Daiwa BG MQ Review - COMPARISON - Teardown - Analysis COMPARED to Spinfisher, BG, Saragosa, Slammer

THE NEW DAIWA BG MQ is here!!! Detailed analysis and comparison. Inside and out!
Pricing for all models and specs
bit.ly/DaiwaMQreels
Time Stamps:
0:00 Fun / recap
3:00 Daiwa Mis - information about rotor material listed on website (it's not a zaion rotor)
3:10 Introduction, why I have these reels, how I plan on going about the breakdown.
5:00 Bouquet of Daiwa reels
6:00 THIS IS NOT A BLACK AND GOLD BG
7:00 Begin Step by step disassembly
9:17 SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED
9:45 Gearing Cast Zinc NOT aluminum or brass
11:42 SEAL - HANDLE CONNECTION- DISAPPOINTMENT
15:10 DRAG and Drag Knob
24:08 LINE ROLLER
27:39 SEAL - MAIN SHAFT - Don't shoot me
29:00 ROTOR - BAIL
30:05 SEAL - ANTIREVERSE CLUTCH
35:00 SEAL *** PROBLEM REAR BOOT / RASH GUARD
40:00 MAIN GEAR DISCUSSION
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45:30 SPINFISHER 4500 COMPARISON BEGIN
46:15 Drags -clicker - spool support - Sealing at bottom
48:30 Seal - Main shaft seal - Friction mitigation
50:15 SEAL - Antireverse clutch
52:20 Main gear comparison
53:37 SEAL - Handle connection
55:53 Daiwa BG Black and Gold Brief Comparison
56:30 Daiwa Ballistic LT line roller
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58:45 MONOCOQUE MAGSEAL
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1:02:41 BALL BEARINGS &lt SALTIST BALL BEARINGS- How does it compare to all other Daiwa reels
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1:04:39 How does it stack up Compared to PENN SPINFISHER VI, SHIMANO SARAGOSA, SHIMANO SPHEROS, PENN SLAMMER 3
1:13:23 Daiwa Procyon AL
1:15:08 IS IT WORTH IT compared to 99$ Daiwa BG- REFINEMENT
1:17:37 STRIPPERS TWERKING
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1:26:49 Penn Slammer 3 vs Daiwa Saltist
1:30:00 Shimano Saragosa SW vs Penn Slammer 3
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[@TackleAdvisors]

Was I fair in my analysis and assessment? Let me know here!

[@Guzmania]

I think it was a fair review. When Daiwa sent you the reels, they probably meant "Just be fair. *wink*"

[@michaelschommer9892]

I'm with HN, did they mean be fair as in be honest or fair as in say it's a good reel

[@riyaazarendsefwfs7220]

Wanted to ask a question. Say you buy a new reel and turn it fast just to test it's smoothness. It is smooth but makes a soft winding sound only when you turn it fast.... Is that normal?

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Totally fair! I think that reel is solid 👌 but sorry Daiwa I'm not sold with it and neither does the spinfisher...I'd rather buy the Stradic FL.

[@OzJKjeep]

Fair assessment....and still get it, I am a Daiwa fan boy😂. I think they should definitely make servicing these reels more accessible to the home service man. Tools, mag lube and mag bearings. Magseal has been on the market long enough. Shot you an email as well

[@tidewalkermv]

1 Hour 48 Minutes? I wonder what the IMDB rating is for this one.

[@donhiatt1436]

Neg 3 stars on Rotten Tomatos...LOL

[@picklesmcgee518]

I’ve never seen this much detail on a tear down video .... subscribed 👍👍👍

[@kugelblitzfishing9829]

I'm nowhere near saltwater, never had to worry about any of the things you talk about in your tear downs, reviews, and what not but I do love your explanations, the detail and depth, and overall fairness. It always enthralls me to the point where I will sit and watch almost 2hrs straight about reels that I have no need for or any intention of ever needing or buying. Great work as always!

[@reellove6710]

Best analysis of any reel review I have seen on the net. Great job. A++.

[@sensiblynumb]

love this channel. It's the AVE of fishing gear. The ASMR for the late night gear tinkerers of us. The throwaway gen will never be as good as us!

[@robertdejonge3607]

I am impressed! :) not by this BG MQ but by the video. Watched it completely. Timestamps can be really useful looking back one day. Really good comparison to similar reels. Great video and many thanks for your time and effort you put in to this! 👍👍

[@Kdash66]

Aww yesss, you made my day close to 2 hrs more interesting. Thanks a ton fellow Jersey angler!

