Customer Reviews

Daiwa Mini System Minispin Ultralight Spinning Reel and Rod Combo in Hard Carry Case

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I've had one of Daiwa's pack rods for many years. At that time it came in a rectangular carrying case and the guides were thread wrapped - rather than taped. As a friend has had one with the "T" shaped case for 25 years, it must be somewhat older than that. Because it can be broken down to such a small size - it is an excellent rod for canoe portage fishing trips and for hiking in through the brush to the best trout streams. I have caught everything from 12 pound northern pike to brook trout and pan fish with this rod. In recent years my wife has purchased one as well. While it will never have the natural feel of a one piece rod, it does surprisingly well for coming in five pieces. My wife says it is my lucky rod, and after many years of "borrowing" it from me - I bought her one of her own. She loves to fish for bronze-backs and has already put fillets in the frying pan numerous times.

Haven't fished in many a year, now I'm prepared for any opportunity, got my fishing gear nicely packaged in a travel bag that I can take with me anywhere. The rod and reel are a quality product that will serve me for years to come on the lakes and rivers I visit in my retirement. The seller came through with a shipment right on time an affordable by any standards. I recommend them to anyone wishing to add to their sporting equipment.

this is a very good and sturdy fishing pole i love and i use it all the time reccomend it to all. It is easy to cast and put togeter and do not lisen to the 2 star guy he did not have his reel on tight enough.

I have had one of these for over thirty years. I bought this one for my son. The MiniSpin is still an excellent way to take a high quality fishing combo wherever you go. It is not the rig for chasing huge fish, but I have caught pike on mine, and my son caught a four pound bass with his the first weekend he used it. This is a serious light spinning outfit. I recommend getting a second spool and filling one spool with four pound line and one with six. The four pound line works great with this rod and reel for things like crappies and smallmouth bass. Much more fun than just hauling them out of the water with a stiff rod and ten or twelve pound line. Six pound gives better results where there are weeds or bottom obstructions - you don't lose so much terminal tackle. The plastic latches on the case will wear with time, so I use a large elastic band to hold them closed. I highly recommend this package.

had mine for about 5 years use it all the time at least once a month . if your only fishing in small lakes or ponds this is perfect you will not have miles of line with this pole it wasnt meant for that ive still managed to catch plenty of fish with mine and just recently broke a section (user error it was crushed by spare tire in the bed of my truck ) . it will catch respectable fish ive caught kokanee salmon walleye tons of rainbow and a few bass on this pole the case was the first thing to break no biggy it fits in my messanger bags spare compartment perfectly anyway . good product thinking of geting another one just to have around for freinds on hikeing trips etc

Aside from the latches on the case leaving a little to be desired, it's a nice little rod/reel combo. You have to be careful with the tip section and recheck to be sure it's secure every few casts. And the reel is pretty smooth and easy to use. I really love how compact it is and easy to take with no matter how much stuff is already with you.

This Daiwa Mini System Minispin is one of the best products I've purchased this year. As the product implies, it's very convenient for travelling, and carrying around. I mounted mine with 6lb line test, and I always carry it around with some 1-2oz weights, swivels, and #4 hooks. Whenever I want to stop by the local river and fish, I use it! I can even get there on my college breaks, and just do some lure casting...

I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a resistant, and convenient fishing rod. The reel's quality is not EXTREME, but it's very high quality - especially the drag. I could easily use this set to fish 15-25lb fish with no problem (with enough line, and loose drag). For this price, I'm very satisfied with my product.

I've received my rod on time. well few days after I got it, I went to fish for some panfish, and what I can say about the reel is that works very good even for casting I've tried some spoons and it worth, and about the rod, it is very flexible I caught 2 largemouth bass of about 6 pounds ea. it bended like if will break down, but finally nothing bad happened,I totaly recomend this kit,it came with out line but is good after all.

was purchased as a favor to a friend, and tell me which is top quality, lightweight and durable and the price quality is the best there is,

I recently received the Daiwa mini spin travel pack, I love its features especially its size and pistol grip handle. I was so excited that i found a combo that I could fit into my hydration backpack. I'm a mountain bike enthusiast and always look for places to go especially where fishing is feasible. The case was broke in three places when it arrived, o.k. I blame USPS for their poor packaging, called distributor and of course its on back order (3weeks) no problem i was still anxious to bike to the river and cast. After a 3hr ride i arrived and set up the pole, seemed well enough and durable. AFTER 3 CASTS THE REEL WENT RIGHT INTO THE RIVER, o.k. I manually retrieved it by pulling the fishing line, disappointed but still liked the pole about 2 more casts and again it happened, i inspected the pole and found that very little effort was needed to pull the reel out. I decided to pack it up and upon breaking it down the last part of the rod broke while disassembling it, dammit. Now I'm upset and hope I just got a defective one, since it's made in china that happens i suppose. It's features are the only reason it got more than 1 star, AND I DIDN'T CATCH ANY FISH!