I have been fishing in-shore and off-shore for the better part of 55 years, in many parts of the world. I used a lot of fishing equipment and this is one of the better reels I’ve used. Line wrap spot on and the reel is smooth as butter and the drag is perfect. Little heavier then many of my in-shore reels but it feels well built and sturdy. Tore it down right out of the box but found grease in all the right spots and in the right amounts. Looking forward to heading to Florida (if not violated by Rona) and doing a lot of fishing with this reel and am for sure buying a bigger brother to use also.
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nice looking but not as smooth as some of the on line reviews say , play in the pinion gear is more than my spheros sw
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Smooth drag, lightweight, tough, durable, and beautiful - all words that I can use to describe this reel. I was a Shimano man for many years, but the Daiwa BG reel is just as smooth and tough as the more expensive Stradic reel from Shimano. This Daiwa is built to last. I have them from size 2500 to 8000, and can catch fish from bluegill to Goliath grouper with these reels. Show me a better reel in this $100 price point. I dare you.
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My reason for choosing the Diawa BG series is because on the all metal frame work. This is my second one and probably wont be the last! These reels are nicely balanced and extremely smooth. The weight of the handle will rotate down freely on its own weight. Well done Diawa!
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I’m addicted to fishing for years, been through so many different reels form different manufactures, so far this small piece art is the best on its price range, same quality as $200 plus reel
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