Anyone got a Daiwa Heartland or Redback baitcaster?

[Strewth]

Anyone tried the Heartland XA 153HSTA or Redback 153H baitcasters from Daiwa?

http://www.daiwafishing.com.au/daiwa.cfm?page=reels&reels=lowprofile&product=Heartland-XA

http://www.daiwafishing.com.au/daiwa.cfm?page=reels&reels=lowprofile&product=redbackbait

The Heartland seems to be identical to the Supertuned Team Daiwa Advantage, except for a (good) colour change and more corrosion resistant bearings. The Redback seems to be a cheaper version of the Heartland, but looks great.

Strewth

[abbykait]

I have a redback baitcaster, haven't had it long but so far seems fantastic, much better than the old abu's I used to have.

[Strewth]

Thanks for the feedback.

How is the casting distance and does it handle lighter lures well (say 5-6g)? Is it smooth on the retrieve?

Played with a Heartland in the local shop and the freespool seemed great.

[abbykait]

I have only used heavier lures so far, casting distance is good, but I do have the mag brake turned up while I am still learning to use it. The retrieve is very smooth.

[Strewth]

Thanks for your response. After playing with it again yesterday, I bought the Heartland. A bit wider than the other Daiwa baitcasters I own, but casts well and is very smooth. The Magforce Z braking is more finicky to use than the Magforce V for lighter lures, but is fine for heavier lures.

[jack-n-barra]

Hi Struth,
How's The Heartland going? Looking at buying one the salesman tells me there a beefed up version of the HRF.

Cheers Tod