Daiwa 2016 BG Spinning Reels

I suppose ordinarily, customarily, it would be prudent to wait to review a product until after you've really had a chance to use (and abuse) it. However, I got this reel in the mail today and got to using it nearly immediately. Now granted, I'm really not a huge gear head (the last reel/rod combo I bought was in 2005) but this is the nicest reel I've ever used. It has such a smooth, easy cast and a really nice drag with it that I'm just over the moon. No regrets whatsoever about this purchase. I would imagine that there's honestly better equipment out there - deals to be had, more bearings, less weight etc, but this reel fell just under $100. Not by much, but ce'est la vie, it feels like a steal at that price, it really does. I went freshwater fishing today in a large river and I caught nothing on it, as a caveat, but it didn't hardly seem to matter because all the other important dynamics were there as previously mentioned. One final note: while it's a bit vain and a little silly, this reel also just looks really nice. Once you open the box, you kind of get enough of a different perspective than the Amazon pics to kind of understand, it just looks nice. Solid reel, don't think you can go wrong with it!

I now own three different size Daiwa BG and I truly appreciate all of them a lot! Their price does not reflect their performance, they most absolutely feel and handle like a reel twice their price. My favorite is the 2500, it flat out handles any fish I've caught on it so far and it does so with style, I'm hoping to add some more heavy-weight fish for my 4500 to give it a reel run for the money ;) I recently got the 1500 to use for my ultra-light, haven't caught fish on it, but the reel it retired (not defect but garbage..) is in comparison not comparable, much smoother and I like the added weight! My only wish was that Daiwa made the BG's in 750 size, that would be really cool. As far as weight goes, they are a bit heavier, I personally like that, the reel feels solid and you know it's made of actual quality materials. Pairings: 2500 -> 7' Light St. Croix premier, 10/10 4500 -> 7' Uggly stick, 7.5/10 1500 -> 6' UL St. Croix trout, 8.5/10

Great reel, quality built and not previously used

What can I say about the diawa eight thousand this is a phenomenal real. I use this to sturgeon fish. The drag on it has not failed. And I can pull it in fairly quickly, alright, 10 foot sturgeon, and get them released quickly. If you're looking to get big fish, this is the real to get everything about.It is well made

Product seems to be made well. It has decent weight to it and feels very durable. It also reels smoothly and quietly. The only issue i've had had been keeping the line level and even on the spool. It does alright but favors the top so the line has got a slight taper on the spool. Other then that this is a beast:)

This reel is used for ultralight spin fishing. It is a little bit on the heavy side, but the solid feel makes up for it. It is very smooth, as is the drag. It matches up well with the ultralight rod I put it on. It is fabulous for what I paid for it.

Let me just say, I have purchased a total of 4 BG8000 since 2016 and they are very reliable fishing reels. With basic maintenance , never encountered any issues. I know there are lots of spinning reels out there but for me, Daiwa BG provides the best value at this price point. It’s a very durable reel, casts very well, and is smooth. I have a Shimano that costs lot more but BG is my go to reel . I remember my dad bought me a first Daiwa reel back in the 80s, and the reel lasted for almost 40 years. I replaced it with BG Daiwa and hopefully it will last for many years to come

Super far-casting. This is my new favorite reel, ever. I have been using it every day for a couple of weeks, coupled with an ugly stick (Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod 7' medium 2 pc). Perfect together. I went to cast my favorite bass lure from the boat towards the shore, which in this case was a rocky cliff wall. This was my first cast with this new rig. I was about 70 feet out, and intended to cast into the water a few feet from the wall. Instead, I hit the wall about eye level (about 6 feet above the waterline). I simply didn't think I could cast such a small lure so far. I am really impressed with this combo. Now that I'm used to it, I can put a jig in a hat at 50 feet all day. Very accurate. And it has improved my top distance by about 30-40 percent. It's a joy to use this thing. So smooth... Even the sounds it makes are just right, as strange as that may sound. Highly recommend it at any price. For the first time I don't feel like I was ripped off by a big name. This thing is worth every penny, and better than any I've used before.

Well engineered, feels great in the hand and balanced just right on my 6'6" spinning rod.

This reel is so much fun to use and a beast for durability. Since Daiwa announced the updated versions of the classic Black-Gold reels, I've been itching to pick up one and take it on the water. I finally got my chance when Amazon stocked it, so I didn't hesitate. Price was fair and came in cheaper than the larger outdoors stores, so that's a positive. At the moment, I've got this reel paired with a Fenwick HMX 6'6" XF rod and using Sufix 832 Braid. The combination is well balanced and lightweight. The only tip I can provide is to NOT overload this reel. For my purposes, I know I can't cast 200 yards, so I'm not going to unnecessarily overload the reel. If you do, you'll enjoy a lot of tangles, and that's just not a lot of fun. Build quality feels solid all-around and after 100+ hours on the water so far, doesn't show any weak points or signs of wear. I've checked the reel arm, the spool and all moving joints - I'm pleased to say it still looks brand new. Casting is very smooth with the only faults being the occasional user-error where I've overshot my target - but that has nothing to do with the reel. The retrieve is also silky-smooth with a very confident crank when you're bringing your lure in. There's no wobble or noise reeling in. When you get the reel, just spin the crank to evaluate the smoothness, if there's any play, double check the fastening of the handle. The drag system is a real gem on this reel, handling much more than similar reels of this size and very durable. I've had great luck this season with Bass, Pike and Walleye - this reel handled them all without choking. For the price compared to other reels in this size, you're getting a lot of the features which are on reels priced at $300+. Happy hunting.

Great real, super sturdy. Would recommend for ocean fishing. Only down side is that it's super heavy! but I guess that expected from an 8000 series reel.

thanks good Daiwa BG 8000 Fast delivery and excellent quality. I thanks the seller for the quick response very fast old is gold the BG Daiwa is good reel for the big fish and i like to fish GT and Tuna more than 50kg and the BG is stronger with 100 box

Used 3 times, smooth and seems to be built tough for a small reel....so far I'm happy with quality for price paid