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BeachBear · 04-11-2007, 04:32 PM

I wanted to get my wife, MrsBeachBear, a new reel for Christmas. I wanted something high quality and something of good looks. She's a "girlie-girl" that likes her tackle to look pretty. Some husbands buy jewelry, I buy rods and reels. I thought it'd be cute if she got the Tierra (Earth) and I got the Sol (sun).

Shortly after getting the reel I took it out to test it, to get a feel for it, and to make sure everything was in order. WOW!! I just fell in love with it. It reminded me of a brand new car with clutch (Manual). That no matter what you did, you just didn't grind the gears and you took off like a rocket.

You quickly got a feel for the reel. So much in fact that when I went out I had my choice of Daiwa Exceler, Daiwa Sol, Shimano Symetre, and Daiwa Tierra and I would choose the Tierra. I tested it out so much my wife even said, "I didn't know I had a reel for Christmas until after Valentine's."

TIERRA VS SOL
It has great characteristics for the surf. It has CRBB's (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings) and a sealed waterproof drag just like the Sol, but nearly half the cost. It has 1 more bearing than the Sol, but it also has 1 less CRBB.

Both have the DIGIGEAR and AIR BAIL (TM) which means I haven't had loops in the reel or have had to restring the reels. Just very smooth and easy line retrieves and no digging in of the braid after fighting a fish. With lesser reels after catching and fighting a fish I would have to cast out and reel in just to lessen the cchance of loops or tangles. The end result I get more fishing time.

Gear ratio for both is 4.7:1 and both have the 24.4" line retrieve (both reels I have are 2000 size). The line capacity for both reels is the same for 6#, 8# and 10#). The Sol has a few more high end options than the Tierra, but what I notice most is the weight difference. The Sol is 8.1 ounces, while the Tierra is 8.7 ounces. Both are still very light, but 0.6 ounces is a huge difference to me. It may not be to some since the weight is spread out over the reel, but you have to decide for yourself.

The reel is priced at around $110, which is a bit costly, but not as bad as $200 for the SOL. In both reels you get what you pay for, but IMHO I believe the Tierra is a better bargain for the money spent. You get sealed drag, lots of bearings, Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings (CRBB's), a lightweight reel, and a high quality reel. It has DIGIGEAR which powers the SOL and an extra aluminum reel.

Choosing the SOL over the Tierra you have to decide if the high end extras are worth it, is the trade off between 1 more bearing and 1 less CRBB worth it, can I handle the 0.6 ounce difference?

04-11-2007, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
BeachBear Elite Member BeachBear is Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 4,556	Daiwa Tierra-Spinning Reel I wanted to get my wife, MrsBeachBear, a new reel for Christmas. I wanted something high quality and something of good looks. She's a "girlie-girl" that likes her tackle to look pretty. Some husbands buy jewelry, I buy rods and reels. I thought it'd be cute if she got the Tierra (Earth) and I got the Sol (sun). Shortly after getting the reel I took it out to test it, to get a feel for it, and to make sure everything was in order. WOW!! I just fell in love with it. It reminded me of a brand new car with clutch (Manual). That no matter what you did, you just didn't grind the gears and you took off like a rocket. You quickly got a feel for the reel. So much in fact that when I went out I had my choice of Daiwa Exceler, Daiwa Sol, Shimano Symetre, and Daiwa Tierra and I would choose the Tierra. I tested it out so much my wife even said, "I didn't know I had a reel for Christmas until after Valentine's." TIERRA VS SOL It has great characteristics for the surf. It has CRBB's (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings) and a sealed waterproof drag just like the Sol, but nearly half the cost. It has 1 more bearing than the Sol, but it also has 1 less CRBB. Both have the DIGIGEAR and AIR BAIL (TM) which means I haven't had loops in the reel or have had to restring the reels. Just very smooth and easy line retrieves and no digging in of the braid after fighting a fish. With lesser reels after catching and fighting a fish I would have to cast out and reel in just to lessen the cchance of loops or tangles. The end result I get more fishing time. Gear ratio for both is 4.7:1 and both have the 24.4" line retrieve (both reels I have are 2000 size). The line capacity for both reels is the same for 6#, 8# and 10#). The Sol has a few more high end options than the Tierra, but what I notice most is the weight difference. The Sol is 8.1 ounces, while the Tierra is 8.7 ounces. Both are still very light, but 0.6 ounces is a huge difference to me. It may not be to some since the weight is spread out over the reel, but you have to decide for yourself. The reel is priced at around $110, which is a bit costly, but not as bad as $200 for the SOL. In both reels you get what you pay for, but IMHO I believe the Tierra is a better bargain for the money spent. You get sealed drag, lots of bearings, Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings (CRBB's), a lightweight reel, and a high quality reel. It has DIGIGEAR which powers the SOL and an extra aluminum reel. Choosing the SOL over the Tierra you have to decide if the high end extras are worth it, is the trade off between 1 more bearing and 1 less CRBB worth it, can I handle the 0.6 ounce difference? __________________