🔥 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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@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@BassManStrikes 5 лет назад

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

@shufaatalam6404 5 лет назад

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

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

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

@teamflanneloutdoors5631 5 лет назад

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.

@kerrybui8835 5 лет назад

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

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

You're welcome :)

@crazycoyanzz6772 5 лет назад

Share some pls...

@kalunvinka 4 года назад

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

@EliasVFishing 5 лет назад

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

@nurhidayatkamal 5 лет назад

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

@bartbryant8900 5 лет назад

Or Tarpon lol

@outdoors-fun 5 лет назад

Did that reel ever get dunked Elias?

@nikitakozlov8380 5 лет назад

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 3 года назад

What is flexing?

@christopherjenkins2373 Год назад

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

@grip10001 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@otroflores91 5 лет назад

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

@eastcoastoutdoors902 3 года назад

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

@IrishDevil78 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

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

@oak8728 7 месяцев назад

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

@HutanBatu 5 лет назад

fuego LT just a crap reel...i bought brand new...body of the reel was flexing when doing speed jigging and fighting fish. It is a total crap reel...better buy Nasci with the same price point...

@augustofernandes7777 4 года назад

if fuego flex, the exceller flex too? i'll want to buy one exceller, but i don't like reels that flex, its a poor caracteristic

@mobozzy 5 лет назад

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

@paulmaynard9141 Год назад

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👍🏼

@arabarran 5 лет назад

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!

@mranguria8848 3 года назад

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

@silverarow180 5 лет назад

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!

@johncoyote6755 5 лет назад

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

@jameswhite186 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

It shows in the manual

@kundetjenesten Год назад

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.

@matthewmercer2477 6 месяцев назад

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.

@B.A.brackishangler 3 года назад

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!

@awdieee 5 лет назад

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

@RH-qk5lt 4 года назад

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

@pappasqually9140 5 лет назад

I’ll take the Elias V fuego 🤣🤣🤣 in all seriousness that things should be put in a shadow box and the beating it took be talked about for years lol

@OhioRiverFisherman 5 месяцев назад

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.

@curtisg.8671 5 лет назад

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.

@SandbaggerJoe 4 года назад

The Daiwa FUEGO LT, in my opinion, is the new 100 dollar king

@MrRiboflavin 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@el-xakalh_aquiles3127 5 лет назад

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

@stevestory8483 4 года назад

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

@mikeycityify 5 лет назад

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.

@SandbaggerJoe 4 года назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@ReelinTension Год назад

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 Год назад

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.....

@nateriver6269 4 года назад

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

@oceanmark2960 3 года назад

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

@riccardocarbo2479 4 года назад

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!

@HBweisse 10 месяцев назад

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

@flynnellison9435 4 года назад

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 :)

@jiggityyjake2992 2 года назад

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!

@Mr.JonaVelazquez Год назад

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

@bubblebreeze1635 7 месяцев назад

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

@vinfish4697 5 лет назад

they have to come up with a Syndrome after you !! But the reality of any reel no matter the amount of seals or whatnot Saltwater will find a way inside

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

LMAO................ Didn't they say that in Jurassic park?

@vire559 5 лет назад

@@TackleAdvisors "Life finds a way" hahaha!

@vinfish4697 5 лет назад

its all fun but you just cant help yourself you had to throw in the Okuma !! Im just flabbergasted at least your not brainwashing us with Kastking

@johnderf577 5 лет назад

Hahaha. I love the way you through the Okuma down, like it's garbage. But, gave it a great review.

@BassManStrikes 5 лет назад

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

@jeromegagnon3787 5 лет назад

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.

@mountaintroll7864 5 лет назад

While the bigger fuegos may be OK reels the 2000 series is a P.O.S. drag wise. i bought on to be my 4/6 # rig. it immediately had drag sticking and slippage. took it apart and discovered the "what appears to be paper of some kind or extremely low grade felt" was not properly greased from the factory. ok easy fix right. after a month the washer had gone dry again so re-grease and a lengthy back and forth with diawa's terrible customer service. all i need is a new drag washer or dimensions to have a carbon on cut . This is apparently far to difficult for them to accomplish. In summation DON'T BUY THE 2000 OR SMALLER FUEGOS.

