🔥 Daiwa FUEGO LT review and comparison after heavy saltwater abuse! IT SURVIVED TARPON!
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- Daiwa FUEGO LT review
Daiwa really has put out a pile of great sub $200 spinning reels.
The Tatula LT is spectacular and the BG is the $99 egg beater to beat in terms of modern rock solid reliability. But with the Fuego LT being identically priced. Where does it stand. How does the Fuego LT compare to the Exceler LT, BG and shimanao Nasci and Okuma Epixor? Lets find out
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ABSOLUTELY CRAZT PRICE ON THAT OKUMA EPIXOR LT amzn.to/2T9w4m1 Shown at 29:27
45$ shipped Rivals the Fuego and Nasci in performance....just lacks the more premium gearing. Rigid body, very smooth and great line lay and drag.
Idk, the sales on the Spinfisher V’s make me wanna just spend the extra 30 bucks.
No screw in handle...wont ever buy a reel with the junky hex drive...
Sir what are the reels in the background please tell me?
@@shufaatalam6404 ballistic lt 6000 saltiga 4000 tatula lt 2000 ballistic lt 2500, bg 4000, kyohga
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.
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
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
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.
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
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!
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!
Such a thorough review🤙🏽 thanks so much. Feel so much better about going with the fuego.
I bought a fuego ct because you spoke highly of it. Cant wait to try it for my inshore fishing!
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!
Great video as always, I am one of those that can watch your reel reviews for 30+min :). Would've been nice to see what is the condition of the drag stack. Also if you do a video how to service daiwas ATD drags, I would be forever grateful. Cheers!
You are welcome man, I am happy I found you and always enjoy your videos, Specially with the jokes between 🙂, Wish you the best.
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.
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👍🏼
Sweet, been looking forward to this one!
That's how I like my saltwater reels. Abused, grindy but still working.
I thought yo were gonna say women. I was like 😳😬
I buy too many reels because of your channel. Thanks.
You're welcome :)
Share some pls...
Haha me too! Bought the backbay, stradic fl, spinfishiher vi, Fuego lt, Saragosa 2020
Great video scoob. I asked Elias a couple times on his videos how that reel was holding up. Looks like it held up fine from a wear and tear perspective. Especially with the work Elias puts in. But that water getting in there is a bummer, as that will happen to anyone.
Would you say the tatula can be used for light saltwater fishing if its rinsed and treated with an anti corrosion lubricant regularly?
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
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.
Great video!
Please review the Okuma itx and compare it that would be interesting
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.
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.
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.
Would love to see you breakdown and give your opinion on a Piscifun carbon x.
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
Thank you for this video, i bought a few fuego lt and ballistic lt and this will help me if i ever have to clean them. Im confident with baitcasters but spinning reels give me a fit and always lose springs and other little shit
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
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
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.
Hey the fuego 2500 can you use 15lb braid on it or is that 2 much
@@kryptonitelegacy4050you can use 15. But by now I’m guessing you already figured that out 👍
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!
Hey Scoob would you buy the Fuego ($75) or would you bump up to Spheros SW? Would be used for inshore.
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 ?
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.
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
Thinking about getting a Fuego. Can I upgrade the drag washers to carbon? Would you?
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?
Love the videos, great information.
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!
I really like my fuego and BG. I'm glad to see they will put up with more abuse than I will most likely place them under. Though the BG does get used primarily with fall run salmon.
I use my BG for fall salmon on Lake Michigan. Do yourself a favor, try a Piscifun Carbon X. Massive drag and smooth... these are under priced and under rated.
www.piscifun.com/products/piscifun-carbon-x-lightest-carbon-spinning-reel?variant=12377854214167
Beautiful reel. Good Job 👍
What would you recommend doing after fishing saltwater. Rinse the reel in freshwater or wipe it down with freshwater?
I had to add 1 shim to my sahara 4000, spooled with 0.22 daiwa x8 grand. Got it like 2 days ago
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.
