FIRST VIEW of 2024 DAIWA Airity ST SF. Comparison with ST LT.

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[@illecebris8709]

Beautiful aparatus Victor! 👌🏼 Happy Easter! 🙏🏻

[@ifishcatfish]

Apparatus ! :) my subs are something else .. :)

[@jackdude2626]

Great review, thanks

[@cthierry4428]

Looking forward for the 2024 Presso Ltd review 😅, thanks for your highlights here. Enjoy your Easter weekend.

[@ifishcatfish]

I did! Thanks buddy! And yes, i've been looking forward to that review for 5 years! : )

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks for sending in your reel. You’ll have to let us know how it handles a season after you fish it. Victor are the reel feet’s the same size between the two sizes? Great reels! Happy Easter and hopefully your allergies will clear soon!

[@ifishcatfish]

Thanks D

[@cespaia]

Viktor nice review as always ! But what you think about the downgrade from magnesium body to Ci4 body if the new Vanquish? Am I right or maybe mistaken ? Thx indeed

[@ifishcatfish]

the frame is still magnesium. Only side plate is carbon. But its the frame that holds the gears.

[@dimrommer2788]

Hey man, thanks for your videos! I was wondering if you could make a video in gear ratios and inches/cm per turn? All the videos i find are bassanglers who all say the same stuff.. slow for crank and fast for topwater and jigs. I fish mostly for perch and im wondering if the same aplies to me?

[@ifishcatfish]

i dont like fast for anything..

[@gino_1313]

it would be interesting to see the ST 2500S-XH-QD model, and how the quick-drag system works

[@ifishcatfish]

I have already seen that knob in carp reels. Its nothing new. No business in ultralight foshing

[@dannylalumiere6538]

So in conclusion Victor, the « SF » means Smaller Frame … Great video👍🏻

[@ifishcatfish]

I dont think anyone can beat this! :)

[@wholybatman]

Daiwa Science Fiction

[@sal...408]

SF: Super Finesse...you nailed it Victor small 500 body with short large diameter spool

[@tandmore-zi9mo]

Please make a video about how to find carp in lakes

[@ifishcatfish]

DUDE! I DON"T KNOW WHAT DEVIL POSSESSED U TO TYPE THIS! I have been killing big carp with my kids but dont post videos with kids on my channel! I see carp fishing is getting popular in US but i watch what people are doing and i was thinking that i could do some GOOD carp videos this year

[@Henry-xh8ec]

I agree with you about the reel being a 500 size. The spool is super tiny when compared with a 1000 size spool. This reel is about the same size as the shimano 500 size reels. I'm waiting for the ST SF2000SS to come back into stock at digitaka so I can order one to compare to this reel and the other 1000 and 2000 size reels. It will be a super lightweight combo when you put it on the Abu Eradicater. I had it on the Gloomis gcx lite 6" ultralight and the combo came in around 6.65 oz.

[@raidersuckkok]

the st sf2000 drag sounds actually sounds even better than the 1000 tbh thats why i went with the 2000

[@Henry-xh8ec]

@@raidersuckkok I think it will probably be a better all around reel. But i do love the more finesse feel of the SF1000 spool

[@ifishcatfish]

All good points here

[@joze292]

what your thoughts of this reel vs vanquish 1000ssspg?

[@ifishcatfish]

Vanquish is more versatile. But if u fish nothing but bluegill, this may give u more fun

[@nime6747]

Hi Victor have you looked at the specification table? The model SF 2000SS-P also weighs 130 grams. You took the wrong reel for comparison... Btw...great channel...grettings from Croatia...

[@ifishcatfish]

No, i did not. I published the specifications table in my previous video. What you need to keep in mind is that the 2000 number really refers to the size of the spool, not the body. This is why 1000 and 2000 size reel have the same body, 2500 and 3000 have the same body, 3500 and 4000 have the same body. In all of these cases number is different but body is same. The body actually doesn't have a size but i myself assign it a size.. like 1000 and 2000 size reels have 1000 size body. But 1000 size body is my naming convention, not daiwas. So when i talk about 500 size body, i am talking about the body. The body is smaller, like in other 500 size reels. When daiwa puts a larger spool on the 500 size body, it will call it 2000 size, but body is still 500. I know its confusing but we don't have anything better.

[@andrewbiggles2288]

Thanks for clearing up the difference between SF and LT. Without your reviews i don't think any of us would have a hope of working out what the hell Daiwa are up to with their model naming. Naming a 500 size reel as a 1000 is a very dodgy way to try to compete with your competition and bad for consumers ordering online sight unseen. I wonder how many fisherman will receive reels much smaller than they want with this Daiwa practice.

[@ifishcatfish]

Exactly. It INTENTIONALLY created the impression that this 1000 size reel is lighter than the Vanquish 1000, but its just a 500 size reel..

[@piesaturn6282]

Hello I know this only a freshwater channel but i hope you can help me decide between 21 ultegra vs spheros sw inshore both 3000 size. And lmk if there is a better option

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes. I think it is worth spending another $50 and go for Shimano Stradic FL. That is the best value in saltwater fishing in size 3000

[@piesaturn6282]

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately my budget is limited at 120$(JDM prices) so I'm stuck between those two, so what do you think? @@ifishcatfish

[@shauty18wheeler39]

Another great and informative video as usual Mr. Vic, somebody really needs to reach out on a partnership when it comes to designing a UL line, would place order immediately!!..? Forgive me if you made a video already, but would be interested in some information on the floats in your store in only true Mr. Vic fashion!!.. thnx

[@ifishcatfish]

Thats my dream. I dont want any free money from anybody but would love to partner in design of some product. Completely for free of course, just for the satisfaction

[@kentan8536]

In South East Asia we call it a 800 reel. Here 500 and 800 would have the same body size (depending on brands), but 800 would have a taller/bigger spool. Anyway its just a number, they call it what they want to call it.

[@ifishcatfish]

Well.. but they have usex the 1000 size for a different purpose forever. Mow ots misleading. Its not just random. It creates the impression that a daiwa 1000 is lighter than shimano 1000. This is the desired effect and thats cheating

[@i.o.3563]

Thanks for the review! Yes, Airity has a smaller body, but Vanquish has got a smaller rotor. Does SF get a smaller rotor than normal LT2000? It doesn't seem so. And let's not forget, Daiwa is a full metal body reel. For me personally, it's important. I'm willing to sacrifice a few grams for this.

[@ifishcatfish]

Well the weights are about the same if u compare apples to apples. Also the frame of the vanquish is metal too. The side plate is carbon but i doubt that makes a difference in feel

[@user-pn1hh8ez7e]

@@ifishcatfish Vanquish has 1000 and C2000 model and this means it shares 1000 body. Airity has only 2000 P and H models and therefore has only 2000 body. I compared the Vanquish C2000 and Airity LT 2000-P models before purchasing and chose the Airity because obviously the Vanquish C2000 has more rotor inertia. Perhaps Vanquish wins against Airity only in the 1000 size. In the 2000 size Airity is much better for me. Naturally, Airiti immediately sent to replace the grease.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@user-pn1hh8ez7e NO. 2000 size body does NOT exist! Never has, and never will! I see you concocted some logic that looks like an argument, but 2000 is the size of the SPOOL, not the size of the body. 2000 and 1000 size spools are always on the same 1000 size body. Either way your logic fails when compared to shimano, because in shimano the Vanquish 1000 and Vanquish 2000 use the same body, whtever you want to call it. And in the Airity the so called 1000 size is obviously and significantly smaller than what you call 2000 size body. However you wana measure it, Daiwa's naming convention is once again a CHEAT. Finally, while these difference are too small for me to detect, i would bet my HOUSE that the Vanquish rotor inertia is less than that of the Airity, at least if we compare the 1000 size Vanquish with anything else from Daiwa. Daiwa has more grease and oil on the drivetrain, which acts as a brake, and will reduce the stopping inertia, but makes the startup inertia worse, and all in all Vanquish remains at the top

[@user-pn1hh8ez7e]

@@ifishcatfish In the Real Four models there were separate 1000 models (1003) with 1000 body, but 2000 (2004 etc) and 2500 (2506, 2508 etc) models shared one 2000 body. And I was talking about comparing C2000 vanquish to 2000 Airity. This is exactly "apples to apples". Daiwa does not have a corresponding model for Vanquish 1000. 5 minutes of rotating both reels in start-stop mode was enough for me to understand that even with heavy grease the Airity rotor has less inertia. I think after changing the grease I will get Airity ST only with magsealed. Vanquish feels like my Soare XR for me, I didn’t see much of difference.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@user-pn1hh8ez7e Super slow oscillation... completely different gears.. but feels like Soare XR.. If these two reels feel the same to you, is it really Shimano to blame? Either your ability to discern reel properties is so poor that it is a waste of money for you to buy high end reels on the first place (1) or you are intentionally misleading us.. (2)

[@Marky619SD]

new sub love the vid looking to get this SF lineup for light game.. i looked at the diagram and this SF seem to have bushing for the main shaft part, is there bearing for it like the exist you can just put on a remove the plastic bushing ? just not fan of bushing on main shaft and after looking at the bushing part daiwa will not sell you it if wears out over time they want you to send the reel in

[@ifishcatfish]

i have not opened this reel and I strongly recommend AGAINST doing that to high end daiwa reels. Tried it many times and never once a good thing has come out of it

[@Marky619SD]

lets see what happens to this plastic bush in a good year or so with lots of use ..ill just get the normal exist then 2 of them 1 for parts since dawia want to you to send in their reels you bought..i tend to keep my reels have so many of them flag ships only now.. @@ifishcatfish

[@joshgross8741]

I think the important spec is how much 10lb braid it can hold. Just how much line it can hold in general. This gives you an idea of how much line the reel can hold. When you look different diawa sizes across their models their is no standard. A size 2500 can hold 150yd of 10# and another model size 3000 will hold 150yd of 10#.

