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PROS Of The Daiwa Exist 3000 Daiwa Exist Pros: Super lightweight (6.5 ounces) which is really a game-changer for anglers like me who primarily use artificial lures Longer casts with the special Long Cast (LC) ABS spool which allows the line to come off the reel easier and faster (I can truly say that I can cast further with this reel not a ton, but every foot counts) Smoothest 3000 series spinning reel Ive ever used (even Luke, who was highly skeptical of an $800 reel, was shocked at how smooth it is to cast and retrieve) It definitely turns heads and has prompted quite a few conversations from other anglers asking, What reel is that? Fully sealed (MagSealed) so I never have to worry about saltwater getting in and corroding the gears 22 pounds of drag (Solid drag, but lets be honest, youll never need anywhere close to this with a 3000 series reel using 10lb braid)

Along with CZB Comp bearings, the reel also has a zero-corrosion cast iron carbon frame and side plate

There was one occasion when I was sitting up a tree, over the top of a previously baited area that had been cleaned by the carp

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