🔥 Daiwa FUEGO LT review and comparison after heavy saltwater abuse! IT SURVIVED TARPON!

[@TackleAdvisors]

ABSOLUTELY CRAZT PRICE ON THAT OKUMA EPIXOR LT amzn.to/2T9w4m1 Shown at 29:27 45$ shipped Rivals the Fuego and Nasci in performance....just lacks the more premium gearing. Rigid body, very smooth and great line lay and drag.

[@mikefromdicks3705]

Idk, the sales on the Spinfisher V’s make me wanna just spend the extra 30 bucks.

[@BassManStrikes]

No screw in handle...wont ever buy a reel with the junky hex drive...

[@shufaatalam6404]

Sir what are the reels in the background please tell me?

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@shufaatalam6404 ballistic lt 6000 saltiga 4000 tatula lt 2000 ballistic lt 2500, bg 4000, kyohga

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Well. Can't pass that up. If it's better than the Ceymar for FW, I know I won't be disappointed. That's about $6 more than what I paid for a Ceymar couple years ago that continues to impress.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

This is exactly why I like to use only my vintage reels that are 50 years old and work perfectly in saltwater. They take a great deal of tender loving care but rarely have they given me problem. They are not refined by any means but they always work particularly after I totally restore them. Great video as always!. - Chris

[@kerrybui8835]

I buy too many reels because of your channel. Thanks.

[@TackleAdvisors]

You're welcome :)

[@crazycoyanzz6772]

Share some pls...

[@kalunvinka]

Haha me too! Bought the backbay, stradic fl, spinfishiher vi, Fuego lt, Saragosa 2020

[@arabarran]

I bought Fuego 2500D since u put that video out with gear comparison. Fished it out of the kayak, dunked it by accident into the sea. Cought plenty of Zander, Trout, even few Pike and it's still going strong. Awesome little reel!

[@otroflores91]

That's how I like my saltwater reels. Abused, grindy but still working.

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

I thought yo were gonna say women. I was like 😳😬

[@silverarow180]

I recently got a Daiwa Fuego 1000 for ultralight fishing. Gonna spool it with 10 pound braid on a 7’6” ultralight. Really excited to watch this video!

[@EliasVFishing]

I dunno the stem flex just adds to the excitement of a 40lb redfish.

[@nurhidayatkamal]

haha. but it flexes horribly cranking anything other than jigs.

[@bartbryant8900]

Or Tarpon lol

[@outdoors-fun]

Did that reel ever get dunked Elias?

[@nikitakozlov8380]

the stem flex is s$%t, i hate it (and i'm not alone) and i hate them applepen mfkrs for underbuilding this reel. money wasted.

[@PchelaUbica]

What is flexing?

[@IrishDevil78]

I have a Fuego 2500XH that has been great on specks and reds up to 36" or so. I used a little grease on the inside to help seal it up, like I did with my BG 2500. On the larger reds you can feel a little flex, but it's not that significant IMO. The BG is certainly stiffer, my Stradic Ci4+ 3000FA is a little stiffer, but very similar feel. I'd have a hard time distinguishing the Ci4+ and the Fuego in the dark. You can buy 2 Fuego's and spool them with braid for less than the Ci4+ alone. Currently have a Spinfisher VI 2500 on the way, kinda thinking it will be a contender. Especially since I do a lot of wade fishing.

[@kryptonitelegacy4050]

Hey the fuego 2500 can you use 15lb braid on it or is that 2 much

[@Avicados]

@@kryptonitelegacy4050you can use 15. But by now I’m guessing you already figured that out 👍

[@grip10001]

What do you think about Fuego LT in size 6000, it's 20 usd cheeper than BG 4000 in my country. Is it a better option for saltwater use, mainly offshore light/slow jigging and some shore jigging?

[@jpap967]

Yeah I'd go for the Fuego then. The BG i like better for inshore or pier fishing but for vertical offshore jigging shedding some weight and getting magseal is nice in a 6000 size

[@grip10001]

I ended up going for BG, its working well, not regreting it :)

[@mobozzy]

Been waiting for this review and it got better than expected! thanks! I a have the LT 2500 and LT 4000 - am happy with both

[@curtisg.8671]

Elias has Nick with his eye brows up hahaha! It's awesome seeing reels in the field getting used hard and broken down to show the people what happens. Keep up this great content because nobody is doing this on the web. Thank you again. I was eyeing this reel up and gave me a great point of view.