[@Benjamin-S]

One of the best videos you've ever made. I thought it was fair. This is why I watch your videos. They teach me so much about reels. You definitely make the days I'm not able to fish on less boring. I actually bought a Bantam MGL thanks to you (found a brand new one for $199 in a tackle shop). Lovely reel for redfin perch crankbait and bladebait fishing I do.

[@loanshark214]

I'll never own a spinning reel above a 3000 series, as a bass fisherman, but you're videos give so much information, I can't get enough. Just wish the frequency was more often.

[@masonguevara291]

Thanks for the review👍all your videos are the best reviews for reels. You try to be as very unbiased as you can and I like that🤘

[@AnglingAddictssrilanka]

nice tear down and comparisons as usual...thanks TA !!!

[@rrarogal7958]

Always look forward to these tear downs. Thank you for your hard work!!! Vanford and battle 3 next please.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Gotta secure one first

[@lukphom3727]

Tackle Advisors can’t wait till you do a vanford one

[@MisterJon66]

Hey Scoob,thanks for the shout out about measuring the main gear. Great review as always

[@davesiu680]

watching this elaborated review of the comparasion and the tear down made me decide so much better. Thank you so much for your time putting this out. I was in such dilemma and eager buying one just to get the experience of Monocoque feeling before I get the New Saltiga 2020. I guessed I will stick to my Daiwa BG 2016 and Penn Slammer 3 for now and save up for the new Saltiga.

[@canadagooses]

I always come here before I buy a reel! Great video like usual!

[@TackleAdvisors]

Thanks brotha!

[@Cakeem]

I hooked a 4kg fish with a brand new $70.00 real which i purchased from my local tackle shop. The main gear failed and i lost the fish a couple of feet from the shore. That is why i watch your reviews cost i need to know i am not wasting my money when purchasing a new real. i have two Daiwa ballistics very happy with them. i can even service them myself cos of these vids. Thanks very much for this review keep them coming.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I love my big ballistic and the 2500 awesome reels! Glad to help brotha!

[@robertdumicz7309]

Just buy a Fin Nor Offshore and you know you have something, body all alu with all gear stainless steel, the 6,4 mm axle supported in 3 points, front middle and rear for real effort, no compromise as alu, coated alu or zinc, even the handle, there's no schiki miki reverse switch and no one way ball bearings but the solid clutch anti reverse. It is heavy but strong, built to hold any fish and to last forever, you can't have both, whether strenght and endurance or lightness, the lighter it is, the less substance/atoms in it... I just brought a Fin Nor Offshore 10500, when you hold it in your hand and hear its clicking while turning the spool you know that's the thing a man wants. An endurance test would be interesting, alu gear, coated even, vs brass and stainless steel gears, so those Daiwa and Shimano vs Fin Nor and other stainless steel and brass gear reels.

[@beni7928]

Use the drag and rod to pull line in then then pick up line as you slack the line. Any gear will fail if improperly used. Don't grind through it, especially with spinning reels.

[@JedemPoKucama]

In my experience even my cheap Daiwa Crossfire LT 3000 didn't have issues with 4kg fish, even though it costs 40€😂

[@jbm135]

This was wonderful. Very thorough and complete. I wish there were more reviews like this. Shimano in particular uses marketing jargon and then explains it with more jargon. It's hard to know what is in the reel. I own a Spinnfisher V and a BG. You are spot on when talking about the feel of these two reels. I surf fish in Florida and stay out of the water. I learned a lot about how to clean the reels when I come home. I wasn't aware of the issue with roller bearing or bushing so I will open them and see how they are doing. There were lots of parts on the table I just wonder if you had any leftover?

[@SnjurCro]

Thank you for honesty and I look forward to Shimano Stradic SW 2020 review

[@geomardomingo1672]

Oooihhhh lawdy. Feature length goodness. Thank you!

[@Cornuts1000]

Good point about the line roller bearing BTW. . Bushings are proven in the line roller. The Stradic is well known for their line rolling bearing wearing out very quickly. Mine were done after 4 trips.

[@kalunvinka]

Most perfectly delivered review of reels on the face of the earth.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Jeez......that's a bit much.....lol...Thanks man! Looking at the older videos....They were much better....but took so much longer...If you get a chance watch the slammer and saragosa saltist vids....those took a few hundred hrs apiece.....

