Hey everyone, I am looking to get a secondary inshore fishing combo – and I'm thinking about getting a medium rated rod with a 2000-2500 size reel and using 10lb braid. Right now I have an all purpose PENN battle IV 5000 with an 8 foot MH rod spooled with 30lb braid but I want to be able to throw lighter lures and also reach applications my Penn MH cannot. I fish mostly Long Island sound in CT targeting bluefish, striped bass, tog, fluke, etc. I have been looking at getting a Daiwa BG 2000 (or a Shimano Sedona of similar size) but I am looking for any advice! My budget is around $130 for the reel. I have a 7'6 M rod already. Thanks!
Posted by hobbyist0215
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I went from a Penn Battle II to Daiwa BG. Feel like it’s an upgrade and at the same price point. Really solid reels. I leave mine out in the elements all year on my boat and I’m really lazy about maintaining them and they continue to work amazingly.
Okuma reels are great for the money also
I use pfluegers. Beat them to death and never have issues. Fought a salmon in the river with the whole thing caked in mud.
I love my BG 8000, I use it for fishing big chunks of cut bait on the bottom with 30-40lb braid + 60lb mono leader. It does well against grouper and cobia
Hard to go wrong with the BG. I have two & they’ve been good to me.
I absolutely love my BG 3000. Have brought in everything from 4 inch perch to 28 inch striped bass on it. I also have a daiwa regal 2500 and it is so smooth. Really pleasant to use. Can’t go wrong with either from Daiwa.