leighfns Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone... I was looking to pick up a baitcasting reel for my swimbait rod. While searching I ran into the Prodigy Round Baitcast reel on Cabelas site and it seems really interesting (I have a gear aquisition problem). I know the low profile version of this reel is basically a Daiwa Advantage. Does anyone know if Daiwa also makes this one? If so do you know what model and if it is any good? Thx, Leigh Edited March 30, 2009 by Mr. Wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighfns Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well either it really sucks or is the best kept secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 If it's made by Daiwa it will be a solid reel. The reply's on Cabela's webpage are pretty good also. Get one and let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighfns Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 If it's made by Daiwa it will be a solid reel. The reply's on Cabela's webpage are pretty good also. Get one and let us know how it goes. Sound like an idea to me I will report back soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I bought a Prodigy spinning reel last year. As you mentioned, it is a re branded Diawa. I'm happy with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Cabelas spinning Prodigy is made by Daiwa for sure, however this round baitaster doesn't appear to be made by Daiwa, my guess its an Okuma, that's just my observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighfns Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Cabelas spinning Prodigy is made by Daiwa for sure, however this round baitaster doesn't appear to be made by Daiwa, my guess its an Okuma, that's just my observation. I think you are right... Check out this Ryobi Varius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think you are right... Check out this Ryobi Varius ryobi sold their fishing division a few years back so it's hard to say exactly how their new products compare. That's the reason they've dropped out of sight in our stores. In the past though, they put out some top quality gear with a reel or two retailing close to $1000. knowing nothing else though, i would go by the user reviews and make a judgement from there. Besides that, i think Cabelas has 60 day return policy on cabelas branded items. try it and keep only if you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I bought a Prodigy spinning reel last year. As you mentioned, it is a re branded Diawa. I'm happy with mine. The new spinning reel is a reworked Exceler, the older prodigy spinner is a Capricorn. They usually add a bearing or something before they get a reel store branded so, in a way, they're all better value than the originals. you won't go wrong with their C5, the revo SC, and prodigy baitcaster either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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