Best Fishing Reel for $100 | Daiwa BG VS Shimano Nasci

[@c.shoefish]

Both are great reels. BG holds up better in the SW though. I have a whole slew of them, use em from everything from croaker and flounder, to stripers and blues inshore and even mahi and skipjack in the ocean.

[@jaredgriffith5994]

U have the BG sw what's the difference they have different drags? Cause the old BG drag was weird

[@teter129]

I’m a Shimano guy, seriously looking at the Nasci for inshore/ flats use. I have Shimano Sienna’s, Sedonas (Fi and FJ) and they have performed fanastic for me on Red Fish. I’ve never dumped them in the surf though, which is why the Nasci is on my radar.

[@TheDiamondLadder]

Did u ever get it and if so, what's ur thoughts?

[@artificialslinger9730]

Nasci hands down. My daughter sank hers 2 times and all I have done is rinsed off and that's it. Still smooth as butter , no rust and no corrosion Had the bg 2500 and 3000 sank the 3000 1 time and rinsed off and cleaned and it rusted / corroded from the inside out Plus the bg is super heavy vs the Nasci. I wouldn't even recommend the bg to guides. For guides I recommend the Penn Battle 3 hands down over the bg

[@shaunhenderson2071]

I have a battle 3 dx and I enjoy using it!

[@artificialslinger9730]

@@shaunhenderson2071 that's honestly the reel I'd use if I wasn't spoiled by my higher end stuff. My nephew is 19 and beats the crap out of his battle 3 dx both 2500 and 3000 and it still keeps on going. Only thing I don't like about Penn is how you can feel the gears working as your reeling.

[@shaunhenderson2071]

@Artificial Slinger Lol! Yeah, that’s true! Smoothness is not Penn’s wheelhouse.

[@jaredgriffith5994]

U kno your stuff

[@kencleg7721]

Agree Penn spinfisher sealed 6 bearing 24 lb of drag. I’ve caught tuna w a 3500 20 lb braid 300 yards plenty of reel that said Tuna trips are done all conventional Penns

[@outdoorsman04]

This is the exact review I was looking for

[@aaronhiggs]

Honestly the BG is the best bang for the buck reel I’ve ever used. The Nasci is at a odd price point IMHO. For 30 more you could get a spheros inshore or for 20 less you could get the new Sahara , which is basically the old nasci.

[@artificialslinger9730]

The bg is horrible for saltwater though. If you dink by accident it's done. My daughter has the new nasci and she's dunked it 2 times already and all I've done was rinse it off and it's still smooth as butter.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Well said, you bring up some good points

[@aaronhiggs]

@@artificialslinger9730 I've never had an issue with my BG's in saltwater, but you know me, I keep up on maintaining my gear.

[@artificialslinger9730]

@@aaronhiggs and that's the key. Most don't have a maintenance routine

[@aaronhiggs]

@@artificialslinger9730 a rag and a little clenzoil can go a long way my friend.

[@Swwa89]

I own 4 bgs in different sizes and 1 big mq and I absolutely love them!!! Keel wanting to try different but they just work so well and are very strong and smooth!!!

[@DarthSeanious]

Daiwa and Shimamo are the 2 best reels. I had quite a few Daiwa reels including the BG but I have moved over to Shimano. Still have a couple of Daiwa's but all my bait casters are Shimano and most of my spinning reels. Can't go wrong with either

[@kencleg7721]

Shimano spinning and the lews on the caster just works. I picked up lews speed pro 4 for 105$

[@jjrobertson85]

I’ve went through so many BGs I’m switching. Plus they never seem to lay line straight which is a defect out the box on every reel I’ve had.

[@ksfishing2394]

It takes a special person to break a BG

[@josephparziale2299]

I have two that refuse to lay the line straight on the spool

[@tylerklar1566]

Mine does the same thing, I though I was going nuts

[@johnscott8573]

I recently purchased a 5000 Nasci and have noticed that it is very hard to crank under load of large (over slot) redfish. It also makes all kinds of popping and cracking noises when fighting large fish. Has anyone else had this problem? I am wondering if I have a faulty product. My BGs and smaller shimano spheros/stradics have way more torque than thing

[@stevec69]

a lot has to do with that composite body

[@totalannihilation9065]

Caught a 30lbs Tarpon and a few 6 pound snook and still working like it should.

[@Im-mv6bf]

Bit late to the comments but you probably flexing the shit out of it and the gears of skipping. Expecting too much out of it. Try pumping and reeling rather than skull dragging

[@21kpatriot]

I have a question is it going to be or is it?

