Reel recommendation
Submitted by Mitch1 on Sun, 2017-03-12 11:10
Hi Guys,
Just after recommendations on a spinning reel to suit a Demon Blood 64C J rod to use for jigging. Looking to spend around $400
Cheers in advance.
Jason P
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Shimano stradic - reckon
Shimano stradic - reckon best bang for buck
DM306
458italia
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Stradic will fall apart
stradic will fall apart I've had heaps there good but week, I'd say the new Daiwa BG 4000 no need to spend $400 it's just as good as any reel around that price. Or if u must spend heaps a Saragosa 6000 but it weighs a lot for its size as a Daiwa 4000 I'd the same size as a shimano 6000 but weighs less and holds more line. Hope this helps
one day a mulloway!
Moist and Salty
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Two good recommendations
Two good recommendations here ^^
Alan Hawk's review of the Daiwa BG is very positive, and for the price it's hard to go wrong.
Though for $400 you're getting into second hand Twin Power & Catalina territory
Mitch1
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Yep, just read Alan Hawk's
Yep, just read Alan Hawk's review on the Daiwa BG too and has pretty much sold me!
Moist and Salty
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Keep us posted about how it
Keep us posted about how it holds up
Mitch1
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Definitely mate, hading to
Definitely mate, hading to the Abrolhos in 6 weeks so that should give it a fair test
D_d_001
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not sure about the stradic FK
not sure about the stradic FK (however I hear it only has upgrades) but have jigged pretty extensively with a FJ Stradic ....perth.... coral bay ....monties up to 100m and the Stradic has held up very well. Caught Red Emp spangled Dhu's cobia rankins etc etc.
still smooth as.
458italia
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Good choice on the BG as I said no need to waste money to get barely any difference. I've got a BG and love it even sold my stradic just to get lures for it! Cheers
one day a mulloway!
Travis p
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daiwa
certate , bg , caldia sha , saragosa , all good reels
wont catch em sitting at home!
Paj man
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Hey Mitch
I'd go for a certate for that kind of money - I've put a few through their paces and they hold up well.
aka Nick
Mitch1
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I've pretty much been sold
I've pretty much been sold on the BG now , gives me an extra couple hundred to spend on stickbaits etc. hahaa. Have to organise to go for a fish soon mate!
Paj man
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Plan
Sounds like a plan mate - I'll hit you up next I'm planning a fish off hillaries.
aka Nick
Mitch1
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Definitely mate, I'm always
Definitely mate, I'm always keen to head out!
jeddddy
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The new daiwa saltist looks
The new daiwa saltist looks pretty good.
Very similar to a saragosa only a bit lighter.
Mitch1
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Just a bit of feedback guys,
Just a bit of feedback guys, purchased a daiwa 4000 BG with 30lb braid and put it through its paces at the Abrolhos the past few days. Landed dhuies to 13kg with no problems and even a decent cobia which would have weighed approx. 15kg. Definitley value for money!
Jimbob01
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Bg for sure
Bg for sure
Fishin since "01"
dw72
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bg
bought the 4000 after the salmon killed my stradics drag
great reel for the price
Stevo81
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www.motackle.com.au/daiwa-bg
www.motackle.com.au/daiwa-bg-spin-reels.html
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Snags
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I logged in to post the
I logged in to post the Motackle sale on at the moment too. That is a great price for them!
I've recently bought a 5000 BG. I got exactly 400m of 40lb onto it for those interested.
Stevo81
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Yep I had to get a 4000 at
Yep I had to get a 4000 at that price
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Mitch1
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Yep I paid about the same
Yep I paid about the same price for mine from Bluewater. Best $160 I've spent in a long time!