[@B.A.brackishangler]

Based on your reviews I bought the Epixor 30 --- so good I bought the 40--- since them I've purchased a Fuego LT 30 --- after about 10 sessions I like the Epixor better--- never would have tried/ even known about it- Thanks man!

[@paulmaynard9141]

Excellent video!!! Very helpful, informative, and educational. I’m not so afraid of trying to perform maintenance on my spinning reels now. I’ve been fishing bass tournaments for a few years and was looking at upgrading my spinning reels. I don’t have tons of money, so I can’t go too expensive. So I decided to check out reviews between Shimano and Diawa because popular opinion is that they are the best. I looked at comparisons of Nasci/ Fuego and Sedona/ Exceler. I currently have a couple Okuma reels, one of them is about 15 years old and the other about 10. I have not treated them very well and they both still work great. After getting to the end of this video and hearing the comments about the Epixor I’m reconsidering my purchase. I have no reason to be loyal to any one brand over another, but if I can save some money and still end up with good quality reels then I’ll stick with Okuma. I’m not fishing salt water and catching tarpon, I’m going after 3 to 4 lb smallies on Lake Saint Clair. If that Epixor lasts half as long for twice the price of my $30 Stratus from Dick’s Sporting Goods it’s worth it! Thanks again for such a helpful video👍🏼

[@johncoyote6755]

Thinking about getting a Fuego. Can I upgrade the drag washers to carbon? Would you?

[@mranguria8848]

For resistance to corrosion would you recommend this one or a stradic fl

[@syahrofi1352]

Which one is the best Fuego LT or Penn Battle II

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Would you say the tatula can be used for light saltwater fishing if its rinsed and treated with an anti corrosion lubricant regularly?

[@NinoSpinner]

Peccato non ci siano sottotitoli in Ita

[@jameswhite186]

Great video, gets to the "nitty gritty". I'm considering the Fuego but the line spooling issues are a concern. Does adding or subtracting the washers really solve the problem? And how do you know whether to add or subtract a washer if there is a problem?

[@edkliffen1]

It shows in the manual

[@kundetjenesten]

I know I'm late to the party and that you most likely found out of it by now, but for anyone looking at this down the line: 1) changing the shims ain't brain surgery, I'm no fine mechanics guy, and even I managed to fix my Fuego's shims, so you can too! Just be REALLY careful and take your time when working on the small rubber washer!!! It isn't quite as flimsy as it looks, but it is probably close to... 2) you know if you need to add or subtract a shim by how the line lay. If it is far back you need to remove (the spool going further back, allowing more line going in the front), and opposite; if the line is bulking up in the front, you add a shim to get the spool further up the shaft to get more line in the back. The latter was the case on my 2000 Fuego, and from what I've seen, it is the most common case on the Fuego. And yes: it absolutely solves the problem. My reel will probably work like a charm from now on, it just really jaded my opinion of it that I needed to do it at all.

[@stevestory8483]

Hey Scoob would you buy the Fuego ($75) or would you bump up to Spheros SW? Would be used for inshore.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Hey TA... Those hex handles just want to get a little closer to circular instead--they get circle envy--call it circumcision then? Moving on! The tight Okuma: I'm thinking, a slightly bent shaft; or does the rotor swing freely without the main-gear in tow; is there a washer under the shaft of the main gear shimming in to close for the pinion; is the pinion set squarely through with the rotor cup; oscillation gear axis out of round? I'm sure you're beyond this but you can try running a reel dry and "feeling" for where the friction is coming from. Try this: take out the main gear/handle stuff and rotate the rotor by itself. Slow? Yes? Then take out the shaft. Still slow? It's the bearings. But if you put the shaft in and it's fast, even as you pull up n down, it's the pressure of the gear when screwed down. Last thing I do, is look closely for wear that looks fresh n bright. That's "wear" where it's coming from. Chances are, there's a washer shimming pressure onto the main/pinion gear engroovement (I made that up just for you.) . I love all this stuff, so, clearly, I had to go on way too long. :) Good working TA. I like what you're doing. It actaully makes sense. Imagine!

