Daiwa reels

[BoatGuy]

I am meeting a friend for lunch. He mentioned he needed a new reel Fluke since Daiwa will not service his because it’s over 5 years old. He said he would never buy another Daiwa reel.

Is that lack of support and service for a reel standard? I have a Michell 300 Pro serviced like three years ago. Granted that is an extreme example, but over 5 years?

What is the industry standard? For example, For Christmas my Son-in law got me a Shimano reel. How long will they service it?
I was wondering if Trophy or others would service it.

 

[pequa1]

what about a local shop mechanic ?

 

[BoatGuy]

That is what I asked him. He left a reel (not a Daiwa) at Trophy. I'll follow up with him when I see him.

 

[pequa1]

That is what I asked him. He left a reel (not a Daiwa) at Trophy. I'll follow up with him when I see him.

funny. I went to Trophy last week for a Penn 4400SS repair.. they told me to go to Causeway.

 

[BoatGuy]

funny. I went to Trophy last week for a Penn 4400SS repair.. they told me to go to Causeway.

They mentioned that the Penn and Shimano service is great. To paraphrase, they don't skimp and darn near replace everything. I guess that is great service. Funny how busy they are now. I would have thought everyone would panic in May when fluke season opened and they found their reel rusted shut.

 

[OVERBORED]

I trust Causeway with all my reels including several older Saltigas. Their service never disappoints! Top notch.