Want to buy a new bait casting reel

brokentip · 02-26-10, 08:43 PM

Anyone know about the Team Daiwa Viento with the Twitchin Bar. Had one in my hand at the sport shop. Seemed pretty sturdy but will it be that advantages when twitchin. Price is not to bad, one model $100 the other $130 or so.

Rebbasser · 02-26-10, 08:54 PM

It is a good reel. Not a bad price, either. Lancer6 has one and uses it quite a bit.

BigBassin144 · 02-26-10, 10:05 PM

I've got the Viento and I love mine. At first you may wonder what to use the twitchin bar for, but once you find something it is great for, you'll love it. I love mine for twitching t-rigged senkos.

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nofearengineer · 02-27-10, 01:02 AM

I recently got a decent deal on a Viento, so I thought I would give it a try. I'm still waiting to hit the water with it, but it feels like a very solid reel, despite being a hunk of junk Daiwa (sorry...that's for Anthony

)

But seriously, I think it's a nice reel, and the twitchin bar has me twitching with anticipation of the first finicky bass I trick with it.

brokentip · 02-27-10, 02:51 AM

Well here I go with the Monkey again. Thanks for all the responses.

BigBassin144 · 02-27-10, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I recently got a decent deal on a Viento, so I thought I would give it a try. I'm still waiting to hit the water with it, but it feels like a very solid reel, despite being a hunk of junk Daiwa (sorry...that's for Anthony

)

But seriously, I think it's a nice reel, and the twitchin bar has me twitching with anticipation of the first finicky bass I trick with it.

Bryce: From the bottom of my heart...

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Backwater Charlie · 02-27-10, 07:32 PM

Unless you're using the reel strictly for plastic wormin' and jigs, I wouldn't go with it.

I honestly think that the Twitchin' bar would just get in the way if I weren't ONLY fishing w/ Jigs n Worms.

In that same price range you can get the Johnny Morris signature series reel, which is a fantastic reel, slashed down from about $180 to $120. It is at the top of my wishlist. Also, you can get a Citica for the same price. Very good reel.

BOTTOM LINE :

If you're wanting a reel to use ONLY for jigs and plastic worms, go ahead and purchase the Viento.

If you're wanting a reel for a lot of different techniques, or for something different than Worms n Jigs, go with one of the J.M. signature reels or a Citica.

BigBassin144 · 02-28-10, 09:38 AM

Charlie, I was actually concerned with the twitchin bar getting in the way myself when I got my Viento. Surprisingly, once you've used it on a few fishing trips, you don't even notice the twitchin bar unless you're using it. I've fished my Viento with t-rigs, c-rigs, senkos, spinnerbaits, pitching chigger craws, jigs, lipless cranks, and even normal cranks once.

I own all three of those reels you mentioned, and I've found the Viento and JM signature to outperform the Citica. It's supposed to be almost 40 degrees today, so I'm going to go out and test all three of these reels in the snow. I'll post my results later today.

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Cavs1123 · 03-04-10, 06:30 PM

Before you buy it search it on Google and read some reviews! I have heard that the twtchin bar gives some people problems. I reccomend buying the BPS Pro Qualifier. It is a great reel and only costs $100

02-26-10, 08:43 PM	#1
brokentip BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17	Want to buy a new bait casting reel Anyone know about the Team Daiwa Viento with the Twitchin Bar. Had one in my hand at the sport shop. Seemed pretty sturdy but will it be that advantages when twitchin. Price is not to bad, one model $100 the other $130 or so.

02-26-10, 08:54 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	It is a good reel. Not a bad price, either. Lancer6 has one and uses it quite a bit. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-26-10, 10:05 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've got the Viento and I love mine. At first you may wonder what to use the twitchin bar for, but once you find something it is great for, you'll love it. I love mine for twitching t-rigged senkos. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-27-10, 01:02 AM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I recently got a decent deal on a Viento, so I thought I would give it a try. I'm still waiting to hit the water with it, but it feels like a very solid reel, despite being a hunk of junk Daiwa (sorry...that's for Anthony ) But seriously, I think it's a nice reel, and the twitchin bar has me twitching with anticipation of the first finicky bass I trick with it. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

02-27-10, 07:32 PM	#7
Backwater Charlie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Littcarr, KY Posts: 299	Unless you're using the reel strictly for plastic wormin' and jigs, I wouldn't go with it. I honestly think that the Twitchin' bar would just get in the way if I weren't ONLY fishing w/ Jigs n Worms. In that same price range you can get the Johnny Morris signature series reel, which is a fantastic reel, slashed down from about $180 to $120. It is at the top of my wishlist. Also, you can get a Citica for the same price. Very good reel. BOTTOM LINE : If you're wanting a reel to use ONLY for jigs and plastic worms, go ahead and purchase the Viento. If you're wanting a reel for a lot of different techniques, or for something different than Worms n Jigs, go with one of the J.M. signature reels or a Citica. __________________ It was THIS BIG <---------------------------->

02-27-10, 02:51 AM	#5
brokentip BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17	Well here I go with the Monkey again. Thanks for all the responses.

02-28-10, 09:38 AM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Charlie, I was actually concerned with the twitchin bar getting in the way myself when I got my Viento. Surprisingly, once you've used it on a few fishing trips, you don't even notice the twitchin bar unless you're using it. I've fished my Viento with t-rigs, c-rigs, senkos, spinnerbaits, pitching chigger craws, jigs, lipless cranks, and even normal cranks once. I own all three of those reels you mentioned, and I've found the Viento and JM signature to outperform the Citica. It's supposed to be almost 40 degrees today, so I'm going to go out and test all three of these reels in the snow. I'll post my results later today. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-04-10, 06:30 PM	#9
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Before you buy it search it on Google and read some reviews! I have heard that the twtchin bar gives some people problems. I reccomend buying the BPS Pro Qualifier. It is a great reel and only costs $100

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