Daiwa Reels Spinning SS700 Tournament Ss Spinning review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Daiwa
Material	Aluminum, Graphite
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Lifetime Bail Spring
Precision worm gear levelwind evenly cross wraps line on spool
3 stainless steel ball bearings. Super-smooth drag, with oversized felt and stainless discs and precision click adjustment
Cut-proof SiC (Silicon Carbide) line roller
Line Capacity (Lb. Test / Yards)-MONO: 4/145, 6/110, J-BRAID: 6/210, 8/160
Precision machined, aircraft-grade aluminum spool for maximum casting performance and strength
Dual-system Infinite Anti-Reverse

product description

From mountain streams to Bonefish flats in the keys, few reels have earned such a solid reputation for performance and reliability as Daiwa’s Tournament SS Series. Winner of two BassMasters® Classics and “reel of choice” for light saltwater record seekers around the world, these reels have proven themselves against the world’s top gamefish.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 6 inches; 7.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SS700
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2003
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Big Rock Sports
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0006775MS

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Questions about Daiwa Reels Spinning SS700 Tournament Ss Spinning

What is the line sizes and capacity ? Is this the same as a TG-700 ?

Answer: Line size capacity for the SS700 is

How much 6llb line will this reel hold?

Answer: 110 yards????

Is the handle removeable for foldable for protection, and any comments on only 3 ball bearings per the Daiwa website?

Answer: It does have only 3 bearings, the design hasn't changed in 30 years, but it's still a smooth reel. The handle can be removed, as it is convertible to left or right hand retrieve. For storage, the handle can be folded (built in latch and spring) without removal.

Answer: Handle is foldable and I believe you can remove with a screwdriver it is very smooth having only 3 ball bearings

Answer: Yes, the handle breaks down and removable. On ball bearings: No idea - Whatever goes on in the 700 (mechanically) is enough. Keep in mind that I am limited to representing my own preferences and expectations.

Answer: The handle is removable and packable. This reel only needs 3 ball bearings because it's a long casting and reliable. Great for salt water and fresh water.

If I want to run 10-12 lb braid, should I go with the 700 or the 1300?

Answer: I run 10 lb braid on the 700 and it works fine. I would go to the 1300 for 20 or 30 lb braid. Also the line capacity is greater on the 1300.

Answer: Line diameter is fine for either. The distinguishing factor between a 700 and 1300 is that the size and spool capacity is considerably larger. Do you want a smaller reel or a big reel? If you don't need the bulk and a mile of line, favor the 700.

Answer: 1300

I have seen in the comments that this reel has no anti-reverse. The description say it does. Does it ? thanks !

Answer: Yep - it has an anti-reverse. It is not like newer reels because it is not "infinite", but it is still a great reel!

Answer: Correct, the reel does not have anti-reverse. The handle and spool will give up a quarter inch or so of counter-rotation.

Answer: yes it does, you can see it inthe photo. you can see it sticking out right above the rear end of the reel. i bought it for the wide spool for longer casts. im very happy with it.

Answer: Yes it does. I have 4 of these in different sizes. If you are thinking of buying, don’t. Just buy it! Great reels with awesome drag! They are discontinued so better hurry.

Answer: The reel does have anti reverse. It is not instant or continuous but very effective. I love these reels. They get criticized for having less ball bearings and not being silky because of that. They more than make up for that with having a very powerful drag system, incredible durability, and my favorite— a bail that ALWAYS closes when you reel forward. My pet peeve is an expensive reel with a bail that doesn’t always close and catch the line. I will keep buying these reels until they are no longer available.

Answer: I have used this reel for many many years and I it is one of the best ever and does have anti reverse.

Answer: It does have antireverse. It's not instant like most new reels this day and age. There it a lever that you can still switch to have reverse feature if you choose.

Answer: It does and a very good one can't beat this reel for the money

Answer: Yes it has anti reverse

Answer: It does

Can anyone kindly measure the spool lip diameter? I want to compare to Daiwa size 500 and 1000 spool diameter. Thanks in advance for any help.

how much is this reel in english money

Answer: $100

made in japan

Answer: Thailand

Is this the price for the ss700 86.68?

Answer: Yes

Is the ss700 considered a long cast like the 1300?

Answer: In my estimation, it casts 4he same as the 1300 or 2600. I have two of them. One is over 30 years old and still works like new. They are a workhorse of a reel.

Answer: Yes.Excellent long cast reel.

Answer: Yes. It has the same shaped spool as all of the other SS Tournament reels

Answer: I believe it is but smaller

this reel made at where

Answer: I don’t know where the reel is made. It is irrelevant. This is the best spinning reel made. Yes, it has less ball bearings and yes it is old school. That said, the bail closes EVERY time and the drag is legendary. Basically this is the ONLY spinning reel I will buy. The “newer “ and fancier ones fail when tested against this reel.

Answer: Thailand I Believe

Does it have a bail spring or does it hit a rubber bumper to close the bail ?

