Check out all of the reels mentioned in this video: bit.ly/3AJiGgk

@Ghost-sz7uo

2 жыл бұрын

do a rod version of this video.

I just got a 16' canoe with a 3.5hp 2stroke outboard, and the first fish I caught was a 22" redfish on the power prawn. Almost exactly in the middle of the slot for reds by me. So I named the canoe "slot machine" now you guys have a rod coming out with the same name. Great...now I have to buy that rod. Thanks.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

BG MQ 3000. St. Croix Premier 7ft Heavy Fast. Excellent big game fresh water combo (pike, musky etc) I sometimes use it for big top water bass lures as well.

WOW, a YT video I can totally agree with. I do like my Procyon, found at Cabelas on sale, had it not been on sale I would have passed it up, even a blind hog can find an acorn now and then, for $110 on the 2 reels you profiled it would be tough to find a better reel for the price, great job.

Yes! The Daiwa BG is a good multi purpose reel for just about anything.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@Blueythebear9

Жыл бұрын

I love my bg so much I have a 2500 5000 6500 8000 and have just purchased a bg mq 2500. I think I have a problem haha

These guys and the channel are so Awesome.

I'm using a Daiwa BG 3000 on a St Croix Mojo Inshore, and have no complaints at all it's a great reel that's been around a long time. Put it on a killer rod and you will have an unbeatable combination

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@richarde1355

6 ай бұрын

Great setup.

Anytime I'm approached by a new angler wanting to get into saltwater fishing without using their freshwater reels I always point them to the daiwa bg2500 combo. The rod isn't the best but it works especially at a 130 dollar price point for rod and reel. I've caught white trout fishing 1/8 jigs with trout tricks, I've caught slot reds on a popping cork and I've even caught pretty big 20+ lb black drum on it using a carolina rig. A bg2500 with 15lb braid can do just about anything you need it to do inshore. It's not going to be the best but it most certainly is versatile. I have a friend that has caught big red snapper and even an AJ on a bg2500 just because he wanted to show how tough the reel is

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

That is great! Thanks for helping out new anglers!

I've been using a couple of Diawa Revros lately, a 2000 and 3000. So far they've been fine, no complaints. I got drug across a grass flat by a big stingray in my kayak with the 2000 and it dealt with the torture. They might not last as long as more expensive reels but they're great so far, especially for the kayak.

@Saltstrong

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Have all three. The MQ is nice! Tough to find a second one so may get a Tatula MQ. Good video guys!!

@Saltstrong

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Penn Spinfisher V 3500 is my go to for it all w/ a UglyStik. Pretty sturdy setup for me

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I've used a 3000 shimano nasci with a st croix triumph 6'6 med for everything...from crapie to striped bass.

Great info guys

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I utilize a 2500 BG on an UglyStik Inshore rod and it has worked flawlessly for 4 years.

@paulmoss7940

2 жыл бұрын

agree. have two . Also a penn B3 DX 2500. all on 7ft matched rods

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@robdishjr4912

2 жыл бұрын

Do you like your ugly stick inshore? I was looking at them the other day and I have a few other ugly stiks gx2 rods and I kind of like them for live bait. Thought it could be worth a buy

I've got a Saragosa 6000 on a 10' rod with 30 lb braid for Surf and a Diawa Saltist MQ 4000 on a 7' rod with 15 mono for casting lures or smaller live bait.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Sounds like you have a great set up!

I'm really enjoying the Shimano Vanford 4000 MHG on a Savage Gear sgs2 light game 9", as my weapon of choice. Hunting for seatrout, salmon, mackerel, cod, pollock and everything in between. Along the shorelines of Norway. It's got reach, power and finesse, as well as being unaffected by the saltwater.

@Saltstrong

11 ай бұрын

Very nice!

I absolutely love the bg! I originally got the 8,000 because its was the same price lol but quickly realized its more reel then i needed then i got the 5,000 and loved the quality now i have 2x 1500 on my bass rods and absolutely love all 4 of them i have the 5000 on a 10ft surf ugly stick, 8,000 on a 10ft diawa surf rod and the 1500 on a few cheap rods but looking to go diawa

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@bradfarrahgerwing154

7 ай бұрын

That 8000 will be perfect for large chunk bait 8n the surf or live baiting offshore as well as big lures for massive pelagics.....ive seen massive sharks and groupers caught on the 8000

What rod do you have that BG on?