[@aut0matt]

My brand new Nasci reels the braid in hourglass shape, why?

[@CasperRDK]

What would you recommend doing after fishing saltwater. Rinse the reel in freshwater or wipe it down with freshwater?

[@kylebuschfan3228]

Does the reel flex a lot. I know the low end Daiwa Lt line up had these issue, have they been fixed from Daiwa?

[@awdieee]

I am a Shimano guy but do have a couple of Daiwa Steez bait casting reels. Currently I am shopping for a Daiwa spinning reel and narrows down to either a Ballistic LT or a Tatula LT. My question is, is the Ballistic worth the extra money or should I just get the Tatula? I am digging the flat black look of the Tatula. lol

[@HBweisse]

I have a fuego 2500, the newer version, and out of the box I had spooling problems and wasn’t able to use the rings they provide to adjust spooling becaus the spool didn’t fit after placing one of them. So now I know why the spool didn’t fit

[@SandbaggerJoe]

Your reviews just flow and are fun to listen to , all the information needed to decide on that next toy is provided . I love your detail when talking about why things should work. Had to get the Daiwa Fuego and Shimano Spheros after your comments about them. Thanks

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Got one of the white Stradic FJs back when they weren't stupidly expensive because they are out of commission. Been using it for I think seven years now - never been in it, still runs pretty smooth. Then again I only use it for Area Fishing on a XUL rod that casts barely anything over 3gr.

[@razperfectengineering7809]

Shimano miravel vs daiwa fuego which one is better for saltwater protection??

[@wstewart5532]

My new Fuego LT 2500D-XH is plagued by the uneven line lay on the spool. Where exactly does the extra washer go? Remove the spool and slide it down on top of the existing washers?

[@bubblebreeze1635]

What size type of bit did you use to take that screw out on the top of the rotor? Is that some star bit? Or just a small philips. Thanks for any info, trying to clean some of my daiwas

[@cardooli]

I added a shim to my Fuego 2500LT, the line lay was pretty decent, but the shims are provided, why not make it perfect. The clear washer was a PITA, but I wiggled it out with a hook. Line lay is mint now, only have to do it once, might as well get it right.

[@raymundmonica8884]

Which one is better Daiwa Fuego or Daiwa Freams 2018? Thanks for the help

[@LunaRendezvous]

With regards to your comment about the unscrewing of the handle, and that it is easier to bump it undone on Diawa than Shimano, try flipping it over to right hand retrieve and see if it is the same for both sides, my Diawa Backbay is a little different on one side of the main gear shaft, it protrudes a little more on the RHS.

[@herbertlai5834]

Is the Epixor a saltwater reel?

[@justinjunior3600]

The little washer that’s a PITA to get off, is it necessary to put that back on after adjusting shims?

[@daltonfishing8872]

So could I get a 1000 tatula and a 3000 tatula and swap the handle? I like the small paddle knob

[@RH-qk5lt]

Would love to see you breakdown and give your opinion on a Piscifun carbon x.

[@TonyCantShoot]

The Line lay on my fuego is now topheavy but even after adding the washer it still is top heavy, this is the only reel I’ve had in which this problem still exist after adding the washer

[@talkaboutthis4342]

nasci or fuego which is better?

[@jiggityyjake2992]

Looking for a decent beginner spinning reel for spotted bass and largemouth in the south. Would you suggest the fuego? hoping to get a couple years of good use. I’m in between it or the tatula but kind of want to save the 70 buck price difference to spend on a rod. Thanks!

[@Sunnyplayzz5342]

Hello, the parts of daiwa exceler lt are the same of fuego lt.? Do you know?.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I believe so...for the most part anyways.

[@palmetto7288]

I have an Exceler 4000H purchased last year (2017) and it IS Magsealed. Not sure if it is a newer version than the one you sent Elias, or the fact that I purchased it in Japan. It is still the smoothest reel I have ever owned.

[@MartinMartinez]

Can Digigears be interchanged between reel models? Door example, swapping out a zinc didigear with an aluminum didigear of a different model? As long as they're the same model size,.

[@Telecaster-uz9pu]

Nasci or this for salt?

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

Should I stick with my BG 2500 for wrenching pig walleyes out of heavy current? Would the flex be too much when I have to lock drag to keep them out of the rocks? Fishing in abnormally harsh conditions rock ledges and big big fish. Would this make a good backup reel?