[@kalunvinka]

@@TackleAdvisors Have already. I have several KZbin ID's and have been a sub for a while. Not sure which ID is the sub ID though. Different ID for phone, ipad, PC. You deliver the best reel review. Never have I seen better passion and love. Keep it up mate.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Finally dude!!!!!!!! I literally was waiting on this video!!!!! You got me locked in all day waiting my notifications! I was pissed it wasn't out yesterday. Sorry it's that drama I enjoy..😆😆😆🤑🤑🤑 you got ballz brotha...thanks for your opinions! This video is going to make you famous! Guarantee your subs are going to spike after this!

[@TackleAdvisors]

I spent 14 hrs on the editing rig just for it to spit out corrupted files....today.....did nothing differnt....took half the time for each render....and both were not corrupt....no clue wtf was up...and that happens with any vid over 30 mins...for no damn reason....frustrating is not the word...

[@TackleAdvisors]

Also worth noting I had to unplug all pricey electronics after my high end surge protector burned out... That hurricane brought down lotsa trees on wires and surges were occurring very often.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

@@TackleAdvisors hey man! Totally understand the process on editing videos...im sure its tons of work to provide this great content! That crap happens...but from what you shown in this...so far I'm impressed on the style of this reel. I agree the spin off housing with that o-ring is a great way to block debris to travel that shaft which i give kudos for that design...that's where I feel the majority of sand and water actually get in...and that boot gasket needs to be more accurate when re screwing it...it's way off...for sure it'll break when reinstalling it...but in those comparisons...the Daiwa is a solid reel...i really like the design...and to tell you in reality for my style of fishing dealing with saltwater...it comes down to the upper shaft sealing where the rotor spinning bring in debris from the beaches or rain if it's a sandy area is what makes and breaks the reel of longevity...water protrusion is what really causes the majority of reel failures. But money wise...i wouldn't pay for neither spinfisher nor this reel...Shimano FL to me still for the best bang of the buck especially that x-protect...and you know...there's no reason you have to go there. With my 4000 FL caught a 42" Tarpon with zero flex, flying out of the water like 5 times fishing from a bridge...no problem at all. So I don't know...even the spinfisher doesn't convince me to get it. And man that reel is sooooo butter smooth! Why do you think it's sold out everywhere!? Which to me Daiwa should pay attention to the Shimano Stradic FL.

[@thirstyowlthethird9409]

Great tear down. Thank you!

[@pawnyexpress]

Great review man, I love how u threw in the diameters of the shaft and gear in comparison to the 4k bg!

[@TackleAdvisors]

Bent shafts were an issue I've seen enough of to be curious...It looked like by memory it was slightly thicker in the mq....I posted an ask on stripersonline....and a member (hk jonathan) cracked his and took measurements. A few years ago the same guy sent me his slammer 3 to tear down and use for a bit

[@pawnyexpress]

@@TackleAdvisors I plan on getting a new cat-fish jigging/ shore jigging reel, and so far 6000 bg mq seems to fit the bill, i would love to see some tests from people on the water though, but looks a lot beefier then the regular bg i use in the 3000 size. What do you think, would it handle heavy 60g jigs + silicone in strong rivers?

[@6atlantis]

Waiting for your battle 3 video lol, I did enjoy this one.

[@searex2268]

Damn I had to take a break after 57 minutes, this video is long but worth it, well done as usual, very informative

[@razdog76]

As always, the most informative review... now if only we could get a "Gone With the Wind" style intermission in the middle. Seriously, thank you for sharing your savvy.

[@trackeryak]

Great video and great info. Thanks for all the work you put into it. Your assessment was very fair. I do not see how Daiwa can justify the price they want for this reel.

[@puterrivera9967]

Worth the wait on this video, many thanks🐳🐳🐳

[@RedneckInCarolina]

Was waiting for this one.

[@Cornuts1000]

Been running this reel for a year and had it torn down. Seal at handle is perfectly fine. Btw. All salt water kayak and beach surf fishing. 2500 is absolutely a perfectly weighted and powerful gem. Maybe a little high in price but Shimano has jacked their prices up big time. This new BG MQ is a Ms nice or I would say nicer than my Stradic FL. My new go to inshore saltwater reel. Like my Ballistic for inshore as well.

