daiwa 5000 spinning reel FEGLT5000D-C Fuego LT and low Daiwa BG 5000 Size Reel

I havent noticed any loss of color or scratches on the outer body of this reel, which isnt necessarily a huge deal, but if Im paying top-dollar for a reel, it might as well stay pretty for as long as possible

During its two year life time I cannot begin to stress how many big bass I have caught on it - without doing any work to it at all, all the original hooks are still on it

When you start getting into reels like this one, with higher quality bearings, the braking system isnt always able to keep up with the free-ness (if theres such a word) of those bearings, sometimes making it tough to dial the reel in and get it to cast without fear of backlashing

There will always be an even number of pins and its best to set them two at a time

Ok, so youve got your new pride and joy out of the box if only you knew how to set up a baitcaster reel and avoid the frustrating pitfalls that get in the way of enjoyable fishing

As an alternative, short rods help cast heavy, wind-resistant flies, but for hanging bass on a balsawood popper, a 7-weight 9-foot rod gives me a lot of pleasure