Thanks so much Paul! I caught one that might have been even bigger this morning! Definitely thicker, but maybe not quite as long. He'll be featured in an upcoming striper/spillway vid!
my nicest feeling reel is a diawa procyon AL 3000 and it feels really smooth to me and cast better than my fuegoLTs that im very happy with . but the clicker on that certate sounds beautiful . i'd love to hear it sing on one of our big boys from the new river here in southwest Va. good times :)
You know, I think I've owned or at least tried every single Daiwa spinning reel made in the last 6-8 years, EXCEPT for that Procyon! I'm glad to hear its an awesome reel! I might do a multiple winner giveaway soon and that would be in a good price range for giving away 2-3 of them at once. Especially if I can find one on my Japanese websites (huge savings). The feugo is a solid benchmark for comparing $50-200 reels, in my onion its the best $100 reel on the market so its good to here the Procyon is much better. Thanks so much for watching Jeff! And yeah I really am considering selling half my current reels and replacing them with the certate. I'm just trying to make it to the 6 month mark first to make sure they're durable and can put up with my abuse.
@@AikenAngling i got my first fuego lt almost 2 years ago and really liked it . found a deal on the procyon al 3000 for $120ish so i got it . got one of the new 2023 fuego lt 2500xd a few months ago and never put line on it and returned it . the new one i got was tight and the handle would only spin for about 2 rotations when spinning it for feel ... very disappointing to me . i got two of the pre 2023 furgo lt 2500xd clearanced for half price and i'm very happy with them . just my opinions and we know what opinions can be like . hahahaha . a procyon al giveaway would be awesome ! i keep my 3000 on my med/heavy inshore that i use for heavy lures . take care dude :)
I was targeting striped bass, so I had a 4 inch Zoom fluke Jr (white ice color) on a 1/4oz Z-man jighead, And I tie a 1oz weight about 8 inches above that on my leader just so I can cast it all the way to the back of the current.
Yeah I’m gonna have to check out the new twin at some point. Although I haven’t seen many people going crazy for it. I wish they made it look better as well haha. Looks like they’re cheaper $100 reels. Although I bet it performs amazingly.
I want that reel so bad if I don’t win it I’m going to make it a goal to get that bad mug. Nice gar I don’t measure mine either but I have accidentally caught plenty of them while targeting hybrids at the spill way. I’m glad to see you throw them back and not be that guy that stacks them up on bank and whacks them to death.
Pro-tip, order from Japan. The Japanese Yen is down so bad compared to the US dollar that I got these certates basically half off. $339 shipped. And Japan ships crazy fast for some reason, ordered on a Monday and they were at my door by Wednesday. Digitaka and japantackle are my favorite Japanese sites.
I have the 3000 certate and its the best reel ive ever owned. Here in the pnw its handled 20 lb king salmon and nice steelhead better than any spinning reel ive owned.
From 1.6K three weeks ago to 6.44 today....WOW!!!! Awesome job!!! CONGRATS on the growth, you have earned it!!! Can't wait to see where you are at the end of the year!!!
Well if you don't win the give-away, they're about half the cost on the Japanese fishing websites compared to the US sites because the Yen is down so bad compare to the dollar! But I have no idea if you're in the states or not so that may not help, but thanks so much for watching brother!
@@AikenAngling im not in the states. Country of Georgia with a low income and yeah we always order from japan, its much better price-wise. Last time i made myself birthday present (Evergreen PSSS84T rod) and now im in the market for a good reel for it. Pairing it with my current 2500s luvias, is kinda stupid. The reel is too light and it hurts my arm after some time using it due to bad balance.
ALEX! How you been brother?! You still in the Jackson area? If so lets get on some fish somewhere soon, dm on insta or fb or text me if you still have my number
CLICK HERE FOR THE GIVE-AWAY VIDEO: ua-cam.com/video/D0Zuo13InZI/v-deo.html
What a fantastic reel! And that was a good looking gar too!!
Thanks so much! I never target these gar but I love hooking into big ones!
Congrats on the PB! That was a nice gar and that reel handled it very well. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Paul! I caught one that might have been even bigger this morning! Definitely thicker, but maybe not quite as long. He'll be featured in an upcoming striper/spillway vid!
@@AikenAngling , awesome! I look forward to the video!
The sound of that drag. 🤩 Congrats to your new PB!
Thanks brother! It's my new favorite sound haha
That is one smooth drag and a nice gar also. Way to go man!
Yeah it's my favorite sound! Thanks brother!