I have a couple of $25 Shimano reels that are at least 15 years old that still perform as well as my Daiwa BG and SS reels with way less maintenance. I enjoy all of them. There are really good cheaper options though.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thetruthgodcountry5052

2 жыл бұрын

Some of those clam pack fishing reels at Walmart that look cheap are actually better than most people would think... and some are not

@salaah

8 ай бұрын

Can u tell me the name of those shimano reels, im really interested on em

i pretty much only target catfish nowadays. im disabled. i have nerve damage and limited range of motion in my left hand/wrist which i use to retrieve ven though i am right handed. for that reason i put waaaay too big a reel on most of my rods and until this year i never ran braid. now i am switching most of my 12 rods over to braid and every one i use circle hooks of varying sizes. one of my favorite "combos" is a zebco dock demon 2.5' rod with a penn pursuit4 4000 with 30lb braid and a 6/0 circle hook. i love the reactions i get from people when they see me land cats over 10lbs with it. for giggles i have another dock demon with a penn pursuit4 6000 with 80lb braid and a 8/0 circle hook. after decades of being a shakespeare guy i have been swithing over to penn this year but for comic value i just bought a DAIWA DF100A.

@Saltstrong

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

@originaloldpop8405

15 күн бұрын

off the subject but I too have a lot of nerve damage, C2, 3, 4, and L3, 4, 5 and S1 so my days of hiking trout streams and fishing from the jetties are over, now its easy walking or fishing from a boat but I've just been approved for a Nerve Ablation, folks say it is a much better than a spinal cord stimulator or disk fusion, ask your doc. If you drift fish for cats I prefer Abu Garcia 6500, C3 or C4 on a 7' Shakespeare Ugly Stik Pro, don't think they make the "Pro" anymore, shame, you could use the Ugly Stik Tiger, $80 at Bass Pro and extremely tough rods, around here the cats get near 100 pounds. Keep on fishing.

You can get a Diawa Legalis for a little less money than the Feygo . It's basically the same reel with less seals. Same drag , gear ratio and weight. It pairs well and balances perfectly with a Fenwick HMG.

It comes down to prefferance, and what you going to spin on that sweet spot.

@Saltstrong

6 ай бұрын

Agreed

I will be fishing for Salmon on the Salmon River in Polaski NY. These fish can be 20-30lbs. I will be using a 10' noodle rod with 12lb florocarbon line. I am considering the Daiwa Fuego 3000 for it's light weight, line capacity and drag. Do think this reel is adequate for this purpose? If not, what reel would you recommend? Thanks.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu.

I have a shimano slade 4000 I got like 20yrs ago and it does everything!

@jona5517

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 21 year old 4000 Stradic and a 20 year old Diawa 2500 Capricorn, and those are really the only two reels I ever needed. Certainly getting my money's worth out of those reals.

@aaronhiggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@jona5517 I still rock my stradic fj 3000. I miss the old white and gold reels.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@robdishjr4912

2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 shimano slades lol. My father handed them down to me. I'm a penn guy mostly but they are nice reels. My wife loves them. I've bought her multiple other set ups and she always go right back to the shimano set ups lol

What reel is best for pompano jigging? I’m trying to find a very light reel that is a 2500 but is under 120$. I’m pairing the reel up with a st croix trumiph MLF

@Saltstrong

8 ай бұрын

Check out the Daiwa BG or BG MQ - excellent reels!

Ballistic 2500 on 7’6 10lb braid and saltist 3k 25lb braid. Absolutely 👌🏻

I’m looking for a reel for fishing plastics under a popping cork for specs and reds. Any recommendations?

@Saltstrong

6 ай бұрын

The F.R.E.D. or Slam Shady Paddletail!

The Lew's American Hero 400 6.2:1 Spinning Reel. Is my go to inshore. Low priced, and light.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

For any decent size inshore fish 2500 size reels works great If your moving up into bigger fish Penn spinfisher vi 3500 is money

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Great info!

