Daiwa BG Spinning Reel
Fishing reels used on the Outer Banks and in other coastal environments need to handle salt, sand, and hard-running fish. The Daiwa BG Spinning Reel series is built for dependable performance across OBX surf, pier, and inshore fishing, with a rigid aluminum housing and a wide size range that covers everything from lighter inshore applications to heavier surf and big-game situations.
Best Uses for These Reels
Fishing location: surf, pier, inshore, soundside
Target species: red drum, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, flounder (and larger species with bigger sizes)
Fishing style: bait, artificial, or mixed
Key Features to Know
Drag style and strength: Max drag varies by size—lighter models for finesse/inshore, larger models built for heavier pressure.
Line capacity: Wide range across the BG lineup with both mono capacity and J-Braid capacity listed by model.
Built for saltwater use: Designed to handle coastal fishing scenarios and conditions.
Designed for consistent performance: BG series positioned by Daiwa as a durable, performance-focused lineup across many fishing scenarios.
Rod Pairing Notes
These reels work well when paired with:
Rod type: surf rod, spinning rod, inshore rod
Typical rod length: 7'–12' depending on size and where you fish (inshore shorter; surf/pier typically longer)
| Model | Gear Ratio | Bearings | Max Drag (lb) | Line Per Crank (in) | Mono Capacity | J-Braid Capacity | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG1500 | 5.6:1 | 6BB + 1 | 4.4 | 28.3 | 4/155, 6/100, 8/80 | 8/220, 10/130 | 8.5 |
| BG2000 | 5.6:1 | 6BB + 1 | 4.4 | 29.5 | 6/135, 8/110, 10/90 | 10/160, 15/130 | 8.5 |
| BG2500 | 5.6:1 | 6BB + 1 | 13.2 | 33.2 | 6/210, 8/170, 10/140 | 20/170, 30/120 | 9.3 |
| BG3000 | 5.6:1 | 6BB + 1 | 15.4 | 37.4 | 8/240, 10/200, 12/170 | 20/240, 30/190 | 10.8 |
| BG3500 | 5.7:1 | 6BB + 1 | 17.6 | 38.5 | 10/240, 12/210, 14/170 | 20/310, 30/230 | 14.1 |
| BG4000 | 5.7:1 | 6BB + 1 | 17.6 | 39.9 | 10/300, 12/260, 14/210 | 30/280, 40/200 | 14.3 |
| BG4500 | 5.7:1 | 6BB + 1 | 22 | 43.1 | 14/350, 17/280, 20/210 | 40/340, 50/270 | 22 |
| BG5000 | 5.7:1 | 6BB + 1 | 22 | 47.4 | 14/470, 17/380, 20/280 | 50/360, 65/310 | 22.6 |
| BG6500 | 5.3:1 | 6BB + 1 | 33 | 48.7 | 20/370, 25/310, 30/260 | 65/440, 80/330 | 29.5 |
| BG8000 | 5.3:1 | 6BB + 1 | 33 | 53.3 | 20/550, 25/440, 30/370 | 65/590, 80/440 | 30 |
DIGIGEAR
Daiwa’s first generation of digitally engineered gear design ensures a perfect mesh between ultra-tough drive gear and pinion gears for optimized speed, power, durability and smoothness.
ATD DRAG
Daiwa’s Automatic Tournament Drag uses an improved drag grease that exhibits a low viscosity at rest, yet becomes more viscous immediately after drag start up. This reduces initial drag start-up inertia and combined with the structural changes of the ATD Drag System results in a smoother drag from the initial hook up.
ALUMINIUM BODY
Lightweight and incredibly strong, aluminium allows strength and weightlessness to be achieved without the cost and corrosion issues of other metals.
AIR ROTOR
Lighter, stronger and more balanced than any rotor system that’s come before, ‘Air Rotor’ delivers a great leap forward in rotor design and function and delivers the ultimate reel sensitivity and rotational balance.
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Daiwa BG
Just about the best saltwater rated spinning reel for the money. From tailor blues and puppy drum to spawning striper, rays, and sharks, these reels' drag systems are buttery smooth.