[@RSdd11]

Great review in terms of sealing and smoothness of operation. Would like to see the difference in max drag between the BG and similar sized BG MQ. I get about 8 lbs at full spool with the BG tested on a calibrated brass scale and got owned by a jack crevalle this weekend. The reel was fine though after having half the line run out by multiple jacks and a couple 10 lb bonita. I had to thumb the spool to stop from being spooled a few times and broke the jacks off on purpose. What I like about the Diawa reels is they bottom out against metal and keep you from over flexing the spool against the drag. I'm either going to go up to the 4500 BG or maybe "upgrade" to the MQ if it puts out more drag. I can't see spending more for a Saragossa in that size reel and will reserve that for the 10000 size.

[@TackleAdvisors]

DAIWA BG MQ = Big Game Monocoque = BigˌKäk for short ( Monocoque = mänəˌkäk ) Head to your nearest fishing tackle retailer and ask to see the BIG käk TODAY!

[@seapancakee]

Somehow, I think it’s not gonna end up well for the customer! lol

[@miamiwax5504]

Daiwa is never sending you anything again 😂

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@miamiwax5504 sure looks that way

[@robertdumicz7309]

@@seapancakee Monocoque nice and pretty, offers some advantages, simplicity and a bigger gear, although if l think a bit deeper not necessarily a bigger gear, what holds a multiple screwed body from holding same dimension main gear? Straight this simplicity, a single threaded piece is dangerous, think about what happens if it breaks, yeah, fishing ends with it and you may throw it or best case scenario search for spare parts as the body and/or the handle threaded support. So this thread holds the whole torque and side forces which appear, that's just a thought, perhaps there won't ever be any issues with that.

[@seapancakee]

Robert Dumicz I guess we’ll have to wait and see. The old model was highly regarded as a workhorse, I hope this one live up to our expectations.

[@miamiwax5504]

Good look on the time stamps

[@ryannafe9252]

Very interesting video. Personally, since I fish exclusively in fresh water, I’m pretty confident that either the Fuego LT or Ballistic LT are just about perfect for me. Plenty of water resistance, good smooth drags, very light, more than enough strength and stiffness for anything I catch around here. Interesting video on the new BG MQ for sure, but not quite the reel for me, I think.

[@BananaGamer257]

Thanks for that review I was curious about this reel but I am not convinced its a good investment based on your review.

[@philsiino2144]

Thank you , another informative video. Just pick up spinfisher vi 5500 for 145. Off Amazon!

[@ianundercover6295]

Yeah! you were absolutely fair in your assessment 'and so its with all that being said' im more interested in the new Saragosa. Probably get the MQ when you undoubtedly post a screaming amazon deal on it, thanks as always

[@miamiwax5504]

My fave reel in my lineup

[@kkainaluu808]

I can’t wait!!!!!

[@preiudeh22a]

I got the Certate LT4000 and passed on this BG MQ. Glad i did the certate is a hell of alot better. I lucked out and got it for $375 instead of $500

[@Grady252]

I don't think I can ever go back to the Penn's. I have had several battle models and they all corrode horribly on the body, and just this weekend, one of my 4000's stopped oscillating. Opened her up and the gear was disintegrated, no teeth. No signs of water, and was greased well. Just seems it crumbled whatever that material is made of. I have done several repairs to most of them. So far, no issues with the Spinfisher V's. Just watched the reviews of the BG BQ's and was nearing purchase until I saw the materials inside made of zinc, etc. Decision now to go ahead and pay the extra for the Shimano Stradic FL and eventually replace my bigger spinning reels with the Saragosa's. My son in law has these and they are so smooth in comparsion, it makes my Penn's feel like $10 POS. He has had several seasons fishing exactly same as me from our boat in Saltwater and has had zero issues, no corrosion and no servicing and they are flawless!

[@mickdayday1152]

The clear plastic washer on top of the drag stack is a cheap arsed heat shield like the white one on the Saltigas. Meant to prevent heat generated in the drag stack damaging the base of the drag knob which used to happen on the Z series Saltigas on big hard running fish.

[@mickdayday1152]

Great job by the way Scooby, marathon edit bro👍🏽

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@mickdayday1152 Thanks man!!!! that was my fear...I called the daiwa rep on that. (no reply)...i was worried it was just a high temp plastic to act as a buffer instead of a heat sink...IF you saw the past video section about the saragossa sw I mentioned and showed a picture of a friends saltiga with a melted drag washer...and the saragosa sw has a metal pluger

[@NHseacoast]

Another great video! I’ll take the Penn ssvi in A 5500 or 6500 on a. Boat getting sprayed with salt water an the way out or home . Thanks ! For the dissection =Great information.