Hahaha. I love the way you through the Okuma down, like it's garbage. But, gave it a great review.
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
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
Before i bought a reel i will watch your Chanel first,and it always work..I get a reel That suitable with it job.
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!
Nice...thanks for the review!! i ordered a 2500 Fuego for fresh water use and just saw this review..so feel pretty good about the purchase lol.
how you liking it?
@@Luke-do1ek so far its fairing pretty ok. still nice and smooth. line lay was bad out of the box. but adding one spool shim sorted that out.
Angling Addicts thank you. Thinking about getting a 2500 for freshwater bass fishing. I’ve heard the line lay could be a little messed up and you just confirmed it for me so now I’m hesitant. But honestly this reel in freshwater seems indestructible. Mind if I ask what lb braid u spooled it with and what rod you like to fish with it best on?
@@Luke-do1ek the line lay was perfect once i added a supplied spool washer..so dont let deter you. its no biggie. i use 15lb powerpro currently. as for the rod..i use this reel for very light salt water stuff as well as little bit of fresh water..so have it paired with a Daiwa AIRD X AIRX661MFS rod. but if you are going to use primarily for bass..maybe different rod is better...we dont get bass here in the tropics..so no idea what would be suitable.
Angling Addicts awesome thanks so much
For resistance to corrosion would you recommend this one or a stradic fl
Love your videos. Honest no bs. The Epixor is a nice reel especially for the money. But with its 10lbs of drag in a 4000, it's strictly a fresh water reel.
Yeah... I spoke with Elias about it after I told him to snag one... He said the max drag wasnt enough for Jack's and reds
@@TackleAdvisors Exactly. But the Piscifun Carbon X has enough. Not sealed. But at the upper end of "budget" reels in my opinion. Big drag.
www.piscifun.com/products/piscifun-carbon-x-lightest-carbon-spinning-reel?variant=12377854214167
I also think Elias would LOVE A Piscifun Alijoz 300 with its 33 lbs of drag and a nice single handle power knob for those huge Reds he catches when he fishes structure off shore. I'm not affiliated with Piscifun. They're just better than decent reels for the money.
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?
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?
It shows in the manual
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.
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,.
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.
Sir can you make a review of the shimano nexave and other cheep shimano and daiwa reel?
I have a report: two new 4000 fuego lt's, that I have on emcast 1102m surf rods (great rods by the way) for less than 150 per setup. The fuegos were on sale for 70 bucks each, and I've got to say they have done well so far. I hooked a very fat & healthy 4 to 5 foot blacktip on a live croaker with one of these with 20lb braid that gave me a good couple of runs before it did an aerial spin and broke the line on impact. The shark did put some flex in the stem, but not bad, and the drag was maxxed out and I was palming the spool trying to break it off. On smaller fish , blues and pompano with 3 oz pyramids, no noticeable flex. I have a 5000 ballistic, very sweet, and yeah, no flex on that one using 30 lb braid, but it was three times the cost, for maybe 25% more fishing enjoyment. My bg's are now retired, I'm into light weight and smoothness, If I dunk either reel, I'll tear it down, but casting all day long, weight savings is king for me. I will be experimenting using the 4000's instead of my typical 2500's for inshore fish to take advantage of the larger spool diameters for casting distance. Thanks for the review!
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?
Does the reel flex a lot. I know the low end Daiwa Lt line up had these issue, have they been fixed from Daiwa?
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?
Scoob do you have any vids on the Fuego CT? Picked one up for about $60.
What can you tell me about penn 750ss and daiwa bg 60? Two of the best spinning reel of all time
I have a fuego 2500, the newer version, and out of the box I had spooling problems and wasn’t able to use the rings they provide to adjust spooling becaus the spool didn’t fit after placing one of them. So now I know why the spool didn’t fit
What size type of bit did you use to take that screw out on the top of the rotor? Is that some star bit? Or just a small philips. Thanks for any info, trying to clean some of my daiwas
The little washer that’s a PITA to get off, is it necessary to put that back on after adjusting shims?
