![]() ![]() This was never the case with the TP (Twinpower) – smooth every time. With some reels you’ll find there’s a sticking point – where turning the handle and flicking the bail arm sometimes meets with resistance. The pick-up of the bail arm was never clunky. For softbaiting it was excellent – the casting technology meant I could make consistently long casts. Next up, how did it perform? I got to test it on two trips, and both times I was fishing lures: with softbaits, inchikus and slow pitch jigs on the other end of the line. I’m going to skip any lengthy description on the looks, because for the money you’ll spend on this reel, you’re paying for years of hard wearing service rather than cosmetic countenance. I was advised the technology around waterproofing once found on the larger models has found its way into the smaller sizes. XD stands for extra durable HG means high gearing (6:1 retrieve). Now I had the chance to test a smaller inshore model, the 3000 XD. It started 6 or 7 years ago with the 10,000 sized Twinpower: it has become a favourite reel after being scraped on the rocks, squashed at the bottom of my backpack and punished by kingfish and dogtooth tuna. I wasn’t sure it was fair for me to do this review after having such a committed relationship to the early Shimano Twinpower models. Review: Maxel Hybrid 20C & Pioneer Zion Light Jigging Rod Review: Composite Developments Extra Sense Nano spin rod Review: DAIWA BALLISTIC EX 4000H SPINNING REEL Review: ABU ORRA S20 REEL AND VERITAS SP61 JIGGING ROD Review: SHIMANO CURADO 200HG AND BACKBONE ELITE COLT SNIPER 20-60G Review: SHIMANO Stradic FK 2500HG Spinning Reel Review: DAIWA EXCELER 3000DX & PROCASTER PRA702HFSE-AX ROD ![]() Review: TD SOL II FISHING REEL AND TEAM DAIWA ROD Review: Shimano Stradic FK2500 + Energy Concept Micro Jig Combo Review: SHIMANO CASITAS 150 & SHIMANO ENERGY CONCEPT INSHORE JIG O/H ROD Review: TiCA New Graphite 9’ Rod and Samira SAAT2500 Reel Review: Daiwa Saltist Hyper 792H Rod and Daiwa Saltist 5000 Reel ![]() Review:Daiwa Saltist BW 962HFS Rod / Daiwa BG 5000 Reel Review:SHIMANO TWIN POWER XD C3000HG REEL Review:Maxel Rage 25H Compact Jigging Reel Review:Daiwa Laguna X 702 LFS Rod and Laguna 2500 Reel Review:Okuma Tournament Concept 8’ Rod and Helios HSX-30 Reel The Hybrids are true multi task star drag reels for jigging ,bottom fishing, casting and light trolling etc. The small package sits low on the rod thanks to a strong ,recessed stainless steel reel foot. Comfort is a big part of the strong ,lightweight handle with its sure-grip knob. The positive thumb bar free spool with automatic re-engagement is less than a quarter of a turn makes lure and rig presentations easy. You will be amazed at the unique combination of gears ,stainless steel-shield bearings ,clutch bearing anti-reverse and super strong precision-precision-machined construction. ![]() Seven shielded stainless steel bearings also ensure a smooth and constant casting and retrieving performance. It has a smooth ,quiet and fast ratio ,plus heat-treated ,high precision stainless steel gears that will help winch up the bigger fish and will last the lifetime of the reel itself. It also boasts a super smooth ,precisely adjustable ,wide range carbon drag that can deliver up to 13kg drag to control most big game fish. Small ,Light and Powerful ,it delivers both braid-ready drag and retrieve power in a small ,comfortable-in-the-hand reel that gives the angler big reel features in the palms of your hand. The extraordinary Hybrid Star Drag series is everything you have wanted in a premium quality reel. ![]()
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