Answer: It still has a bail spring but the rubber roller is what closes it when you turn the handle. I own 3 of these reels for panfish and over a dozen of the ss1300s they have been built the same since the late 80s

Answer: I don't believe it has a spring I've had mine for over 15 years without any trouble. it's the best reel I've ever fished with. All 6 of my reels are Daiwa 700's I've caught allot of big fish on those reels and they have the best drag system I've ever fished with.

Answer: The round roller on the mounting stem.

The price for this is $87.00 why so expensive?

Product reviews of Daiwa Reels Spinning SS700 Tournament Ss Spinning

Eric G Solnitzky : Simple design and reliable

I believe Diawa set the standard for years to come with these SS tournament series reels. They are all I use. A couple reels are over 20 years old and still going strong.

Amazon Customer : A classic, Precision built, smooth, dead reliable, workhorse!

There is a reason this reel has been unchanged for 30 years. It is smooth, Precision built, and dead reliable! I wish I would have owned one sooner. In fact, I like my first one so much, I ordered a second one “just because“. These reels are actually worth more than you pay for them. Stop mulling this decision over and just buy this reel. You will be super glad that you did!

WalleyeGuy : Daiwa SS700 Tournament Reel

I've owned my Daiwa SS700 spinning reel for 15 years. It is still the smartest looking reel on the planet. What I appreciate most is the solid construction that provides smooth trouble free performance year after year. You can spend hundreds more on a reel and not get a better, more reliable reel.

K4gwb : Still a nice reel

The ss700 is a Nice reel, but over the years they changed the way the handle changes from left to right hand retrieve.
The old ones you don’t need a screwdriver to change the handle, the screw is attached to the side cover cap. The new ones have a cap, screw, and bushing and you don’t know how tight to make the screw, if you go all the way it will not crank. The old ones you tighten all the way by hand and your done. I don’t know why daiwa changed a good thing...
I guess we all should add a flat point screwdriver to our tackle box. It’s still a good reel, but my old one is still my favorite.

Cbuc : Five Stars

Amazing quality reel, just too small for what I needed.

Kimmo Juutinen (Finland) : Daiwa SS700 tuning

The antireverse spring was too tight restritcing reeling. I replaced it with an old daiwa part which was made of lighter steel wire. You can also loosen the tension of the spring a bit.
I tested the rotor balance separately by holding a suitable stick through the rotor with "bearing" at both ends. I then balanced the rotor by glueing with epoxy glue some pieces of brass under the bail spring cover and drilling some weight off the opposite side; underneath the bail counterweight. I made the cromed brass metal bail trip cam screw lighter by taken off some metal of it (then glued a thin shiny metal plate on top of it). Also glued a little thin brass plate on bail side on the rotor assembly. Now the rotor is in perfect balance and it won't wobble when reeling.
I polished the metal drag plates into mirrow shine and changed two white plastic spool washers into better teflon washers. Now drag works smooth. Added a ball bearing into worm shaft. Washed all the ball bearings in asetone and lubed them with a drop of oil. Grease into main gears. Oil into wormshaft, main shaft assembly and line roller washer. Now the reel works so much better and is fun to use. I use 0.20mm monofilament line, antireverse ON-position and by hand manually closing bail. With this reel If using bail kick knock antireverse should be OFF-position.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Best reel made for the cost

Madu : Classic beautiful workhorse...

If this is going to be your only spinning reel or your main set up, for the price there are other reels out there that are more define and updated with the lastest technolog and space age materials. This reel however is a classical work of art as well as a workhorse. I have newer reels that are lighter, smoother, and just plain out performs better than the SS Tournament reels. But I find myself using this reel just as much. Most people do frown at the lack of infinite anti-reverse which did cost a star in my eyes. Overall it's a sweet reel.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Great reel

L Bean : Well made reel

Item as described. Well made reel.

Michael M. : An absolutely incredible line of reels!!

The tournament SS line is THE most amazing reels period. I own 22 of them. 700s for trout, stocked trout, crappies, panfish. 1300s for bass and steelhead. 1600s for salmon, steelhead, Great Lakes trout. An application for any of the series. What a freakin incredible reel!!!

L Bean : Well made reel

Item as described. Well made reel.

Ray Thibeault : great drag, very smooth

great reel , smoothest drag for the money, still using same model from 20 years ago for landlocked salmon works flawlessly

DAVID W SMITH : An oldie but a goodie

Ordered the weekend before Christmas, and received it the day after Christmas, before the estimated arrival date. Reel arrived in bubble pack envelope, inside a display box. Undamaged, loaded with 275 yds. 2 lb. Trilene XL mono. Works very nicely, scored a limit of rainbow trout on its maiden fishing trip. No line issues, casts like a dream. Glad Daiwa still makes 'em.

Ray Thibeault : great drag, very smooth

great reel , smoothest drag for the money, still using same model from 20 years ago for landlocked salmon works flawlessly

Amazon Customer : A classic, Precision built, smooth, dead reliable, workhorse!

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