Spinning reel for fluke

[Rickhem]

Originally Posted by John D.

I need a decent spinning reel to pair with a Black Hole Challenger 7’ L (2.5 oz) for bucktailing fluke on charter boats.

I currently use a Daiwa BGMQ4000D-XH (10 oz) but would like to get down to around 7-8oz on the reel. I love the reel and price, but feel like it is a bit overkill. The 3000D-XH is basically the same size and only an ounce lighter.

Any recommendations appreciated and would like to stay under $300.

Thanks

First, I'll state that it's been about a decade since I fished out front in the salt. But I remember that braid was not welcome on head boats. I think that the line you'll use and the quantity you want on the reel are going to be what makes up much of your decision for you. If you want to use (or have to use) 10 or 12 pound mono, a 4000 size reel may be your best choice. From there, how will you fish? If you're drop fishing, and not casting, lots of features on a spinner don't matter. But a nice 7-8 foot rod, with a spool of 20 pound braid, that would work for fluking from the beach, and a lot of other applications as well.

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by Rickhem

First, I'll state that it's been about a decade since I fished out front in the salt. But I remember that braid was not welcome on head boats. I think that the line you'll use and the quantity you want on the reel are going to be what makes up much of your decision for you. If you want to use (or have to use) 10 or 12 pound mono, a 4000 size reel may be your best choice. From there, how will you fish? If you're drop fishing, and not casting, lots of features on a spinner don't matter. But a nice 7-8 foot rod, with a spool of 20 pound braid, that would work for fluking from the beach, and a lot of other applications as well.

#20 braid from the beach for fluke? That's heavy. I'm typically #10, max #15. A good 7'6 can sling a 3/16 oz jig on #10 braid and fairly good distance... even though most strikes come in the last 5 to 7 handle turns lol