Love your content. I also ordered an Okuma Epixor xt and the same resistance is felt while turning the handle. Reel feels great except for that. Any new information on this issue or do you think it's the design?
Honestly... Replace it. After replacing the oscillation gear and re shimmig... It didn't fix it
@@TackleAdvisors Thanks for the response. It has free'd up a little after spinning it for about an hour. Because of the current pricing and all the good features I'm going to give it a shot in 3 different sizes on my rods. Happy New Year and look forward to seeing your future content.
I'm currently using the shimano nasci 2500 and the nasci 4000 for perch and pike. I fish in Sweden in fresh and brackish water. I feel like upgrading but have no idea what to get. I'm thinking around 250-300$, got any tips? Shimano? Daiwa? Is it even worth upgrading with a reel at that price?
My 2500 had really bad swimming too!!, yea getting those shims off was a pain lol
any update on the Daiwa Exceler oil&grease protection experiment?
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
Just a quick one, I know it out of this topic, did u do a video for an okuma metaloid reels?
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.
THANKYOU ❤💣
I purchased the dawia fuego lt 3k and love it. But theres a flaw with the handle end cap. I know for sure i tightened it when i put line on it and i purchased the power handle for it. I fished it for 2 days and caught alot of smallmouth bass and hybrid bass on it. When i got home the end cap was mia. So i ordered another one for 8 bucks, which im gonna put some lock tite red on it and secure it to the reel.
As much as I love the light weight of Daiwa LT series... I just dont ssee the efficiency of Magseal... I bought Shimano Socorrow SW 6000 for 79.99 from Cabelas and it lasted the whole season of cape cod canal fish ( 20-45lbs striped bass) i caught over 40-50 fish at that range. and dunked my reel into the water a few time while unhooking the fish ( about 20sec-3 dunking here and there. I opened it up 2 days ago. only problem i found was light rust at the AR clutch, and no sight of water inside the main gears area. or anything passing through AR clutch.... for $80 reel i think it is way better than the Fuego, but i bought Fuego LT just for Squiding and boat squid, i get splash on the boats when it rough.
All in all, i dont like Fuego that much for saltwater application.
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?
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
I ended up going for BG, its working well, not regreting it :)
Which one is the best Fuego LT or Penn Battle II
Will we see Saltist's in larger sizes with better grade gearing? Like a Back Bay 5000-8000 size?
My three dream reels
Daiwa Santiago expedition 8000
Shimano Stella FJ
Zeebaas
Santiago?
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
I love your videos!!
I’ve seen a lot of your videos lately, I’ve learned a lot about reels this past months. Yet, I’ve still to learn why they call you scoob. Maybe only the ones that are a bit closer to your circle? Ahaha my curiosity sure brings me further down past the gears.
I wonder about a higher end comparison, Stadic C14 vs Ballistic, both a bit over 200 bucks.
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?
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
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.
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.
I read some issues 5plus years ago... I haven't heard any issues of it drying out in awhile
@@TackleAdvisors thanks! coming from you that means a lot! I just ordered one. Thanks for all the work you do!
Thanks for making this. I'm in the market for a $100-$150 reel for freshwater. What do you think of the Pflueger Supremes?
Ok...I had the president @$50, but felt the need to step up to the Fuego lt. Depends on your intended use I suppose... IMHO. I've fished Shimano Stradic and felt the Fuego was just as good... Next step will be the new Tatula when I buy a second spinning setup.
What are your thoughts on spooling line at tackle shops vs on your own? Here in Florida it’s common to spool big reels at tackle shops. They claim they can fit more line on the reel with better line lay.
For offshore stuff especially hollow core...machine spooling is the only way to compress the braid flat. Hollow core has an advantage that under heavy pressure wound around a drum *spool. It flattens and you can fit more. It will spring open again when not under pressure. Those spooling systems cost 7500$ +
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.