The threads on the BG series are very very delicate. A little more torque and they will slip. I had this problem on one of my BG 5000. The threads of the screw holding the back cover or boot got ripped making the reel pretty mu useless because the boot it not only for cosmetics but also keeps the a guide rod in place. I had to spend lots of time and effort repairing the delicate thing.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

What would be the top 2 best spinning reels up to $100 that are the most durable and would last the longest if taken care of properly. I would be using it for Bluegill, largemouth Bass and catfish up to 10 or 15 lb Max

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu.

@stonejr74

Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong I was hoping for an answer from someone and not a automated response.

BG 2000 firme. Mostly got it for freshwater. Yeah, yeah yeah it only has 4 pounds of drag. As one person said put a 4 pound weight on your rod and lift it

lmao otis in the back at 2:13

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

He always like to make an appearance! 🐾

maintenance will just about beat high price point every time, except for outright material failure and i haven't seen that very often in all but the very bottom component stuff and thats still not that often. the real benefit to higher price point equipment is rebuild-ability. specialization of equipment can definitely be an asset in fishing but time on the water and knowledge about the species will out-fish any setup. it is more of a preference once your aware of how a primary target species will act and where they they live. i tend to gravitate more to the lighter side of the spectrum for setup in just about any situation cause i like the dance more. the rod, reel, and line set up id recommend would always be the one you can afford without thinking about it too much. the amount of success you have on low cost equipment will be too close for a lot of folks who have sank hundreds plus into to admit. ive ran the whole spectrum of gear from full custom rods and reels, ultra high-end brand name offerings, and off the rack rod reel combos for less than a dinner at a sit down restaurant. just go fishing and learn how to take care of the equipment.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@SandbaggerJoe

Жыл бұрын

time on the water and knowledge about the species will out-fish any setup YEP

I always thought BG stood for Big Game, and that Black and Gold was like a nickname that's given. I enjoy the BG and found it not to tricky to strip completely and service yourself. Worth opening up when new and coating internal components with more grease than the factory applies if you are using in surf.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!

@bradfarrahgerwing154

7 ай бұрын

Google tackle advisors website....scooby has the most detailed reel reviews and full breakdowns....,he has a 30 minute video on how to strip maintain and clean a BG in saltwater usage

My goto is a Daiwa BGMQ 4000. I’ve learned it can do everything inshore for me.

@paulmoss7940

2 жыл бұрын

good one. I cast so much I gotta run smaller lighter reels

@aaronhiggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmoss7940 I throw light soft plastics on a calico Jack 6’6” ml with a penn battle 3 2000 reel. But if I’m just taking one setup, it’s my BGMQ 4K and my bull bay custom rod.

@Aric--

2 жыл бұрын

The BG mq is the best overall in my opinion. Have the 2500, 4k, and 6k.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

It is a great reel!

@robdishjr4912

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronhiggs I have alot of penn battles. I love them

How do the NASCI or Stratic by shimano ? ?

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

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I love my BG. So much I bought 2.

@paulmoss7940

2 жыл бұрын

Me also . Hard to beat for $100. Also trying a Penn B3 dx 2500.

@kennethferguson2755

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmoss7940 my son has one of those and they are very similar to the BG. I don’t think you could go wrong with either one.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

They are great!

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

I had the bg 2500 and i have a fuego lt 2500. My daily driver reel that does it all? My exceler lt 3000, why? Same size as a bg 2500, but with higher drag rating, more line cap that both the fuego and the bg and almost as light as the fuego. And you dont really need the magseal. And a big plus, is only 80 bucks.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

What rod is with the Diawa bg

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3AJiGgk

Certate for life ❤

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Not sure if 200 yrds is enough for socal if you happen to hook into a yellowtail

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

We would recommend tailoring this to your fishing area.

Shimano Baitrunner Livebaiting Jigging Trolling Spinning Softbaiting Squidding Cut bait Its done it all and still going

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I use a slammer 10500 for reds blues Spanish macs and flounder from my kayak with a 12ft pole

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Great set up!

@petefenton3877

2 жыл бұрын

😯😁😄😅🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

@raulcolmenero

8 ай бұрын

Try a penn senator with 300lb mono

Very informative video thanks sir

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

The tensile strength of carbon fiber is 3.8 times stronger than aluminum of the same thickness. Are the aluminum reels just much thicker?

