Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it th-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.
designed for mid to heavy lures. i almost snagged one of these and was going to put in the SLP sv boost spool, but ended up ordering a custom SLP steez. i do like that this is salt water rated. let us know how it handles the lighter lures since this is Daiwa's workhorse steez for techniques like frogging...pitching and flipping...etc...
I was at the Japanese tackle store the other day ready to buy it and noticed the paint scheme looks a lot lighter in person then the website photo. To me the HLC looks better with the blue accents. They both appear to share the same DNA. I would bet I could just buy a spare "HLC" spool and it would fit. Looking forward to seeing how the Steez A II TW handles those light lures and how low can you go?
Have u fished with it yet? Im deciding wether to pull the trigger on the new a2, or the ct70, i would use it for a very versatile fishing style, like crankbaits, small jigs, and even as heavy as decent sized swim jigs/baits, any recommendations? Thanks in advance, love the vid brotha🙏
This reel is just as versatile as the zillion, but won’t cast as light as the zillion. You can cast down to 7g (1/4 oz) comfortably, but maybe a bit lighter with the right rod. Anything lower you might as well look into a separate reel in the BFS territory that goes up to the lower range of this one. Then you will be able to cover everything.
@@qayyumputrashah8073 the zillion can easily cast very light lures and heavier lures like a fat boy. It's very smooth, casts great, good feel in hand, and the drag is very consistent. I prefer it over my metaniums and it's only 240-250 dollars
@@ETuss713really? I had all Metaniums, then decided to pick up a zillion. Fished it awhile then sold it. Not saying it was a bad reel but just wasn’t better than my 2020 Metaniums
Mine makes some noise while reeling sometimes. I think its something to do with the sideplate locking mechanism. Does yours have this issue? I got it from digitaka
@@RXAngler please RxAngler, just read more carefully that you said hlc better for heavier swimbaits? ? Than this AA1000? But same drag 6 kg.. should I ask Digitaka to change to hlc ( only 30$ difference? before they ship it or do you think aa1000 can handle 1 oz to 1.7 oz lure? Please
@@B3nnyboy Thanks Benny Bauwens. Well Digitaka thinks the hlc " maybe " better fit for the heavier lures so bought the 21 hlc. Pairing it with a zodias 7 H and what's done is done.. BTW, if I may ask .. are the Raid Japan Gladiator Anti rods as high quality as shimano and daiwa ?
I'd disagree with you on it being versatile. This isn't built for lighter lures.... that's what the SV spool is for. Prob better off sticking with 5/16 and up on this one
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What is the max casting lure weight for this reel would it cast 10-70grams ?
Would it cast 3oz swim baits ?
Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it th-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.
First review in English that I see! I'm waiting for mine in the post, it will use alongside my older daiwa morethan pe tw 😊
So which one is the best caster with aerodynamic 18-30g baits in head-wind, the Steez A2 or the Morethan?
@@andersriksson100I still prefer my older morethan pe to the Steez
@@addsfsds For the casting capabilities or the feel and the ergonomics of the reel?
Ordered a Steez A II HL for myself. Then i saw your unboxing, now i m really excited to collect it from JLS. 💪😋
Steez 23 vs metaniun DC ?
I just unboxed a Stella C2500S from Digitaka that arrive today in League City. Thanks for turning me on to this company.
Hope you enjoy it!
What are the differences between steez sv and steez a? If I want to flip / punch which one would you use? Thanks
What would you rather pick from this reel or 22 bantam??
What do you think is better the steez limited sv tw 1000s or the steez a 2 tw in this video? And why lol
I'm buying one thanks for the video!
No problem!
Last week I buy one, yesterday a other one also.
Thanks for the video! Is this reel good for Skipping lures?
I just bought the Steez A 2.0. hopefully it's everything I expected to to be. Going to be using it alongside my zillion TWHD.
Nice pick up.
How do they compare?
I’m trying to figure out if I’m wanting the hlc or this one, I have a megabass p5 bmg for mag drafts and offshore jigs and worms. Any suggestions?
I've been loving your videos. Trying to decide between this reel and the zillion sv. How does the steez compare to the zillion?
Hi, do you use this reel in saltwater? For seabass? Thank you so much.
designed for mid to heavy lures. i almost snagged one of these and was going to put in the SLP sv boost spool, but ended up ordering a custom SLP steez. i do like that this is salt water rated. let us know how it handles the lighter lures since this is Daiwa's workhorse steez for techniques like frogging...pitching and flipping...etc...
Will do thanks!
Specification of daiwa steez a Ii tw9
@@RXAngler how does it handle lighter lures? Ned rig?
do they make a deeper spool for this model?
can you change the handle to single and jig with it?
Love your videos ! Have you fished with the Steez A II yet ? What travel rod (3 or 4 piece) would you pair it with ?
Dang that's awesome. I hope they wrap my SLX BFS reel that good lol
I hope you used my discount code.
I was at the Japanese tackle store the other day ready to buy it and noticed the paint scheme looks a lot lighter in person then the website photo. To me the HLC looks better with the blue accents. They both appear to share the same DNA.
I would bet I could just buy a spare "HLC" spool and it would fit.
Looking forward to seeing how the Steez A II TW handles those light lures and how low can you go?
I can use a 1/8 oz Buggs because in reality, the Buggs weighs 1/4oz in total.
How about the Antares dc md 23 compare to this?
