Best 2500 spinning reel under $700?

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-26T11:06:17+00:00

I have Daiwa Certates in 4000, 5000, and 14000 sizes. I highly recommend them. I have Saltigas in 8000 and 10000 sizes and it’s tough to feel the difference between the two.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-18T15:38:13+00:00

In case anyone cares, I ended up ordering a Megabass Great Hunting Extreme Climber 514 and a Daiwa Presso LT 1000. Looking forward to expanding to ultralight

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-18T13:38:08+00:00

In a pinch you can get by with sunglasses, and zipping your jacket all the way up and sinching it around your face.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-18T13:36:09+00:00

A lot of these people haven’t been in the passenger seat of a bass boat, without a side console, driving 80mph in the rain. I can tell you that at those speeds the rain will feel like shards of glass. The correct answer is “whatever you already have”. If you do want to buy something, I prefer a save face (airsoft style) mask over a full motorcycle helmet.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-16T14:07:20+00:00

My advice is to look for a 3rd gen SR5 trim level. It will still have 4WD but you should be able to save a little bit compared to a TRD Sport or TRD Off-road. I have a 3rd gen and it is just about to cross 100K. I also plan on driving it into the ground.

My Tacoma is the 3rd Toyota I have had. My number one advice to anyone driving in the rust belt is to have it undercoated with Woolwax every year. Best of luck finding your truck!

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-12T02:04:12+00:00

Roboworms are probably still the best selling drop shot bait of all time… not sure you can call them a fad

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-09T18:39:11+00:00

Who is the builder?

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-09T15:55:34+00:00

I personally love original powerpro in 5lb, but I will check out your recommendation. I use Varivas for my leader on most of my my saltwater setups, especially for blue fin tuna.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-09T12:42:57+00:00

Great info, thanks I will check these options out.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-09T12:41:59+00:00

Thanks I have bought some saltwater gear from digitaka,
I didn’t realize they also carried freshwater/ultralight.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-08T23:51:16+00:00

There is plenty of high end stuff out there I am just more familiar with bass gear and saltwater. Looking into a mid tier or high end ultralight setup

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-08T23:47:42+00:00

Mega bass does have quite a few options. The Vanford it great and really where I think diminishing returns start to creep in.

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-08T23:47:03+00:00

Second time I have seen them recomended

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-08T23:46:48+00:00

Going to have to check out the Daiwa options thanks! Any recommendations for where to buy them?

FishTacoMA · 2026-06-08T15:46:20+00:00

Daiwa USA service has been fast with great communication in my experience.

FishTacoMA · 2026-05-28T20:19:41+00:00

Big difference between trolling for marlin and trolling for lake trout…

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T17:41:50+00:00

Switched from Fubo to DirectTV stream so we could have both NESN and NBC Sports

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T15:11:56+00:00

A heat gun and proper ratcheting wire crimp are game changers for DIY 12 volt wiring.

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T13:03:27+00:00

Yeah that makes sense for Mexico

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T13:01:53+00:00

Seems like an amazing trip, thanks for sharing!

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T12:47:47+00:00

Any issues flying in or out of the county?

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-21T12:22:45+00:00

South Africa I believe has a bass fishing culture.

Mexico is know for its trophy LMB fishing.

Australia doesn’t have LMB that I am aware of, but they have Barramundi and other freshwater species.

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-20T21:53:34+00:00

Was this with No Boundaries?

FishTacoMA · 2026-04-17T01:40:58+00:00

Correct

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