Daiwa Steez AIR vs Steez CT Roro Spool Test Casting (ENGLISH)
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- In this video, Daiwa Steez AIR Test Casting (ENGLISH), Hobie-Wan Kenobi cast a Ned Rig and Rapala CD01 with the Daiwa Steez AIR TW and the Daiwa Steez CT with Roro BFS spool. Interesting results and both reels are very good bait finesse reels.
With a 28mm spool, 9.1 gear ratio, TWS (T-Wing System) and other features, the Daiwa Steez AIR should be a top contender for the Ultimate Bait Finesse Reel. Will it be able to edge out the Aldebaran BFS with Avail spool? Or the Steez CT with Roro BFS spool??? There will stiff competition.
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Nice, I've never used any of those Daiwa BFS reels before, other than a silver pixy with an aftermarket spool. Haven't messed with that reel in a long while either. I use my Scorpion BFS xg a lot though. 2 days ago, I landed a small bass, and 2 pickerel on a 1/8 oz husky jerk, with a cheap Tsurinoya xf-50L reel with some old berkley fireline crystal 6lb . It's on a really cheap Shakespeare micro series 4'6" UL spincast rod. That reel has a newer lighter 9.5 gram spool in it.
I really like the Scorpion BFS. Its one of the best deals for an out of the box BFS reel.
go over to tzlure, apparently Daiwa is coming out with an Alphas Air TW and it looks like the same spool as the Steez Air
Saw that. There is a thread on TackleTour about it. Also posted about it on Instagram. Looks to be the reel to get.
Hobie-Wan,
A nice review thank you. I don’t understand why the manufacturers don’t put state of the art technology and top of the line components on their upper end reels. That tends to defy logic. Throughout history that has not worked well for anyone and yet they continue to try. I look forward to your next video. It is always too long between them.
Yeah. I need to get more consistent for sure. I still think the Steez AIR is nice and, as far as technology, they put a new 28mm spool in it. They also made it under 4oz reel weight, both a 1st for Daiwa. I am excited to see other reels with the 28mm spool.
Hobie-Wan,
I just Googled the Air $68000 yen at today’s exchange rate $630. The Steez CT SV at TW $700. They are both way out of my league. I was surprised at your comment about the handle on a high end reel. At this price point I expect every component to be top of the line. Sure if you want to customize a knob, spool, add color Etc. But the basics should all be there. I am a Diawa customer and fan. I do enjoy the high end reviews. I dream that someday I will be able and willing to buy one regardless of brand. Please keep them coming.
The Steez CT can be had from places for less than MSRP. Street price is around $480-ish for the CT. Could always go with the Alphas CT with this same spool and get moat of the performace at a much less price.
@@telemarkmann6870 Unless it must be q new reel, you can find sweet deals on used reels on Ebay. I picked up a 1st generation JDM Steez for about $150 a year ago. Love it, closest thing I could find to a TDZ Mag-V I was looking for. Also the Tackle Trap has some sweet deals currently new & used.
The Tackle Trap has some nice deals on the previous generation Tatula reels. Pick one up, a Roro or other AliExpress spool and be casting great.
Ebay can be a gamble sometimes. You can get straight gems or, straight trash.
@hobie-wan kenobi thanks for the great video! I just purchased the 2019 Steez CT SV, but now I am looking for an after market spool to get started in the BFS world. Which specific spool did you purchase for this video? I am seeing Roro spools on their website for the 2021 Steez CT SV, but they are all sold out. I'm assuming the 2019 and 2021 models are cross compatible and would use the same 30mm spool? Are there any other aftermarket BFS spools that are compatible with the CT sv and other Daiwa models? That way I can shop for those and get lucky finding a spool
The Roro 30mm spools will work. There are more expensive spools that are a tad bit heavier.
Thank you for sharing.
No problem. I like using Roro spools. Great value for the money.