Can anyone tell me where are the extra two bearings on Steez A II 10+1 BB located compared to HLC's 8+1 BB?
What the 1000H mean compared to the regular 1000
High gear ratio 7.1:1 compared to the regular 6.3:1
When you buy from Digitaka do you get a valid warranty ?
So they both have the same technology in them except the A2 have the boost
An ask or suggestion, besides the reels from digi, what add on items would you orderliness shipping is free at that point? Lures? Line? Leader?
I would order Japanese lines, swim baits, reel stands, crank baits, top waters…pretty much anything you use but I would get the JDM version.
My masterpiece is the Antares dc
The Steez A 100 is that the US version of this?
As I was casting this reel the side plate with the brakes fell into the water, where can I get replacement parts for this
Hedgehog studios probably
Think the reel can handle 4oz baits on the daily ?
Have you heard that Diawa is finally making a DC reel? Japan market only.
Yea I heard that. We will see if that comes to fruition.
Only usable in Japan
Have u fished with it yet? Im deciding wether to pull the trigger on the new a2, or the ct70, i would use it for a very versatile fishing style, like crankbaits, small jigs, and even as heavy as decent sized swim jigs/baits, any recommendations? Thanks in advance, love the vid brotha🙏
This is a great reel. I have fished and caught many fish with it.
can I pair this reel with old 18 light rod? what is the lightest lure I can cast with this?
Absolutely. I would take a hard look at the Daiwa Zillion SV TW JDM model. That’s a more versatile reel.
This reel is just as versatile as the zillion, but won’t cast as light as the zillion. You can cast down to 7g (1/4 oz) comfortably, but maybe a bit lighter with the right rod. Anything lower you might as well look into a separate reel in the BFS territory that goes up to the lower range of this one. Then you will be able to cover everything.
When you finally thought you go right reel for inshore baitcasting. the side is open prob not good for saltwater...
I'd honestly have trouble buying anything other than the 21 Zillion. The zillion is just that good.
Why you choose zillion? Have anything different bettwen steez HLC and zillion HLC?
@@qayyumputrashah8073 the zillion can easily cast very light lures and heavier lures like a fat boy. It's very smooth, casts great, good feel in hand, and the drag is very consistent. I prefer it over my metaniums and it's only 240-250 dollars
@@ETuss713really? I had all Metaniums, then decided to pick up a zillion. Fished it awhile then sold it. Not saying it was a bad reel but just wasn’t better than my 2020 Metaniums
How heavy of a lure can be thrown without busting the reel?
I belive I saw 7-50g on a Daiwa website.
What a good rod to pair this with? The type mostly
Old 18 Suppressor Medium Light action rod.
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@@RXAngler I read the spec say 3-10g for ML.... But medium quote 7/17 lure rating.. wierd gap
Mine makes some noise while reeling sometimes. I think its something to do with the sideplate locking mechanism. Does yours have this issue? I got it from digitaka
no issues here
@RX Angler think they would exchange it? I got it on release day so im not sure if they will still. Also wonder if id have to pay return shipping
Did you ever consider trying the 21 steez limited? The shallow spool version, I picked one up. It’s smooth and I love the color on it.
Daiwa steez limited 8.5 shallow it s the best steez ever made !!!
Does it have drag clicker ?
I’ve never ordered fishing equipment directly from Japan. Is there any type of warranty for this reel if I bought it from Digitaka?
no, unfortunately not
Metanium 2020 or steez Aii ?
Steez
Do you have to pay duties when ordering from them?
I’ve never had to.
Just ordered one from Digitaka!
I hope you enjoy!
@@RXAngler please RxAngler, just read more carefully that you said hlc better for heavier swimbaits? ? Than this AA1000? But same drag 6 kg.. should I ask Digitaka to change to hlc ( only 30$ difference? before they ship it or do you think aa1000 can handle 1 oz to 1.7 oz lure? Please
The new steez a 2 can definitely handle up to 2 ounces no problem. The new steez has double bearing pinion and free floating spool. Super strong
I throw a 2 oz deep diving crank on the 21 zillion
@@B3nnyboy Thanks Benny Bauwens. Well Digitaka thinks the hlc " maybe " better fit for the heavier lures so bought the 21 hlc. Pairing it with a zodias 7 H and what's done is done.. BTW, if I may ask .. are the Raid Japan Gladiator Anti rods as high quality as shimano and daiwa ?
Is the color actually black? Some of the pictures look like blueish greenish or am I just seeing things?
Yea matte black. Like dark charcoal gray.
It is blueish! I have one.
Almost like bluish purple
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With that packaging i dont see a single problem.
@@theblobfish9614 They had the same packaging without the surcharge previously.
@@vin18m yes but thats not the point. Elsewhere you peobably dont have the packaging . It might be cheaper but not as nicely packaged
@@theblobfish9614 japanlureshop definitely package as nice, and always throw in free gifts.
@@vin18m in that case order from there, i was more speaking in general
Kinda upset everyone showed it as a bluish color
I'd disagree with you on it being versatile. This isn't built for lighter lures.... that's what the SV spool is for. Prob better off sticking with 5/16 and up on this one
Daiwa said it was re-engineered to throw 7grams now
@@lovenlife4203 puede con crankbait de 5 gramos ?
@@AlexFlores-bx7upI havn't tried but I firmly believe the SV spool would do it much better.
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@@RXAngler you can argue buying fishing gear and actually fishing are two hobbies on their own🤣 great vid!