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Is The Daiwa Ballistic MQ The Best Inshore Reel In Its Class?

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A whole shipment of Daiwa Ballistic MQ spinning reels just came into the shop!!

The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XH has been a highly anticipated spinning reel for inshore anglers.

Get the Daiwa Ballistic MQ Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3PyvQRA

Although above the $200 price point, the Daiwa Ballistic MQ stands out as an elite choice for inshore saltwater anglers looking to get a lot out of an inshore reel that has all the perks of a high-end, luxury reel.

We were lucky enough to get a bunch of these in our online tackle shop and they will fly off the shelves FAST!!!

Oh, and if you're NEW to Salt Strong, here's a link to our website where you can learn more about our online fishing club platform: https://bit.ly/3PltVA9

20 Comments

@Saltstrong Creator 4 years ago Pinned

Get the Daiwa Ballistic MQ Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3PyvQRA

@Shawn_Lai 4 years ago

I gotta say I bought a Ballistic MQ after researching and watching Salt Strong videos and really love it. I paired it on a new NRX+ 872 S for bass and first fish caught on the combo was a 10+ lb steelhead. That MQ and big gear make it really really smooth. I find myself picking up my MQ more than my vanford.

@charon911 4 years ago

Bought a 3000d last week and was really impressed with the smoothness of it and its fluidity. Effortless to reel after a cast, superb carbon fiber for the MQ. The smoothest reel i ever experienced. Top quality in this range price

@HeavyHookSet 1 year ago

Just bought 1 2500 and 2 3000’s beautiful reels

@frandevel 1 year ago (edited)

Super detailed! Thanks a lot! I'll go for a new 4000 Ballistic MQ reel. The sealing is very important when you come into Kayak fishing

@AKgulfcoast 4 years ago

Your vids are lookin’ clean homie!!! 😍

@mildmanneredmercifulmouse1839 3 years ago

Thanks mate, that's good info.

@TheBandit59 1 year ago

Someone gifted me a TKO 7’ ultralight rod and a Vanford 2000. I like it, but wanted to set up another ultralight . I have a 1000 Ballistic coming which a 7’1” Phoenix Mirage, Ill. See which one is it! I have been a Diawa guy most of my life, since I literally wore out a Diawa minimite set catching so many fish in the 70’s. Great info, thank you

@jelly_fishing 4 years ago

NIce overview of the MQ Justin!!!

@raymundmonica8884 3 years ago (edited)

Thanks for the nice video and helpful video. This is like the Daiwa TD Black MQ reel that we have here in Australia 🇦🇺. But the ballistic MQ have more bearing

@elijahf111 4 years ago

just ordered one, gonna use it for inshore halibut in cali

@visualmaestro77 3 years ago

I gotta say I love my Ballistic MQ LT 3000D, super smooth operation! Paired it with a Phenix Trifecta Lite 1003, and so far so good! Only con I have would be the knob on the handle, just a bit small for my liking, so I might upgrade it. Cali-Hali's have no chance! lol

@shadypiratefishing4127 4 years ago

I have the OG Ballistic, the ballistic MQ and the Vanford. While the Ballistic MQ is a fantastic reel so far, but I prefer the Vanford. I wish I could use my saltstrong discount on Shimanos. :( Otherwise, great video Justin!

@GrooveMushroom 1 year ago

I wonder if there is any difference between 3000D and 4000DC? As o understand, insides should be the same, but brake drag on 4000DC is 12kg, and 3000D is 10kg. So is there any difference in inside?

@Hunterrr. 3 years ago

I got this exact reel and I’ve just noticed today if u wiggle the spool or push up a little like loose but idk if it supposed to be like that for extra support or something?

@bestthingsinceslicedrice 3 years ago

Awesome reel but damn it Daiwa had to change the side plate socket shape, so you cant open this using the tool for the Daiwa Certate Lt

@SandbaggerJoe 4 years ago

Should be looked at as an investment

@williamdougie6213 4 years ago

I have the previous generation ballistic the magseal oil is a gimic it should come with the reel, plus daiwas customer service sucks. Don't get me wrong it's an awesome reel but I'd be buying the Vanford over the mq.

@Aric-- 4 years ago

Justin is the g.o.a.t.

Also...what size knob did you put on your bgmq 6k.. debating on the 38mm or whatever the next size was.

@keithlawrence7682 4 years ago

Just got back from Marco Island where my wife loves wading chest deep into the gulf and fishing. Catching small snappers was fun for both of us. We did submerge our reels on several occasions. If we continue to dunk our reels, would this be a reel that can take that abuse?