[@flynnellison9435]

1. my fuego 2000D got splashed real bad and started to get a bit raspy but I LOADED it up with grease an that fixed it a bit but it has always been a bit raspy. 2. the handle has a click when I reel it and it drives me NUTS!!!, how will I fix it? please comment back please, thanks :)

[@stephenjacobestonilo3804]

I use fuego lt 5000cxg for shore jigging and plastic lures, some time i also throw poppers up to 40grms. Until 1day while jigging i hooked a queen fish about 2lbs when i reel it in the gear stacked. It feels like the gear on the shaft and the gear on the oversized gear was dislodged. I use this reel for about 6 mos, 4hrs every week end. When i finally get it work there is already clicking aound every time the spool goes down. It is so frustrating that it only last a few months. And it is so irritating to hear the clicking sound every time i crank.

[@richerenecaparos8770]

Hi. Do you know the size of the pinion ball bearing? The small one at the tip.

[@MrRiboflavin]

Thanks for making this. I'm in the market for a $100-$150 reel for freshwater. What do you think of the Pflueger Supremes?

[@zacpdx]

Ok...I had the president @$50, but felt the need to step up to the Fuego lt. Depends on your intended use I suppose... IMHO. I've fished Shimano Stradic and felt the Fuego was just as good... Next step will be the new Tatula when I buy a second spinning setup.

[@silverarow180]

What are your thoughts on spooling line at tackle shops vs on your own? Here in Florida it’s common to spool big reels at tackle shops. They claim they can fit more line on the reel with better line lay.

[@TackleAdvisors]

For offshore stuff especially hollow core...machine spooling is the only way to compress the braid flat. Hollow core has an advantage that under heavy pressure wound around a drum *spool. It flattens and you can fit more. It will spring open again when not under pressure. Those spooling systems cost 7500$ + when winding on most reels I home spool....i put a bolt in a drill chuck...have a big spring that compresses the spool. and I'll lay a weight on the and to push it down into the floor...it adds a couple pounds of pressure. which is required for even line lay with any braid.......low tension spooling the line doesn't lay evenly and you can get dig ins.

[@jimquantic]

I wonder about a higher end comparison, Stadic C14 vs Ballistic, both a bit over 200 bucks.

[@jairusaudwin2605]

any update on the Daiwa Exceler oil&grease protection experiment?

[@gabrielonatyu]

So whats better in a range of 100$? daiwa or shimano spinning reel and what model?

[@TackleAdvisors]

For the salt? Daiwa BG better than anything I've fished to date.....Now....The new Quantum Reliance has piqued my interest.....no clue about what it's all about......but looks interesting...(don't often say that about quantum. The Fuego is a very good reel...but if you winch hard on it you'll feel the stem flex......The New Spheros 3 and 4k are really nice...Check out the vid I did on that a few weeks back....It's essentially a stradic with an ultegra rotor and bail....A carbon fiber drag and a bushing instead of a bearing at the line roller....to save on corrosion issues...(missing a sideplate bearing which isn't the end of the road....has some seals whcih is also a plus

[@gabrielonatyu]

@@TackleAdvisors ok, ty.

[@nateriver6269]

Sir can you make a review of the shimano nexave and other cheep shimano and daiwa reel?

[@simodahdoh1314]

Ho the best fuego or bg

[@Stigtivities]

Have you had experience with the 1000 fuego or exceler Lt? Or the new revros LT? Should I bypass those for my ultralight setups and stick with 2500’s to eliminate line lay issues or give those a go. Looking to get 3 running braid only for crappie & the shad run.

[@seanlee4473]

Bought this reel In December...and never noticed the flex today while fighting a small 15 inch striper at a local dam. Was a bit annoying so I may have to move on from it....

[@seanlee4473]

Until today*

[@oceanmark2960]

Hi.. comparing with this 2 reel which one is best , penn battle (3)6000 vs daiwa bg Magsealed.. I am planning to buy I am little confused which 1 to buy plz your suggestion.. Targeting for Big Fish like a GT barramundi.. For one time investment ..I am from India budget problems so which is good reel please suggest.. Thanks

[@davidshelton832]

Will we see Saltist's in larger sizes with better grade gearing? Like a Back Bay 5000-8000 size?