[@rohzpopper4922]

I don't see any issue. Been using all Japanese brands . Reels got sprayed by rough seas while boating. It worked fine. Just have a small WD40 on standby. But never use. Reels worked fine. Got BG 5000 for 45 years with very little maintenance. Bought a newer BG with double stopped. Only fished 5-10 kg fish on it. Just washed it after use. It will last for years Once I forgot to remove a fishing set on a boat for three days, the reel jammed. The boat is parking in the sea. Not moving. Dismantle the reel with lots of WD40, Presto ! It worked fine as before !

[@stevestory8483]

Awesome Scoob, was wondering what cleaning do you do to a reel that gets dunked in the salt? For the first time I took my reel apart using your BG breakdown video but was unsure of how to clean the parts if it’s dunked in saltwater (mineral spirits, corrosion X spray or clean water?) Also what reel grease do you recommend for salt and freshwater (if different) reels? Thanks as always for a great video.

[@antoniydeliyski7242]

great stuff .. get your hands on the new stradic SW .. that would be cool

[@thevernonposse]

My 20 year old baitrunner waterproof drag seal has kept the felt washers fresh since I bought it

[@Mirceabalea]

Great video. Can you make a video about upgrading the roller with ball bearings for the 6000?

[@Guzmania]

Thanks for the video

[@jasl7358]

Without that tool, that I have no way of buying, I won't be buying one of these. And I'm looking to purchase a 6000 size next. The Battle iii 6000 has a brass main gear for $135. The decision is made

[@hothmobile100]

But penn line lay is never as good as modern Daiwa.

[@masonguevara291]

@@hothmobile100 not really even a issue with me. I use the penn fierce 3 live liner and it's never gave me bad line lay to where it's a problem. I fish the surf on windy days also.

[@lindricknapier601]

The line lay on my slammer 3 and spinnfisher 6 is perfect.

[@jasl7358]

@@hothmobile100 I think that was only a problem with the battle 2's. And then I don't think it's all sizes. I have two 8000s and I don't have a problem with them. My 4000 is a different story. I can't even consider using braided line on it. It's just pathetic. Hopefully the 3's will be better

[@PunchFishing]

1 hour and 48 minutes?! You're a madman.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Mwah ha ha ha ha haaaas

[@9645jimmy]

Great video

[@edbranch3239]

Great video!

[@nikolaseuripidou4536]

great review !! this bg MQ or saltist for shore jigging?

[@michaelschommer9892]

Well the refinement of the BG will never make me feel as warm and fuzzy as you putting my comment on your video 😂

[@TackleAdvisors]

LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertschneider1977]

No way to get in without this tool. Challenge accepted, and warranty voided lol.

[@rstanton3]

wanted a gossa, but settled for BG MQ when the supply dried up. fished it this spring, mostly plugging. Happy overall. One complaint is I had a bail close on a cast. Been more conscious of opening and position and hasn't been an issue.

[@M.Redsky]

would you recommend for freshwater?

[@Im-mv6bf]

have you ever experience bad gear meshing? ive hardly used mine and intermittently during use, the gears start to feel bad and as soon as that happens i stop using it. When i get home it feels buttery smooth again.

[@sharons9367]

First time watching your channel, have you got video information on preload and torque for re assembly?

[@Tog_Tastic]

Thanks for the breakdown! I've used a BG MQ 4000 fluke/tog fishing exclusively for a few seasons. It works perfectly for shore based bottom fishing but I never thought I'd be able to surf fish with it and glad I watched your video. I'm looking at a new 6500 for surf fishing and I'll consider your recommendations.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Right now the gosa 6000 is the standard to beat. Slammer 4, is very good as well.

