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Nice affordable spinning reel!

Gordon
1 year ago

Paired with a Tsunami TSCSHDII761M Carbon Shield II Spinning Rod, this was a nice choice for an affordable reel. I'm happy with it.

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Only good for one summer

Belmar F.
1 year ago

I paired up my 7’6” favorite rod with a BG 2000. Was a nice set up for fluke season in New Jersey. However I’ve been disappointed for two summers now. The real basically wore out after about 3 months. I returned it to Diawa. I will say they promptly repaired it and sent it back. Same thing happen next season. I fish it hard at least four days a week. It’s just not durable enough read more for me.

Serious Value For Money

JNO
1 year ago

What's not to love. Has a fast retrieve, holds a lot of line, retrieve is smooth and allows a good long cast.

The drag is kind of silent so not the reel you would let sit and listen to hear it going off. You will have to be very close to it to ensure you hear the drag singing.

Pair this with some 40 lb braid on a 9 or 10 ft rod and you have a helluva set up read more to tackle fishing the surf and off the rocks.

Great reel for the money

Patrick
1 year ago

I have reels that cover trout to tuna made by Van Staal on down. These reels epitomize the phrase bang for the buck. They are very good quality, cast well, have negligible slop and last season after season without signs of corrosion or wear. I have a pair of 3000’s, 5500’s and 6500’s all used in the surf or offshore. Highly recommended because they just do what you expect for read more the money.

Great Reel

Brandon
1 year ago

I have the BG 3000 I use for throwing light rigs in the surf. It’s very smooth and casts great. I would highly recommend it!

Very nice reel

Jeff
1 year ago

I have BG3000 I inshore fish with and handled many 40" reds in swift current. Also have a 4500 and 5000 I fish offshore with. Plenty of drag to handle good size red snappers. Hooked up with the taxmen several times too and had no issues with the reel. I love all 3 of mine.

Monster !!!!!! big Daiwa good

Pedro E.
2 years ago

this reel is a giant, I have it but I have not tried it yet, it fits miles of line is mono as braid, it is heavy, it feels of very good quality for salt water, I think the most possible is that I use it to do coastal trolling and jiggins

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This is the "mini me" of the 5000

Pedro E.
2 years ago

I love this reel, for inshore jobs it is excellent

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Best the Best

Pedro E.
2 years ago

I come from small reels the biggest was the sahara 5000 compared to the DW BG 5000 it looks like the toy shimano, the DWBG is a very heavy heavy reel but it feels like it is made of good quality I bought the 1500 / 5000 and that being the 8000 monster, I think that with the 5000 it does the same as the Shocorro 8000 from Shimano, the price was $150 for 5000 it makes it a saltwater read more reel of better quality / price

Really happy

Peter
2 years ago

I have several Daiwa BG's and have been extremely happy with them. They fish like a much more expensive reel, and have never let me down. I fish the 4000 series for plugging for stripers and haven't felt outgunned with fish into the 40#s. I also have a 5000 series that I use for snagging pogies and it is a workhorse. The numbering feels a little off - 4000 the series matches read more up closer to the size of a 5000 from Shimano.

Good Value! I Bought this BG4000 as the MQ Was Launching.

Adam
2 years ago

I bought this as the newer version was launching - suspecting that it was just as excellent as all the 2021 reviews said it was. It is.

I have never spent over $200 for a reel. Instead, I keep an eye out for excellent offerings in the mid/value range from trusted brands.

This Diawa is a great addition to the arsenal.

Great Reel with True Grit

Rick
2 years ago

Caught my first bluefin, a 55 pounder, on a BG 4500 last August off Catalilna Island, and the reel barely broke a sweat. Even after a long soak, I had plenty of line -- and smooth, powerful drag -- to land the truly beautiful fish in about 15 minutes. Impressive. But then I should not have been surprised. I'd caught yellowfin to 35lbs on this reel with no problem whatsoever before read more the bluefin trip. Liked the 4500 so much I bought a 6500. Can't beat the price and the quality. A BG will be a regular part of my arsenal this season for throwing bait or lures on kelp patties for yellowtail and school-sized tuna. Highly recommend the BG line.

Good for the money

Jeffrey
2 years ago

A little heavy. Good deal for $$.

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Quoc L.
2 years ago

Excellent quality for salt fishing and crabbing

Perfect all around

RICK
2 years ago

Perfect all around very usable size in BG 2500. Pair this with a 7 ft tsunami salt rod. Is exactly right for close running Florida pompano. Then off to Canada use it to catch walleye. Smooth easy casting. I own 4 of them now.

Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by michael s 3 years ago

would a 4500 work with a 7'6ft rod i like how the 4500 has the higher drag than the 4000 but im worried it might look a little big on that rod

Alex T 3 years ago

A 4500 on a 7'6 rod is totally fine, Nothing wrong with having a little extra drag and line capacity.