@TonyCantShoot Год назад

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

@gabrielonatyu 4 года назад

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

@TackleAdvisors 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@TackleAdvisors ok, ty.

@cthierry4428 Год назад

Shimano produces great reels, Peen is a bargain for wadding fishing on the shore

@jeisonhansson 5 лет назад

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?

@kryptonitelegacy4050 Год назад

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

@anderson8869 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@anderson8869 4 года назад

@@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.

@ata1421 Год назад

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

@searex2268 5 лет назад

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.

@mojondro 5 лет назад

Reels are tools if you don't take care of your tools they let you down and that is with every single reel out there it doesn't matter the brand or if is saltwater or not if you take care of your equipment and maintain it it last for ever and just in case been fishing for more than 40 year's with different Brand and set up so there you go,get a good grease and oil and once every couple of fishing trips open your reel and lube as the manufacturer spec's and you're set

@NinoSpinner 5 лет назад

Peccato non ci siano sottotitoli in Ita

@eventhoiate Год назад

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

@stephenjacobestonilo3804 3 года назад

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.

@martinder3199 4 года назад

I just saw on the german daiwa page the '20 fuego lt with ZAION V body and rotor! Did they just make it almost identical to the Ballistic lt? Update: I did some reading, daiwa introduced a cheaper ZION material called ZION V, which is now put into reels down to the legalis lt.

@Alan-zn5jr 4 года назад

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

@petarkordov3432 3 года назад

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)

@TackleAdvisors 3 года назад

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.

@AnglingAddictssrilanka 4 года назад

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.

@Luke-do1ek 4 года назад

how you liking it?

@AnglingAddictssrilanka 4 года назад

@@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.

@Luke-do1ek 4 года назад

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?

@AnglingAddictssrilanka 4 года назад

@@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.

@Luke-do1ek 4 года назад

Angling Addicts awesome thanks so much

@StriperPursuit 5 лет назад

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.

@kylebuschfan3228 Год назад

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

@ChefAlexSocci Год назад

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

@MartinMartinez 4 года назад

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,.

@nicetele735 5 лет назад

it is beyond me how you do this!

@johnhovorka3062 8 месяцев назад

Rinse your reels and lube, and you won't have a problem.

@cardooli 4 года назад

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.

@wstewart5532 5 лет назад

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?

@rohzpopper4922 5 лет назад

All reels will survive in salt water abuse. Just make sure to bring it inshore wash,clean and lubed. I got a reel was freezes after putting it on boat and stay it for three days in the sea. Although unused it freezes. I wash,clean , dismantled it and shootgenerous amount of WD40. Then it work back as normal. If you work in an island, somehow, the sea air will make handphone to have salt crystal inside after more than 2 yrs of island use. Normally happened to boatmen.

@HBweisse 2 года назад

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

@tacklecentralfishing1051 5 лет назад

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?

@searex2268 5 лет назад

So The ballistic LT also build on the same design, just better matterial, hence it will most likely to get water in main gear as well. WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW , what's a disappointment

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

Do keep in mind this reel was sent to me the day after Elias rolled his kayak in the wash. Breaking the rod and pinning the reel under water for a bit. Not many modern reels out there enjoy being dunked for any length of time. Shield, spheros, gosa Penn Z packed, are the cheapest that could. But at the same time it's not guaranteed

@searex2268 5 лет назад

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?

@razperfectengineering7809 Год назад

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

@Stigtivities 5 лет назад

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.

@jimquantic 4 года назад

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

@Ari_Calamari 5 лет назад

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.

@justinjunior3600 4 года назад

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

@lamarmstrong4389 5 лет назад

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.

@Sunnyplayzz5342 2 года назад

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

@TackleAdvisors 2 года назад

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

@danstephens1388 5 лет назад

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 :)

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

Hey Dan, Thanks brotha!!! The one in the vid is the size 30

@mikefromdicks3705 5 лет назад

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!

