Spinning reel for fluke

[Gerry Zagorski]

Check out the Daiwa Ballistic the 3000 is 7.6 ounces or the Shimano Stradic FM 3000 comes it at 7.9 ounces.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Check out the Daiwa Ballistic the 3000 is 7.6 ounces or the Shimano Stradic FM 3000 comes it at 7.9 ounces.

Thanks, will check out the Daiwa Ballistic 3000. Curious to see the differences btwn that and the Daiwa BGMQ.

[Jigman13]

I use ballistics in 2500, 3000 and 4000 sizes for various types of fishing from freshwater water river fishing for walleye, back bay ocean beach fluke, throwing small metals off the ocean beaches, and jigging fluke and sea bass off the boat.

I've landed 20 lb stripers, a 46 inch pure strain muskie and more than my share of cow nosed rays...along with false albacore, bluefish and even a 26" gag grouper off the skyway pier in Tampa.

They're solid reels. Very different drag feel vs a shimano. A different type of smooth...not buttery, but not clunky or jumpy either. It's hard to explain...I'm a huge fan. I've been using them since their metal body version debuted. I think it was the EX. I also have some with the newer Zaion (sp?) Frames. I'm gonna upgrade soon to an MQ to see if I like them too.

[John D.]

Think it’s going to btwn the Daiwa BGMQ 2500 or a Ballistic. I do like the BGMQ has a bit of a studier frame to the extent we are bucktailing a bit deeper and generally more protective in the elements although a tad heavier than the Ballistic. Will need to see both reels and go from there.

Thanks again.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by John D.

Think it’s going to btwn the Daiwa BGMQ 2500 or a Ballistic. I do like the BGMQ has a bit of a studier frame to the extent we are bucktailing a bit deeper and generally more protective in the elements although a tad heavier than the Ballistic. Will need to see both reels and go from there.

Thanks again.

Yep the ballistic is definitely more of a finesse reel.. Had a friend crack the arm between the reel seat and the main body of the reel getting a snag out.

[hartattack]

Shimano Vanford,,, you can get last year's model at significant savings, my favorite reel for everything NJ..

[Belleric]

If you're trying to shave off some weight, maybe check out the Shimano Stradic CI4+. I think the 3000 size should be perfect for that rod, and it's super light. Plus, it's smooth as butter. I've used it for inshore stuff and it's held up great.

[hartattack]

Shimano Vanford,,, you can get last year's model at significant savings, the fish don't know it's discontinued, my favorite reel for everything NJ..

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by hartattack

Shimano Vanford,,, you can get last year's model at significant savings, the fish don't know it's discontinued, my favorite reel for everything NJ..

That’s the reel that replaced the Stradic CI4 right? What size did you get Larry?