[@Tog_Tastic]

Thanks!@@TackleAdvisors

[@JedemPoKucama]

​@@TackleAdvisorswhat about lighter setups? For example I need a reel with a capacity of 300yds of 0.20mm braid and I need to be

[@1stDownFishing]

I’m deciding between the Stradic FL, saltist back bay, or this reel. Looking at 4000 size to pull big reds from structure. Which would you suggest? I have a 2500 FL and love it but I’m leaning towards the Back Bay

[@kweeks10045]

Great information as always. Here’s my $0.02. Most freshwater fishermen don’t do a lot of maintenance, and for the most part, don’t have to and for a number of reasons this reel probably isn’t on their radar. Most saltwater fishermen buying this price point of reel want and possibly need to do some level of maintenance. One time use seals, specialty tooling, a million parts, etc. kill that for a lot of people. As you mentioned, the spinfisher and slammer iii are easy to maintain and get parts for. Daiwa may sell a ton of these, but at some point, people are going to get frustrated with the maintenance and repairs, especially at this price point.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I went into this thinking that this sealing was a response to people not being able to access daiwa magseal......and now it's the same damn thing..now you have to find a tool....40$ - 80$ is the price to expect...and often unavailble on ebay So it's pretty clear daiwa wants to grow their service end of the business....In my recent experiences with their service they're 0-4...and yeah..not everyone services their own gear....but a surprising amount would like to....and a 6pack goes a long way extending the good years of a reels life :)

[@josephcrawford2275]

Could you do a saltist mq review like this, I just got a 6000 and I love it, but I would also like to get to know the insides a little bit better without having to learn real maintenance on the way

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

the plastic washer I think is to keep the surface of the drag from wearing down an then allowing corrosion so the plastic washer kinda protects the metal I'm assuming tbh but think that makes the most sense but maybe its something else but my other reel doesn't have that an has small scratches on that top part of drag

[@CurrentlyFishing]

Dude I've been saying this!! Just by the specs I would much rather spend the money on a BG

[@allengallion930]

I think you did a fair review of the reel. It's just not that special in any way. Daiwa has to know you call em as you see em. They should have just sent you the new Saltiga if they were looking for a better review. This reel just has above average gearing because of its size. I'd Much rather get the new, or old Gosa/Spheros. Great review as always Scoob 🎣👑👏

[@TackleAdvisors]

I'm glad you think so....Thanks man! Been hearing about a local capt. who has multiple trashed saltigas and diawa won't help them....Trying to find out the first hand info and if they can send me the trashed reels.

[@otroflores91]

Thanks. Looks like I'll save my money and keep using my slammer and normal bg for now.

[@russellbergeron1508]

Ive been looking for a video review of the Abu Zenon and there are none. Would love to see your break down of it.

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

Amazing what daiwa can do with cast zinc gears, strong and smooth as butter.

[@Galvoflysoz]

great review at least on there MQ reels they have got rid of the useless reverse switch, those things drive me crazy.

[@robertdumicz7309]

Just buy a Fin Nor Offshore and you know you have something, body all alu with all gear stainless steel, the 6,4 mm axle supported in 3 points, front middle and rear for real effort, no compromise as alu, coated alu or zinc, even the handle, there's no schiki miki reverse switch and no one way ball bearings but the solid clutch anti reverse. It is heavy but strong, built to hold any fish and to last forever, you can't have both, whether strenght and endurance or lightness, the lighter it is, the less substance/atoms in it... I just brought a Fin Nor Offshore 10500, when you hold it in your hand and you hear its clicking while turning the spool you know that's the thing a man wants. An endurance test would be interesting, alu gear, coated even, vs brass and stainless steel gears, so those Daiwa and Shimano vs Fin Nor and other stainless steel and brass gear reels.

[@bartbryant8900]

This review Pleases me. lol. Thanks man!

[@phongphanp]

I'm found grease of control button of bait casting , Benzy Ventula reel . Oh protect from water !

[@GhettoFabulous670]

could you do a tear down and review on the kastking kapstan elite?

[@TonyCantShoot]

If I’m not going to be getting my reel dunked or splashed in water, would you recommend this or the spinfisher vi?

[@ryung488]

Tackle Advisors can u review shimano twin power 2020 compare with daiwa certate LT

[@alvinyeo9070]

How about the cranking power? Is it significantly stronger than the BG albeit the resistance from the rubber seals?

[@averagejoe2686]

what was nice about the bg was it was a good value for money. At double the price, the BG MQ is not IMO. It's not even top 5.

[@Ifish4pleasure]

The Michael Baden of Fishing reels...

[@rocknfreak69]

Hi there. What do you think about the tsúnami 3000 shield 2 reel?

[@RealMenReel]

Thanks for the review...at least now we folks in India know that we'll never buy this reel since there isnt a Daiwa service center in sight in this country!!! And if each manufacturer has to come out with a reel specific tool to even open it God help us all!!!