[@ReelinTension]

You seem to really know your reels. I’m a big fan of diawa Bg’s. My question is what is the better reel between the fuego lt vs the Bg? Also have you ever messed with Florida fishing product reels? Your thoughts on those? Thanks in advance

[@TackleAdvisors]

In my 3 year haitus I was hired to design reels, rods and lures and manage all our service centers. I have never handled any FFP reels....I do supspect the factory of origin for their reels....and if I'm right...its a good factory. I've heard mixed reviews about their reels.....

[@Alan-zn5jr]

Do you review the Daiwa BG suitable for northeast saltwater fishing, i fish where Elias used to live fishing for Striped Bass and bluefish from a Hobie Kayak with a 7 ft St Croix...i want to upgrade from an older Daiwa Legalis 4000

[@eventhoiate]

Too many comments to read through and this May have been mentioned already but that ABS spool is designed to lay line that way.

[@anderson8869]

Love your content. I also ordered an Okuma Epixor xt and the same resistance is felt while turning the handle. Reel feels great except for that. Any new information on this issue or do you think it's the design?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Honestly... Replace it. After replacing the oscillation gear and re shimmig... It didn't fix it

[@anderson8869]

@@TackleAdvisors Thanks for the response. It has free'd up a little after spinning it for about an hour. Because of the current pricing and all the good features I'm going to give it a shot in 3 different sizes on my rods. Happy New Year and look forward to seeing your future content.

[@Ari_Calamari]

I bought the Okuma Epixor LS early this past summer. It was super geary right out of the box, so I sent it back to the store. They went on to lose it somehow, so they gave me a replacement Epixor XT (20 size) as an apology. And again, totally useless. Geary and super tight. Send it back for a replacement tet again and got another replacement that was fine. Still a bit tight, but very usable. Been using that one since the end of June and it has hold up quite well to some smaller pike and larger perch. It’s actually become a bit smoother over time. The reel (and bail) seems super solid. I also have had(one was stolen) a couple of Okuma Inspiras.(similar design to the epixors) They also have this slight tightness. The first couple I tried in the store were very geary and unpleasant before I found a usable one. The materials and designs are great, but Okuma seems to lack in the qc department, at least on the newer spinning reels. I live in south eastern Norway so I fish mostly freshwater. 10 to 1 fresh to saltwater fishing trips.

[@ata1421]

You are welcome man, I am happy I found you and always enjoy your videos, Specially with the jokes between 🙂, Wish you the best.

[@HBweisse]

Hi, really nice complete and clear review as always. One question: would you compare the fuego LT to the approx 10$ more spheros sw (2019) ? I am looking for a 3000 size reel and would be great to know how you compare these two reels

[@mrguppy1016]

BG or fuego I don’t know which one to buy now ???

[@gregz4684]

BG if near shore and offshore. Fuego if inshore and near shore only.

[@saltylawaia8958]

MR GUPPY 101 I’ll say BG . Had them in the 45 and 5K for different applications and they are great reels. Anything 4K and lower for soft plastics and hard plastics in the 1-1.5oz and 45 and above for heavier plugs or soaking bait.

[@kerrybui8835]

Or Ballistic LT if you want to cover it all

[@jermos6224]

Bg all day. Fuego feels like a $20 reel on a 3 pound jack crevalle. It might feel smooth without a load on the reel but otherwise it feels like it’s about to break

[@danielbeavers8701]

If you want a tank of a reel that will last forever the bg the only reason you would pick the fego is its a little lighter. But if you want a reel to pass to your grandkids the bg. Its such a great reel. I use it on large mouth bass spotted bass striper. And even crapi. The 2500 is great for all around. And i didnt think i would like the t knob but i actully love it more then the paddles.

[@garysnyder4093]

The only thing that worries me about the $100.00 and down Daiwa LT reels is the lack of line roller bearing. I wonder if that would contribute to line twist problems? Bushings might be ok if they were metal like in the knob - but usually busing in modern reels these days means plastic - and I think those are a big mistake. What do you think?

[@kresanreddy6809]

Just a quick one, I know it out of this topic, did u do a video for an okuma metaloid reels?

[@BassManStrikes]

To bad Okuma didn't add a thread in handle to the Epixor, it could not add that much more to the cost...