Asked by Glenn 2 years ago

What size for fall tog and sea bass deep water fishing off NJ? 

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Glenn,<p>The Daiwa BG 4000 will work just fine for deep water tog and seabass fishing.   Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. </p>

Asked by Answer 2 years ago

What rod could could I pair a 4500 for snook

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Blake,<p>The Daiwa BG 4500 spinning reel will pair nicely with the Jigging World Night Ranger spinning rod JW-NR731S-MH for snook, redfish, and bluefish.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Jeff Durham 2 years ago

Bought a BG4000 to pair with a Tsunami 10'6" Saltx rod (TSSTXSS1062MH) for casting to stripers, blues, albacore off the beach. As soon as I received it and had a good look at it, I bought a BG5000 because it looked undersized. I can always put the 4000 on

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Jeff,<p>The Daiwa BG 5000 would be a much better fit for your Tsunami Saltx 10'6" spinning rod.  The BG 4000 would be better on a 6'-8' rod.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Kyle 2 years ago

Do BGs have any magsealed components?

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Kyle,<p>Neither the BG or the BG MQ have any magsealed components.   Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Damo 2 years ago

Which Rod to pair with the BG6500 to cast Poppers and/or Surface Irons?   San Diego Waters.  Yellowtail/School Size Tuna    Thank yoU!!!

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Damo,<p>I would suggest either <span style="background-color:rgb(236,237,239);color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;">OTI-TS27102540  or  Shimano Terez TZS72M.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</span></p><p><br /></

Asked by Joe Matthews 2 years ago

I do a lot of Deep Drops. Blue Line Tile, Grouper, Trigger etc. 200 to 600 feet. Is the 8000 good enough drag, i believe it was 33lb drag, for the 12 - 15 pound fish and sometimes doubles.  reply to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]

Rick Scheffler 2 years ago

Joe,<p>The Daiwa BG 8000, both the original and the MQ, would both be able to handle most offshore fishing situations .  The  drag (33lb max) and line capacity (730yds / 50lb braid) is more than enough for deep drop fishing. Please let us know if there

Asked by Dean A. 3 years ago

Does the bail return on spin with the BG5000?

Paul Olah 3 years ago

The 4500 and larger reels have a manual bail return. 

Asked by Scott 3 years ago

What Daiwa BG size is recommended for fishing yellowtail off party boats in So Cal and what type of rod (length and weight class? 30-50 lb?) would you recommend? Also, what pound test braid is suggested for this type of yellowtail fishing?

Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

The best options would either be the 6500 or 8000. I would go with 40 lb braid

Asked by Nick Purdy 3 years ago

Hey what affordable rod and reel should i get for sharks around 6 feet? casting from surf. Are the daiwa bg and penn battle 3 good options?

William Larkin 3 years ago

I would suggest a 

Asked by Dave 3 years ago

Does the 5000 have the anti-reverse switch? Can't tell from the pictures and I believe I read that the smaller models have the switch, but the larger models do not.<br>

William Larkin 3 years ago

The 5000 has a dual anti reverse system

Asked by Greg 3 years ago

Which bg would pair good with a 8ft mh daiwa coastal sp surf rod I mainly fish jetty’s for bull reds down to sheepshead? I will be using this combo with slip cork method using live bait.

Cory Comunal 3 years ago

I would go with the 4500.

Asked by Jason 3 years ago

Bought a tica surf rod 8 foot mh spinning. What size reel should i go with for it to be balanced?

William Larkin 3 years ago

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Asked by GRAEME SULLIVAN 3 years ago

How much to ship to the uk

William Larkin 3 years ago

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Asked by Crab shake 3 years ago

If I buy the 5000 series and buy some braid. Can you spool the braid in

TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Yes absolutely we can spool your reel, if you add the Braid to your order just leave in the comments section at checkout that you wish to have the braid spooled onto the reel. If you would like any kind of mono backing that can be provided free of charge

Asked by brian 3 years ago

what size reel would you recommend for large mouth bass fishing? i have a dobyns fury 703 rod. i use mostly senkos and some tex rigged soft  plastics

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would go with the 2500 size. 

Asked by Nick 3 years ago

I have a Jigging Works Nexus 7’ MH spinning rod 1-4oz 15-40lb braid. Which size BG would best fit this rod mainly for inshore and bay fluke, sea bass, and tog? Or any other reels you can recommend around  this price point?

TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

If inshore and bay is the primary use i would go with a BG 3000 or 3500 size.<p>Another reel i would highly recommend is the Shimano Stradic FL 3000 or 4000 size, this would make for a much lighter and more comfortable jigging set up for a long day on the

Asked by Jeff S. 3 years ago

I live in Idaho and I need a sturgeon reel for bank fishing.  Is the Diawa BG 8000 adequate for sturgeon fishing?  What line do you recommend for this setup?<br>

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

It largely depends on the size of rod you intend on using, but the 8000 will definitely have enough power to handle larger fish, such as sturgeon. 

