Daiwa BG2500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1

13 reviews for Daiwa BG2500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1

1. 

   Daron – 5 January 2025

   Very smooth
   This is the smoothest reel I have used. Drag is consistent. The gold and black are striking. Paired with the Kastking Sparticus 2 rod and that’s a superb combo!

2. 

   Luis B. – 5 January 2025

   My New favorite!!
   This is now my go to. I have Battle 3 DXs and Spinfishers but this 2500 BG is smooth as butter. Super light, great line lay out the box. Price is just right. We now own 3.

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   andrew ellingen – 5 January 2025

   Good price, well made and swings above its weight class.
   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!

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   HOWARD V. – 5 January 2025

   Strong reel
   I bought this for fishing for albacore tuna. Yes, it holds up to the challenge of these hard fighting fish. This reel has held up so far to salt water with no issues.I would buy this again.

5. 

   Jesse Chunn – 5 January 2025

   Best reel I’ve ever owned…
   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.

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   Joey – 5 January 2025

   Great reel for the price
   This and the new Fuego are about the same price.I have multiples of both.I like these better.I add the Gomexus knobs/handles to all of them.

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   CatfishMark – 5 January 2025

   Great Reel but has a Cold Weather Flaw
   This is a great reel for the price! Can be used in salt or fresh water. The only issue is in cold weather(under 20°) the anti reverse switch fails and the reel back spins. Once back fishing in weather above 32°, there is no issue. I will be buying more of these reels to use solely on the warm months in brackish/saltwater.

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   Henry – 5 January 2025

   Great Reel
   Bought this to replace my old Penn of +20yrs. Smooth turning reel, Drag seems to have a finer adjustment, little bit getting used to. All and all nice reel. I now have 2 in this series. Highly recommended.

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   Javier Paredes – 5 January 2025

   Carrete con cuerpo robusto, suave al lanzamiento y resistente durante la pelea con la presa, recomiendo buscarle la caña adecuada para sacarle mejor provecho al BG, tomando en cuenta el tipo de pesca que se busca y la ergonomía del usuario..Lo recomiendo ampliamente.. es de mis favoritos para las batallas en agua salada.!

10. 

    kofler david – 5 January 2025

    Bei der Lieferung gab es keine Probleme und das Produkt ist schnell angekommen. Ebenso keine Mängel beim Produkt, zum produkt selber…Ich glaube jeder der dieses Modell nutzt weis dass es hier nichts zu bemängeln gibt, selbst wenn man es versucht.Die beste Rolle die man für um die 100€ kaufen kann!

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    Slimmetry – 5 January 2025

    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.

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    G – 5 January 2025

    Wow factor reel when it comes to spinning. And also 10/10 for this supplier as I needed an answer to a question before purchasing the reel, not only did l get a prompt answer to my question but received a full break down of all the specifications for this item. It also arrived within a week of ordering to boot.

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    Arshak – 5 January 2025

    Love this reel. Incredible line lay, great drag. It’s sturdy, reliable and keeps going through anything.I have 2 of the 2500 series, and will pick up another one when it goes on sale.Definitely recommend this reel 5/5.