Can ONE Spinning Reel Do EVERYTHING? [Inshore Fishing Edition]

[@Saltstrong]

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

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

do a rod version of this video.

[@sakfpv8444]

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]

Awesome!

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

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]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@richarde1355]

Great setup.

[@KELEVRA004]

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]

That is great! Thanks for helping out new anglers!

[@chickendlablo6502]

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

[@paulmoss7940]

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

[@Saltstrong]

That is awesome!

[@robdishjr4912]

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

[@eves08109]

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

[@Saltstrong]

It sure is!

[@Swwa89]

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

[@veryrudeguy]

@@Swwa89 What those 2500 6000 6500 mean.. why fishing gear so complicated.. I just want to buy 1 thing that can do most stuff once or twice a year

[@Swwa89]

@@veryrudeguy just sizes. Bigger the size more line capacity and heavier line on a bigger rod

[@comfortablynumb9342]

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]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GarryMurray-i1y]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@turboboy0]

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]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@originaloldpop8405]

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.

[@MaiD-c5d]

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]

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

[@te2934]

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.

[@SkunkMonkey991]

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]

Thanks!

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

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]

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

[@originaloldpop8405]

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.

[@BillCaddell-m7p]

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

[@rudyperezjr4815]

These guys and the channel are so Awesome.

[@TwiztidPain]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Agreed

[@davidarwood6264]

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.

[@aaronhiggs]

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

[@paulmoss7940]

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

[@aaronhiggs]

@@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--]

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

[@Saltstrong]

It is a great reel!

[@robdishjr4912]

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

[@stianhaukskarstad2795]

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]

Very nice!

[@samueltoothless83]

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]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

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

[@MrCentavo]

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]

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

[@AdrianLParker]

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]

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]

@@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)

[@danielclodfelter]

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

[@roylyle8222]

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]

Thanks for the input!

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

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

[@Izzy-vb3cl]

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]

Great info!

[@trextrextrex]

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

[@oner8610]

What rod do you have that BG on?

[@iLearnt-IT-on-You-Tubes]

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]

Thanks for sharing!

[@beehr4468]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethlocke2649]

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

[@Saltstrong]

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

[@toddsutton9807]

Great info guys

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@matui6983]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Nice!

[@p__o__l__s__k__y]

Certate for life ❤

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@anotheryoutuber_]

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]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@SandbaggerJoe]

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

[@richardnunez6063]

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]

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.

[@naumanahmadtariq8717]

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]

Thanks for the info

[@monsterhog1118]

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

[@jona5517]

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]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Nice!

[@robdishjr4912]

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

[@brandonreiter4903]

I went with a Penn Battle 3 and want a new Battle 4

[@itsjusttimk]

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

[@Saltstrong]

We would recommend tailoring this to your fishing area.

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@stonejr74]

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]

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]

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

[@kennethferguson2755]

I love my BG. So much I bought 2.

[@paulmoss7940]

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

[@kennethferguson2755]

@@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]

They are great!

[@Saltstrong]

Agree!

[@gnm2571]

I use a van stall

[@suavelifestyle9094]

lmao otis in the back at 2:13

[@Saltstrong]

He always like to make an appearance! 🐾

[@gleamtarrest6310]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gabrielduarte3904]

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]

Thanks for the info!

[@stevebarrington5926]

How do the NASCI or Stratic by shimano ? ?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@Gio-nl7eg]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Great set up!

[@petefenton3877]

😯😁😄😅🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@raulcolmenero]

Try a penn senator with 300lb mono

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Daiwa Bg 3000, Shimano Teramar Southeast

[@Saltstrong]

👍

[@salteastsimon]

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]

Thanks for the tip!

[@palmcoast_fishing3143]

What rod is with the Diawa bg

[@Saltstrong]

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

[@ameroharidy3053]

Teban GTS3 You should try it 😉

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

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]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sizzyp3324]

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]

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]

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

[@sizzyp3324]

@@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

[@williamdougie6213]

The line lay looks kinda suspect on these reels?

[@Saltstrong]

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

[@Saltstrong]

@@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]

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.

[@ETuss713]

Baitcasters are the future

[@anotheryoutuber_]

lol

[@ETuss713]

@@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]

@@ETuss713 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

[@ETuss713]

@@fisherman1353 no issue casting free line shrimp here.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

@@ETuss713 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

[@belacgnal7062]

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

[@Saltstrong]

That is a good one!

[@richardmadhavan3969]

Very informative video thanks sir

[@Saltstrong]

Most welcome!

[@Jessica37323]

Yep, Van Staal can do anything!

[@paulmoss7940]

they should $$$$

[@Saltstrong]

They are great reels!

[@Jritchey1211]

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.

[@CalebW451]

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

[@alexandergrey5913]

View’s on long cast spools????

[@Saltstrong]

What can we help you with?

[@chuckschillingvideos]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@Beyondthebreakers]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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

[@salvadorgarcia9108]

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

[@valentinmalinin]

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]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Sweetaccord]

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

[@valentinmalinin]

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

[@Sweetaccord]

@@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.

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chosenone8454]

Penn every time

[@bravestarr1797]

"They both catch fish" 🙄

[@Saltstrong]

It's not wrong!!

[@abdulrahmanabdullah2629]

Is this a joke to waste time? Almost from beginning until end of video you talk talk talk.

[@nastysoda9212]

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

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@DanteAlahandro]

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 😂