daiwa crosscast 5000 reel 35 SCW 5000C QD – St Ives Tackle The Daiwa 17 Crosscast 5000 is an entry Daiwa Crosscast BR LD Reel

The strip sure looked big enough, but like the indicator point it also just fell into the form

Oftentimes when casting these heavy lures with braid, the spool will suddenly stop in mid-cast because the line coming off the reel snags the level-wind, is dug into itself at a certain point, doesnt jump a high spot on the line quick enough, and so forth, causing the line to snap instantly and your $50 swimbait to fly off into the trees or water

Despite weighing only 6.5 ounces, this rods the drag is super strong, capable of locking down tight for hard hook sets

Youre going to want the extra line available if youre lucky enough to hook one of the big guys

With the recommended sharpener you have two options for grit