@Saltstrong

10 ай бұрын

Not necessarily. It comes down to application. If you need a lightweight setup for smaller fish, carbon fiber will cover it. But aluminum reels won't flex on you when fighting the bigger fish and they're lightweight to use all day long

@AdrianLParker

10 ай бұрын

@@Saltstrong I meant that the video says that the carbon fibre flexes more than the aluminum one, but carbon fibre is much stronger (not weaker)

I bought a shimano recently. Its smooth but never again. The space between the line roller and the frame are to close together anything over a 15lb leader wont pass through. It may be a me problem using heavy line on a spinning reel but its what i like and their is no reason for rheir restrictive design. Diawa wouldnt do that to me.

@Saltstrong

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Teban GTS3 You should try it 😉

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Team BG FTW, that fuego weight is nice. But I can't stand the wobble of composite reels. ill take the extra weight for the stiffness. I get better feedback through the rod I feel as well on the bg I started with an 8000 series reel casting jigs so i can deal with the 3000bg or 2500 all day. plus on longer rods it balances out the rod nicely

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

To me, the Shimano Stradic 4000 is my do-it-all

@aaronhiggs

2 жыл бұрын

The stradic is awesome. I have a 3k on a travel rod. Love it.

@Ghost-sz7uo

2 жыл бұрын

same, the only thing that drives me crazy is that it doesn't come braid ready(put some electrical tape myslef) when the bg does at half the price!

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Sweetaccord

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronhiggs Shim it and bearing upgrade it and its almost like a Stella.

I have had both, sold the Fuego didn't care for the terribly loose reel.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Daiwa Bg 3000, Shimano Teramar Southeast

@Saltstrong

11 ай бұрын

👍

The line lay looks kinda suspect on these reels?

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamdougie6213 We do not accept sponsorships from any company who wants us to promote their products so that we can always serve our Insider Club members best.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Line lay issues can happen sometimes, but it's a quick fix. I haven't noticed any issues with casting distance, wind knots, etc. but it wouldn't hurt to add a washer to the main shaft. That would even out the line lay easily.

Penn pursuit 4 in 2500....can't go wrong

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

That is a good one!

For quality setup, 80% of the money should be invested on a good rod, 20% on the reel.

View’s on long cast spools????

@Saltstrong

9 ай бұрын

What can we help you with?

I recently cracked the arm in the back of my Daiwa Fuego 3000 and I was devastated. My wife tossed the receipt so I can’t even try to send it in and see if they would fix it since it is under warranty . So it’s super glued and backed by gorilla glue tape because I just got it last Christmas and I’m in love with the Fuego . She knew how devastated I was , so for Father’s Day ( my first fathers day ever ) my wife went out and picked me up the new Daiwa BG MQ 3000 and I’m in love all over again . What a classy luxury reel . I have yet to hook into anything massive with it but the fish I have caught have been brought in with ease . I went out yesterday morning and horsed a couple trout and mangrove snapper in with it . The Daiwa BG MQ just looks cool from an outside looking in view . But for $200+ it is worth every penny ! We are a Daiwa family over here . Once my daughter is old enough her first reel will be a Daiwa lol 😆

@sizzyp3324

2 жыл бұрын

PS I caught my PB snook on the Daiwa Fuego 3000 like the first month I had. It was a 30+ inch snook off a dock along some mangrove shorelines . It’s weird because it’s like the snook didn’t know he was hooked . 0 fight almost . And I hoisted him up on the dock . I wish we could post pictures in these comments threads like on Facebook I would’ve posted my picture of that snook

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

We are sorry to hear the reel was damaged! The Fuego's are great reels!

@sizzyp3324

2 жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong it’s sad , but the reel is still fully functional and catching fish . I’m still looking into a permanent solution for the fix . Super Glue is great until I hook into a 25+ inch snook or red drum that wants to fight me

You can easily get good bang for your buck at half of your hundred buck target.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yep, Van Staal can do anything!

@paulmoss7940

2 жыл бұрын

they should $$$$

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

They are great reels!

