First Impression of 2021 Presso

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12-20-2021, 01:56 PM
Alphahawk

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First Impression of 2021 Presso

After waiting since July the Presso 2021 reel arrived today. It's stated weight of 145 grams is correct.....I get the same weight on my scale. As with most new reels now there is no anti-reverse switch so for those who must back reel this reel is not for you. The reel is buttery smooth and I perceive the ease of rotation equal to or maybe slightly better than the 2017 Presso Limited. The drag sound...as with all the Daiwa LT reels..is somewhat muted compared to a Shimano drag clicker sound. But one will certainly be able to tell when a fish is pulling drag. The reel...as most of us already knew...is made in China. While I would have preferred it to be made in Japan the reel looks great...fit and finish are as good as my made in Japan 2020 Luvias. I will get some line put on it and take it trout fishing tomorrow. I guess time will tell if Daiwa plans to produce a Presso Limited model. Based on my just out of the box look I would not hesitate to purchase again. I have purchased around 16 UL reels out of Japan since 2012. None have ever disappointed. Excited to get this one on the water!

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12-20-2021, 03:04 PM
StantheMan2567

A nice looking reel for sure, if it feels low inertia now it should get even better with some use. Maybe iFish won't get ahold of one and try to pull the tractor grease out of it :Rofl. Cant wait to hear and see it in action on the Trout streams! Congrats on the new edition to the stable.
12-20-2021, 03:43 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

A nice looking reel for sure, if it feels low inertia now it should get even better with some use. Maybe iFish won't get ahold of one and try to pull the tractor grease out of it :Rofl. Cant wait to hear and see it in action on the Trout streams! Congrats on the new edition to the stable.

LOL…it is a nice reel. No way he could not think this is a low inertia reel…but who knows. Personally I have no issues with the 2020 Presso…but it is not a low inertia reel. I can see another 21 Presso in my future. I think the 2000 model would be better for using a nylon line.

Regards

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12-20-2021, 05:21 PM
jawjatek

Thanks for the quick update, Randy. I'm now really pumped to get mine, which just shipped DHL

I just got off the phone with Scott ( @ultraslab ), his Presso LT also arrived today, and he is already out in his boat catching fish with it! He caught 2 while on the phone with me, out in today's cold wind. Brrr. His replacement Limber Tip SS rod from Evergreen also arrived today (finally), a happy coincidence indeed, but I'll let him tell the sad story of that saga if he chooses to.
12-20-2021, 05:51 PM
RVG Fishing

Enjoy the new reel, it sure looks nice !
12-21-2021, 07:58 AM
BobC

Congrats on the new addition. Interested to see how the trout like it!
Bob
12-21-2021, 07:58 AM
VaCrappieMan

Nice looking reel. I hope you enjoy it and catch a bunch of
fish with it!
12-21-2021, 08:23 AM
StantheMan2567

Maybe a quick first impressions video is forthcoming, not a lot out there on it yet.
12-21-2021, 07:36 PM
StantheMan2567

Watched the video on the Presso, it’s a looker and the ease of rotation l, oh my goodness looks sweet!

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12-21-2021, 08:05 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Watched the video on the Presso, it’s a looker and the ease of rotation l, oh my goodness looks sweet!

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Thanks for watching Stan. The video was not my best effort. Been fighting different medical issues for 3 months now. Nothing serious but a lot of little stuff that they can’t seem to find the reasons for. It just gets frustrating going to doctors only to be referred to another doctor. As to the reel. It is one sweet reel. While I wish it was made in Japan it is what it is. But I have to say it is of high quality. I find it to be slightly better than the Presso Limited. The 10 grams reduction in weight is very noticeable as soon as you pick it up. Will have to get a Zaion knob and try to find a carbon 35mm handle.

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12-21-2021, 09:00 PM
Hatchetjack

Just watched the video, great job. You’ve got to have the ultimate candy store for JDM tackle at your disposal! I thanked you a number of times for your recommendations on tackle.
Hope you get to feeling better soon!
12-23-2021, 07:28 PM
jawjatek

DHL-Santa delivered my 21 Presso LT this evening. Spooled it up with 2 lb Gamma, and will be heading to my local fishin' hole in the AM to find some crappie.
02-01-2022, 01:19 PM
RyanRX7

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

LOL…it is a nice reel. No way he could not think this is a low inertia reel…but who knows. Personally I have no issues with the 2020 Presso…but it is not a low inertia reel. I can see another 21 Presso in my future. I think the 2000 model would be better for using a nylon line.

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Could I ask why the 2000 would be your recommendation when using nylon? I see they have the same spool capacity.
02-01-2022, 02:22 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by RyanRX7

Could I ask why the 2000 would be your recommendation when using nylon? I see they have the same spool capacity.

RyanRX7, hope you don't mind if i take a shot....it's probably has to do with line management (should be non-issue with new tech) since most of us here still using good ol' American made mono with its quirk when diameter gets smaller, like memory and line twist. Randy probably have the more specific reasons. BTW the Presso is one impressive reel, but i'm telling myself if i can resist buying 2 reels i like maybe i can save for a reel i really want: the 2022 Daiwa Exist. Lol...cheers!
02-01-2022, 04:22 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by RyanRX7

Could I ask why the 2000 would be your recommendation when using nylon? I see they have the same spool capacity.

You are correct. I had assumed….wrongly….since the 2000 took in more line per crank….and the ratio being same for both reels I assumed the spool was bigger. But I am wrong.

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02-01-2022, 04:59 PM
RyanRX7

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

You are correct. I had assumed….wrongly….since the 2000 took in more line per crank….and the ratio being same for both reels I assumed the spool was bigger. But I am wrong.

Regards

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Thanks for the reply, I’m trying to decide which model to get and wanted to be sure I wasn’t misunderstanding their differences.

Maybe the spool is even shallower or shorter but has a larger diameter.

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02-01-2022, 05:11 PM
Alphahawk

[QUOTE=RyanRX7;4221495]Thanks for the reply, I’m trying to decide which model to get and wanted to be sure I wasn’t misunderstanding their differences.

Maybe the spool is even shallower or shorter but has a larger diameter.

Ok..to clear up. Spools are same line capacity...but different size. The 2000 is an SS, or Super Shallow Spool. The 1000 is just a Shallow spool.

Regards
02-01-2022, 06:31 PM
RyanRX7

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Ok..to clear up. Spools are same line capacity...but different size. The 2000 is an SS, or Super Shallow Spool. The 1000 is just a Shallow spool.

Regards

Ah, that answers it. Thank you for that clarification.

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