[@michaeljmccurdy9449]

Just picked up the BG MQ 8000 today, on the recommendation of the young guy working at West Marine. He fishes all the time and said he has two of the smaller versions; the 3000 and the 6000 and loves them for snook fishing. I guess I'll see how it goes in time but I appreciate the honest review.

[@Im-mv6bf]

Hows it going

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Scuff the spool knob center and add epoxy to eliminate the line catching notch.

[@pandan.5129]

What knipex and wera tools are you using in this video?

[@7135627835]

Can you make a review on the Ohero reel Please

[@kongxiong6005]

Can you just open the side plate and access the inner reel rather than starting from top down taking out the main shaft and pinion gears. Let's see if I just want to lube up the interior can I just take off the side plate

[@ginichi2237]

Awsome fishing channel

[@ryanwood335]

Thank you for all the work you put into these videos! I’m looking to replace by current BG vertical jigging setups with either mq’s or saragossa’s. Waterproofing aside.. do you think the large gear and strong shaft make it a BETTER reel than the Saragossa purely for vertical jigging? Or at least better for the money? Love pulling up these AJs in south Florida off wrecks. I don’t want to spend more money on Saragossa’s if it’s not even better for my application. Thanks again!

[@paytenblevins3401]

The gosa is better overall, buy once cry once that’s my saying I live by. Don’t cheap out

[@yorkshireboy2685]

Thank you for doing these videos.

[@mak.kau_bandar00]

Is there any information,, for the Spool Knob... 🙏 I lost mine , and still searching for replacement.. but no luck so far... Or is there any BG type with the same Drag knob with BG MQ 🤔

[@YORZTV]

can we switch the handle on the right side?

[@laurynasdumbliauskasandbar9378]

Hi can you tell me the size off the ball bearing size inside the handle knob off daiwa BG MQ 5000D. Thanks 😊

[@GhettoFabulous670]

What size plier wrench were tou using in this video? Thanks bro

[@wuquanchi]

I want to see manual bail on all reels, for real. I don't remember how many times it failed. I want to mention, Abu Garcia bail ( rocket model ) it is way better than shimano and daiwa in terms of bail locking system. When you open the bail, it is locked. you feel it :)

[@charliehandley1057]

I’m in the market of a surf reel, and I was looking at the Daiwa BG MQ when Daiwa announced its launch, but now I’m torn between the og BG, the Spheros, and the Saltist Backbay. Lots of great info and I really enjoyed listening to your teardown! Keep up the great content!

[@6atlantis]

Charlie Handley the BG isn’t the OG black and gold. But I know what you’re saying.

[@charliehandley1057]

6atlantis yea you’re right, it just is at least to me, I’m a bit younger than most of you guys

[@alexmills1329]

@@charliehandley1057 way late but I have the bg and back bay and I love the back bay, but the bg gets the job done fine, I just really love how smooth my mag sealed back bay still is where my bg is slower due to loading it with grease for protection

[@amifishing]

You got my thumb-up! Is the handle knob serviceable or is it the same as the BG16 ?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Serviceable

[@Mavgp05]

Would you recommend this Reel over the Spheros 8000?

[@sergkoval5835]

Daiwa 6000lt exeler,fuego,legalis 36mm main gear

[@Lownslow84]

I'm convinced that something simple like a fishing reel is being overcomplicated. The day you have to buy special tools to perform maintenance on a reel, it's gone to far. Back up a bit daiwa. Fantastic, you created a solid body reel........noone has it, but let me tell you, most guys worth their salt that take care of the gear they spend their hard earned money on want ease of maintenance.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Here's the rub on the ONce piece body....I don't value it as much as what they're marketing it to be...IT's a threaded on sideplate....Used for decades....Most recently Van Staal, Tsunami Shield and their oem's, ANd abu garcia mgxtreme....nothing new......It benefits the VS the most....and it's just a plastic supsplied wrench to open....the Tsunami comes with the wrench too.....

[@risalvu5949]

It is too late for me to return this and get a Saltist or a Gosa? WIth that being said......I have this brand new BG MQ 10K, which I bought a year ago hoping to catch some YFT on a party boat. That planned trip was cancelled many times and I am hoping to go the second week of February in 2022. Should I open the rear boot and handle and heavily grease to add water intrusion protection?

[@jcnopenny4725]

So between the BG MQ10000 and Saragosa SWA 10000, which one would you suggest?