b'BIGGER DRAG NEEDED angling needs: 2000S, 2500S, I was looking to upgrade to2500D, 3000D and 4000D-a 3000 sized reel with biggerC.As mentioned above the drag as I had been dusted onfirst two S models have felt a couple of good fish this yearwashers, while the D models in the kelp and rocks, so I wentcome with carbon.with the 3000D model whichTaking the reel on multiple has an impressive 10kg maxtrips over spring to assess drag.It also meant I couldwhen fishing work-ups using load it with nearly 300m ofjigs and softbaiting in the 18lb braid to cast softbaitsshallows, it easily accounted into rough territory and havefor numerous snapper up that piece of mind I could putto 4kg and plenty of top the hurt on fish to get themeating fish such as gurnardA solid 68cm fish caught in 30m clear of the structure. and John dory.I was lookingoff Henderson Bay put up a good There are 5 models availablefor a bigger fish to reallyfight, testing the Daiwas super in the range to suit yourtry the drag out and got mysmooth ATD carbon drag.chance in early November off Henderson Bay when fishing in 30m and a heavy fish took my orange slider and took a lot of line.The drag is super smooth, and we shot video on the GoPro of it stripping line at a steady pace, with comments from the crew how nice the reel looked and performed.The 6kg fish did put on a good fight and it was easily subdued and put on ice for the smoker.I also really like the EVA knob too, great to hold with wet hands and casting softbaits out is effortless with this reel.The TD Sol MQ 3000 is very capable and gives me confidence to take on larger fish, even kingfish if one turns up and snaffles a lure meant for a snapper as they often do.I am looking forward to using it over summer and battling a few more snapper on it and hopefully a kingfish which would be fun.FIGZKey SpecsDAIWA TD SOL MQ 3000+Ratio: 5.3:1+Capacity: PE1.5 - 300mThe writers 3000 sized reel is+Max Drag: 10kgspooled with 18lb Sunline braid and+Weight: 205gmoffers 10kg of drag for helping stop+RRP $569.99bigger fish getting into the foul. /FISHINGINGODZONE85'