Daiwa Capricorn 4000 - question

[jedi_angler]

Anyone using this reel for surf fishing?

What's it best suited for, far as:

- rod to match it with
- species to target
- line weight

I have one I was thinking about using mostly with a 9' Solaris and some 12lb, maybe for blues, etc.

[Seachaser]

I have one and it makes a great light surf reel. It should easily handle fish 15 or so lbs. and under. I have mine spooled with 35 lb. braid and on a team daiwa 9' spinner.

[Big EL]

with an extra 4000 spool and a 3500 spool.

30lb PP on the 3500 spool
12lb BG Solar on a 4000
14lb Silver Thread on a 4000

I've caught Spadefish, catfish, Puppy Drum, Stripers, spot, croaker, Mullet, Bluefish and Spanish on it. Hooked a Cobia with it.

I've plugged, thrown metal and bottom fished with it.

I've mounted it on a 7' medium heavy rod, a 10' Medium Heavy, a 10'6" Tica, and a 9' Tica.

It's a pretty versatle reel and I wouldn't get rid of it for nothing :)

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[Rick]

You have to watch the bail to keep out ANY sand.It dosnt have a very strong spring like the shimano.

[Ralph]

tres @ http://www.hatterasoutfitters.com/ has been trying to get me to purchase one for years. he believes its a great value and a highly under rated reel. match it to his custom breakaway 1145 and you can't go wrong.

[jedi_angler]

tres @ http://www.hatterasoutfitters.com/ has been trying to get me to purchase one for years. he believes its a great value and a highly under rated reel. match it to his custom breakaway 1145 and you can't go wrong.

Ralph,
Always tryin to get me to spend more money :D

[Ralph]

tres knows a little about tackle. ;)

[Drumdum]

You have to watch the bail to keep out ANY sand.It dosnt have a very strong spring like the shimano.

Thus far no problem.. I have three and they all wear like tanks,I put em through tons of abuse and they handle big fish with no problems,trust me.. :)

[Digger]

DD that is saying alot "mister plastic spoon breaking anvils" HeHe





DD admits he is rough on gear.

I say he just catches fish and the are rough on it.

[Fishman]

Nice reel a little over priced, my opinion would be to by the Laguna 4000.

[Rockstar]

i was planning on getting a stradic, but after doin' a little homework the diawa seems like the better deal. i ordered a 4000 with 20lb. power pro... gonna do 12lb. ande on the spare spool. i think the reel will match up nice with my JB rod. it's gonna be a blast catchin' yellow bellies and stripers on that thing in a couple weeks.

[jedi_angler]

What's a "JB" rod?

[Rockstar]

it's a custom rod by jesse bukey. 6'0 medium-light rod. got a fast taper, but enough back bone to lay the smack down on flounder, schoolies, blues, etc.

http://pierandsurf.com/photopost/data/500/13990JBcaptiva.jpg