Spinning reel for fluke

[John D.]

I need a decent spinning reel to pair with a Black Hole Challenger 7’ L (2.5 oz) for bucktailing fluke on charter boats.

I currently use a Daiwa BGMQ4000D-XH (10 oz) but would like to get down to around 7-8oz on the reel. I love the reel and price, but feel like it is a bit overkill. The 3000D-XH is basically the same size and only an ounce lighter.

Any recommendations appreciated and would like to stay under $300.

Thanks

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by John D.

I need a decent spinning reel to pair with a Black Hole Challenger 7’ L (2.5 oz) for bucktailing fluke on charter boats.

I currently use a Daiwa BGMQ4000D-XH (10 oz) but would like to get down to around 7-8oz on the reel. I love the reel and price, but feel like it is a bit overkill. The 3000D-XH is basically the same size and only an ounce lighter.

Any recommendations appreciated and would like to stay under $300.

Thanks

How do those reels balance on the rod ?
It’s not always good to just go lighter .
Sometimes a lighter reel allows the rod to want to tip forward , which causes fatigue quick .

I personally try and match the reel so it is perfectly balanced and floats in your hand .

It’s weird because sometimes a heavier reel actually feels lighter on the rod due to balance

I have a Penn clash 4000 on my BH701 it’s 10.6.
But even the rod build can change what will float best

[John D.]

Originally Posted by hammer4reel

How do those reels balance on the rod ?
It’s not always good to just go lighter .
Sometimes a lighter reel allows the rod to want to tip forward , which causes fatigue quick .

I personally try and match the reel so it is perfectly balanced and floats in your hand .

It’s weird because sometimes a heavier reel actually feels lighter on the rod due to balance

I have a Penn clash 4000 on my BH701 it’s 10.6.
But even the rod build can change what will float best

Fair point but the reel I have feels overbuilt for fluke.

How do you like that BH rod? Pretty awesome isn’t?

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by John D.

Fair point but the reel I have feels overbuilt for fluke.

How do you like that BH rod? Pretty awesome isn’t?

I actually like the Fenwick elite inshore better .

In BH line up I like the 731 and 761 as conventional buck tail rods

[Gerry Zagorski]

Check out the Daiwa Ballistic the 3000 is 7.6 ounces or the Shimano Stradic FM 3000 comes it at 7.9 ounces.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Check out the Daiwa Ballistic the 3000 is 7.6 ounces or the Shimano Stradic FM 3000 comes it at 7.9 ounces.

Thanks, will check out the Daiwa Ballistic 3000. Curious to see the differences btwn that and the Daiwa BGMQ.

[Jigman13]

I use ballistics in 2500, 3000 and 4000 sizes for various types of fishing from freshwater water river fishing for walleye, back bay ocean beach fluke, throwing small metals off the ocean beaches, and jigging fluke and sea bass off the boat.

I've landed 20 lb stripers, a 46 inch pure strain muskie and more than my share of cow nosed rays...along with false albacore, bluefish and even a 26" gag grouper off the skyway pier in Tampa.

They're solid reels. Very different drag feel vs a shimano. A different type of smooth...not buttery, but not clunky or jumpy either. It's hard to explain...I'm a huge fan. I've been using them since their metal body version debuted. I think it was the EX. I also have some with the newer Zaion (sp?) Frames. I'm gonna upgrade soon to an MQ to see if I like them too.

[John D.]

Think it’s going to btwn the Daiwa BGMQ 2500 or a Ballistic. I do like the BGMQ has a bit of a studier frame to the extent we are bucktailing a bit deeper and generally more protective in the elements although a tad heavier than the Ballistic. Will need to see both reels and go from there.

Thanks again.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by John D.

Think it’s going to btwn the Daiwa BGMQ 2500 or a Ballistic. I do like the BGMQ has a bit of a studier frame to the extent we are bucktailing a bit deeper and generally more protective in the elements although a tad heavier than the Ballistic. Will need to see both reels and go from there.

Thanks again.

Yep the ballistic is definitely more of a finesse reel.. Had a friend crack the arm between the reel seat and the main body of the reel getting a snag out.

[hartattack]

Shimano Vanford,,, you can get last year's model at significant savings, my favorite reel for everything NJ..