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CaptainEd · 02-17-2005, 08:20 PM

No experience with the Titus gold or silvers. The Diawa 900's are star drag. The reels are very smoothe and hold up well under pressure. For around 150.00 they're a great value. The Penn international 50VSW 2 speed is a better reel, hands down. It also sells for 599.00 plus tax so 636.00 out the door at Bass Pro Shops. Spool it with 80lb JinKi add 100.00 more. Now you're at 736.00 plus whatever stick you buy. :idea: I would try a year with the Diawa's and if you still haven't kicked this glow fever break the bank and burn some $$$ on the Penn's. One more thing worth mention. I use only straight butt poles and stand up fight the fish. A lot of people don't like the bigger reels 90's and 130's because they are heavy and cumbersome for some compared to a 50VSW for stand up.

02-17-2005, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
CaptainEd Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dania beach Occupation: USCG Master Captain Posts: 272	No experience with the Titus gold or silvers. The Diawa 900's are star drag. The reels are very smoothe and hold up well under pressure. For around 150.00 they're a great value. The Penn international 50VSW 2 speed is a better reel, hands down. It also sells for 599.00 plus tax so 636.00 out the door at Bass Pro Shops. Spool it with 80lb JinKi add 100.00 more. Now you're at 736.00 plus whatever stick you buy. :idea: I would try a year with the Diawa's and if you still haven't kicked this glow fever break the bank and burn some $$$ on the Penn's. One more thing worth mention. I use only straight butt poles and stand up fight the fish. A lot of people don't like the bigger reels 90's and 130's because they are heavy and cumbersome for some compared to a 50VSW for stand up.