hungryfisher Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Does anyone have first hand experience with the Daiwa Bradia? I am interested in 4000 size for plugging with an 8 footer. Is the lack of a line roller bearing noticeable? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano1089 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Does anyone have first hand experience with the Daiwa Bradia? I am interested in 4000 size for plugging with an 8 footer. Is the lack of a line roller bearing noticeable? Thanks I have one. I really like it, except for the small handle. I've used it most recently on both a Legend 10'6" 3/4-4 and a Mojo 10'6" 2-6. I was throwing 4 oz and a clam with the Mojo and the Bradia. It is well worth the $150.00 I paid. If you are paying more than $180.00 you are paying too much as a certain big retailer is selling them for that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryfisher Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 How about the line roller, do you notice a difference? Are you using braid or mono? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano1089 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 How about the line roller, do you notice a difference? Are you using braid or mono? Thanks I was also using a Stella 5000SW. I wasn't aware at the time that the line roller on the Bradia didn't have a ball bearing and I didn't miss it. As compared to the Stella, my only complaint is the smaller handle. I didn't miss the bearing. I was using 30# Power Pro on both reels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryfisher Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks for the info dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinfisch01 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have a Bradia 2500 that I use for bass, redfish, flounder...etc I love it. I didn;t know that it didnt have a roller either and never could tell. I think it is one of the nicest reels I own. Its smoother then my sustain FE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano1089 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks for the info dano Any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchlr Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 isn't bradia a step down from certate as twinpower is a step down from stella? but no line roller ball bearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtkdtn1401 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 no offense but... the reel kinda looks sloppy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinfisch01 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Yeah it is a step down from the Certate but by no means is it a sloppy reel..funny thing you said "looks sloppy" Do you think a Certate looks sloppy? It is the same outer just better guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchlr Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Do you think a Certate looks sloppy?. honestly I do, used a friend's on an outing, the performance is unmatched but the design is somewhat, well, sloppy compared to steez. Most of my spinners are daiwa's though, but I'm leaning toward shimano from now on, gotta love those elegant curves BTW the new certate looks better imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano1089 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm not sure how well the Bradia is sealed as I didn't open it up at all, but mine survived a drop in the sand and quite a bit of heavy splashing without missing a beat. I almost hate to say it, but it is as smooth if not even a bit more smooth than my Stella 5000SW. I'm not sure if the folding handle will be a problem down the road, but for now I like it. The only thing that I don't like about the Bradia is the small "t" knob. I was even able to pick up a spare Daiwa Advantage spool for 99 cents from a certain bargain cave. It seems to work just fine. If anyone knows where to get a larger knob that would fit it for cheap, I'd appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtkdtn1401 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 well i have daiwa advantage 3500 and daiwa tierra 3000 and they look pretty good and performs well Im just not getting into Bradia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryfisher Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I just received my Bradia 4000 today and I like it. I can't wait to get it out on the water. For those of you with this reel I have a quick question. What line capacity are you experiencing? It says it can hold 220 yards of 20lb line. Is that mono or braid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano1089 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I just received my Bradia 4000 today and I like it. I can't wait to get it out on the water. For those of you with this reel I have a quick question. What line capacity are you experiencing? It says it can hold 220 yards of 20lb line. Is that mono or braid? I think it should hold more than 220 yrs of 20# braid and less than 220 yrds of 20# mono. The capacity is the same as a an Advantage 4000 or an Tierra 4000. I believe that I have about 200 yrds of 30# Power Pro on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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