The Daiwa BG is a serious saltwater reel at an affordable price...
The BG series ranges from ultralight freshwater actions to heavy big game saltwater models. With a strong black Anodized Machined Aluminum Housing and a solid screw in handle this reel is extremely rigid.
The BG reels also feature an all-aluminum frame and features Digigear technology. Compared to most of the competition, the gears are between 20% to 40% larger. The gears also feature a larger tooth pattern, giving the gears a much longer gear life and durability than competitive reels. Tests reveal a gear life that is one to three times the length of competitive reels.
Model | Bearings | Gear Ratio | Line Per Crank | Weight |
Mono Capacity |
Braid Capacity | Max Drag |
BG1500 | 6BB+1 | 5.6:1 | 28.3" | 8.5 oz. | 4/155, 6/100, 8/80 | 8/220, 10/130 | 4.4 lbs. |
BG2500 | 6BB+1 | 5.6:1 | 33.2" |
9.3 oz. |
6/210, 8/170, 10/140 | 20/170, 30/120 | 13.2 lbs. |
BG3000 | 6BB+1 | 5.6:1 |
37.4" |
10.8 oz. |
8/240, 10/200, 12/170 | 20/240, 30/190 | 15.4 lbs. |
BG3500 | 6BB+1 | 5.7:1 | 38.5" | 14.1 oz. | 10/240, 12/210, 14/170 | 20/310, 30/230 | 17.6 lbs. |
BG4000 | 6BB+1 | 5.7:1 | 39.9" | 14.3 oz. | 10/300, 12/260, 14/210 | 30/280, 40/200 | 17.6 lbs. |
BG4500 | 6BB+1 | 5.7:1 | 43.1" | 22 oz. | 14/350, 17/280, 20/210 | 40/340, 50/270 | 22 lbs. |
BG5000 | 6BB+1 | 5.7:1 | 47.4" | 22.6 oz. | 14/470, 17/380, 20/280 | 50/360, 65/310 | 22 lbs. |
BG6500 | 6BB+1 | 5.3:1 | 48.7" | 29.5 oz. | 20/370, 25/310, 30/260 | 65/440, 80/330 | 33 lbs. |
BG8000 | 6BB+1 | 5.3:1 | 53.3" | 30 oz. | 20/550, 25/440, 30/370 | 65/590, 80/440 | 33 lbs. |