Daiwa BG Spinning Reel - BG5000

  • $149.99
Customer reviews
4.2
Based on 35 Reviews
  • 5
    (23)
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    (4)
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James Murphy

Delivered on time. As described.

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FishyFins

I am writing this review in the second year of owning the BG 4500. I fish salt water in the PNW from rocky cliffs and jetties. This reel is smooth, and has incredible winching power to get those big Lingcod up the side of the rocks with ease. I was tired of catching then losing fish in the retrieve of pulling them up the cliffs. Not anymore, if the hookset is good, they are coming up! I have landed ling from 22 inc -32 inc monsters thanks to this reel and my 9 ft Med Action ugly stick elite. I

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Luis Agredano

Pues me llego a tiempo el empaque sin defectos estoy feliz porque el riel es precisó y ligero al enrollar el hilo

Jon Hathorn

I have purchased these reels from other suppliers in the past. The BG reels are great, however this seller sent me a reel with no crank handle. I ordered two reels, one came complete, one did not. 50/50 shot so one star.

PublicNME1

Heard and read many good things about the Daiwa BG series reels, so figured I'd try one. Used it about 3 or 4 times when the reel handle (part you hold in your fingers) bolt snapped when reeling in a fish. Went to get it fixed under warranty, but you need to ship it back (about $20) and then they charge you ($20) to ship the repaired reel back to you, so $40 total. Made my case that I shouldn't have to pay for a break due to a defective/poorly crafted part after 3 or 4 uses. Got the basic '

CC

Great smooth reel, definitely Diawa quality.

Juan

Used for small to medium sized fishing game., great from fresh water applications to salt water applications has great drag abilities and line capacityFor various lines sizesRecommend for sports use

H. Smith

After 5 years doing very well

ERIC MCGHEE

This reel is a great for saltwater fishing, I love it.

dsbNC

Wow, first impression is what a great reel. Going to use it from shore in the oceans, yes oceans! I have never paid this much for a reel before, but I think this one was worth it. Came very highly recommended from a charter boat captain in Costa Rica! Can use it on shore and off shore too.