Can this reel handle fish such as mahi mahi and strippers?
1008717
Yes very clean smooth gear action,works great with Ugly stick,clean pick and no slop.
1008718
I don't know about strippers, but it can handle stripers just fine. It is a very robust and sturdy reel, haven't had any problems or reason to worry about reeling in a fighter
1008719
I've only had it since last fall, and it's handled a couple of twenty pound stripers (striped bass) just fine.
1008720
It will handle just fine but the drag wont last long with those drag burner fish . If you can afford a boat and fish for Mahi and triper , you should beef up you tackle
1053772
Yes, this should work for items like fishing rods. Mount them with the reel facing forward.
155318
It can.... just make sure you unreel the entire hose or it will swell up and jam your reel!
927871
The drag is incredible on this reel ,do you want to winch them in or play them,take your pick. I have used this reel on new zealand kingfish ,a dirty fighter of a fish and had great fun ,i also have a 20 size used on smaller fish .
1251494
Yes this reel is an excellent choice, works well for other types of fishing as well for tuna, Mahi Mahi etc
1560175
Would not recommend it. It is really a fresh water reel. I have used mine to surf fish, not as smooth as it once was. I have caught 40 pound catfish with it.
412875
nope I use this with the Sweepfire and braided line. I just started fishing myself and the second time I took this out I caught a 20 inch bluefish and a lil sea robin. good for the money I would say. and mind you I barely know what I am doing and got this thing to perform for me.
1683204
Sure, that'll work just fine... Always depends on what you are fishing for and if it balances out the rod/reel combo?
1785550
Depending on the size of the reel, yes. I use 6-8 test line and a Skeet Reese finesse tube rod for trout.
496265
I really don't know, because I have only used the heavy duty rods with 130 pounds line for large tunas and wahoos and these rods would most likely be too stiff for that purpose. Btw, the top part of 3 of the 4 rods I bought came unglued and the rollers no longer align with the line coming out of the reel...
1841785
I have 100 lb. braid on mine and it seems to have enough drag to accommodate it. This reel is a good one for surf or pier.
1177453
Well if that fine seemingly "cheepo" Diawi DF100A Spinnng Reel was connected to a good quality fishing rod like a 6 or 7 ft boat rod too a 10' too 15' Shakespear Ugly Stick or an Amazon sold Okuma Fishing Rod I suspect one could catch and maybe land a 60LBS Shark!
1940306
Yes, though the drag is not terribly robust and a long rod is necessary. If you are fishing offshore (and if you are fishing for tuna I imagine you must be) you may wish to consider a conventional reel with a stout, short boat rod. I use this reel on a 12' surf rod and there are few inshore fish I would think it can't handle. A 12' rod on a boat can be unwieldy. Tuna can burn up even a conventional reel drag and with a spinning reel the bail will create even more friction as will the guides. It's really not the best choice for offshore fishing but it could work.
2199524
Sorry to say, but this is a strong reel meant for Marine Fishing. Put some strong line on it and go after the big fish !Keith S.
496935
In my opinion, it is a little light duty for salt water, and these fish... More of a "Brookie" type of reel.. I use mine for Bass, and sunfish ...
1774913
Yes, but no need for an expensive one. Just make sure it's a 4wt reel and line.
496937
This model is a light duty spinning reel. It is meant for small game fish like bluegills, crappie, small bass or trout. I don't know how well it would stand up to salt water use. My guess is that since it is a modestly priced reel, the internal parts are not brass or stainless steel which would resist corrosion. I don't know how large corbina are so I can't say if this reel is adequate. I would consider a reel specifically made for saltwater use.