[@jeromegagnon3787]

they shoul make an epixor XTR...lol, semi long spool, same slow oscillation, bigget ttougher gears and yes, a screw in handle. that would be the perfect reel for my kind of ''light surf'' fishing. im in the process of updating my rigs (darn winter...) and am considering the 50 for 20 to 30 pound braid, probably trowing it on an okuma rockaway 12mh. also looking at the rtx 30 to put on a okuma ssts862mh as i can't cast all day long with the 12' rig. the rtx seems super lightweight and solid. i wanted a daiwa, but nothing as good a value i can get with the okumas right now.

[@jeisonhansson]

I'm currently using the shimano nasci 2500 and the nasci 4000 for perch and pike. I fish in Sweden in fresh and brackish water. I feel like upgrading but have no idea what to get. I'm thinking around 250-300$, got any tips? Shimano? Daiwa? Is it even worth upgrading with a reel at that price?

[@jasonphillips1342]

If u had to choose one for smoothness,cast ability,toughness, durability which do u think would be the best to get ? I tired the Fuego and it was super smooth but I've not tried the others

[@TackleAdvisors]

Probably the new stradic. I'm really liking it... Haven't used it in the salt though. (I generally use larger capacity reels 250/30lb braid capacity and up for that)

[@KuhChuck]

Hey Scoob. I know it has been a while since you played with these reels...but did you find the line capacities to be way off? I just filled a 1000 and I took only 250feet of 15lb powerpro. With 4lb mono diameter I was expecting 250yards according to Daiwa. A third of what they said? And I filled it to super full because I didn't believe what I was seeing. ...Then I filled a 2500 with the same 15lb powerpro and got 450ft. I was expecting a rediculous amount of line to go on that reel. Thoughts?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Unfortunately I really don't have any way to measure line capacity. I have seen numbers all over the place online. I'm trying to secure a triangle winder so I can easily spool and measure... But it's in use for a bit before it gets to me

[@justo-josetapia-padron375]

How do I get on the vip program with daiwa?

[@Sheisty25]

Scoob do you have any vids on the Fuego CT? Picked one up for about $60.

[@Mach1Greeble]

I had the same line lay issue on my 2500s Caldia LT, but i picked it up as soon as it started spooling and added the shim. I guess maybe the Chinese made models are the issue?

[@searex2268]

My question is why all the LT reel have the same fine sand sound when i spinning it... is it the mag seal cause all that noise? while shimano reel just smooth and no sounds , the sandy sound i also feel it's not smooth right out of the box... do u have any opinion on that Scooby?

[@el-xakalh_aquiles3127]

Hello friend. The truth is that I'm watching all your videos and the truth that you are a phenomenon ... that's why I want to congratulate you for all the work you do and how well you describe everything and each of the reels. I would like to do a question .. In your opinion which is the best reel of up to € 200? Thanks

[@Mr.JonaVelazquez]

I was using this reel in several tournaments winning with it, I own the Fuego Lt 2500s and under load I experience a lot of play in the gears, doesn't fell confident I will try caldia Lt with me zaion

[@gregborries6101]

I bought a fuego ct because you spoke highly of it. Cant wait to try it for my inshore fishing!

[@narcisorodriguez1497]

What can you tell me about penn 750ss and daiwa bg 60? Two of the best spinning reel of all time

[@nhfishing1445]

Ballistic or spin fisher vi for striped bass and blues

[@TackleAdvisors]

I've been using the 6k ballistic the same way I've been using the 4500 spinfisher......No blues on the ballistic.....and only a few fish in total. But I dig it. ALOT! That weight savings is real! The spinfisher is probably the better reel in terms of long term....but damn that ballistic is sweet to fish all day

[@ralph7077]

So the bg is better than fuego?

[@TackleAdvisors]

In some aspects yes.. Bg lacks any sealing and is a tad heavier

[@duanekeoma]

I have daiwa saltiga 4500h that need to be fix cause I think the gear are how and can get this fix

[@lamarmstrong4389]

Hello, Is the Daiwa Fuego 1000 and 2500 the same size reels? Looking for an ultralight set up. If so, I would get the 2500 b/c it would hold more line.

[@dopey006969]

I love diwia reels I need help spinning reel for musky fishing ?

