and reach spots that are hard to get to being land based most the time.

[Dan23]

Yeah Tom the Core is MG but it is SW ok as long as I don't scratch it up too badly

[Tom B]

just looked it up and the core is magesium aswell, and no matter if shimano says its safe for saltwater use one decent scratch and its pretty much stuffed

[TUR82]

Tom B wrote:

If it's gotta be black then the steez is one from the daiwa stable u could look at. Nearly twice the price but lol. And steez BC are freshwater only which is a bummer

isnt the core a magnesium reel aswell?

Yeah it surely is. But I'd dare say if you were really anal about keeping it in good nick and kept it serviced u wouldn't have a problem.

[TUR82]

Dan23 wrote:

Yeah Tom the Core is MG but it is SW ok as long as I don't scratch it up too badly

Yeah thats what I've heard. Once magnesium reels are deeply scratched the protective coating would be comprimised and leaves the salt to do the rest!

[Dan23]

yeah I'll just be careful and try not to scratch it then:laugh: And I get a "friend" of mine to service my BCs every few weeks anyway so the internals with be fine.

[TUR82]

Every few weeks?? Damn man u must do a lot of fishing! Wish i was fishing that often!

[fishyman]

hahahaha

you dont need an MG reel dan, just need to get some muscles :blush:

the curado im getting is only 1 ounce more than the core.

man up :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Dan23]

Ha ha yeah I fish 2-3 times a week at least.

[Tom B]

lol, well take real good care of it then, cos everytime i take my fuego out it feels like im playing russian roulette, one scratch could mean the end of it

[Dan23]

fishyman wrote:

hahahaha

you dont need an MG reel dan, just need to get some muscles :blush:

the curado im getting is only 1 ounce more than the core.

man up :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Once again Tom the word Enthusiast is required

[fishyman]

hurry up and buy it lol.

cant get a rod until you get yoru reel

[TUR82]

Dan23 wrote:

Ha ha yeah I fish 2-3 times a week at least.

Lucky bastard!

[Dan23]

That's actually the reason I want an MG reel, I'm starting to get aches in my wrist from all the fishing but it only happens when using my Advantage and not with any of my spinning gear.

[TUR82]

Dan23 wrote:

That's actually the reason I want an MG reel, I'm starting to get aches in my wrist from all the fishing but it only happens when using my Advantage and not with any of my spinning gear.

I tend to find if I fish for a long periods of time with BC I get that too. My wrist was killing after a day at the barra park up at bli bli

[fishyman]

i find alot comes down to the rod aswell, i hate BC rods i with tiny grips, a nice long grip you can tuck under your arm is so comfortable with a fish on the end.

[TUR82]

fishyman wrote:

i find alot comes down to the rod aswell, i hate BC rods i with tiny grips, a nice long grip you can tuck under your arm is so comfortable with a fish on the end.

Yes i agree, long rear grip is a MUST on BC. Split butt is the go........hmmmmm split-butt

[fishyman]

its pretty esay to turn a full rear into a split grip haha

[Dan23]

Starting to reconsider after finding out the Alphas R-Edition is salt water ok. It has the same weight as Core and isn't MG so no stress about scratching it. If I get one I'll change out the knobs for black ones and maybe change out the side plate to match up with my IMX better.

[Dan23]

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_81_84_883&products_id=5018

[Do$tylz]

Dan23 wrote:

That's actually the reason I want an MG reel, I'm starting to get aches in my wrist from all the fishing but it only happens when using my Advantage and not with any of my spinning gear.

hit the gym... do some deadlifts and weighted wide grip chins. :laugh:

[toadievoluzion]

go shimano core

[Funfisher]

i think those cork handles look awsome!! very sexy times!!

[Dan23]

toadievoluzion wrote:

go shimano core

What makes you say that? Do you own one?

[fishyman]

cant have a dark knight theme on your rod if you get the alphas dan

[Dan23]

Yeah, looks like i have to reconsider

[fishyman]

could go a silver reelseat instead, then just bling out the bindings a bit

[Dan23]

yeah, when I get back we'll have to have a sit down and think about it. Bring a laptop down my folks place so we can fish and research at the same time :laugh: