Daiwa Bg Spinning Reel review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand | Daiwa |
Material | Synthetic |
Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
Color | Black/gold |
Handle Material | Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum |
Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
Fishing Line Type | Braided |
Bearing Material | Aluminum |
product features
- Black Anodized Machined Aluminum Housing ("Hard Bodyz" Body & Side Cover), Over-sized Digigear (Digigear System)
- Solid Screw-In Handle, Air Rotor, Dynamic Cut Aluminum ABS Spool
- Braided Line Ready Spool, Waterproof Drag System, Carbon ATD, Line Per Handle Turn: 37.4"
- Manual Return Bail (4500 and Larger), 6BB+1RB, Gear Ratio: 5.6:1, Drag Max:15.4
- Line Capacity (Lb. Test / Yards): 8/240, 10/200, 12/170 J-BRAID: 15/280, 20/240, 30/190
- Infinite Anti-Reverse System (4000 and Smaller), Infinite Dual Anti-Reverse System (4500 and Larger)
product description
The next generation of our ever popular BG spinning reel series just got leaner and meaner. This complete series ranges from ultralight freshwater actions to heavy big game saltwater models.
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6 x 5 x 4 inches; 4 Ounces
- Item model number : BG3000
- Department : Unisex-adult
- Date First Available : August 1, 2016
- Manufacturer : Greys Distribution
- ASIN : B01JH8FHTE
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Questions about Daiwa Bg Spinning Reel
Q:
Is the 6500 a good size for a 10' 6" surf rod.
Answer: Not too big at all. Many east coast fisherman use the 6500 as a jigging reel on 10' 6" rods. I have one on a Lami Xra 126 1MH
Answer: Frankly I think it is a bit too big and heavy for this rod. Not sure what you are fishing for but this reel holds 550 yards of 50 lb braid. That seems like a lot for a surf rod and reel set up. Maybe the 4500 or the 5000 .
Answer: I rocked a 6000 on a medium heavy. It worked well on a 10'6 okuma Rockaway. These are bigger reels tho. As long as you stay in the specs of your pole. My max on my 10'6 and 12' are 50lbs braid for my medium heavy. Getting one of these for my 12'
Answer: 5000 worked perfectly on my 10ft Okuma. Caught my personal best shark on it. 4 ft blacknose. Handled with ease.
Answer: You will have lot of line on that reel. Will handle large fish
Q:
how big is it like in comparison to something
Answer: These reels run way bigger in terms of sizing than Shimano. the 3000 is like a 4000-4500 in terms of Shimano sizing. If you plan on using it for bass in freshwater, get a smaller size. This reel can handle bonito, striper, salmon, and other big fish. I hope that helps:)
Answer: I bought the BG 4500 because I wanted a pretty big real, it is about twice the size of my vintage Penn Spinfisher 4400SS
Answer: “Like” in comparison to other reels, or to “something” like a tackle box?
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Answer: The BG5000 is the same size as my Penn Conflict 6000 and a little heavier as well.
Answer: Not as heavy as my 91 mustang gt foxbody. Holds more line than a cardi B concert
Answer: the sizing is all whack, you have to look at the line capacity...
Answer: They are all smaller than a large pumpkin.
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I got the BG 5000, need to pick a rod for shore fishing mahi mahi. Any have suggestions?
Answer: Bro if you're fishing from shore for mahi mahi and you have a 5000 get atleast a 10ft rod !! Lamiglass is top choice among surf fishermen
Answer: Ugly stik tiger elite series. I have my 5000 on a 7ft tiger elite series.
Answer: anything that's a heavy medium heavy rod and 7ft or 8 ft length
Q:
What does the size number mean
Answer: The number are the reel sizes for example bg8000 being the biggest reel they offer and I believe 2500 is the smallest they offer. Different sizes are need for different situations. More line and more drag on the 8000 would be good for offshore fishing but not so much from land.
Answer: They are from 1000 to 10,000 as the number increases so does the reel and it’s weight. For jigging etc you need around 3000 for casting then 5000 to 1000 are called for. Also the bigger the real the more line it can take.
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What size reel should i buy? i have a 12' ugly stick heavy surf rod and cast up to 8 oz but usually 5 oz pyramids and sometimes 3 oz artificials.
Answer: Correct - the BG5000 is the right size for a 12ft or 13ft rod. My BG5000 took 330yrds of 50lb Jbraid and is very nicely balanced. The 6500 is a VERY big reel - about a shimnano 25,000 size.
Answer: The 6500 would probably be the best match.
Answer: 6500
Q:
With one is better daiwa bg 4000 or shimano nasci 5000xg
Answer: I've had the nasci 4k. Much prefer the BG 2500. almost same size in comparison. I just literally have away the nasci 4k reel to bro in law for surf fishing pompano. Not sure how it's held up. But I have landed some large red drum and black drum on the 2500 BG reel 33-36inch drums. No prob at all. A friend had the Penn battle 3k with 30# braid. He was almost spooled. I've had to feather the spool to prevent that. All in all BG is a good reel. I own the 2500, 3k and 4500 sized reels. With 15# 20# and 30# braids, brands such as kastking and suffix 832. Not a wind knot nor overspills
Answer: I’ve used multiple Daiwa 5000 series reels on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the last 10-15 years. They’re tough and can handle large fish. That said, they must be washed with fresh water immediately after use to remove sand and salt. I disassemble and re-lube annually. Buying more now because accidentally lost parts on older reels are not available. Hard to go wrong with these reels.
Answer: Hi i cant be of much help on this one.I own several daiwa bg series reels but have never owned a shimano. I do know the daiwas are very smooth and reliable.
Answer: Never used the shimano. I like the bg 4000 it is nice and smooth.
Answer: Daiwa bg tough reel for da money
Answer: Best bang for your buck the Daiwa
Q:
What is difference in 4000 and 5000?
Answer: 1000 lol. The numbers are reel sizes so the larger the number the more weight you can reel in however diawa reel sizes seem to be underrated so if your looking at a diawa 4000 then it’s probably a little more heavy duty than other brands 4000. That’s just my experience
Answer: The 5000 is a little bigger and stronger.
Answer: Short version, the 5000 series carries more line.
Answer: Larger number means bigger size. May be just amount of line or frame size may also change. Look at daiwa web site. They will have a chart for each model.
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Can the Daiwa bg 8000 switch from left hand retrieve to right hand retrieve?
Answer: Yes. I dont have an 8000, but I have a 3, 25, and 65 and they all switch so I dont see why the 8 wouldnt.
Answer: Yes. The instruction manual says how to do it. I have not done it, but it looks pretty simple.
Q:
I got a 7 foot heavy rood would the 5000 be a good match for it?
Answer: Without knowing what the rod is it is hard to say... deep sea rod?... What kind of fish are you targeting...? But the 5000 is a pretty big reel for some pretty heavy line.
Answer: It works but if only inshore I would recommend 4000 or 4500
Answer: Yes perfect
Q:
Does this come with a line on It or do I have to purchase separately?
Answer: Hello, you are going to need to purchase your own fishing line . You need to buy according to the fish size that you will be targeting..
Answer: Reels do not come with line. You always have to buy the line you need for what you are fishing for.
Answer: No, line is not included in the reel.
Answer: you have to purchase separately
Q:
Daiwa:made in?
Answer: BG made in China
Q:
What is inluded in the box with BG4000?
Answer: I purchased the BG4500 however would assume them to be the same. The o,my items were the reel with one attached spool, a handle so that you can set for left or right hand use and a single page user basic instruction manual. Didn't expect much more.
Answer: The bg reel,spool & extra washers. Good reel for da price blows da penn battle2 away.
Answer: Reel spool extra wasshers for even line lay.
Q:
what size is this "BG Spin 6 + 1, 5.6 : 1" option?
Answer: 3000
Q:
This reel left or right handle ?
Answer: You can change the handle to the left side or the right,it’s very simple.
Answer: You can change the handle to either side of the reel. Easy, unscrew handle and unscrew cap on opposite side and pass the handle and tighten up. Simple. Tight lines and good luck.
Answer: Both the handle is interchangeable
Answer: It'll swap to either side. Very good reels.
Q:
Is this reel overkill for surf fishing in SwFla
Answer: all depends on what you're fishing for. the reel is on the heavy side so plan accordingly for the type of fishing you plan on doing. The 6500 is good for throwing bait off the beach, pier, and will do very well on a boat. i personally use the 3500 & 5000 in the surf in SE Florida and New York. Have not encountered any fish that it couldn't handle, sharks included
Answer: Looking for my 1st salt water surf reel to pair with 10ft Ugly Stik. What size do i really need for your average sized red fish, snapper, pompano rigs, black drum? Thx
Answer: Actually that’s why bought this reel. A friend recommended this model for surf fishing due to its line capacity for larger fish. I will also use this rig for kayak fishing
Answer: Best reel I’ve ever used! And I was a very dedicated Penn user!
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Would the 5000 go good with a 9 ft med fast action rod?
Answer: The BG series are a size larger than other comparable models. For example, Penn 5000 and a BG4000 are comparable. For your rod, I think a 4000 would be better.
Answer: That choice is a middle of the road rod for almost any type of fishing. I love my BG.
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What side does the handle go if I'm a 'righty'? First fishing rod.
Answer: The handle goes on the left side for a spinning reel.
Answer: I'm a righty I reel with my left. So left side.
Answer: what ever side feels comfortable to you. I am right handed and I have it on the right side, feels weird on the left side.
Answer: Any side you want. Great reel for salt. I have 6 of them
Answer: Left
Q:
What size is best for red fish other saltwater fishing?
Answer: If you are fishing with bait for large red fish, the BG4000 might be ok for you. If you do a lot of jigging you might want to go a size or two smaller. I use the BG4000 for top water lures and larger fish mostly. They are great reels for the money. There is nothing that compares in their price range. Very Pleased.
Answer: I use the 3500 for my inshore salt water fishing. I've caught some good sized redfish with it. I had no problems at all.
Answer: You're probably better off trying match with the rod you're using. Match with the line weight, where the reel seat is, guides and weight. I've actually landed pretty big blues on a 2500 and prefer that with my st croix inshore rod. When offshore I prefer the 6500 bottom fishing with the mojo salt. I would go with the 5000 for surf fishing,, so depends
Answer: I'm using the 3000 size, handles most inshore fish quite well.
Answer: I have a diawa emcast bait runner reel, for catfish / carp and the thing is a monster, too much reel for the purpose actually. I have the diawa BG in a 2500 which I use for bass...perfect size. Hope this gives some frame of reference
Answer: My wife loves the 2500 with her smaller hands than mine, I love the 3000. I'd let the pole's line weight limit narrow it down, the 2500-3000's 10-20# are an ideal match with a 7'0"'s 12-17#
Answer: 4500 or larger. but i'd check with the company. they will respond
Q:
What's the best st. croix mojo spinning rod combo with bg500? 7’6” / medium heavy / fast or 7’ / medium heavy / fast ?
Answer: this personal choice 6” no charge to mach
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Want to pair with a croix mojo m/h rod. I have a battle22500but want a bit more 20lb braid capacity. Would a 3000 or 3500bg be too much for that rod?
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Answer: No, it wouldn't be too much. I wouldn't go any bigger than the 3500 though.
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Can I pair daiwa bg 3000 with St. Croix 86 medium heavy
Answer: Med heavy rod are a bit heavier than I would use on that reel. I have a pair of 3500 on medium Calico Jacks and they can be too heavy at times.
Answer: Desired rod weight is really based on personal preference. If you are comfortable with that rod and it's good for the fish that you would like to target, the 3000 will be fine on that rod.
Q:
Best size for salmon?
Answer: I'm not sure where one other comment is coming from regarding sting rays and sharks, but for Salmon, I'd say the 4000 is probably good. 5000 tops....and that is probably as big as you'll need.
Answer: It’s big and slightly heavy. Definitely for big salmon and more like sting rays and sharks.
Answer: The 4000 should be fine. I have the 8000 and seen people catch tuna and ice caught shark on my reel but it may be a little overkill for your use so I recommend the 4000
Q:
Will the bg 5000 fit on ugly stik elite from this link? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/b00vs0rmck/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=atvpdkikx0der&psc=1
Answer: Do you need that line capacity and max drag? You may find a smaller size better for you. I think if you want this size reel it would match up better with a different ugly stik. I have this reel on an ugly stik tiger elite for offshore saltwater jigging and it's perfect. I spooled it with 40lb braid. I have another in the 4500 size spooled with 30 lb braid and a top shot of 20lb mono for live lining bait for Yellowtail snapper.
Answer: Yes but I wouldn't put it on that rod. The reel is too nice for that rod in my opinion.
Answer: yes
Q:
What 6'6" or 7' rod would match well with the BG 5000 reel? Mostly looking to do saltwater fishing with some freshwater as well.
Answer: IMHO anything with a mono line rating of 15-30lbs would work great there
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What's the best sizes reel for fishing 4- 12 lb BASS? Was looking at the 2500 but not offered here for some reason.
Answer: It is offered but listed under "140 yds/10lbs"
Answer: I'm a salty ? But that should work.
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How much drag on the 5000?
Answer: 22 lbs. of drag, it is a beast for it's size. With 80 pound braid and 60 lb. mono leader,
Answer: 22lbs
Q:
Would 5000 be fine for my 9 foot medium heavy rod I use for 5-10 pound striper
Answer: The Daiwa BG5000 with 30lb braid on a 9 foot medium action rod is the combination I use angling in the surf. It handles ten pounders without a problem. It's a great reel. I highly recommend.
Answer: BG 3500 or 4000 have plenty of power and line for 10-20 lb striper. BG5000 is big and heavy , good for much bigger fish even offshore
Answer: Yes, but for the size fish you are after it might be too much. I use my BG 5000 with 80# braid for
Answer: Yes, it would work fine. 5000 has manual bail and I think a stronger anti reverse dog gear.
Answer: I have a 4500 and it holds just over 200 yards of 20# test mono. I think a 5000 holds just over 250 yards of 20# test mono. Hope this helpd
Answer: Take a look at the 4500 series. I put one on a 9ft meat hunter, and another on an 8' for my wife. We both love the 4500. The sizes on these are a touch different. My 6500 has the same line capacity as my Okuma 8000. So the 4500 BG has more line capacity than you would expect. Great drag. Smooth. And they have all landed a bunch of catfish. Best of luck!
Answer: This reel would be more than enough. I catch 20lb yellowfin on this rig. You could possibly step down to a BG4000 if you want a smaller outfit. BG3500 if you use braid. Either way you will be happy with how it performs.
Answer: Yes, I think it will work well
Answer: That’ plenty!
Answer: Yes
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what line braid test?
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Answer: Your question has to do with braid line testing: Here are some examples for certain types of line weight for fishing:
Answer: The 4000 holds 370 yards of 20lb braid. 200 yards of 40lb braid.
Answer: I would go with 20 to 40 pound. Depends on what your trying to catch. I have 30 pound on mine and catches everything I have targeted. Tuna up to 50 pounds, Dorado (dolphinfish or Mahi Mahi) up to 50. Snapper, Snook, Roosterfish. Like casting top waters. Been a nice reel so far. No problems.
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based off a recommendation from salt strong I order three bg 5000 upon receiving them the first two I put together the bails would not close any help?
Answer: The 4500 and larger have a manual bail, after casting, you manually flip it. The 4000 and below flip automatically when you start reeling.
Answer: Send them back.
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fishing in surf with 10’ rod. 15lb test. Is BG 4000 right size, or go to 5000? Don’t want heavy rig
Answer: 4000 probably better
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Hi, what is manufacturing country for this reel ??
Answer: China
Q:
This is BG3000 reel right?
Answer: I think you can choose the size you want depending on what's available
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What size reel would be best for holding 50 pound fishing line
Answer: The following models would accept 50 pound braid line BG4500, 5000, 6500, 8000. As for monofilament the manufacturer website doesn't state. Here is the manufacturer reel models details so you may see:
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Could you use the 6500 on a 7 foot 6 rod or would it be two big ?
Answer: The 6500 is a big real. I use a 2500 on a 8’ rod
Answer: it depends on the line rating on the rod. The 6500 is a big powerful reel.
Answer: I don't like the feel on that size rod. The reel is too large for that smaller rod. It will work, but I don't like the way it feels to large
Answer: Yes. You can use that model and rod.
Answer: I would say It depends what the rod is rated for in weight, not necessarily the length.
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Want to pair with a croix mojo m/h rod. I have a battle2 but want a bit more 20lb braid capacity. Would a 3000 or 3500bg be too much for that rod?
Answer: No
Q:
what pound max drag force for daiwa bg 5000
Answer: 22lb max
Answer: 22lbs for the BG4500 and BG5000
Answer: 22 lbs
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is the 4000 reel ambidextrous?
Answer: Yes, you can install the handle to either side of the reel.
Answer: Yes, easy switch, takes less than a minute, even if one does it slowly.
Answer: Yes!!
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Which size would you recomend for yellowtailing and mangrove snapper fishing
Answer: Size 4000 and under inland and freshwater.......4000 and above (because of larger gearing) surf and salt
Answer: What method of fishing do you prefer ? Land based, boat or kayak ? What bait ? Braid or mono ?
Answer: I'm sorry I can't assist you with this question. I fish fresh water for salmon and other large fish species. I'm not familiar with those fish or their habitat.
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What is the drag strength on the 6500
Answer: 40lbs
Q:
tsunami shield or this ?
Answer: Don't want to bad-mouth anyone's product but look at the reviews, or go down to the local pier or beach and see what people are using. BG is a very popular reel.
Answer: I don't think you can go wrong with the BG.
Answer: Daiwa BG
Q:
Is this a knock-off copy, not a real daiwa reel?
Answer: these are not knock offs...this is what the BG reels typically run retail.
Answer: Mine was real. Ordered it off Amazon.
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For the bg5000, is a 7’ medium weight uglystik a good combo?
Answer: No get the 2500 or the 3000 for a 7 ft med
Answer: I think it would be fine, but depends on how you're fishing. The reel might feel a bit much to be casting and retrieving for long periods of time. If you're bottom fishing, its fine
Q:
What is the dimension of the shipping package?
Answer: I threw away the amazon box but the manufacturer's box for a 6500 size reel measures roughly 7-1/2"x7-1/2"x5-1/4" deep.
Answer: The box was around 6x6” but that was in a much larger box.
Q:
es un bg 5000?
Answer: Es un buen carrete para sur fishing agua salada para una caña de 12 pies
Answer: Puedes seleccionar el tamaño que quieras, hay varios modelos.
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What size is this reel?
Answer:
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Do all Daiwa BG come with a registration number card?
Answer: I still have the box for my BG4500 and all the stuff that came with it. There are two instruction manuals and a couple of spare plastic gaskets but nothing that looks like a registration number card.
Answer: Mine didn’t. It just stated warranty was through proof of purchase.
Answer: It should
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how much is the shipping fee going to Philippines?
Answer: add the item to checkout and it will tell you before putting in your credit/money info
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Would a 3000 reel be a good match on a tsunami airwave 9' surf rod med hvy action for long island striped bass surf fishing?
Answer: I believe so although all my rods are 7 1/2’ and less. It should be good in casting.
Answer: The 3000 IS VERY ROBUST WITH A LARGE CONTROL WHEEL VERY COSTAL
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What size reel would be best with the Okuma Rockaway 11ft surf rod? I’m planning to use it for plugging.
Answer: i have the same rod and i have the 4500 bg with it but its to heavy but 4000 or 4500 and keep in mind that these reels are larger than other reels
Answer: 3500 or 4000 they are heavy for plugging. I use Shimano Stradic 4000 for plugging, very light reel and higher drag.
Answer: I will recommend the size 6000 match an 11 foot rod
Answer: 3500 or4000. These reels run big.
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Are the bearings sealed
Answer: Yes! The Best reel for the money ! I have 3000,4000, two 5000 and 6500 GO FOR IT!!
Answer: Don’t think so
Product reviews of Daiwa Bg Spinning Reel
Amazon Customer : NICE REEL !!! ....NOPE JUNK !!! (Updated)
Just got the BG 3000 in the mail... originally ordered the 2000 but returned it and ordered the 3000 which better fits my needs. Haven't fished it yet, but have it spooled and ready to go. The real feels super nice and can't wait to try it !!!
***UPDATE*** GARBAGE REELS !!! I bought two of these and almost exactly a year later...outside of warranty both reals needed bearings replaced...$130 in parts/labor/shipping... I'll never buy another Daiwa product as long as I live. You've been warned...these things are terrible...complete junk...hope Daiwa sees this !!!
MIKE : Best Reels At This Price Point
I have the BG 4000 and 5000. Both reels work perfectly. Smooth Drag, lots of torque with that big main gear and if you have to get something up and in quickly, no problem. Be sure you rinse them down after saltwater use! Good looking reel that works well. The 4000 out fought a 30lb Striper in a heavy current...tough enough. Lubricate the main shaft regularly, or it'll squeak on you.
Mariah Milano : Awesome Reel - Put To The Test Day 1 And It Exceeded Expectations!
I have always been a Penn & Shimano guy but decided to try this Diawa out and man, am I impressed! First day out hooked into a 7 ft nurse shark and this reel didn't flinch. Caught Gag Grouper all day before the shark and it was flawless. I won't hesitate to buy Diawa reels in the future!
westleyLAKE : Good. Just a little bit too big.
Good. Just a little bit too big. This is just slightly lighter than my DAIWA BG 8000. I've used it several times for fishing fishing large blue fish on party boats. So far no negative issues.
Chris : I can flat out say that this reel is much better than the Battle and loses nothing against the Stradic
I waited several months to put a review up for this reel. Right now I have a Daiwa BG, a Penn Battle II, Penn Fierce II, a few Shimano Siennas and some other odds and ends. I've also fished with some Stradics as well. I can flat out say that this reel is much better than the Battle and loses nothing against the Stradic. This reel hits the sweet spot as far as quality. If you want to get a solid quality reel with everything you need and nothing you don't, this is it for the right price. Any higher than this and you start getting into diminishing returns and features that may not translate to anything useful.
Prentice Pullins (Breeze Life Fishing) : Worth every penny
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Bear : BG Reel is junk! Parts holding bail together exploded while fishing
Reel is garbage! After my 7th trip on a party boat for fluke fishing the components holding the bail in place exploded everywhere. After I dropped my jig and cranked the handle to close the bail. I heard an usual sound and saw a spring shoot across into the water. Heard something bounce on the deck looked down and watched the screw roll off into the water. Than I looked at my reel and the bail was dangling on the reel only connected at the other end ????. Pissed off, I was about to cut my line as it was about 80ft in water now with no way to reel it in. The mate came over and says you alright bro?? He looked and saw my reel and says.....yup, you have a BG. My advice never buy a BG they are junk and I know a lot of people having problems with them. Than he told me not to cut the line because I'll lose my bucktail and teaser. He said I have no problem pulling that in for you so you dont lose your stuff and sure enough he pulled my line in by hand.
willwag3 : Nice!
All I've noticed so far is how smooth this reel is. Wraps the line perfect each retrive, works really well. Havent put it to the stress test I want just yet but am sure it will handle a large catfish pretty easily.
Matt : Incredible reel!
What a great reel. I have the 4000 size and its perfect match for my Penn Battalion 7'6" for inshore striper fishing.
It is true what all the review bloggers say about this reel. Best bang for your buck in saltwater reels right now. Incredibly solid and powerful. Super smooth top quality bearings make it a dream when fighting a large fish or just a casting retrieve. Really impressed.
wes : Great reel for the money
I put the 6500 size on a 12 foot diawa surf rod and it pairs perfectly. I used about 75yds 20lb mono backing, then 450yards of 50lb power pro spectra braid, then a 12 yard shock leader. I tied the backing and leader to the braid with FG knots, since the leader knot has to cast through the guides. Great long casts, good drag power at 33lbs. Manual bail flip took some getting used to, but that is the way you are supposed to do it anyway. Very pleased so far. Will update after using it more. This replaced a quantum Cabo 80 size and is vey similar in size, capacity, and drag.
Amazon Customer : Its a good reel.
I have used these in the surf. They are easy to maintain and really smooth. Only issue I have is that sometimes sand can get in the rotor. It is easy to get it out though. I would buy this before I would buy a penn battle.
khadija c. : I mean it's BG!
This was my second spinner reel. I wanted something not too bulky and reliable. Many anglers recommend this so without knowing too much about it I ordered it, im so glad I did. This is a very good reel not too much weight for 4000 size. They are a more comparable to 4500/5000 size from other companies. I landed my biggest fish, 40lb stingray on this. I wasn't able to bring that in just by cranking the handle, I used my rod but the drag worked really good. It hold a ton of line just like most daiwas. I haven't done any maintenance on it, but its just as smooth as the first time I got it. I think its the best reel around $100. You can't go wrong with this reel. I would definitely recommend this reel to my friends.
Amazon Customer : Fantastic reel
I was looking for a smaller surf / salmon reel for alaska. I tried several reels in the 75-100$ range before buying the bg4000. Absolutely no comparison. For close to the same money as the others, the BG is easily twice the reel, it's a great value and well worth the $105.
Tyler : Awesome reel
Amazing reel, super smooth. I got a 4000 Paired with a 9’ star rods paraflex for the surf. Oversized reel, size of penn 5000 and Shimanos 6000s. Great reel already got lots of reds, blues and a jack. Handles big fish nicely. Butter smooth drag. Feels a lot better than my penn battles.
Trung Lai : Big and light with the right price.
I still have this reel for backup, but i doubted that ill use this. Its good for the price, only downside is that it has a delay in loosing up the line when your pulling in a fat stingray or shark. So much lighter than my saltist 5000. Big spool with so much line. Good for beginner when starting out fishing. For a decent price reel you wont find it at your local walmart. I would recommend new anglers to start with this for ocean fishing and go from there.
RobS : Nicer than I expected
I recently purchased a Diawa BG 3000 and a Balistic 3000, the Balistic is over twice the price and is significantly lighter weight, but the BG is just as smooth and the drag is just as nice as the much more expensive reel. I like both reels and will post an update after I have put a few months of use on them.
I will be purchasing another BG if it holds up well fishing this week.
D.W. : Best bang for your buck for an inshore/surf saltwater spinning reel
I have four of these reels - two each in the 3000 & 4000 size that I use for inshore and surf fishing with lures and jigs. I pair the 3000 reels with 7' and 7.5' medium power inshore rods and travel rods and occasionally I pair the 3000 with my 8' st croix mojo medium power surf rod. I use the 4000 reel with my 8', 9' and 10.5' medium/medium heavy surf rods. I have caught small inshore trash fish, gator blues, channel catfish, 20+ lb stripers, flounder, croaker, barracuda and tarpon with these reels. Super smooth drag and holds braided line really well. Would highly recommend for anyone tossing lures from shoreline jetties, beach, piers or boats!
Westernbound1000 : Great Product
Great salt water reel and superior to the Penn Battle. I fish a lot in shore Jensen Beach FL and handles snook, Jack's, trout and tarpon no problem. Usually use a 2500 or 3000. But for a bigger rod a 4000. Bought a bunch of these and had one that jammed and thus returned. All the others are perfect.
John : It's built like much more expensive reels
This Daiwa BG5000 reel is a game changer. It's built like much more expensive reels. I use it on a 10' surf rod and have hauled in over a hundred pounds of fish and have only used it twice.so far..A cast of 80 yards or so is fairly effortless. This is a work horse made to bring in sea monsters not bluegills. Some one was complaining that it's heavy. Well butch up Suzie the rods it pairs with add a lot more weight. Think hauling in a 70 lb Tee'd off pit bull and you begin to understand what this bad boy was designed to accomplish. I had been planing to buy a reel in the $300 - $350 range to get away from the sucky low cost low quality disposable lineup. Not anymore Daiwa BG5000 doesn't suck..
STATSRT : High Quality Product
Just received the Daiwa BG 6500 and spooled with 40 lb. braid. Paired with Penn Heavy Spinning Rod and it's exactly what I had been looking for. Reel is excellent quality and smooth action and line lay to reel is perfect. Once again Daiwa has come through with a excellent product which only those who want to spend hundreds more on a reel can complain about, and then it's probably ego and not product quality. Thanks, Daiwa and Amazon for a job well done.
sunbirdaz : Buttery-smooth retrieve ...
Wow! If first impressions last then this is a reel worth fishing with ... I paired the BG4000 with a Penn surf rod for chasing Colorado River stripers. Casting distance is excellent and retrieval is butter-smooth. The drag is very smooth which is critical when/if I hook up with a line stripper. For the price this rivals several of the more expensive Penn reels I’m most comfortable with. Time will tell on durability but I’m very impressed so far ....
Chris/Marion : Great Value, lot of reel for the money.
Loaded with 30# braid and spent a week casting for stripers. Very happy, smooth action, bail is closed manually (one of the reasons I wanted it) so heavy baits do not snap the action closed and break you off. Better than my old black and gold and my 704's and 750SS's. Fast retrieve with a solid drag. I am sure this reel will pass the test of time with proper care. Well time to get back to fishing...……………...
Amazon Customer : Great value
Great reel for the price. Excellent line capacity and super drag. You would spend a lot more money to get all
these features on other big name reels this smooth and sturdy.
ay : It's a great reel, compared to other reels
It's a great reel, compared to other reels, this feels smooth and has a ton of power behind it. Do a bit of research and you will find mostly praises for this reel. For around 100 dollars, it cannot be compared. It feels smooth, steady, and provides you with confidence that is required to handle bigger species. I use this for everything including saltwater and freshwater. The only thing I had trouble with was fitting the 4000 sized reel on to a Shakespeare elite 7-foot medium. The foot of this reel was a bit too large for the reel seat of the Shakespeare but I forced it in somehow. I do surf fishing with this and trout fishing by switching my leader. I have a 15 lb braided line and when targeting different species, I change my leader from 20lb to 4lb. Recently pulled a 2lb Monkeyfaced prickleback out of a hole with this combo with relative ease.
3 Months Update
I really enjoy and recommend this reel, I will buy multiple sizes for different rod setups. I fish on mostly on jetties and I have fallen and banged this reel up, it still runs like a champ. I try my best to take care of my tackle, but accidents do happen. :/
I paired mine with a Shakespeare Elite:
Update 9 months:
I pair it now with a UglyStik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod (Salmon/Steelhead) with is a much better pairing for this reel size.
Still no problems fishing saltwater with it. I just do a simple rinse with tap water and everything function flawlessly. No squeaking, just dings, and scratches from fishing off the jetty and resting my reel/rod on the rocks. Caught 23inch lings and halibut with relative ease. I fish twice a week so I am extremely happy with the purchase. If any other reels I have fail I will replace it with this one again.
Update (18 months) 1.5 years
Still going strong, accumulated more dings to the reel from falls and such, fishing once a week at least I still haven't serviced it yet (I should) and it is still working as it should. Only thing I did to the reel is to sand the top of the spool since it became rough due to me falling and banging the reel on the jetty rocks but the reel is still surviving and works as it should. This is my only rod and reel I bring since going to the jetties and having reliable gear means a lot to me. My father just broke his Penn reel that I bought for him I will be replacing it with this one since my experience with it is such an excellent one.
2 Years without a hiccup.
Great reel, I fish with it once a week in saltwater, if you rinse it off every time after you fish and do maintenance yearly (I did my first one after 2 years) I believe it will last a very long time.
Middle Aged Man : Sooo Smooth. But BIG
This things is LARGE. I bought the 6500 size A lot larger than my Penn 6500 live liner, but also lighter. It is extremely smooth and it looks great! I am proud to walk onto the beach with it. It slings baits very nicely. I recently caught a nice bluefish with it. Just be aware it is nice and big!
Chris : I can flat out say that this reel is much better than the Battle and loses nothing against the Stradic
I waited several months to put a review up for this reel. Right now I have a Daiwa BG, a Penn Battle II, Penn Fierce II, a few Shimano Siennas and some other odds and ends. I've also fished with some Stradics as well. I can flat out say that this reel is much better than the Battle and loses nothing against the Stradic. This reel hits the sweet spot as far as quality. If you want to get a solid quality reel with everything you need and nothing you don't, this is it for the right price. Any higher than this and you start getting into diminishing returns and features that may not translate to anything useful.
WR : Love the BG Reels
I am a saltwater charter captain and started using the new BG when it first came out. They have been great! A super value for the money. The only thing I suggest is, if you use in saltwater, clean the line roller frequently. I spray a really good lubricant in there after taking it apart and that seems to help.
ROM : Excellent reel
This is advertised as a salt-water reel, but it works equally well as a fresh-water reel. For the price, you'd be hard pressed to find anything better. The spool is quite large, and I got an entire roll of 8 lb. test on the spool. The color combination is very nice, and it looks good on any color rod.
Duer : Great value!
Best spinning reel Ive owned. Great value. Only issue is the wildly generous line capacity. Id estimate I can put 400 yards of 0.28 mm braid on the 6500. Its stated line capacity is 550 yards of 0.36 mm braid. Bee Ess! Cmon Daiwa, I love your stuff, you dont have to oversell it. Or fire somebody.
moises arroyo : Daiwa reels run big.
AWESOME reels! Buy it!! FYI. Daiwa reel sizes run big. Daiwa 5000 size reel body is the same size as my Penn Spinfisher V 6500 and holds 140 yards more! I purchased the Daiwa 5000 cause I love the size of my Penn Battle 2 5000. The Daiwa dwarfs it! I was going to pair it with my 6’6” med/heavy ugly stick But I will be using it on my 10’ surf rod instead. :-)
Blue Water Brands : Smooth. Great Drag. Works Great for Surf Fishing!
Was trying to decide between the Daiwa BG and the Penn Battle II. I already had a couple of the previous gen Penn Battle reels, so I decided to buy a pair of these 5000 Diawa BG reels and put them on my 12' surf rods.
These reels are smooth! I replaced a couple of older EmCast reels and there really is no comparison. They are smaller, better looking, smoother and feel like you can really crank on them.
I got the 5000 size because I almost always go back to braided line and these reels hold enough 65lb braid for my surf fishing needs. They fit nicely on my 12' rods and between the handle and the 'oversize digi-gear' it feels like you can really crank a lunker in. I just got back from a trip and the largest fish I caught (unfortunately) was a 3' blacktip shark - the reel had no problem at all (and I wouldn't expect it to!).
The reels more than met my expectation and I would not hesitate to buy again - you won't make a mistake with these reels.
STATSRT : High Quality Product
Just received the Daiwa BG 6500 and spooled with 40 lb. braid. Paired with Penn Heavy Spinning Rod and it's exactly what I had been looking for. Reel is excellent quality and smooth action and line lay to reel is perfect. Once again Daiwa has come through with a excellent product which only those who want to spend hundreds more on a reel can complain about, and then it's probably ego and not product quality. Thanks, Daiwa and Amazon for a job well done.
Prentice Pullins (Breeze Life Fishing) : Worth every penny
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Daiwa's first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry.
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Saulo Ventura : This is my first Daiwa BG
Love the grip for the handle. The mechanism is butter smooth, it spins on it's on just by gravity.
Tested the drag by tightening it and trying to force it by hand and it wouldn't budge with me having to make a big effort.
Looks amazingly sexy, can't ask for much more, especially for the price
Amazon Customer : Its a good reel.
I have used these in the surf. They are easy to maintain and really smooth. Only issue I have is that sometimes sand can get in the rotor. It is easy to get it out though. I would buy this before I would buy a penn battle.
Alan : Reel is smooth as Butter
Just got this Reel, put on the handle and its smooth as butter. Weight of handle keeps it spinning. I am pairing this BG 30 with a TFO 7' Professional series Rod. I am hoping I can use in fresh water for Bass as well as salt water for Reds, drum and grouper. I will update my review once I get it wet.
ron : Be mindful of the warranty period of one year.
The Diana BG3000 cast and retrieves like butter.......but.....after five or six outings it developed an annoying 'catch' at the point of going from the completed cast to the reel-in. To begin reeling in, one hast to crank it back then forward to begin reeling. A real pain in the butt. I bought this one for my son's birthday last year and was just on the verge of trading in my ole Mitchell 300 (at least 40 years old) for another Diana BG3000. I just got around to addressing this problem and after my attempts to fix it failed I looked up the warranty period.......du, du, du........ daaaaaa! I missed the one year term by about 15 days. Maybe the 3 stars is a bit generous. I'll give my ole Mitchell 300 5 super duper stars for sure
Update: DO NOT BUY THIS REEL. IT WILL SPOIL YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE. GET A ZEBCO AT WALMART...YOU'LL BE HAPPIER.
Chris/Marion : Great Value, lot of reel for the money.
