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braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #33 16 Feb 2026 at 10.46pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #32
Have you had any issues with the bail arms on them,ive heard they are quite flimsy and bend easily
MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #32 16 Feb 2026 at 8.30pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #31
I’ve been using the Emblem 23 45SCW for a year now and never had line go behind the spool once. Assume it must only be a problem on the 35 model?
Was considering getting a set of Crosscast 35’s myself for a set of lighter rods.
Sonikthehedgepi
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   Old Thread  #31 16 Feb 2026 at 8.03pm  0  Login    Register
Imo you would be better off with the crosscast 35... I considered the emblem before the crosscast and for the extra money it wasn't worth it... I've had zero trouble with line going behind the spool on the crosscasts
charlie1000
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charlie1000
   Old Thread  #30 15 Feb 2026 at 6.38pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #20
Hi,

How did you get on with the FAF rubber line guard upgrade to your Emblem 35's

Thanks

Dan
noj
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   Old Thread  #29 23 Sept 2021 at 1.59pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #27
Daiwa emblem.. gold, black, blue, spod, whatever
The line guard makes them perfect for what you want.
The spod is a bit fast (gearing) but still capable and available new.
I'd get some used emblem s or x
Or infinity br
CityKoi
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CityKoi
   Old Thread  #28 23 Sept 2021 at 1.25pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #27
the basia doesn't have any line guard system, cant imagine using them is a good idea. okumas could be an option for you
only reason I got put off okuma is the servicing guys who basically said the internals are crap. guess it depends what your looking for quality wise.
Inspector71
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   Old Thread  #27 23 Sept 2021 at 1.18pm  0  Login    Register
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Just to say I decided to pass on the 35 SCW - I'm seeing a lot of negative feedback and also for other Daiwa reels that are in their current line up - and that's across several forums, not just on here. I'll be fishing open bail, so if there's issues with line getting behind the spool, it'll be a big problem for me when pike fishing. I'd add that you shouldn't have to modify reels to make them do what they should do out of the box. All I want is three big pits for pike fishing that I can leave on the rods - meaning I don't have to keep swapping out my Basias from my distance carp rods.

A mate is lending me his Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD's at the weekend, I'll see if they're any good. At this rate, I might just use my Basias for pike fishing and be done with it.
CityKoi
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CityKoi
   Old Thread  #26 22 Sept 2021 at 4.03pm  0  Login    Register
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Glenn, reels received, to be put in use saturday...what i would say is the rubber resting on spool lip does create some extras noises.. like having tournies again

but i can live with that , if you want any pics in case your interested DM me
Jslinn
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Jslinn
   Old Thread  #25 17 Sept 2021 at 10.32pm  0  Login    Register
Line guards are great with emblem and tournies the only mechanism that actually works however you will still have to manage line the skirt based guides such as the Shimarno (all of them) and the likes of the ISO and Linear X are poor. It is user error imo these 35s look extremely poor due to the tapered fall back which I can only think would make matters worse.
ip100
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ip100
   Old Thread  #24 17 Sept 2021 at 7.00pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #23
For a moment yes but realised too much would have to be taken off for them to fit .
duggs
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   Old Thread  #23 17 Sept 2021 at 6.31pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #16
Did you consider grinding a bit off the foot?
Glenn_B
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Glenn_B
   Old Thread  #22 17 Sept 2021 at 4.29pm  0  Login    Register
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Superb👍
CityKoi
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CityKoi
   Old Thread  #21 17 Sept 2021 at 11.46am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #11
Glenn...Currently have these reels with FAF Customz as they have said they have done this modification on other reels. I am getting the line guard modified. Basically line guard is removed and they are replacing with the rubber guards that go in the recess where the line guard would move up and down. I have been told will get them back before next weekend so ill test and let you know the outcome .
ip100
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ip100
   Old Thread  #20 14 Sept 2021 at 4.02pm  0  Login    Register
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Wouldn't know mate, never needed to
ip100
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ip100
   Old Thread  #19 14 Sept 2021 at 4.01pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #18
You might find them easy for current models, or the old models. But wait until the latest offerings which are replaced every year or 2 need parts. Bet you'll struggle then
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