Daiwa Conversion

[Dreamer]

Can anyone tell me if the new Daiwa Windcast s will take a freespool conversion? Got one at a price I couldn’t say no to and wanted to stick it on my marker setup but the s doesn’t have the QD!

[Gemo]

I would say YES you just have to read the Diawa spec

"New shape, new look and new performance. As the name suggests the Windcast family are fast, distance casting reels that will serve a broad variety of fishing styles.
All models utilise the same spool taper and deliver high speed line release for distance casting. A feature also enhanced by the travelling line guard.

The Z is a dream to use. It features no less than eight smooth running CRBBs and the same wishbone handle of the Basiair. The X and Z have the valued QD quick drag function allowing big fish anglers to operate between ‘free spool’ and the drag engaged with less than one turn of the drag knob.

All three choices also come fitted with the High Impact HIP clip. A built in cushion on the pin ensures forgiving but secure line location, letting you cast on the button every time. Also available is a Long Distance 5000LD model in each range. The big capacity option is designed for anglers who may row out baits beyond casting range.

Other top features such as AirBail, DIGIGEAR and CastLock come as standard ensuring that every Windcast will blow you away with its performance."

It now is just a matter of how much it will cost

[Dreamer]

Thanks Gemo, ye first thing I did was look at the spec but it was that quote on the first line that made me think "new shape". Still got it now so just get hold of a conversion kit and try it I guess.