Loaded with 30# braid and spent a week casting for stripers. Very happy, smooth action, bail is closed manually (one of the reasons I wanted it) so heavy baits do not snap the action closed and break you off. Better than my old black and gold and my 704's and 750SS's. Fast retrieve with a solid drag. I am sure this reel will pass the test of time with proper care. Well time to get back to fishing...……………...
moises arroyo : Daiwa reels run big.
AWESOME reels! Buy it!! FYI. Daiwa reel sizes run big. Daiwa 5000 size reel body is the same size as my Penn Spinfisher V 6500 and holds 140 yards more! I purchased the Daiwa 5000 cause I love the size of my Penn Battle 2 5000. The Daiwa dwarfs it! I was going to pair it with my 6’6” med/heavy ugly stick But I will be using it on my 10’ surf rod instead. :-)
Saulo Ventura : This is my first Daiwa BG
Love the grip for the handle. The mechanism is butter smooth, it spins on it's on just by gravity.
Tested the drag by tightening it and trying to force it by hand and it wouldn't budge with me having to make a big effort.
Looks amazingly sexy, can't ask for much more, especially for the price
Alan : Reel is smooth as Butter
Just got this Reel, put on the handle and its smooth as butter. Weight of handle keeps it spinning. I am pairing this BG 30 with a TFO 7' Professional series Rod. I am hoping I can use in fresh water for Bass as well as salt water for Reds, drum and grouper. I will update my review once I get it wet.
Charles J. : Can't beat daiwas quality at the price point.
The only "damage" was to the factory cardboard box. Took the new reel and some 50lb braid to Port Aransas the following weekend. Brought in 2 bull reds at 36" and 40". The reel performed like a dream. I've been a Penn fan for a very long time but the Daiwa at the price is equal or better to their products.
Sang Beum Nam : Might just fall apart?
I live in the desert in California and only go deep sea fishing a couple times a year so I was really excited to use this product. It was my first Daiwa product purchased and was really excited to use it. I had a brand new spool of braid and a shimano flatfall paired with it. My very first cast with it and this happens. I almost jumped into the Pacific Ocean to try to get it back. The part that’s missing just goes right into the Pacific Ocean and breaks my heart. Really feel like something like this should never happen. Lost my new reel, new spool of braid, and a flatfall. Feels terrible. Because of what happened I couldn’t even fish for the whole day because that was my only setup for the bigger tuna. I have contacted Daiwa and will be updating this review depending on what happens.
Matt : Incredible reel!
What a great reel. I have the 4000 size and its perfect match for my Penn Battalion 7'6" for inshore striper fishing.
It is true what all the review bloggers say about this reel. Best bang for your buck in saltwater reels right now. Incredibly solid and powerful. Super smooth top quality bearings make it a dream when fighting a large fish or just a casting retrieve. Really impressed.
Trung Lai : Big and light with the right price.
I still have this reel for backup, but i doubted that ill use this. Its good for the price, only downside is that it has a delay in loosing up the line when your pulling in a fat stingray or shark. So much lighter than my saltist 5000. Big spool with so much line. Good for beginner when starting out fishing. For a decent price reel you wont find it at your local walmart. I would recommend new anglers to start with this for ocean fishing and go from there.
Tucker : Daiwa BG5000
I absolutely LOVE this reel. The BG series is the best choice and is better than some $200+ reels. I've used it for surf and pier fishing and have caught dozens of fish, up to 25lbs, and have had no problems from it in the salt water. I've had friends that used to have the Daiwa Saltist reels, that bought the BG, and got rid of all the Saltist because the BG is almost as good, but around half the price. I don't think that's saying that the Saltist is bad, but just that the BG is extremely good for its price and may be underpriced compared to comparably priced reels in the market today. If you're looking at getting something like a Penn Fierce or Battle, I'd recommend spending a few extra bucks to get the BG- you won't be disappointed.
Branden : Good and durable little reel.
This is an outstanding reel, it has a rubber gasket around the spool to make it easy to spool braid without any hassle or need for a monofilament backing. The handle just screws on, it seemed kinda shady to me but it hasn't loosened or threatened to come off yet so i'm pleased so far. The BG 3000 is a small reel, the action is very good and smooth and with practice you can make it reel without even using the handle. It's built like a tank and it is easy to adjust the drag. I combined mine with a 7 foot ugly stik with 20lbs test green spiderwire and it's been phenomenal so far.
STATSRT : High Quality Product
Just received the Daiwa BG 6500 and spooled with 40 lb. braid. Paired with Penn Heavy Spinning Rod and it's exactly what I had been looking for. Reel is excellent quality and smooth action and line lay to reel is perfect. Once again Daiwa has come through with a excellent product which only those who want to spend hundreds more on a reel can complain about, and then it's probably ego and not product quality. Thanks, Daiwa and Amazon for a job well done.
SKA : Best in class in the $80-$90 range
Pros: Smooth. Great drag. Casts well. Braid ready. Looks great. Hard to beat at this price point.
Cons: Heavy compared to more expensive reels. The "shank" on this reel is a little short given the huge rotor / bail. The result, in the smaller sizes, is that the bail is much closer to the rod than I am accustomed to. As such, I've had to pay attention to and/or adjust how I hold the rod to keep the bail from hitting my knuckles during the retrieve. So if you tend to hold your rod just above the reel seat as I do, you may run into a similar issue.
Prentice Pullins (Breeze Life Fishing) : Worth every penny
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#staybreezyfam
Daiwa's first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry.
#Daiwa #GoPro #LifeStyle
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