@Jritchey1211

2 жыл бұрын

Great reels for heavier game scenarios! But loaded with 10lb braid and throwing 3" plastics (and smaller) on light jig heads/Weighted Hooks in shallow water, it's probably not the best option. Even the VR50 is not considered a finesse reel. Again, it's all about Application.

Baitcasters are the future

@anotheryoutuber_

2 жыл бұрын

lol

@rainbosprinkles6548

2 жыл бұрын

@@anotheryoutuber_ laugh it up. They already dominate the band world and the inshore world in some states. Theres nothing a spinning reel cam do a baitcaster can't in the inshore game.

@fisherman1353

2 жыл бұрын

@@rainbosprinkles6548 casting small live baits from docks,piers or jetties doesn’t go to well with bait casters if you compare it to a spinning reel

@rainbosprinkles6548

2 жыл бұрын

@@fisherman1353 no issue casting free line shrimp here.

@anotheryoutuber_

2 жыл бұрын

@@rainbosprinkles6548 they all have their place, no one product is perfect. i aint got a problem with any way to fish, its all fun. i laugh cause telling the future is hard enough and limiting to one option is more confidence then im willing to give. its all just a trend given enough time. keep on loving whatever gets you on or in the water

In fact that's not a carbon, that's graphite aka plastic. Carbon doesn't flex. This might be misleading, especially since Daiwa started calling their graphite Zaion V to lure more people to think it's carbon just like their Zaion. Be careful with lower spec Daiwas as their roller bearing are super cheap and will cause you a lot of problems on the water as soon as water gets in, plus the stems of smaller sizes are really limber and start flexing from 4 pound drag pressure. If you are a Daiwa fan boy get BG, it has a lot less flaws then cheap LT series reels that are, lets be honest, single use reels.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@Sweetaccord

Жыл бұрын

Easy solution for any bearing, Corrosion X, especially saltwater. Never needed to change a bearing for years.

@valentinmalinin

Жыл бұрын

@@Sweetaccord how that fixes flawed construction roller bearing (antireverse clutch) and overall weak construction of the reel?

@Sweetaccord

Жыл бұрын

@@valentinmalinin Within the statement of "cheap bearings" or even good ones on any reel many people do not know or realize how much water gets in the roller bearing. My point is to use Corrosion X to resolve that on any reel. Bad design or other is anther subject.

Ye it can. It's the Shimano Nasci 4000.

@Saltstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Penn every time

You don’t really need 100$ reel for inshore fishing, I’ve caught lots of reds and snooks on 20$ reel from China and Penn Pursuit would handle pretty much anything inshore if you want to be a little more fancy

@Beyondthebreakers

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiteGhost21 nice reel for the decent price. Well, it is nice to have spinfisher or battle if you have lots of money, but it is not necessary for sure. For offshore species, I would probably pay extra and buy spinfisher VI, however, I've caught 30 lbs blackfin tuna with pursuit II with 0 problems.

@stripervince1

Жыл бұрын

100$ reel? Haha I use $1000 reels. Saltigas and dogfights and shimano stellas. We won't be fishing together. I love $$$$$ top if the line tackle

@gleamtarrest6310

Жыл бұрын

I Love to enjoy my day of fishing and I also like to enjoy my gear... I haven't had a $20.00 reel since Kmart blue light special.

@cade7598

Жыл бұрын

@@stripervince1 you don’t have any of those. Why are you lying

@salvadorgarcia9108

Жыл бұрын

@@stripervince1 I use million dollar reels. We won’t be fishing together.

"They both catch fish" 🙄

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

It's not wrong!!

All Chinese made garbage reels. I just bought a like new Penn 710z on eBay for $89. Will last me forever. Will never have to buy another saltwater reel again.

I use a fuego 3000 20lb braid 15 lb leader on a 9 ft rod rod rated 8 to 17 lbs for salmon on the rivers here in British Columbia Canada ....if its the big Fraser river i use 30 lb braid with 20lb leader (bought an extra spool)

@Saltstrong

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

I never hear anything bad about the BG, but tons of bad stuff about the fuego

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

I've realized you guys are downlow salesmen. The best gear is who sponsors your gig. And by the way. Nice foopa beard boy. Maybe tuck your shirt in 😂