Diawa Fuego Spinning -Your thoughts

[Big Al]

I'm looking at the 2500 XH. Anyone have any + or - comments? I know the BG is about the same price but adds about 2 oz of weight. I like the lighter reel. I was looking at it at Cabelas and that reel is smoother than the Shimano Ultegra and lighter. I always liked Daiwa spinning reels.

Not interested in other brands, thanks

[MinnBasser]

Love mine. Bought one last year to test it out and bought two more. Smooth, light, fast and a steal at $80

[iabass8]

I got one a while ago. Fuego LT. Really nice reel. I think i found it on amazon for 70$.

[punch]

I've owned and used the Fuego LT and the Tatula LT. The biggest difference is the rigidity in the frames. The Fuego has some definitive handle flex when your fighting a fish. The tatula has no flex at all. The handle flexing on a Fuego isn't that big of a deal, it's not like it's going to break BUT it's definitely where Daiwa shaved off some money.

[Tank137]

Have the 2500 XH, no complaints, very smooth reel, Nice reel for the price. (do have two BG's, like the build slightly better).

[Big Al]

I've owned and used the Fuego LT and the Tatula LT. The biggest difference is the rigidity in the frames. The Fuego has some definitive handle flex when your fighting a fish. The tatula has no flex at all. The handle flexing on a Fuego isn't that big of a deal, it's not like it's going to break BUT it's definitely where Daiwa shaved off some money.

Yes, but at twice the price?

[Saffie]

I have a couple 2500 Fuegos and really like them. I got the faster retrieve 6.2:1 versions and I like the little faster line pick up with these. Great drag as well. Won't be disappointed with these.

[ThomasLegend]

Awesome reel for the price . Excellent drag . Nice and light !

[Big Al]

Thanks guys. I looked at one at Cabelas and couldn't believe how smooth and balanced the rotor is compared to my older Symetre FL

[Greywalls]

Check out the Daiwa BG 2500 -- it's fantastic and worth the few extra bucks.

[Big Al]

Check out the Daiwa BG 2500 -- it's fantastic and worth the few extra bucks.

I'm sure, but it weighs 2 oz more.

[Greywalls]

I'm sure, but it weighs 2 oz more.

In a perfect world, you could mount each on the rod you'll be using and check out the feel and balance... I was gun-shy about the BG, too -- thinking that it was going to be equivalent to a saltwater outfit (for lack of better words). The BG on my 7' MH St Croix Premier balances like a dream and makes the whole outfit "feel" lighter (even if the scales would show otherwise). It's always weird to me how balance can play such a big part in the "feel" of a setup...

Another thing to consider about the Fuego is that it is Magsealed, which some folks say makes them more difficult to service. All of the Daiwa spinners are awesome, though.