Does Anyone Have Experience With The Daiwa Ballistic Ex?

[Jrob78]

Have any of you used the Ballistic EX?  I'm thinking about getting a 2500.  I'm not a big spinning guy but I need a new reel.  I can get the EX for about $140.

[fishballer06]

I have the 2000 version and I use it for finesse presentations, and for jigging for crappie/perch. What did you need to know?

[Jrob78]

I was really just curious about your impression of the reel.  Would you buy another one?

[Jeff H]

http://tackletour.com/reviewdballistic2500h.html

 

There's the TT review.

 

You can get it for $140?  And you don't have it yet?  Great price!  

[Jrob78]

Thanks, yeah I read the review.  I'm probably going to order one, doesn't sound like I can go wrong.

[lordpaxin]

I had one, 2000 series.

got it off the mark down shelf at cabelas for 99$

i loved it, sold it in a bulk sale weeks ago, while liquidating spinning gear.

very solid, strong sealed unit.

[F14A-B]

I was really just curious about your impression of the reel. Would you buy another one?

I looked at buying this reel & asked about it myself.. If you got it, I'd be interested in your opinion..

[Jrob78]

I looked at buying this reel & asked about it myself.. If you got it, I'd be interested in your opinion..

I did get it but I haven't had a chance to take it out yet, I'm not a big spinning gear guy.  My initial impression is very favorable, the reel is buttery smooth.  I do wish it came with a spare spool though.