daiwa 3000 reel BG3000 SALTWATER SPINNING – J & J Sports Inc.-Bait & Tackle-Fishing Long Island in the 1000 series and 10.6 oz Daiwa Exceler LT 3000 Spinning

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Featuring a 4+1 stainless-steel bearing system (the two bearings on the spool shaft being Japanese stainless steel), carbon and stainless-steel drag componentry, and hardened brass pinion and drive gears, GF Series reels combine noticeably smooth casting, retrieve, and drag operation with great gear feel and excellent durability

In other words, if Im not working, Im fishing

The unique shape of PowerPro Spectra results in improved knot tying performance and no reel memory

To supplement my own expertise, I enlisted the help of veteran New York Citybased light-tackle charter Captain John McMurray