@@HobieWanKenobi That is great, if there are any advice, please let us know, we keep improving, thank you so much.
@@rorolure I have a few ideas for products Roro may be able to make into products. Is there another way to contact Roro?
@@HobieWanKenobi thanks, we open a website recently, rorolure.com, if there are any advice, please send us an email : info@rorolure.com. Thanks.
Did you try trowing 1/4 ounce or little heavier lures, wondering if it feel overpowered with heavier stuff
The heaviest I threw with it was that Ned rig in the previous video. The spool feels fast with heavier lures but, controlled still. It acts similar to other AIR spools but, a tad faster and flatter casting
I’d go ct Sv and roro spool. Much more versatile especially when you have the original spool too
True. I really like the CT/Roro combo. That versatility you talk about is key, especially when dropping that much money on a reel.
Hobie-Wan Kenobi yep agreed! I’m really looking forward to trying a roro spool in my alphas ct tw .
I just bought the New steez ct70 and was trying to find a comp vs the Air, seeing if the ct70 would work which it will. :)
The CT with a Roro spool is a better value. You will have 2 spools to have more versatile fishing, drag clicker and have money in your pocket still.
@@HobieWanKenobi hey I already own the Diawa CT 70SV. The new one. Can you please link the spool your recommend
What model rod & why u dont have a butt cap.. nice review.
The rod is a custom Phenix Mirage I built. 6'1" UL. I am going to trim the handle back and put the butt cap back on. The handle was a little too long for me to get good backhanded roll casts with. I had the rod for years and used it for UL cranks.
Where I live you can buy the Steez Air for about $50 cheaper than the Steez CT SV TW. Is it worth getting for $50 less?
I would say in shirt it would be worth it. Depending on weights you plan on throwing, the Aldebaran BFS or Scorpion BFS or even the Alphas AIR may he a cheaper option. The Steez AIR is a good reel, just expensive compared to the other reels for a small amount of benefit.
The Steez CT would come with the stock spool and, you could get that Roro spool for really light lures. You would have a wider range of use with the CT that way than the Steez AIR.
Hobie-Wan Kenobi well I might as well stick with my Aldebaran BFS then!
@@Benjamin-S Yeah. Not much performance increase. I do wonder how the new KTF spool for the Steez AIR will be? Or maybe a Roro spool for it?
Any idea if the RoRo is braid friendly?
I have used braid on many BFS spools. As long as you do not have your drag really tight or pull really hard to get snags undone, you will be fine.
I love Daiwa..the new 2021 Steez limited with boost spool is sold out in Japan except those Daiwa air reels. Probably not getting the air daiwa's. Regular Steez is good enough with the roro spools.
The Roro spools do add a bit more versatility to a reel. Can cover a good amount of lure weights with a Roro spool and the stock spool of a reel such as a Zillion SV or Alphas SV.
@@HobieWanKenobi I put in an order for new Steez limited with sv Boost spool. Wont be shipped till sometime in January 😪
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@@emmpak I am curious how that spool works.
Hi! Wich reel would you recommand for trout fishing with a 1-6 tenryu rod ? Can’t decide myself haha
If you are casting 1.5gr and heavier lures, a lot of BFS reels can handle that. 16 Aldebaran BFS, Scorpion BFS, Alphas AIR...
The AIR Stream Custom is an incredible value, as it performs great, looks great, is smooth and comes with a carbon handle/cork knobs.
Hobie-Wan Kenobi Thank you very much ! What do you think about daiwa ss air ?
@@Sweaz. I really like the SS AIR. That is currently my preferred stream reel for using small hardbaits like the Rapala CD-1
Hobie-Wan Kenobi Thank you so much then ! I’m definitely getting this one, I love the knobs on it haha, and the air system seems to correct a lot of mistake when starting bfs, so I will spend less time on nests lmao. Thanks for all your vids they are very informative for beginners ! Cheers from France !
