Is this a good reel for surf fishing?
1962563
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
1962564
Yes this is very good for surf fishing. You might want to change the line to a heaver line say 20 or 25 LBS depending on what you are fishing for.
1962565
I have never used my Beast reel for surf fishing. I used it for a couple of weeks last year trolling for salmon. I seems like a pretty good reel and I have had no problem with it, but it isn't my favorite. I seems to me to be a bit too heavy, but it does work well.
1962566
surf fishing you want to cast as far out there as possible ,though this is a great cast reel a level wind reel may slow down the spool to cast far but it is very doable and a good real
1962567
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often.Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
1251494
Yes this reel is an excellent choice, works well for other types of fishing as well for tuna, Mahi Mahi etc
1222200
I would not use it for deep sea fishing. Being a two piece and a little light, it just won't hold up to big fish. It is okay for light pier and surf fishing.
1688481
No you would use this for bottom fishing in ocean. You would want a level wind real which makes your line go back and forth . ABu Garcia makes great reals for salmon.
726665
it should be a spinning rod for these okuma spinning reels with large eyes starting at lower mid rod for casting, take a look at some more rods before you buy,be sure that you match them up for casting,if that bwc11022120 is a 12 foot surf rod you are ok, hope this helped you
648388
I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
167986
This is a heavyweight pole with a below average reel. I like the pole as a class for medium sharking, 5-7 footers. It has alot of backbone for a surf type pole. But the reel is light for its size and might be okay for flounder seatrout etc. Hope this helps.
1876124
I plan to use mine for redfish and sea trout when we go to our winter place in Texas. I rinse my reals thoroughly after each use in salt and have never had a problem. This reel should work fine. I've been using mine in fresh and love it. Tight lines. Gary
1988700
The answer is a big YES! I use it by Jones Beach Inlet by the Atlantic Ocean. Don't skimp on quality line, Penn Reels are the best.Keith Scudder
1251493
I think yes. My grandson will test this it out next spring in Florida. According the specifications it is a superb reel, I have very positive experience with DAIWA. Since I live close to Paris (F) frequent fishing at sea impossible
1940308
Are you surf fishing or boat fishing I have my DF100A on a 12 foot surf rod. The reel can handle most anything you hook. Your particular style of fishing will dictate the type of spinning rod you match it with
480926
I think it's a great all around reel. Not heavy enough for extra heavy fish but great for what you're talking about.
2193971
Since 65lb braid is equivalent to 17lb mono, I would choose a reel that would be stout enough to hold a sufficient amount of 17-20 lb line and has a good drag response. The Opus would probably do well for occasional fishing. I use mine with a 7' cast rod and a 12' surf and it does fine. Handles reds well. I set a loose drag and tighten down to tire a larger fish before dragging it on shore.
952483
Yes. Good combo set for the price. Used it for surf fishing in So Cal. Long enough for good casting, light enough for surf perch, corbina.
209713
I bought the 11' rod for salt water surf casting. Personally, I would NOT want to use this rod for fresh water (constant) casting. It's a very nice rod, and if you are used to using one that size, you might like this one.
360358
No - if you can do without the level wind, the Okuma Cortez has a like build and is an excellent reel.
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.