What size okuma do you have right there in the video? And I should also say that I also greatly appreciate every second of your time, honest reviews and solid content are very lacking and I find it more than helpful :)
Hey Dan, Thanks brotha!!! The one in the vid is the size 30
Hi, recently Ive seen alot of your videos, gotta say I love what you are doing! Brutally honest always. Didnt expect the Okuma mentioning wich makes me want to ask you. Why you never say anything about DAM reels? Im planing on buyng DAM Quick 7 4000 and there is almost no info in the internet nor tare down like you do... The reel itself looks and feels verry premium! I have friends and even my father having verry old (cheap) Dam reels did still work today over 10-15years of use in FW. So what can you say about the brand? (sorry about my grammar, Its not my home languedge, Im from Bulgaria EU)
Honestly, it comes down to interest.....and market awareness and distribution.....Dam is not a usdm reel and generally aren't seen as innovators anymore like reels coming from the JDM......I grew up on Dam and Damyl fishing line 40 years ago.
Hi. Do you know the size of the pinion ball bearing? The small one at the tip.
Which one is better Daiwa Fuego or Daiwa Freams 2018? Thanks for the help
Hi there! I’ve been watching your channel for a long time and I love it. I’ve had a daiwa fuego for 2 years now, and I am having a problem with it that I can’t figure out. The drag works and the line roller works, but the sound of the drag is now silent. I took the reel apart to try to find something wrong with it, but I can’t diagnose a problem. Do you know what the issue could be?
First make sure the braid isn't slipping on the spool... That is the number one issue... If it's not... Remove the spool.. And there should be a little bent wire that clicks on the scalloped indents under the spool. If the wire snapped or is out of place that'll be your problem
Tackle Advisors Tackle Advisors that could be the problem. I don’t see a wire there under the spool. Maybe I lost it somehow, Is there a part that I can buy to replace it? I really appreciate your response greatly! 👍
I have like 10 old metal epixors and 6-7 of the newer style. I have no less than 50 assorted reels. I'm kind of going w $100+ new Daiwa's these days. Having said that my new Xmas Fuego started making noise and I felt an oddity yesterday after pounding snook. Fishing kayak in SW Florida salt water is HARD ! I use my Pyceon AL's more now than anything else. I also have a BG for 3 years now that has been flawless in moderate use. I will NOT spend $ on a Penn that cost $100-$200 for a rough ass reel that the cost of a main gear is 1/2 the price of the reel.
@Tackle advisors would you be interested in looking at my old Stradic and comparing it to the new one? I have a heavily used stradic that I’ve been fishing my whole life (I’m 14) and I thought it’d be interesting to see how it’s held up over this time. Please reply if you can, thanks!
Hey man! Thanks for the offer... How bout this... When the brand new stradic comes out. Hit me up and I'll do just that. I heard there's one on the way. Unfortunately having covered the ultegra, stradic ci4 and sustain. It'd be a bit redundant
Tackle Advisors thanks! If/when the new stradic comes out Could I possibly e-mail you? I heard you mention something about the white stradic in this video and thought it’d be an interesting video to compare the new to the old and see how the old one has held up over the years. Hope we can make it happen man!
1. my fuego 2000D got splashed real bad and started to get a bit raspy but I LOADED it up with grease an that fixed it a bit but it has always been a bit raspy. 2. the handle has a click when I reel it and it drives me NUTS!!!, how will I fix it? please comment back please, thanks :)
Hey there, is the stem flex present in the higher end models, like in the caldia, tatula or ballistic lt, or only in the lower price point models?
None of the zaion framed reels that i've used exhibit any noticeable flex like found in the fuego on down. ZERO.
I dunno the stem flex just adds to the excitement of a 40lb redfish.
haha. but it flexes horribly cranking anything other than jigs.
Or Tarpon lol
Did that reel ever get dunked Elias?
the stem flex is s$%t, i hate it (and i'm not alone) and i hate them applepen mfkrs for underbuilding this reel. money wasted.
What is flexing?