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Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom Tuning
Tuning Specs
Handle bore8x5
The dimensions of the screw on your original handle (wrench size × shaft diameter in mm). Important for selecting suitable tuning handles and aftermarket knobs.
Spool bearing sizes3x6x2.5 | 3x6x2.5
The dimensions of the main spool bearings (inner × outer × width in mm). On some reels, both bearings are the same size; on others, they differ. You need these dimensions to select the right tuning bearings.
Recommended bearing classApex
APEX, EDGE, and CORE are our three tuning levels for spool bearings. APEX = high-end with maximum performance gains, EDGE = a balanced middle ground, CORE = solid baseline tuning. The recommendation takes into account the typical use of this reel.
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The Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom is a Trout BFS specialty baitcaster with a fixed Magforce Inductor for precise short-distance casts in mountain streams and small currents. Specifically designed for trout and stream finesse fishing. Available only in 7.2:1, right and left-handed.
Frequently asked questions about tuning the Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom
Which spool bearings fit the Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom?
The Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom uses spool bearings in 3x6x2.5 (both spool bearings the same size) (inner × outer × width in mm). You'll find matching tuning spool bearings in exactly this size on this page under the tuning parts. To swap them on this reel you need a Pin Remover, because the bearings are secured to the shaft with pins.
Which bearing class do we recommend for the 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom?
For the Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom we recommend APEX, our highest tuning level. It gets the maximum casting distance and smoothness out of the reel and is especially worth it if you cast light lures or want every last bit of performance. The recommendation is based on how this reel is typically used.
Which handle and knobs fit the 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom?
The handle fitting of the Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom is 8x5 (wrench size × shaft diameter in mm). Every tuning handle with a 8x5 fitting fits directly. Tuning knobs in the sizes shown on this page fit the stock handle and our tuning handles.
Do I need special tools to change the bearings on the 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom?
Yes. On the Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom the spool bearings are secured to the spool shaft with pins. A Pin Remover lets you pull the pins out cleanly without bending the shaft. Apart from that you only need a suitable screwdriver for the side plate.
Can you install the tuning on my 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom?
Yes. Send us your Daiwa 18 Alphas Air Stream Custom, we'll install the tuning parts professionally, clean and oil the reel and send it back ready to fish. You'll find the tuning service via the button above.
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