Joshua Vandamm Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 Hey guys, currently looking to get one of the new (coming soon) spinning reels in the $100 range in 2500 or 3000 size to match a medium 7' bass rod (g-rod game changer). I have a daiwa exceler Exe...like it a lot, don't "love" it. It's a little weak overall, drag only ok, size/weight great, smoothness ok, casts braid ok (not great) speed great. Overall for the price it's pretty d**n nice in my Opinion. So looking ahead at the new Icast lined up, I'm thinking either new Exceler LT Fuego LT (2500sh) or Revo X (3). Any thoughts? Other choices? Specific "must haves" include at least 34 ipt, weight under 9 lb, smooth(ish) drag at least 8lb, strong frame and durability out in the elements (dirty muddy, damp etc) Doesn't necessarily have to be one of the brand new coming this summer/fall reels, but I'm leaning that direction. Why not get the newest, right.. thanks! Quote
PatrickKnight Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 For $100 there is simply no better reel currently available than the Daiwa BG imo. It is a fraction over 9oz though. 4 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 4, 2017 Author Posted August 4, 2017 I'll check it out. Thanks! Obvuously it's difficult to guess about reels haven't even hit the market but new lines featured at icast might change the game a bit pricewise, like tatulas did. The revo X has me very curious... 1 hour ago, PatrickKnight said: For $100 there is simply no better reel currently available than the Daiwa BG imo. It is a fraction over 9oz though. @PatrickKnight looks like a great option. one of my beefs with the daiwa exceler is casting braided superline gets hampered/slowed by the spools lip. How's the BG for that? Quote
PatrickKnight Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 So far no issues with 15 lb Power Pro. I picked mine up having used a buddies extensively this year and so far I'm very impressed. 1 Quote
KDW96 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 12 hours ago, PatrickKnight said: For $100 there is simply no better reel currently available than the Daiwa BG imo. It is a fraction over 9oz though. 100 % Agreed. I have size 1500s on 6ft9 m/l rods 1 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 4, 2017 Author Posted August 4, 2017 Cool! I'll get me a 2500! Amazon has it for $85. Im retrospect I think the Braid is cutting in and stick/pinching itself. I use 832 yellow or neon green in 10lb. Quote
d-camarena Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 go with 15 or 20lb braid and you will have less problems 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 I have the 2500 BG and that thing is butter. Great reel. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted August 5, 2017 Super User Posted August 5, 2017 I have been using many of the Pflueger reels for years. I have all of them spooled up halfway with mono and then fill them up with Berkley original FireLine in 14 pound test and it works great. I use FireLine in the flame green and add a 5 foot leade made of P Line CXX in 8 pound test. I just played around with a friend's Daiwa BG and was impressed with it. I also like the 832, but I use it only on my baitcasters and usually in 30 pound test. 3 Quote
Super User webertime Posted August 5, 2017 Super User Posted August 5, 2017 BG2000 is awsome and readily available for 75. 1 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 6, 2017 Author Posted August 6, 2017 That's solid endorsements y'all. Thanks! Ordered the 2500 today! 12 hours ago, fishnkamp said: I have been using many of the Pflueger reels for years. I have all of them spooled up halfway with mono and then fill them up with Berkley original FireLine in 14 pound test and it works great. I use FireLine in the flame green and add a 5 foot leade made of P Line CXX in 8 pound test. I just played around with a friend's Daiwa BG and was impressed with it. I also like the 832, but I use it only on my baitcasters and usually in 30 pound test. Pretty happy with sufix and 15lb red seagar as lead. Same setup on all casters as well. I'll top it off with 25ft of mean green for some topwater and nighttime but less and less lately. For my money 832 casts smoother than power pro. N Strong as I'd really ever need in 10lb to be honest. Never felt a need for over 20lb braid even in the thickets etc. it's very abrasion res. for such thin line. probably will up it to 15lb 832 as suggested, for spinning reels at least. I used the old original red fireline like ten years ago. Indestructible stuff and casted great vs mono. Only issue was its way too stiff. How's the newer stuff? Quote
