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Originally Posted by Darkside
Have a few people that are amazed at how much stronger and faster the s-1200 is compared to the Daiwa and are looking into get one.  . |
Actually the Daiwa pulled more drag in a test at L/P that Eric did. #128 compared to 105# on the 1200.
The Daiwa is a fishing reel and the L/P is a winch. The only reels that compare to the drag system on the Daiwa is a Penn or Shimano reel fitted with an L/P or Dolphin motor. I do not know anyone who has not experienced drag issues or has not lost a fish with the L/P 1200 due to the reel locking up.
The Guys at L/P are great friends and Customer service is #1, the only difference with Daiwa is they are located in California. I have 2 of the
mp3000's for 3 years and have worked them as hard as any L/P 1200 out there without failure. The reel is
light and easy to operate. The 2 advantages over the L/P are the option to take up slack with the crank handle and the variable power control. If for any reason the line get's slack, like unsnapping the lead, the Daiwa can be re-engaged slowly with out popping the hook. All other reels are only on and off and engage at full speed. Sure this can be done with the drag, but who wants to back the drag all the way off when a fish is on the line, that is a sure way to create a birds nest.
The reel is a little slower than the L/P (12 min. full retrieve at 2800' w/scope), this is only an issue when bringing up an empty rig. I seldom use full speed when a fish is on, unless it's coming at me and then without tension the speeds are similiar between the reels. As for power, both reels have more than enough. The advantage the L/P has is interchangable spools.
The only issue with the Daiwa in my opinion is that the power cord is too
light, I have refitted my reels with a heavier cord and all is fine. Another option I am looking at is that the Daiwa will operate up to 16v. If I can get the voltage in the 14v to 15v range I think the speed issue will be history. Not sure how to do that yet, but it seems that the 24v from my old L/P sockets could be reduced using some sort of step down converter?