JDM Daiwa Luvias 2020: Help needed

Folks,

I purchased a couple of JDM spinning reels this year:

• Abu Garcia MGX Theta 1000s
• Shimano Twin Power 2000s
• Daiwa Luvias LT 2000s (made in China, not Japan)

The latter is the latest acquisition. Of the three, I am the least happiest with the Luvias because it makes a raspy sound while reeling. It isn’t audible if reeling fast, but very much as I reel slowly while twitching jig + plastic. At first I thought it might be the SLP spool I added to it (availability of reasonably priced spare spools was the main reason why I ordered the Luvias). So I took off the spool and slowly turned the handle with no spool on. Same raspy noise.

Neither the slightly cheaper Theta, nor the Twin Power make such a noise while reeling.

Does anyone have a solution for this raspy noise?

Note: there is no feeling of anything grinding within. It feels smooth while reeling, but I would like to get rid of the noise. Would a drop of two of reel oil on the pinion help? Or, can anyone recommend a good reel repair shop? Being a JDM reel I doubt Daiwa USA will take a look at it.

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Originally Posted by dannypeoples

Folks,

I purchased a couple of JDM spinning reels this year:

• Abu Garcia MGX Theta 1000s
• Shimano Twin Power 2000s
• Daiwa Luvias LT 2000s (made in China, not Japan)

The latter is the latest acquisition. Of the three, I am the least happiest with the Luvias because it makes a raspy sound while reeling. It isn’t audible if reeling fast, but very much as I reel slowly while twitching jig + plastic. At first I thought it might be the SLP spool I added to it (availability of reasonably priced spare spools was the main reason why I ordered the Luvias). So I took off the spool and slowly turned the handle with no spool on. Same raspy noise.

Neither the slightly cheaper Theta, nor the Twin Power make such a noise while reeling.

Does anyone have a solution for this raspy noise?

Note: there is no feeling of anything grinding within. It feels smooth while reeling, but I would like to get rid of the noise. Would a drop of two of reel oil on the pinion help? Or, can anyone recommend a good reel repair shop? Being a JDM reel I doubt Daiwa USA will take a look at it.

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Not sure what it could be....but Daiwa USA will not severice any JDM reel.....even if same model reel is sold in the states. Mikes Reel Repair...which I think is in Canada has good reputation.


Regards

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Not sure what it could be....but Daiwa USA will not severice any JDM reel.....even if same model reel is sold in the states. Mikes Reel Repair...which I think is in Canada has good reputation.


Regards

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Thanks Randy. Maybe it’s just that I need to add some lube? I’m not sure. What I am certain of it that I don’t feel anything out of place when I turn the handle. Just the noise bothers me.

Do you know of any US based reel service provider?

Were you able to find a spare spool for your MGX theta? I would like a spare spool for it but haven’t found any online.

Hope you are beginning to get things settled down in Arkansas.

Did not locate a spool for the MGX. Professional Reel Service out of Wichita I hear is very good. They used to have a website but now you contact them on Facebook.

Regards


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I got a spare theta spool from digitaka. I think it was 55 bucks at the time.


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Thanks both. Much appreciated.

Will keep my eyes open for the MGX Theta spare spool on digitaka.

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Originally Posted by dannypeoples

Thanks both. Much appreciated.

Will keep my eyes open for the MGX Theta spare spool on digitaka.

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You will need to email them and request the spool. They will reply with a link for you purchase.

Edit: they actually still have it in their part shop - are you looking for a 1000s spool?

DIGITAKA! - Japan Fishing Tackle Store

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Thanks a ton! Still trying to familiarize myself with the Digitaka website. Yes, it’s the 1000s spool I wanted. Appreciate sharing the link.

@TXPanfisher,

Thanks for the link. Placed the order last night. Must have been a special link because I could not get to it through the click path on digitaka.

I think I will order another theta or maybe a Zenon before I would order another Luvias.

You might want to give Tackletrap a call about the reel. One of the few shops autorized to do warranty work on magseals and other high end stuff. I've sent in a batch of 5 to have cleaned and super tuned and they came back as good or better than new. Good people to do business with. Scott