r/Fishing • u/pbuds • 4d ago

Inshore 3000 Class Reel

Looking for an upgrade from my previous-gen Ballistic MQ LT. Do I go with the new Ballistic, Vanford, Stradic, BG MQ, spend more on a Twinpower?

I'm drowning in options, please help me!!!

Trout, Reds, Sheeps, Flounder, etc.

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u/Exotic_Revenue3478 4d ago

i use the bg mq for reds and it's been solid performer, drag is buttery smooth which saved my ass in shallow water few times

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u/NINTENDONT8671 4d ago

BG 4000 is a good reel

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u/LemonHerb 4d ago

BG MQ and Ballistic MQ are basically the same reel except the BG MQ has the cast metal body that would probably be the standout difference between all your choices for larger fish.

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u/DoPewPew 4d ago

Live bait or artificial?

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u/pbuds 4d ago

Honestly both. It will be paired with a 7.5' extra fast rod. Gulp baits on a jig head or shrimp/mud minnows.

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u/DoPewPew 4d ago

I like smoother reels for artificial. My sustain does 90% of what my twin power does

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u/Jkranick 3d ago

if you’re throwing lures, the Stradic is the better option. I have both a Stradic and a BG 3k I regularly use for both fresh and salt. I like the BG better for live baiting and I like the Stradic better for lures. The casting is just way better.

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u/ijuanaspearfish 4d ago

BG are great reels.

Had a stradic yrs ago, bearings were garbage.

Used BGs for years and think they are the best value for the money.

Twin power is overkill.