This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated
Sea bass fishing is a form of lure fishing that targets sea bass fish near estuaries and fishing ports.
Sea bass fishing is loved by many people because the fishing grounds are close to their living areas.
There are many different types of spinning reels that are used for such sea bass fishing.
In this article, we will introduce in detail how to choose a reel for sea bass fishing as well as recommended products.
If you are thinking of trying sea bass fishing or other lure fishing, please refer to this article.
How to choose a spinning reel for sea bass fishing without regrets
First, let’s take a look at how to choose a seabass fishing reel without any regrets. Before you actually consider which one to buy, please take a look.
Size 2500 or 3000.
Choose a size 2500 or 3000 sea bass fishing reel.
The advantage of the 2500 reel is that it is smaller and easier to handle than the 3000 reel, but it is inferior to the 3000 in power.
For this reason, it is recommended to master how to move the lure with the 2500 size when starting out, and change to the 3000 size when targeting big fish.
Of course, it is possible to catch a large sea bass even with a 2500, so you can choose one depending on whether you value maneuverability or power more.
As for the thickness of line to be wound on the reel, PE line No. 0.6 to 1.0 is recommended.
A 2500 or 3000 spinning reel is also a good size for spooling a line of 0.6 to 1.0 thickness.
Waterproof and lightweight is recommended.
Seabass fishing is a sport that involves the repetitive motion of constantly throwing and reeling in a lure.
Therefore, when choosing a spinning reel, it is recommended to focus on waterproof performance and lightness.
Intense movement will inevitably cause seawater to enter the reel, but a reel with high waterproof performance will prevent deterioration caused by water immersion.
Also, a lighter reel may allow you to cast more times than you would with a heavier reel.
It is these small differences that lead to fishing success.
In this article, we pick out reels with waterproof technology from Daiwa and Shimano, and introduce the lighter models among them.
Both dedicated and general-purpose reels will work.
Daiwa and Shimano each have specialized reels developed for sea bass fishing.
Of course, those reels are the best option for sea bass fishing.
However, it does not mean that you have to use a special reel to enjoy comfortable sea bass fishing; a general-purpose reel is also sufficient.
In this article, we introduce both dedicated and general-purpose reels, so you can choose the one that best suits your budget and preference.
Also, because it’s a dedicated reel, it’s not only for sea bass fishing, so even if you want to enjoy fishing other than sea bass fishing, you can choose a dedicated reel.
6 Recommended Spinning Reels for Sea Bass Fishing
Now that you have confirmed how to choose a seabass fishing reel, let’s take a look at some of the products we actually recommend.
The Exsence BB is a reel from Shimano’s Exsence series, which is aimed at sea bass fishing.
Among Shimano’s reels, those with the name BB are the best models for beginners, and the Excess BB is the first model in the BB series to be equipped with Core Protect.
Core Protect is Shimano’s proprietary waterproof technology that prevents water from getting inside the gearbox.
Other technologies such as “HAGANE gear” and “X-SHIP” provide excellent durability.
The price is about 20,000 yen, which is very affordable for its performance, and is perfect for those who want to start sea bass fishing in earnest.
The Excessense CI4+ is a model that is one rank higher than the Excessense BB introduced above.
One of the most notable features is the lightness of the CI4+ carbon material.
Of course, it also uses Core Protect, HAGANE Gear, and X-SHIP, which were also used in the Excess BB, so it has excellent waterproof performance and durability.
Its lightness, durability, and water resistance make it ideal not only for seabass fishing, but also for a variety of lure fishing.
This spinning reel is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a variety of lure fishing such as shore jigging and eging at a high level.
The all-black color scheme is also cool and attractive.
Stradic is not a reel developed exclusively for sea bass fishing, but a general-purpose reel that can be used for various types of fishing.
Its cost performance is a major attraction, and it has overwhelming performance for a reel under 30,000 yen.
Especially since Shimano’s pride and joy, the Micro Module Gear II, is used, the winding comfort is at its peak.
Also, “Core Protect” and “HAGANE Gear” have been adopted.
In addition, the silver-based design will easily fit in with any rod.
It is recommended for those who want to try not only sea bass fishing but also other lure fishing and bait fishing.
Recommendation 4: Daiwa X Fire
The X-Fire is an excellent cost effective reel from Daiwa that is a great introduction to sea bass fishing.
The body is made of ZAION, a carbon resin with carbon fiber woven into it.
It is both light and durable.
It also uses Daiwa’s famous “Mag Shield” waterproof technology.
Mag-Shield is a technology that uses magnetic fluid to prevent flooding, and has a structure with no physical gaps.
As you can see, the X-Fire is a reel with performance suitable for sea bass fishing, and of course it can be used for other types of fishing as well.
The light blue design is unique, so it is a good choice for those who do not want to wear anything else.
Morethan is Daiwa’s flagship series for sea bass fishing, and this spinning reel is also one of Daiwa’s top-performing reels for sea bass fishing.
In order to catch as many sea bass as possible, technologies such as “ZAION” and “Mag Shield” are employed.
In addition, it uses a body structure called a “monocoque body” that uses as few parts as possible to achieve both lightness and durability at a high level.
It is also one of the most luxurious in terms of design.
It is especially recommended to use it with a sea bass rod also named Moazan.
If you are serious about improving your sea bass fishing, please consider buying one.
The Cardia is Daiwa’s general-purpose spinning reel that competes with Shimano’s Stradic.
Like the Stradic, the Cardia is one of the best reels under 30,000 yen and is particularly attractive for its lightness.
Adopting “ZAION V”, which is a more advanced version of “ZAION”, the LT2500S weighs only 190g.
Even among reels priced higher than the Cardia, there are not many reels with a deadweight of less than 200g.
Another important feature is the use of a monocoque body, which is also used in the flagship Moazan reel for sea bass fishing.
This high performance will be very useful not only for sea bass fishing but also for various other types of fishing.
Sea bass fishing is a great introduction to lure fishing.
Sea bass fishing is one of the most popular lure fishing methods, and it is easy to try because of its familiar fishing grounds.
Also, sea bass fishing rods are easy to use for other types of fishing, making them the perfect introduction to fishing.
There are many such spinning reels that are used for sea bass fishing that are very versatile.
In particular, the six spinning reels introduced here are all models that can be used for various types of fishing while performing sea bass fishing at a high level.
If you are thinking of starting your fishing career with sea bass fishing, please refer to this article.