[@alexw575]

I was thinking of getting either the Shimano 4000 Nasci or Miravel for my semi heavy largemouth and pike rod. So, fishing around weeds, but not super heavy cover. The Miravel looks interesting with that light weight, but would it be sturdy enough? Any recommendations?

[@WhiteGhost21]

nasci 2500

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Agreed, I would do the nasci

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Agreed, I would do the nasci

[@jonsgoatedtv1898]

4000 is so over kill for large mouth lol hope you took @whitesgost21 's advice and got that 2500

[@fishfinesser506]

Get a 2500😂

[@BeastTrozz2000]

I was considering between these 2 and also the Miravel for my 7ft heavy rod. I'm doing alot offshore fishing. Which is better?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

The miravel is more a of a lightweight reel. It’s great for artificials inshore, but I would hesitate to do much heavier offshore fishing with it. The BG or Nasci would be a better choice for that

[@BeastTrozz2000]

@@tailwateroutfitters what about the new Stradic? is it worth it to spend the extra money for stradic

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Thanks for the comparison. In the market for a surf / Carolina rig reel. Do you think the Bg 4000 would be the best size to match with 8ft mh ugly stick? Another option I was considering is the Penn battle 5000… what’s ur thoughts on this? Thanks

[@tracereed7457]

BG 4000 for sure. I’ve had a lot of bad luck with Penn reels in that price range

[@3_too_won]

Pioneer CYC-5000 is a good reel as well.

[@Jessica37323]

Penn battle 3 should be in that line up. If I was saltwater fishing, the Diawa BG. If inshore or freshwater, then shimano. The Nasci had felt drag washers, the shimano has carbon fiber drag washers. My choice would be Diawa BG between the two. I have the Nasci but for fresh water. Nice reel. Might upgrade the drag washers to carbon.

[@aaronhiggs]

Felt washers aren’t that bad. Just keep them clean. Also upgrade to carbon fiber is 10 bucks maybe.

[@artificialslinger9730]

@@aaronhiggs dead on. That's what I do. Felt washers are not bad , but if you happen to hook a good fish and one falls apart it will lock up your drag badly and you'll lose the fish. I've had it happen snook fishing thankfully when the washer went bad it was at the end of the fight. Carbonfiber is all I've been using now for at least 4 years Id say

[@artificialslinger9730]

Brain I bought the new Nasci for my daughter and she got her biggest red of 30.5" so far and it handled it nicely. It's a great saltwater reel as well. Just rinse after use Also nasci is Shimano. You can replace those felt washers for carbon. I did that with my daughters reel

[@WhiteGhost21]

@@artificialslinger9730 i got a 31.5 inch Sierra Mackerel on my 3k stradic last night. handled em..

[@artificialslinger9730]

@@WhiteGhost21 hell yeah. Good work 😀

[@maasai-]

As a shimano guy nasci is the one , i have baught my son bg long ago though 😂, still working good, shimano i beleive is most durable reels out there .

[@adammcgeorge3538]

I’ve killed several 4000 size BGs and have given up on them which seems to be contrary to the experience of many others.

[@leerossi5871]

How does the FFP Salos compare to these two? Is it worth the extra money? Currently running a 2500 osprey on a TFO Tac inshore but looking to upgrade my reel on my bull bay rod. Im looking for the right 2500.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

It has significantly more drag than the other two and feels a little bit smoother imho. However, the warranty and service would be worth the price to me

[@victorbanta]

Hi,,which is have a larger braid capacity...shimano stradic FL 5000 or daiwa bg3000

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Stradic 5000

[@sircapalot9411]

is the 5000 size Nasci Bg good with a st croix 7’11 heavy fast btw im fishing for tarpon and snook

[@jonathansalas6041]

What size is the Shimano ?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

5000

[@marceloamador92024]

Guess the BG SW wasnt available

[@J.SFishing]

Is BG still produced by the Daiwa company?

[@Im-mv6bf]

Yes

[@shaunhenderson2071]

I have both reels. I like them both, but I must say that I like the BG more though. The Nasci is lighter, but there is something more robust about the BG. I use both reels for freshwater and inshore.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Agree 100%

[@vsonic86]

Got to BG for me. Might dis all the shimano fan out there, but didn't have any good experience at all with shimano

[@paulmoss7940]

$140 now on BG.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Yep 🫠

[@paulmoss7940]

@@gha-kantfrj Didn't work like that with this one. They are great reels.