I have a few videos reviewing the Air Stream Custom. They may help you with your BFS decision
Hey buddy, what do you think of the calc conq bfs?
And worth monnie getting roro or avail? Ur recommmendation
I have not used the Conquest BFS. I have used the Aldebaran BFS and Scorpion BFS for a while. I really like the braking system Shimano uses with them. The Conquest BFS casts just as well. I personally do not like the Conquest shape and weight for a BFS reel. They do look really nice though. Plenty of people use them and say good things about them.
As far as the spool, I would go Avail. Proven system and is that much more money than the Roro. I like the Roro for the Steez CT becuase the aftermarket BFS spools are limited and KTF spools cost more. Most times, people do not even have to upgrade their spools when using a dedicated BFS reel. Really depends on what types of lures you are casting.
@@HobieWanKenobi can u recommend a mid to high end rod? Any advice on the megabass triza aello f0? The rating and portability of spot on but just weighing my options, my budget is pretty much capped at the triza price
I mainly build my own BFS rods. At the 370ish range of the Alleo, there are many nice rods out there. I think the Alleo looks good on paper. I havent really seen any info on it. You could email the guys at The Tackle Trap and ask some questions about it.
What differences with the Daiwa SS AIR ?
The SS AIR has a 32mm spool vs 28mm. Doesnt have the the TWS. The SS AIR is still a great BFS option today. My SS AIR is way smoother than the Steez AIR TW. I think the STEEZ AIR casts 1.5gr and below lures better.
how's the overhead cast performance ?
Just about the same. Both reels were pretty controlled all around. The Steez AIR gets a little wild when the brake get turned down to about 4. Not a bad thing...just get your thumb ready.
Nice reviews on both, Kastking is changing up the market, so you may see prices come down more. The Bassinator Elite ($179) is a sweet reel. It uses features from both Shimano & Daiwa highend models. Maybe they will attempt a BFS reel in the future... Thank you for sharing.
No problem Shane. Kastking is making a big push into the fishing industry. Many pros now use them
@@HobieWanKenobi I met with their Executive Management at the Classic they are really good people. Their business model reflects there beliefs. "Affordable Fishing"
@@ShaneJMcNair Thats sweet. Seems like a lot of China based companies been putting some pressure on Daiwa, Shimano and Abu Garcia. Competition makes things better for the consumer
@@HobieWanKenobi Kastking is an American Based Company in Garden City, New York started by some college graduates from Syracuse University... They literally started by selling fishing line out of their garage.
@@ShaneJMcNair Didnt know that. The reels seem like Chinese OEM reels. Thats really cool they were able to grow out of their garage, much like many successful businesses do.
Did you have to change the magnets on the CT when you installed the roro spool?
Nope. A good thing with Daiwa reels is that you do not need to change the brakes. Many Shimano reels you have to take the brake assembly off the stock spool and put it on the aftermarket spool.
At these price ranges, both, looks and performance should be considered. Those shitty looking handles remind me of what Shimano has been using for over 15 years. That's bad.
Look into the Alphas AIR TW...it is seriously worth the money. Everything the Steez should have been.
@@HobieWanKenobi Yea im aware, but when i see that Made in Thailand, i don't want it anymore.
I have not really seen the "made in wherever" thing really hold merit. I think the companies use Made in Japan mainly for marketing. Machines mainly make the reel (components) so, doesnt really matter where the machine is plugged in at.
Many of the reels made in Japan are the companies higher end reels, which leads to better quality in general.
I can tell you that myself and most other people who used the Steez AIR would say they are not impressed. It casts really nice but, the retrieve is meshy, handle is crap and also, the reel feels more hollow than the Aldebaran. The Alphas AIR TW has been made in Thailand but, is overall a better reel. Casting is about the same and the retrieve on the Alphas AIR TW is way better. Cosmetics are subjects but, I think it looks better too...especially the handle. The Alphas AIR TW is also half the price of the Steez.
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