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Daiwa® DF100A Giant Spinning Reel
- Built to handle heavy line and big fish
- Stainless steel main shaft
- Fully anodized for corrosion resistance
- Sturdy aluminum spool
- Smooth, multi-disc drag
- Rugged metal gears
- Stainless steel ball bearing drive
- Rigid metal body construction
- Powerful gear ratio of 3.4:1
- Left hand retrieve
This heavy action Daiwa DF100A Giant Spinning Reel definitely offers way more bang for your buck. Because of the DF100A Reel's large line capacity, it's the perfect size left hand retrieve reel if you’re going to battle a large catfish [Read More]
- Built to handle heavy line and big fish
- Stainless steel main shaft
- Fully anodized for corrosion resistance
- Sturdy aluminum spool
- Smooth, multi-disc drag
- Rugged metal gears
- Stainless steel ball bearing drive
- Rigid metal body construction
- Powerful gear ratio of 3.4:1
- Left hand retrieve
This heavy action Daiwa DF100A Giant Spinning Reel definitely offers way more bang for your buck. Because of the DF100A Reel's large line capacity, it's the perfect size left hand retrieve reel if you’re going to battle a large catfish or when saltwater fishing from a pier or beach. The stainless steel main shaft and lightweight aluminum spool are fully anodized for superior corrosion resistance. Weighing just 30 oz., the metal reel features durable metal gears, multi-disc drag and an efficient 1 stainless steel ball bearing system.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
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i think it might be to big but i wanted to know
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Does it have the drag power and line capacity?Answers
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It does but it takes a considerable amount of force. I would recommend doing it by hand.
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The bail will flip closed when you turn the crank handle, however, as with all spinning reels it is better to close the bail manually as it is easier on the mechanism.Details:
I don't want to buy a second reel as I just want an extra spool to carry in my tackle box for quick line changes for different types of fishing. Another reel this size will NOT fit in my tackle box.Answers
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Your best bet would be to contact Daiwa directly regarding this.Details:
im thinking of spooling my reel with 100lb mono and i hope it holds 300yds or more of itAnswers
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100lb mono is too much for the drag on this at 1/4 ratio. It will hold 300 yards of 100 pound braid but not mono.A:
It's big but NOT THAT BIG!! 40lb is about the max for mono (240-250 yds) Try braid!A:
definatly not 300 yards might be able to push 200 in my opinion though
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Spooling with 100 lb. mono would be a big mistake for any spinning reel as you won't be able to cast it very far. This reel holds 460 yards of 20 lb. mono and that should be good for just about any fish up to 100 lbs. Proper drag setting and skill are more important when playing a big fish than heavy test line. Using anything over 20 lb. test will kill casting distance. Combine this reel with the 12 ft. Daiwa Beefstick and the long rod will not only increase casting distance but also protect the line from breaking. It's just about impossible to break 20 lb. mono with a 12 foot rod as long rods are very forgiving when playing large fish.A:
It will hold 240yds of 40lb, so it should hold about 100yds of 100lb mono. I think the reel will fail if you hook a fish that needs 100lb mono, but it will be a heck of a story to tell.A:
It holds about 380 yards of 30lb. monoAnswers
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No, it doesn't come with an extra spool. But for the price, just buy an extra reel!A:
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Yes left hand only, No it cannot be converted.A:
It only has the capacity for the left had reel handle.
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it is only left hand, sorryDetails:
I am thinking of getting this reel forsurfcasting.
From my experience a spool made for
surfcasting is usually very long and with
a very shallow lip.
By just looking at it, its telling me it won't, because it has the exact opposite features.
I use 20lbs line for casting
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I use it for surf and It works great but it won't outcast a fast conventional reel.I have never been able to outcast it using my Regal Plus which uses a spool like the one you describe.
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The spool holds about 460 yards of 20lb. mono. The spool has the largest diameter of any I've owned. Since the diameter is so wide , it doesn't have to be too long.
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As long as you have a long rod, you will be fine. You may lose a little bit of distance, but its still very manageable.Answers
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Best option spray with wd40 or real magic etc to displace water wipe excess with paper towel etc.This method won't hurt line any type and will prevent corrosion. Do not spray drag uncovered and do not spray with spool off.
two years of reel ownership fishing surf with no rust.
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I usually clean all my surf fishing reels by removing the spool and rinsing with fresh water. Once a year, I will remove the side plate and apply fresh reel grease. A little WD-40 on the bail attach points is a good idea as well. WD-40 is fish oil based anyway, so maybe a little on the line wouldn't hurt!
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unscrew the drag and take the spool off and rinse everything off and oil and lube the gears and the dragA:
Just lightly spray it with water and let it dry.Answers
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Any you choose, however for surf fishing, I would recommend a minimum of 30lbs.A:
25lbs mono, you can spool 465 yds
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