PatrickKnight Posted August 6, 2017 Posted August 6, 2017 I just put some lime green 832 on my 2500 BG and it casts really well. It does dig in to itself a bit more than the Power Pro I am used to. If I had to do it again I would still like to try the 832 but I would have gone with 15-20 lb. Also it should be noted 832 is thicker than Power Pro given the same lb ratings. 10 lb 832 is the same thickness as 15 lb Power Pro. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted August 6, 2017 Posted August 6, 2017 My BG is spooled with 20# 832. No issues 1 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 On 8/6/2017 at 6:30 AM, PatrickKnight said: I just put some lime green 832 on my 2500 BG and it casts really well. It does dig in to itself a bit more than the Power Pro I am used to. If I had to do it again I would still like to try the 832 but I would have gone with 15-20 lb. Also it should be noted 832 is thicker than Power Pro given the same lb ratings. 10 lb 832 is the same thickness as 15 lb Power Pro. That neon/lime green is pretty awesome right!? Way more visible than yellow. Given the diameter do you think 15 lb 832 should be good enough to reduce/prevent the 'grabbing' effect? I'd rather stay as light as possible. Quote
PatrickKnight Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 After having used the 832 for about 6 hours yesterday the digging faded a ton with use. I have a tendency to spool line really tight when putting it on a reel and in this case maybe to tight. By the end of my trip yesterday the 10 lb 832 wasn't digging at all on the portion of line that I was using. Yes the lime green is awesome!! 1 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 9, 2017 Author Posted August 9, 2017 15 hours ago, PatrickKnight said: After having used the 832 for about 6 hours yesterday the digging faded a ton with use. I have a tendency to spool line really tight when putting it on a reel and in this case maybe to tight. By the end of my trip yesterday the 10 lb 832 wasn't digging at all on the portion of line that I was using. Yes the lime green is awesome!! Yeap. Also doesn't stick much after it gets soaked. It's when you get to the unused portions deeper inside the spool mostly. Quote
craww Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Not very informed on the latest versions of Daiwas spinners unveiled at Icast- but after using and breaking down a few of the sub $150 models in the last couple years Im not a huge fan. They dont put bearings in the line rollers, they take on water through the mainshaft (i had a fuego that got an alarming amount of water get into the body after a rain), and the way the handles pass through the body puts a great deal of stress on a little plastic plug (like a much cheaper reel), some models are particuraly heavy also for line capacity. They also dont have the distinctive "click" when engaging them, if that matters. I realise thats a blanket statement and perhaps changes were made but things to look for. Im a fan of the pfluegers, and recently got a revo rocket thats a gem. Certain models of the revos and even orras are really good (the 1st gen orra sx was a great reel). Though shimano and diawas seem to have much better paint than the purefishing reels. 3 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted August 10, 2017 Super User Posted August 10, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 7:40 PM, PatrickKnight said: For $100 there is simply no better reel currently available than the Daiwa BG imo. It is a fraction over 9oz though. Came in here to say this. Love my BG! Killer reel for the money. 2 Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 10, 2017 Author Posted August 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Master Bait'r said: Came in here to say this. Love my BG! Killer reel for the money. Awesome... new BG arrives 2mrw? 1 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted August 10, 2017 Super User Posted August 10, 2017 A little off topic, but all the guys I fish with that have braid on an inshore spinning setups are running various types of 10 lb Braid and I have never seen or heard of them having problems with digging in. I believe those that do either didn't spool it tight or have the drag set to high. 3 Quote
KDW96 Posted August 10, 2017 Posted August 10, 2017 1 hour ago, NHBull said: A little off topic, but all the guys I fish with that have braid on an inshore spinning setups are running various types of 10 lb Braid and I have never seen or heard of them having problems with digging in. I believe those that do either didn't spool it tight or have the drag set to high. 100% true. I dont understand why so many lock a drag down. Learn to use it,and you just might land more fish Quote
Joshua Vandamm Posted August 11, 2017 Author Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/10/2017 at 8:30 AM, KDW96 said: 100% true. I dont understand why so many lock a drag down. Learn to use it,and you just might land more fish Maybe something to that. I use my drag well usually but not always. When there's heavy cover nearby you loss em in it. Quote
Chance_Taker4 Posted August 12, 2017 Posted August 12, 2017 Doesn't much matter now since you ordered and received your Daiwa. But the Revo X spinning and casting line is the same as the previous gen Revo S with better parts, confirmed by Justin Lucas. Quote
Deplorable Fisherman Posted August 12, 2017 Posted August 12, 2017 On 8/10/2017 at 4:52 AM, Jvanda1 said: Awesome... new BG arrives 2mrw? I think you made a great choice. I have two BGs and they are excellent reels. 1 Quote
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