@searex2268 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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"

@raymundmonica8884 3 года назад

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

@arielee343 3 года назад

Before i bought a reel i will watch your Chanel first,and it always work..I get a reel That suitable with it job.

@LunaRendezvous 5 лет назад

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.

@davidsoden493 5 лет назад

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.

@syahrofi1352 5 лет назад

Which one is the best Fuego LT or Penn Battle II

@jimmyang8651 5 лет назад

Yeah do a give for that reel

@laminenaouri7479 2 года назад

Great video! Please review the Okuma itx and compare it that would be interesting

@quyentrinh2890 5 лет назад

Is that okay if I use 25 or 30lb braid on the Okuma Epixor? As I've seen another review from I-fish, he said that the Epixor is not braid-friendly (I use braid for all of my baitcasters). I'm looking for a under $100 spinning reel to play around and still considering Okuma Epixor 40 and Daiwa Fuego LT 4000 because these two are quite the same price in my country (Epixor 73usd vs Fuego 86usd). Can you please give me a piece of advice to pick one upon the other? I mostly fish in saltwater. Cheers!

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

I use braid on mine. As does my friend Elias V (another youtuber). No issues at all. I like I-fish. But not sure why braid is an issue for him with this reel. Actually compared to some others. The epixor handles braid much better. 30lb braid USA spec or jdm spec would be fine on that reel. The fuego is a little better all around. The epixor is great because it's a bit more solid and in the USA is 40$ compared to 80$ for the fuego lt. If they're the same price I'd go fuego

@quyentrinh2890 5 лет назад

@@TackleAdvisors Thank you very much for the advice. Very best regards from Vietnam!

@KuhChuck 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@palmetto7288 5 лет назад

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.

@slyarsenal 5 лет назад

PLEASE HELP TACKLE ADVISORS: I bought a new Fuego 6000 LT reel and it squeaks when the rotor reaches it's midway point. The noise is coming from maybe the clutch. I returned the reel to the shop (Ottos World Drummoyne in Sydney) I bought it from where they had a reel technician look at it and he told me it was the anti reverse clutch. I'm not sure whether he opened the reel and returned me the same one or gave me a new one. Initially when I tested the reel it was fine but when I got it home, the squeaking happened again. The reel doesn't feel smooth as it should be. It felt as though the technician didn't do anything at all. I'm considering going back there to pick out a replacement reel but wondering whether this might be a common problem with the fuego. What is your expert opinion?

@TackleAdvisors 5 лет назад

In the daiwa lt reels. It seems some have a barely perceivable squeak at one point when turning the rotor. Noticeable when inside but not when out on the water. That's been my experience. But it's not been a problem at all whatsoever

@Stew0093 5 лет назад

Any flex in the 6000?

@thelinecook 4 года назад

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?

@TackleAdvisors 4 года назад

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

@thelinecook 4 года назад

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! 👍

@kresanreddy6809 3 года назад

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

@billyturk8117 4 года назад

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

@Mach1Greeble 5 лет назад

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?

@amilanan 5 лет назад

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!

@outdoors-fun 5 лет назад

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.

@bosesebi6685 9 месяцев назад

ha ha, scooby, its glos. I just bought one size 6000 for zander..

@bosesebi6685 9 месяцев назад

its not meant to be serviced at home. Everything is tight and doesn't want to be loosened, unscrewed.

@bosesebi6685 9 месяцев назад

and why the heck you dunk it and leave it in the salt water, just to show the results.

@PoconoPete 4 года назад

Just got a Diawa LT3000D-C, spooled with 10# Pline. When I'm throwing a 1/4 oz or heavier spinnerbait the reel feels clunky on the the retrieve. What is causing it to do this?

@TackleAdvisors 4 года назад

Hmm... Provided it's not the spinnerbaits.... And it's not the line twanging in the guide... It could be a few things... Magnetic plate not centered..... Rubs when under load... Issue with oscillation (I had this issue where I'd get a annoying tick every half handle turn... Needed replacement parts)... Loose rotor nut

@PoconoPete 4 года назад

@@TackleAdvisors Thanks for the reply