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Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel (2500D, 2500DXH, or 3000D) on sale for
$54.99.
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Features & Specs:- Powerful drag
- Magsealed
- DIGIGEAR provides maximum efficiency with a better transfer of energy and unmatched smoothness
- Machined aluminum screw-in handle
- Adapts to either right- or left-hand retrieve
- LT concept uses a small, lightweight frame with a larger DigiGear
- Air Rotor design weighs 15% less
- Gear Ratios: 5.2:1 and 6.2:1
- Bearing System: 7 (6+1)
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Rod Length: How far are you casting? If you're fishing from a bridge you probably aren't casting that far as the fish will probably be hanging near the bridge. If you're using live bait you probably don't want to sling them 200 yards. If you have a boat and "bait and wait" it's the same thing... all these you're probably looking at a 6' or 6.5' rod. -- But the more modern way of fishing is to 'cover water.' Use an artificial lure and fan cast in every direction as far as possible. You want to literally cover as much water as possible. Now you're talking 7' or better 7.5' (warning 7.5' foot rods have ceiling fan and car door magnets built into them.) Surf casting? Get that 10 footer out.
Rod Action / Weight: You'll see on every rod, "Medium weight, Fast Action" etc. Ignore it. One company's medium is another company's heavy. Instead look at the lure weight and then the line rating. Example: a 2500 reel is best with 10-12lb braid. (which again, today breaks at 20+ lbs) If the pole says 30-40lb line you're waaaaay off.
So take what you're throwing... In my part of the world, that's usually a 1/4oz to 1/2 jig head. Find a rod that's rated for that size lure. Now look at line rating. Match it to your line.
A 'fast' rod bends more at the tip, a slow rod bends lower down. A Heavy rod is going to be harder to bend. If you're fishing from a boat near docks, you want a stiffer rod to pull the fish away from the structure quickly so he can't cut you off... . If you're in the marsh you want to lighten up so you can feel every hit. If they run a bit, that's ok.
*In general* if you've done the above you have a well matched rod, reel, line and lure. You're miles ahead of most folks.
But what's the difference between a $20 rod and a $200 rod?
Largely the blank material and the guides. Fuji makes $10 guide sets and they make $1000 guide sets. They are all good. If you see Fuji guides you're probably ok.
The rod blank itself is more complicated. From fiberglass to high modulus graphite and everywhere in between. In general the higher the cost the better can feel the bite. HOWEVER high dollar blanks are more fragile. That's an engineering tradeoff. So if you spend $200+ on a rod, baby that puppy.
OK all that said, I'd suggest a TFO Pro S 7 or 7.5' medium or medium light, fast action rod. It's probably $100ish but money well spent.
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(Not saying this isn't a great deal on a great reel...)
My understanding is that Daiwa has beefed up the flex points on the carbon body with the new model(?)
Not sure how much of an issue body flex is with this older model... Guess it depends on how big a fish you're fighting...
FYSA, I have many other reels including Shimano spheros XG (better than stradic if you ask me), Penn slammers, baitcasters, conventionals etc.
FYSA, I have many other reels including Shimano spheros XG (better than stradic if you ask me), Penn slammers, baitcasters, conventionals etc.
FYSA, I have many other reels including Shimano spheros XG (better than stradic if you ask me), Penn slammers, baitcasters, conventionals etc.
(Not saying this isn't a great deal on a great reel...)
My understanding is that Daiwa has beefed up the flex points on the carbon body with the new model(?)
Not sure how much of an issue body flex is with this older model... Guess it depends on how big a fish you're fighting...
In my area, soft plastics can find a 30" red on a regular basis and these are what we throw. When you hook a monster slow down a bit.
This is an amazing price for a great reel, I have about 6 reels brand new, unused and I bought two of the 2500DXH .
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The 2500s are slot redfish and trout reels. The ideal line is Daiwa J-Braid x8 10lb (which has tested repeatedly to beak over 20lbs) The advantage is that if you're 'covering water' throwing soft plastics or similar they are super light and you can throw them all day. If you're doing 'bait and wait' with larger live bait you might look at something beefier.
In my area, soft plastics can find a 30" red on a regular basis and these are what we throw. When you hook a monster slow down a bit.
This is an amazing price for a great reel, I have about 6 reels brand new, unused and I bought two of the 2500DXH .
put the handle shaft in the hole and turn counter clockwise until tight over tighten a tiny but but don't force hard.
free ship with 1 so not sure how you got $8
maybe it was earlier and changed
Updated post and included the CB I forgot
with your active junk (figure it out)
Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel
Size: 3000D
QTY: 1Total product price:$54.99
Subtotal: $54.99
Shipping: FREE
Sales Tax: -
Estimated Total $54.99
I was looking out for a Daiwa Fuego LT-4000-DC or Daiwa MQ 4000 to throw lucky crafts from the NorCal shores… come on, this is so close.
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free ship with 1 so not sure how you got $8
maybe it was earlier and changed
Updated post and included the CB I forgot
with your active junk (figure it out)
Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel
Size: 3000D
QTY: 1Total product price:$54.99
Subtotal: $54.99
Shipping: FREE
Sales Tax: -
Estimated Total $54.99
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