2500 Daiwa Options for Inshore Use...

OK... I just finished inshore pompano/spanish mack rod and want a new 2500 size Daiwa reel for it.

I have a 1500 TD-A Advantage that I really like for bass fishing, and was going to get one of those. But I just noticed that it only uses 2 x CRBB, rest are standard bearings. Other domestic option is the new Fuego with salt resistant frame. But they're ~$275.

Are the standard bearings OK? Is the Advantage OK for pier/beach with daily rinsing? If not, which model (US or JDM) would you suggest?

Thanks!

Stella 4000

d-a

 

I say buff the spool with carnauba wax, and spray down the entire reel with corrosion x before and after each saltwater use. You should be ok. I would pre-treat the reel's internals as well with corrosion-x, grease down the bearings and screw holes as well. For pier, jetty, and flats fishing, I prefer low profile baitcasting reels built for saltwater like the shimano curado, but that's beside the point.

 

That'd work too! Have an extra one laying around to donate to the cause?!?

Between Freddy, Jim, and I; I am sure we have an extra one. Freddy likes his VS for the pier, so thats an option

d-a

 

what about daiwa tierra 3000.i have one and havnt had any problems.lock the drag and rinse and its good to go.I believe it also only has 2 crbb though.i guess thats all that comes with the lower end stuff.but mine has worked for two seasons.

 

I just picked up a diawa coastal 2500 and took it offshore seabassing. Caught a few seabass on a 3 oz jig with it and performed very nicely. It is pretty much a tierra, which I love but it is designed more for saltwater use and is the same price as the tierra of the same size.

 

yeah thats true i forgot about the coastal it has 7 crbb.its prices look good

 

I just picked up a diawa coastal 2500....

The 2500 Coastal is the way to go IMO. Great drag, saltwater ready and less then the Daiwa Advantage.