I ordered one of these 2500 and it had the same issue. After inspecting, it looks like the rod where reel slides up and down was not made with precision. In mine, the bottom part of the rod is thicker, making it hard for the main shaft to slide up and down. I believe it should correct itself with time.
I received my FS500 about 2 weeks ago. Right toward the end (around 10:25) I heard the gear noise you were referring to. Mine doesn't make that noise. As a matter of fact, it makes no noise at all (except when pulling drag). Mine is super smooth. Maybe Tsurinoya is getting better, or you received a slightly defective gear, but I am really pleased. I've had it down to the river 3 times and it casts and retrieves like a dream.
Appreciate the reviews. Lately, I’ve been team Daiwa for sub-$100 reels (my kids use my rods/reels, so no way I’m spending $300 on some reel). The Daiwa Legalis LT 1000 size is currently $65 on Amazon (I’m in the USA), with free shipping, which is like 51 British pounds. Daiwa also has an even smaller QZ 750 model for ultra light. MSRP is $59.99, but I see it online for $37.02 (through Walmart, free shipping). Do you have any experience with that reel?
For anyone who is still looking for a review of this specific 500 size. This size specifically does not have Core Protect, Cross Carbon Drag, Silent Drive and X-Ship technologies.
@@dhonaadyatma275 I have the 1000 size. you have the core protect, silent drive and x-ship(2nd bearing) but you do not have the cross carbon drag I assume because too much drag would overload the reel. They use the standard felt instead. More than enough drag honestly.
@@dhonaadyatma275 it stated in their official site that some the tech they listed for nasci are not included in size 500, idk why maybe because of the cost
Hello sir, are you still use tsurinoya ranger for UL fishing, or you have something else? What reel you recomand for 0.3gr- 1gr jig? I only like to catch small fish. Thanks!
go fish more...i have one in 500 size....i get angry at first wtf shimano feel like abu...after 20 to 30 cast and retrieve...the smoothness come finally from heaven...shimano new factory smoothness only come in stradic tier and above...
it can, but you need to washed it after every use and do oiling after that. also do maintainance once around 2 or 3 month/ per season can prolong its lifespan. hope it helps
Was looking forward to purchasing this particular reel model for ice fishing. After this review, I think not. Thank You so much for this in depth review. Much appreciated!
I got that two reel and all i can tell is that nasci is more balanced than fuego when you use to cast.. I use my fuego 3 times and i already notice that sandy grinding feeling. For me i would choose nasci than fuego
Take off the silver plastic piece on the handle of the daiwa, it just pulls off using a tiny screwdriver to pry it, that will expose a rivet. Take a thin punch and give it some whacks to tighten it, take care to protect the handle on the other side from scratching. Or just upgrade the handle, the issue lies with a few of these models that have rivets instead of bearings/bushings. Most of the daiwa reels can be heavily upgraded by simply replacing plastic bushings with bearings.
i have a daiwa fuego 2500 and a shimano nasci 1000.i dont like the fuego because there is a loose in the handle and in the gears.i can feel it everytime i reel up the fuego.but shimano do not have it and its sealed.
I just got a Daiwa Fuego 20 LT1000-XH (20 stands for 2020 model) which is the latest Fuego in all Europe (even at their 2023 catalogues), and I just saw here that there is a Fuego CS which is the 2021 version, is only available at AliExpress and is watertight with rubber seals? And on top of that I went to Daiwa US and saw that the latest US model of Fuego is the 23 LT1000-XH (2023 model) which is NOT listed under the saltwater reels (is this a freshwater model in the US?) and doesn't appear to have any water seals. Damn it Daiwa!
You wont feel the resistance once you take it to the water. Almost all reels become grindy with use. The only thing matter is the durability. How much beating it can take.
The good mid end and high end saltwater reels that are sealed and have super tough bearings do not get grindy with long term use. Like the Saragosa and Daiwa Saltiga.
hi, are daiwa legalis 1000 lt and tsurinoya Ranger 1000 reel heads compatible with each other? Can they be used interchangeably? After all, they use the same pulley system.
Thanks for the info! Everyone's comments have been very helpful. I've experienced the stem flex so I got rid of the 17 Fuego 2500. Is it only in North America that the Fuego doesn't have the Zaion body? I also have the CS version which has no flex and screw in handle knob. I'm looking for the same things in a 5000. I saw a Daiwa Fuego 20 LT model which has the Zaion frame. Is this the European version (black not red frame) that has the riveted handle knob? Am I correct in assuming the Zaion frame prevents the flexing? So do I need to get the CS version only? Thanks in advance.
What I hate about Shimano is that for a $100 you don’t even get a thick bail wire or aluminum body. Lew’s, Quantum and PFlueger you get thick bail wires and aluminum bodies. The only saving grace of Shimano is that their drag systems sound soooo good but Lew’s drag systems also sound good. PFlueger and Quantum need to catch up in that department.
Those wires are hollow. Aluminium body of cheap reels is less rigid than plastic body of other cheaper brands Shimano and daiwa are way ahead than any other brands in the world
@@fishingislife34 well, I hate to tell you this but you’re wrong on every one of your points. First off, 1. Shimano’s Hagoni aluminum is cold force aluminum which is weaker than machine aluminum that other brands like Lew’s, Quantum and Abu use. 2. The graphite Diawa uses in their frames is what’s called “long form” plastic which is much weaker but lighter than short form graphite that most other brands use. That’s why Diawa reels tended to be lighter but their frames often twist to the point that gears miss align and break. I have even had a Regal neck stem snap in could weather due to the weaker plastic. 3. The bail wire that Shimano and Diawa use is much thinner and weaker than most American brand reels. And once those thin wire bails bend it’s impossible to bend back correctly. So I would like to know, what technology is in Diawa and Shimano reels that are so a head of any other brand? I alway ask this question to fanboys and I never get a response.