Daiwa, 4Runner, fishing, and Modelo. Man, we need to fish together. 👊🏼😂
Haha hell yeah man! If you’re ever in Mississippi hit me up!
my nicest feeling reel is a diawa procyon AL 3000 and it feels really smooth to me and cast better than my fuegoLTs that im very happy with .
but the clicker on that certate sounds beautiful .
i'd love to hear it sing on one of our big boys from the new river here in southwest Va.
good times :)
You know, I think I've owned or at least tried every single Daiwa spinning reel made in the last 6-8 years, EXCEPT for that Procyon! I'm glad to hear its an awesome reel! I might do a multiple winner giveaway soon and that would be in a good price range for giving away 2-3 of them at once. Especially if I can find one on my Japanese websites (huge savings). The feugo is a solid benchmark for comparing $50-200 reels, in my onion its the best $100 reel on the market so its good to here the Procyon is much better.
Thanks so much for watching Jeff! And yeah I really am considering selling half my current reels and replacing them with the certate. I'm just trying to make it to the 6 month mark first to make sure they're durable and can put up with my abuse.
@@AikenAngling i got my first fuego lt almost 2 years ago and really liked it . found a deal on the procyon al 3000 for $120ish so i got it . got one of the new 2023 fuego lt 2500xd a few months ago and never put line on it and returned it . the new one i got was tight and the handle would only spin for about 2 rotations when spinning it for feel ... very disappointing to me . i got two of the pre 2023 furgo lt 2500xd clearanced for half price and i'm very happy with them . just my opinions and we know what opinions can be like . hahahaha . a procyon al giveaway would be awesome ! i keep my 3000 on my med/heavy inshore that i use for heavy lures . take care dude :)
What a catch! That was a giant gar! Impressed by that combo! Thanks for sharing this! Great job! Very generous giveaway!
Thanks so much David! Them gar are always good for a few big jumps and fast runs when the bite is slow!
1st again ima use it to catch various fish species here in California.
What bait are you using?
I was targeting striped bass, so I had a 4 inch Zoom fluke Jr (white ice color) on a 1/4oz Z-man jighead, And I tie a 1oz weight about 8 inches above that on my leader just so I can cast it all the way to the back of the current.
@@AikenAngling yes sir appreciate it. Got to try it
I have the same reel so I definitely feel you lol but I'm still curious on how the new twinpower feels.
Yeah I’m gonna have to check out the new twin at some point. Although I haven’t seen many people going crazy for it. I wish they made it look better as well haha. Looks like they’re cheaper $100 reels. Although I bet it performs amazingly.
I want that reel so bad if I don’t win it I’m going to make it a goal to get that bad mug. Nice gar I don’t measure mine either but I have accidentally caught plenty of them while targeting hybrids at the spill way. I’m glad to see you throw them back and not be that guy that stacks them up on bank and whacks them to death.
Pro-tip, order from Japan. The Japanese Yen is down so bad compared to the US dollar that I got these certates basically half off. $339 shipped. And Japan ships crazy fast for some reason, ordered on a Monday and they were at my door by Wednesday. Digitaka and japantackle are my favorite Japanese sites.
Awesome fish & reel!
@@jennhartman578 thanks man! Nearly 6 months later it’s still my favorite reel, and I own some that were much more expensive!
Outstanding video! It seems to be a stronger Exist so to speak
@@JoeDeLuise it feels a lot stronger, or “less fragile” than the exist for sure! Been loving it these past few months!
The drag sounds like the voice of an Angel😂
Nice catch and a great fight! Thanks for sharing!
I have the 3000 certate and its the best reel ive ever owned. Here in the pnw its handled 20 lb king salmon and nice steelhead better than any spinning reel ive owned.
I love to hear it! I love the certate so much I bought a second one in 4000 size for myself. Daiwa really hit the sweet spot with this reel!
Wow! Nice!! Thanks for sharing!
Nice to hear that drag
Yeah its my new favorite sound haha
Send it to South Africa!
From 1.6K three weeks ago to 6.44 today....WOW!!!! Awesome job!!! CONGRATS on the growth, you have earned it!!! Can't wait to see where you are at the end of the year!!!
Thanks so much Paul! I can't believe it myself! Somehow I got super lucky and one of my vids went viral! Can't express how grateful I am!
Man, the things id do for this reel... Thing's expensive tho
Well if you don't win the give-away, they're about half the cost on the Japanese fishing websites compared to the US sites because the Yen is down so bad compare to the dollar! But I have no idea if you're in the states or not so that may not help, but thanks so much for watching brother!
@@AikenAngling im not in the states. Country of Georgia with a low income and yeah we always order from japan, its much better price-wise. Last time i made myself birthday present (Evergreen PSSS84T rod) and now im in the market for a good reel for it. Pairing it with my current 2500s luvias, is kinda stupid. The reel is too light and it hurts my arm after some time using it due to bad balance.
Nice job
Niceeee brooo
ALEX! How you been brother?! You still in the Jackson area? If so lets get on some fish somewhere soon, dm on insta or fb or text me if you still have my number
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