Is this ok for casting baits dead baits for surf fishing. I was going to get the kids into surf fishing on the Texas coast. Reds,drum,Shark..
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for surf fishing i like a big spinning reel this is a slower reel better for something like salmon
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I use to have one of these I used for just that on the Texas coast near High Island. They are great bulletproof reels. I used this particular rig a little closer in to the beach, and some heavier outfits with more line capacity farther out. Still, have caught a lot of bull reds and smaller blacktips with this reel without problems.
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Not the best for casting. If you know what your doing you can cast with it , but for kids I think you might end up with a lot of bird nests you have to untangle.
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I use mine for both and have had very good use out of them, however if you use it in salt water, rinse it with fresh water oil and grease it frequently, otherwise the bearings wear out. to lube it, remove the handle , then dip the stem in grease and it will increase the life of the reel. The # of bearings really helps o the drag, and it will handle 20lb fish with positive results
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Edmund Y.,The Daiwa Beefstick Surf rod was a "stand" alone" purchase and a Good buy for the price. My purpose for the purchase was to match it with a previous purchase of the "Daiwa REGAL 5000BRI Bait Runner. No problem with this Combo. Hello Catfish!! The Blue Braid, needed something new. (Give a man a fish, he can eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will go broke always buying more gear). U Know (smile)
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It can be used for lure fishing, depending upon how fast you need to retrieve the lure. The gear ratio should be higher for fast retrieve baits such as crank baits and buzz baits. It's a personal preference.
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As long as you keep your weight under 2 oz. just about anything, also keep the reel line 17# or under. I have used plastic jigs, iron spoons and five bait. It is not much good in very deep water because of the limit of line on the real and the weight needed to go deep. Very good for fish up to 20# and under.
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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
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YES, these reels are great i have 4, use them in fresh and salt water, You will be more than happy with these reel,s
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Yes, but it is designed for freshwater. You should probably get a more sturdy reel for saltwater fishing.
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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.
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Have used in saltwater but with lighter lures. Most of my use has been freshwater for muskellunge. Deals with 20 to 30 lb fish effectively. My lure of choice is virtually always on the lighter side and does not include the traditional large Muskie baits.
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I have yet to fish for anything larger than red drum. but this reel can use up to 40lb line, maybe 150yrds. maybe more I do not have my reel with me right now to look. Anyway handle the yellow fin, have fun this reel will get the job done. Blessings Bro.
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this is a surf rod. has some weight to it to catch the bid ones,this not a casting rod.
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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.
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I would go to a bait shop for fishing worms. Things grow bigger in Texas and these worms are a tad puny for the garden. I think that they would be a tad hard to bait a hook with unless it was a small hook. Only a small amount of the worms were a good size. I fish and fishing worms are usually about 5 times longer and 3x thicker than these guys. Just saying. Walmart sells worms too, you might want to check them if Amazon doesn't have them.
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Honestly I didn't use these reels for casting. I primarily used these reels for trolling lake salmon.
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Really, about anything that will release a big scent trail. As long as it can fit in the bait bag, you're fine! I prefer to use the remainders of fish, such as the heads. If that isn't available, go for chicken necks. Chicken necks are mainly for trotlines, but hell they sure they smell. Have fun, and good fishing to you.
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I'm sorry, Lisa, I use my reel to catch 2-3 lb surf perch. I know they could handle a salmon, but don't know about bluefish. Good luck on your quest and catch a bunch!