[@RCSTILE]

When did Daiwa and Shimano become the only reel manufacturors in the world

[@danielwutfisho]

When they started investing and R&Ding 10x more into their reels compared to other companies. They offer the best reels in the budget to the high end price bracket. Penn and Okuma can't compete.

[@captainmo3064]

You left out max drag. The BG has more power in a smaller package. For saltwater use BG all day.

[@LuanThanh-iw7rt]

What is the size of the 2 machines in the video?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

5000's

[@p__o__l__s__k__y]

BG all the way...

[@rainuimau6618]

Salut, moi j'ai le nasci c 5000 fg et BG 5000 quel est le meilleur ?

[@rainuimau6618]

Non je me suis trompé c'est le c 5000 xg

[@colesheehan9929]

What handle did you have on the shimano naci?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

It’s just the stock handle. The 5000 comes with the power handle

[@Four_22]

Use a bg 1500 for freshwater . Smoothest thing

[@Dug159]

I’m not too fussed, I have both. And I can confidently say I can’t decide between the two. 🤷‍♂️

[@ChrisMiller-bk5ro]

What handle is that on the nasci?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Standard out of the box. That’s the style for the 5k

[@ChrisMiller-bk5ro]

@@tailwateroutfitters thanks. I only have the 2500 and 3000.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

No problem! They’re super nice, you like them?

[@shawn1869]

Daiwa BG vs okuma inspira? Any thoughts on these two?

[@jamesstewart2560]

My issue is I can’t decide between the BG and the Ultegra. The Ultegra has a lot more tech than the NASCI at $150.

[@ainjuhl4509]

Nasci is $100

[@jamesstewart2560]

@@ainjuhl4509 I order the Ultegra got it in about a week ago. Smoothest reel iv ever used honestly. Caught 2 bass and a trout with it so far. The $50 extra is worth it for all of the extra tech in it. It’s basically a Stradic FL with the C14+ body that the Stella has.

[@piesaturn6282]

spheros swa better(for approximately 38$ more JDM)

[@peterpete3125]

The spool on the BG is no good,sharp edges everywhere.Take a very,very close look and,use the tip of your index finger to feel the sharp corners.

[@clarencebrasse1033]

After 1 year of use my bg 4000 line roller dead,clicker broken.i will never buy daiwa again

[@tailwateroutfitters]

I wouldn't judge a whole brand off of one years experience with one of their cheapest products.

[@fw_tesoe7014]

I would say the problem with low price point reel and people seems to don’t care, use and abuse, then end of the day blame the whole world why they buy that brand. Take care of your stuff and it’ll last a long way. My bg is going on to the 3rd year and nothing wrong with em, actually any of my reels ( Penn/Shimano/Daiwa ) still hold up til this very day

[@clarencebrasse1033]

@@fw_tesoe7014 on the island where I live its 8500 rupees which is about 200 dollars which is not cheap for me so I do fishing for a living .stop judging people because I have other reels of different brand that I am still using more than three years with no issues.

[@rayanlorenzo8887]

@@clarencebrasse1033 mauritius ?

[@stevec69]

Nah-si

[@kencleg7721]

I’ll stick w Penn for salt off shore

[@jaredgriffith5994]

BG isn't that good I had 3

[@thomaslewisburridge5863]

Daiwa all day!!

[@WhiteGhost21]

LT's suck

[@thomaslewisburridge5863]

@@WhiteGhost21 each to their own

[@WhiteGhost21]

@@thomaslewisburridge5863 i fish inshore saltwater so yeh

[@thomaslewisburridge5863]

@@WhiteGhost21 each to their own🤣

[@ladangling2257]

Nasci vs. Fuego!?!?

[@aaronhiggs]

Fuego has too much stem flex.

[@artificialslinger9730]

Nasci hands down. Fuego lt has way to much frame flex

[@aaronhiggs]

@@artificialslinger9730 absolutely. And the new Nasci’s just destroy the Fuego. Shoot the new Sahara is better than the Fuego.

[@artificialslinger9730]

@@aaronhiggs absolutely agree. Which is crazy Because Shimano don't use nothing fancy for the frame at that price point but yet stronger then the Fuego 😂 Absolutely said that a size 4000 Fuego lt flexed on 3lb bass 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kjb422]

I’d say nasci unless you feel you absolutely need magseal.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Don't say Eskimos... just sayin

[@JohnnySinsFitnessOfficial]

Shimano nasci or okuma itx?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Nasci all day