[@searex2268]

Hi Scooby , is the daiwa ballistic LT 6000 really only have 26.4” line per handle turn? is it really lower than 2000 size??? is that an error they put online?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey man. It's slower than the reels I use for the surf but the 26" is incorrect. I think if I remember correctly I measured it at 32 or 33"

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

I got kind of confused towards the end what your top choice $99 salt-water reel is; BG, Akuma Pixer XT, or something else...?

[@TackleAdvisors]

The new okuma that dropped this year is sweet...so is the new Nasci....I think I'd go new nasci over the fuego all things considered.....

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

@@TackleAdvisors okay sweet, I'll choose the Nasci than

[@Seconds155]

@@TackleAdvisors I am very excited to see your next review about the New Nasci. I would like to ask You about the New and Old versions of Nascis's. I live outside of the US and because of currency differences etc the new and old version has around 50$ difference. Should I give this price to the new one or the old version is still a very good choice ? I do shore fishing for seabass. Thanks for help :)

[@tr1zdxb]

Hey there, is the stem flex present in the higher end models, like in the caldia, tatula or ballistic lt, or only in the lower price point models?

[@TackleAdvisors]

None of the zaion framed reels that i've used exhibit any noticeable flex like found in the fuego on down. ZERO.

[@StriperPursuit]

So I have a legalis and fuego both 2500 sized that I put a lot of striper torture through and they both ended up having the same problem after a lot of fights in high current. They ended up making a loud gear grinding sound that you could also feel while reeling and while they still functioned and were fairly smooth-ish they were annoying to use. I've opened both of them up and everything still looks fine but they still have the same feel afterwards. Do you think the gears could've messed up in a different way cause I can't figure it out? I'm upgrading to the ballistic hoping it won't do that.

[@IISR9II]

Does the Daiwa Tatula LT have a bearing on the line roller or just a sleeve?

[@amilanan]

It has one bearing and one collar. I have the 3000 size with the shallow spool and I love it for my fw-bass-walleye setup.

[@rebornspirit1047]

I have a Fuego 2500xh LT, I find it a little too loud for my liking. its brand new so I don't know if its just mine or if its like that cause of the mag seal.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Mag seal is silent. Just a liquid gasket. If it's really noisy it's likely a bad reel out of the box. Which happens. I just had a defective concept z3 and prototype TX and 2 other defects this year. But if it's just noise in your house and has never had a load out on it it may not even be noticeable and quiet down some with use.

[@rebornspirit1047]

@@TackleAdvisors yeah I plan on trying to put some use to it before seeing if I should return it for a new one.

[@georgefisher1719]

Nice review can you put loctite on the handle screw ,that would stop it from popping off on a rough boat ride or rough use etc ?

[@mikefromdicks3705]

I bought an okuma on sale way back in the day, think it was the avenger series. 5 years of fishing for catfishing in santee all the way to catching stingrays in the surf in Charleston. Elias’ main gear looks just as bad as mine. In what 5 months, that’s insane!

[@martinder3199]

nice to see a review under so much abuse. but a question i have as a casual angler is how long does the magseal last under very little use/storage? does it dry up? If it was easy/cheap to replace the oil things would be different but daiwa doesn't seem very forthcoming which makes me very hesitant to by anything with magseal.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I read some issues 5plus years ago... I haven't heard any issues of it drying out in awhile

[@martinder3199]

@@TackleAdvisors thanks! coming from you that means a lot! I just ordered one. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@DjoleVlada]

Daiwa Fuego lt or Shimano Ultegra fb?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hmmmm... Toss up

[@kryptonitelegacy4050]

Thank you for the video very helpful I do got a question on the lt fuego 2500 can I add a 15lb braid or is that to much

[@davidsoden493]

Have two Nasci's (4 + 5000 size) and they are super super smooth. Agree with you on the hex key handle, and I am not crazy about the bail arm which feels a little flimsy and other than that I do like the Nasci. The slow oscillation on the epixor does look awesome. Would love to see what difference it would make in casting distance between itself, the LT and Nasci?? Anyway, thank you yet again for another super video. All the best.

[@billyturk8117]

I own a fuego 3000 and its my favorite reel over my Penn fierce Ill and original battle. I freaking love that thing. My fierce started squeaking and grinding after like 2 weeks