Im going to the OBX next week and i ought this reel combo as a 2nd rod to use. I am going to fish the Point Down there and Avon Pier. Braided line is very much frowned upon at these places and wanted to ask you what pound mono would you recommend me spooling this reel with ? Thank you in advance.
Depends on what fish you’re fishing for. But for a reel about this size, I would be spooling up with 20lb max. When I fish the point I use 17-20lb mono for the drum. On the pier, I usually roll with 20 and 40/50lb shock leader. If your bombing off the pier, beach or whatever, most likely you will need a 7oz or more to hold bottom. When throwing such heavy lead, you want the shock leader. Shock knots can be a little wonky on spinning rods. Shock leader will be able to throw heavy lead safer and also will help you out when getting your catch closer to being landed. Good luck to ya and let me know if you have any other questions.
Some Diawas are supposed to lay line somewhat uneven to the eye. Even those can foul up and need some tinkering. Some cheaper reels don’t use the shims, therefore they can’t be worn down.
We catch ‘em in the morning in the marshes. But bait stores sometimes have them for sale. I’d call ahead though to ask. Wallace’s bait and tackle carry them frequently!
Question for you I recently went on a head boat using a BG MQ 4000D had a problem it was difficult bringing in the line I was using a 4 or 5 oz spro with a glass minnow teaser with no fish on it do you think there could be a problem with the reel used it once before for black fish
If it wasn’t having the issue prior, then something may have happened to the reel. MQ series are great solid reels. Are you using different line than before? Could be as simple as using too thick of a diameter of line than the reel is meant for. Is it making new noises? How does the reel turn without any load on it?