[@ifishcatfish]

3000 will hold more line than 2500. Its the same reel and extra line capacity is the only difference between 3000 and 2500. But in general you are right, the number designates spool capacity, not body size.

[@joshgross8741]

@@ifishcatfish Now when we look at the new Regal it is very interesting because they have the D for deep spool. I like the color and the gear ratio, but I would want to swap the spool for one that can hold 150yd of 10# braid. I wonder which body to buy to be able to swap to a normal depth spool that would fit that amount of line. Additionally I wonder what model would be able to swap onto that specific model of regal. Any ideas?

[@gerardoblancas5823]

Would you say that the 2019 vanquish is better than this airity?

[@ifishcatfish]

mm I wouldn't say better.. but i wouldnt say the Airity is better either. They are very similar just feel a little different. Hard to go wrong there

[@camboviet316]

Which one is better, airty 2024 or the twinpower fe 2024

[@ifishcatfish]

one is ultralight reel, one is heavy duty reel. Its like asking if a pickup truck is better than a corvette. Depends what do you want to use it for

[@Ryba_Na_Rybach]

Thanks for that informative movie.. soon i will buy Favorite Black Swan 183cm/c.w. - up to 1Gram. Now, i thinking about reel - i think Daiwa Airity ST SF but what size ? 1000 or 2000 ? Same weight bouth sizes.. It is short rod but 2000 spool i think is more 'distance' capabilities than 1000 size.. but 1000 looks so small and nice for this extreme light rod - what do You think @i_fish ?

[@ifishcatfish]

i don't think you will be able to tell the difference between the two spool sizes. If u pend so much money on a rod, u should buy something from Japan. That reel belongs on a nicer rod

[@samasim3944]

so the vanquish is still king?

[@ifishcatfish]

to me

[@nikolaykirov7561]

I think the knob are different

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes, handles and knobs difderenr

[@mezemakaya4518]

Can you add Turkish subtitles to your videos? Thank you

[@ifishcatfish]

How? I dont know any turkish at all :)

[@mezemakaya4518]

@@ifishcatfish No, you can add Turkish to the subtitle options when uploading a video. I hope it happens 🤗

[@watchman316ly]

Brother Viktor- more like a 750. Daiwa makes a 750 model. The Daiwa QZ 750.

[@ifishcatfish]

Well… i dont want to start chopping the sizes into quarters now..

[@watchman316ly]

@@ifishcatfish LOL...😂😂😂

[@wajidjanjua4400]

Weer o gift kar day 😊

[@saleen12]

Why is this real so hard to find online

[@ifishcatfish]

hmm i haven't searched but i got a lot of comments from people who got it..

[@saleen12]

@@ifishcatfish most are listed as 2023s but have pics of 24s. Weird

[@saleen12]

@@ifishcatfish for the yamaga 67 would you get the 1k or 2k from video?

[@ifishcatfish]

thats sounds dangerous, careful with that

[@octavianpal6384]

Well,my thoughts were the same, no long stroke spool,no better low inertia,no fin, no perfect line lay, no 1000 size,no carbon handle,no perfect spool lip,no titanium bail wire,and no Duracross Felt washer wich makes a difference, i really hoped that it will be closer to Vanquish to justify the money not only for esthetics. For me the non long stroke spool is a no-go. Although i could ignore the size for a little weight reduction, i don’t think i will buy it,i will wait Daiwa to bring something better to the table,aside from esthetics.Congratulations for the perfect explanation and the quality of the video is superb. All the best, i waited for this video.

[@ifishcatfish]

Perfect summary, sir!

[@danielwutfisho]

Shimano does finesse reels better period. Daiwa does saltwater better period. Both are great reel companies, and its good to see this fierce competition.

[@octavianpal6384]

@@danielwutfisho Yes,competition is very healthy for the consumers, but when someone is 9 years ahead,and another tries “trickeries” you understand the mighty implications that technically are. Greetings to those efforts,it takes courage ,efforts and they employed the best engineers, all the blessings to them, they make a very good job!

[@a.p.6149]

If you using thinner PE the Super Slow Oszilation from Shimano will give you more wind knots.. This is a huge disadvantage from shimano

[@ifishcatfish]

@@a.p.6149 WHY??

[@donaldstephensen8654]

1000??

[@ifishcatfish]

I think u r trying to ask a question but u didnt provide sufficient information

[@user-yh8zo9is7g]

If anyone buying a reel base on KZbin review, I think u guys have a problem, go to the shop and hold the reel , turn the reel, feel the reel . Buy something base on your own judgement. If u are new to fishing , I understand why u need all this review, but if u are a season angler, u don’t need anyone to review anything . Never buy or give up something base on what other says, but base on your own experience. Every few years a new model will come up. What is good today is shit tmr. Technology will always advance .

[@ifishcatfish]

that is too deep. Too profound. You on a different level sir. We here mere mortals.

[@Rodentfisherman]

You act like stores sell these 😂😂😂

[@user-yh8zo9is7g]

@@Rodentfisherman this are everywhere in my country.