Asked by Henry 2 years ago

What does dual retrieve mean?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Henry, The Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reels Dual retrieve means that the handle is interchangeable from the left or right hand side of the reel. This makes the reel universal to fish with either your left hand or right hand. Please let us know i

Asked by Dan 2 years ago

How much is the extra weight of a 22 oz reel vs a 14.3 reel ( in a BG 4500 vs a BG 4000 ) noticeable over a day of casting and fishing. Is it enough that I'll regret going with the heavier reel ?<p>I am looking for a good reel to fish the bridges in the F

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Dan, For your specific fishing application we would recommend the larger reel of the two, The BG 4500. This will be ideal for fishing for Tarpon around bridges and will give you more line capacity. Please let us know if theres anything else we ca

Asked by Answer 2 years ago

What kind of surf rod can I pair a 4500 with for pompano on the beach I want some kind of st croix or star rod

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi, Depending on your fishing application for pompano there would be some good choices. St. Croix's Triumph Surf Series or a St. Croix Mojo Surf series. From the Star Rod lIne the Paraflex Surf Series would be a great choice. </span><a>https://www.t

Asked by christopher 2 years ago

Looking at the Daiwa 4000 to use on a kayak offshore. What will be the best rod to go with that?<p>Mostly getting barracuda, jacks, big snapper</p><p>Currently using a saragosa 6000 with a ugly stick.</p>

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Christopher, I would recommend a Shimano Trevala PX Jigging Spinning Rod. Specificially model: TVXSS63MH; TackleDirect Code: SHM-4094. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tvxss63mh-trevala-px-jigging-spinning-rod.html.</a><span> This s

Asked by Dan 2 years ago

Can the handle on a Diawa BG 6500 spinning reel be switched to the left side.  Tganks

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Dan, The Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reels all have interchangeable handles that swap Left or Right hand. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by Chris 2 years ago

Can you put a 4000 size spool on a 3500?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Chris, According to Daiwa, both the BG 3500 & BG 4000 share the same body, bail assembly/arm and rotor, you would be able to use the BG 4000 spool on your BG 3500 reel. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Line

Asked by Jimbandit 2 years ago

What size would you recommend for shallow water blackfish..10-30 ft.     Also rod to accompany?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Based on the fishing application you described I would recommend a Daiwa BG3000 size. I would also recommend using a Ocean Tackle International OTI-PB66350S Pitch Black Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-bg3000-bg-saltwater-s

Asked by Nazir Ahmad 5 years ago

Which Shiamno Tallus rod is best match with BG 5000 ?

Bernie 5 years ago

The Shimano Tallus blue water 7'2" medium heavy or heavy depending on what your fishing for.

Asked by Jason 4 years ago

What size reel would you recommend for a tica surf rod 9 feet 

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The 4000 or the 4500 Daiwa BG would pair well with the Tica 9 foot 

Asked by Richard 4 years ago

I'm planning to purchase a BG8000 series reel, would it be compatible with a 12' surf ugly stick heavy? Pros and cons please

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The pros of a setup like that would be that the rod can handle a good amount of weight for cut bait and added sinker weight, the cons are that you would be limited to just doing that. It would be to heavy of a combo to cast all day with. 

Asked by Vicky Shinde 4 years ago

Im planning to buy Fishing reel and rod plz suggest me from ur side which will be good for me as im a begnier and go for fishing everday like addicted to it plz suggest something good which should be durable for long time<p><br></p>

Alyssa Madosky 4 years ago

<a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-bg4000-701mh-bg-saltwater-spinning-combo.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-bg4000-701mh-bg-saltwater-spinning-combo.html</a>

Asked by Rayden Rulloda-Kim 4 years ago

Which size would be the best for popping for gt? Paired with an Oti tS2 8ft popping rod

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

Depending on the size of the GT your best all around bet is the 6500 

Asked by John 5 years ago

Have a 9ft St Croix Mojo surf spin rod.<p>Wondering what's the better match.</p><p>A Daiwa BG 4000 or 4500 or larger? (BG)</p>

Ethan 5 years ago

I would go with the 4500. 

Asked by Robert 5 years ago

Hi I’m looking to grab a bg 4000 was wondering what size pole will match with throwing lures n jigging 

Ethan 5 years ago

Anything from an 7'6 or 8'6

Asked by gabe 5 years ago

Just purchased the BG4500 to pair with an airwave elite 9'6" medium rod for jigging and plugging in surf. My initial reaction is it feels a bit heavy and I'm thinking about exchaning it for the BG4000. There looks to be a huge difference between the 4500

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

You're loosing some drag power but also getting a much lighter reel with the 4000. I would go for the 4000. 

Asked by mark golson 5 years ago

I am going to be fishing for snapper, red drum, and snook mainly inshore off of a boat.  Which BG <p>reel do you recommend. </p><p><br></p>

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 4000 or the 4500 would be a good reel for those species, it would also depend which rod you're going to be pair it with. 

Asked by Miguel 5 years ago

What size bg will handle yellow and black fin tuna?

Bernie 5 years ago

The bg6500 would be your best bet for the yellowfin and blackfin

Asked by Carlos R. 5 years ago

Best size for a okuma salina 14 feets fast action?

Bernie 5 years ago

The 5000 or 6500 would pair well with this rod

Asked by Jerry 5 years ago

Which BG would match up with my tsunami airwave elite surf rod 10'6" med heavy, using 30 lb braid for casting lures and cutbait in surf?

Bernie 5 years ago

The 4500 or the 5000 would be good

Asked by Joe 5 years ago

Which BG reel would pair well with an - Okuma Travel Surf 10ft “Heavy†2-6oz (more like 1.5-4oz in my opinion) 40-50lb super slick braid Used for surfcasting, off the rocks, casting metals, poppers, sp minnows, etc. Mostly fishing Cabo, Cos

Bernie 5 years ago

A 4000 or a 5000 series BG would pair well with the 10 foot

Asked by Dominick 4 years ago

What size reel is good for jigging blackfish and bucktailing for gluke

Alyssa Madosky 4 years ago

Depending on the rod you choose a good size would be a 3000. It is not overkill however still holding plenty of line capacity and enough drag to put the brakes on bigger tog. The 3000 will balance on most inshore fluke and tog spinning rods. 

Asked by Stu 5 years ago

Is the BG 4500 handle knob riveted or Philips screw?

Bernie 5 years ago

The knob is riveted

Asked by kenneth 6 years ago

Where can I get a different reel knob compatible with the 3000? I would prefer a knob over the power handle.

Bernie 6 years ago

You may be able to purchase a different reel knob through Daiwa, here is their number (562) 375-6800

Asked by Jason F. 6 years ago

Which size Daiwa BG to pair with Daiwa Emcast ECA1102HFS will best suit this rod? Trying to use it for crab snaring and striper fishing. TIA.

Bernie 6 years ago

The Daiwa bg4500 or the bg5000 would work well with that 11 foot emcast.

Asked by james 6 years ago

What size reel would be suited for inshore and bay fluke fishing and going up to small blue fish inshore. i like to use lighter tackle

Bernie 6 years ago

I think the BG4000 would be good for light tackle fluke fishing.

Asked by Dylan 6 years ago

Do you know where I could find a round handle knob for the bg 8000?

Bernie 6 years ago

You may be able to order one straight from Daiwa.

Asked by Bryan 1 year ago

What size Daiwa BG would pair best with a Falcon Clearwater 76 MH plug caster rod. <p>Rated 1-2 oz lures and up to 30 line. </p>

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 1 year ago

<span>Hi Bryan, We recommend The Daiwa BG in the 3000 size for your application. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by B 1 year ago

<p>Trying to set up a family member, new to offshore fishing with some solid, yet economical offshore setups for the NE (tunas, etc) and thought these may fit the bill.  <br /></p><p>Was thinking of maybe the 8000 for jigs, and a 6500 for tossing plugs/p

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 1 year ago

<span>Hi B, We recommend going with the Daiwa BG in the 5000 for both jigging and popping as the BG reels are a larger reel compared to some of its counterparts. For rods the Harrier in the 5'8 heavy or x-heavy will pair well and for popping we recommend

Asked by GHEYE 2 years ago

Thinking on the BG 8000 for a big shark boat rod set-up...what rod 5-1/2 to 6ft would pair up nicely? Thanks

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Gheye, Based on your fishing application I would recommend a Star EXJS56XH Aerial Jigging Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/star-exjs56xh-aerial-jigging-rod.html</a><span> This would pair nicely with your Daiwa BG 8000 for shar

Asked by Joseph Reichard 2 years ago

I have a BG 4500 looking to pair with a saltwater boat rod with 50lb braid

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, Depending on what your fishing for, I would recommend a Ocean Tackle International OTI-LBI701HFS Pitch Black Inshore Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-pbi701hfs-pitch-black-inshore-spinning-ro

Asked by Vince 2 years ago

What size for jigging and casting for albacore and bottom fishing for lingcod?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Vince, Based on your fishing application I would recommend the Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-bg8000-bg-saltwater-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This reel has the line capacity needed to target

Asked by Henry Adams 2 years ago

I ordered Daiwa BG5000 saltwater spinning reel what rod should I pair it with a rod at a modest price thank you.

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Henry, What are you fishing for? Are you fishing off a boat, beach, pier, or jetty? Once you provide us with more information we can further assist you with making the correct selection. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist yo