Daiwa BG Reel size comparison, see the difference. Plus some Shark fishing.

Daiwa's BG and Salitst reels are popular saltawater spinning reel but the seem to have a unique system for sizing. This video show some size comarisons and helps you choose the size you need. Also stick around for some bonus shark fishing footage to see the BG in aciton.
0:00 Intro
0:37 Common sizes compared
1:50 5000 BG compared to 6000 Penn
3:17 FISH ON!

[@januszcan-pol6067]

Daiwa BG8000 is the best reel on the market.Shark 12ft,no problem,sturgeon 12ft,no problem .Amasing product.I love Daiwa BG

[@Backlashed]

I wish the clicker was louder for soaking bait but that's my only issue with them, great reels.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

The jump to the 6500 is even crazier. My BG6500 is barely smaller than my Slammed IV 10500. I would say make sure you take care of the BG if it's used in the surf. I opened mine at the end of a season and it was totally loaded with salt. The zinc main gear corroded but I managed to only need a new main shaft. Since then I am super careful with it.

[@Backlashed]

yeah the BG isn't really sealed, I think the Saltist has some sealing to the body, it's a bit more expensive too.

[@mr.tuckers2848]

Thanks for the review. I just received my 4000 and didn’t realize how small it was. Not the same size as what I used to use for perch/striper fishing as how my dad used to setup his equipment. I think I’ll return it and get a 5000 instead or keep this and only use it strictly for perch. Having a versatile all in one reel though is nice and I’m going to be pairing g this up to an ugly stick 9’6 pole.

[@robertjanko6709]

What I see at a lot of reels from U.S. tests is that the spool is very often not fully filled with line. That costs you a lot of yardage when throwing. Your Penn is only filled 50% and the Daiwa BG maybe 70%.

[@Thelifewelive]

Daiwa is the best company on the market right now when it comes to fishing reels no other company is comparing to them right now

[@Backlashed]

at this price point you may be right. my only complaint with the BG is that I wish the drag clicker was a little louder.

[@baliseafishing7550]

@@Backlashed You can modified the clicker sounds

[@FragranceFrontier]

@@baliseafishing7550how

[@frostizz2072]

So is a bg3k a general 4k for others

[@baliseafishing7550]

in the Next video, you should drop those reels in to the pool and see which has best shield system.

[@Backlashed]

actually none of these are shielded, some of the bearings are but not the bodies. Maybe that would be a good excuse to buy a Saltist and a Spinfisher and test them!

[@beany1987]

5000 size bg is perfect for surf fishing, hold plenty of line both mono and braid, drag is sufficiently strong for almost anything you catch from the shore and they are solid powerfull reels.

[@Backlashed]

My only complaint is that the drag clicker is kind of quiet, Its only an issue when you are soaking bait though.

[@alfer9920]

​@@TJXHTI very much doubt that you will take a tuna of 100 kilos from the seashore Bro.

[@alfer9920]

What size rod do you use with the 5000?

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

​@@alfer9920I went for a 6500 saltist......just filled it with 500 yards of 50lb Jbraid....with 33lbs of drag its good for close to anything

[@alfer9920]

@@bradfarrahgerwing154 Thanks!

[@alpacarlo]

Hello, could the bg 4000 be suitable for a popping rod MH 7.4 ft, 40-80g, 6 kg drag?

[@MS-ux6fp]

Yes

[@tom.northshore]

Getting a 5000 for sturgeon near Lake Superior 🤘

[@stanleywilson2844]

I have a few diawa reals for shark I love my 8000 any big fish it's the bg8000 anything 40lbs or less I love my big 4000

[@franciscoayon9470]

Hello,so scheel had the Daiwa BG Spinning Reel size 500 for $140 And Quantum Vapor PT Spinning Reel size 30 for $99 instead of $150,which would you recommend,im starting to get into fishing

[@Backlashed]

do you ever fish saltwater and what species are you targeting?

[@franciscoayon9470]

@@Backlashed I'm in the middle on usa so sadly not salt water(do go to Mexico so could end up taking them) ,mostly rivers and so,and sum catfish and so on

[@Kernow84]

Hi would the bg4000 be ideal for lure fishing bass pollack wrasse etc

[@Backlashed]

Sure, just be aware, as stated, that it will be a bit larger than most 4000's. Just check that line capacity and you'll be good to go.

[@KorvanAleric]

Hi a bg5000 will be fine for small tuna 20-30kg as max target? I'd like to use it for vertical and light trolling (12lb rod) 30lb braid 0.45 fluorocarbon

[@Backlashed]

I think mine has 30lb braid, you might want to go heavier line for fish that big. Check Daiwa's site for the max drag; a 5000 has 22lb drag, should be enogh for that size fish.

[@RSdd11]

I use a 4500 for the same thing. Can get 9 lbs of drag out of it 2 turns off full if needed. The 4000 drag is too light, probably getting only 5 lbs out of it with 1 turn off full and only about 6 or 7 on full down. I was getting run pretty hard by about a 10 lb bonita on the 4000 so I bought a 4500. Keep in mind that the lower line holding models such as the 4500 have larger drag washers than the 5000. That is the trade off. Line for slight amounts of drag loss on the larger spool. I also have 50 lb braid on the 4500 as the 30 lb was digging into itself on tuna species.

[@notlohhcaz]

@@RSdd11 I think you’re mistaking. 4000 have 17lb drags. 5000 has 22lbs. A 4500 is a 4000 with the drag and line capacity of the 5000

[@RSdd11]

I think they list those with an empty spool. I measured them with a brass scale at full spool. Force needed to move the spool against the drag goes up as the spool empties out. Shimano does the same thing. They list a Spheros 14000 FB at 44 lbs and the most I can get is 15 at full spool.

[@notlohhcaz]

@@RSdd11 I didn’t know that. That’s pretty wack, considering most people have Atleast a half spool most of the fight

[@darkrxse4432]

Bought a daiwa bg 8000 gonna pair it with a uglystick bigwater targeting sharks around the 5-6ft range

[@Backlashed]

That should be a fun set up!

[@demolaj1]

caught a 9ft 350 lb bull with D bg8000 on 100lb braid .... the drag system is what counts on big fish fights ! !\

[@Backlashed]

amazing!

[@Toomuchbank]

I was wondering what size to choose just need it for bass fishing Texas rig,drop shot what would be my best choice?

[@Backlashed]

I'd go with a 2000 maybe even the 1500 if you use braid, just check that line capacity.

[@omomganteng8596]

So, choose penn battle or daiwa bg?

[@Backlashed]

Me personally, I'd take the BG, it feels a little smoother, more refined. The Penn Battle is still a nice reel though.

[@howardwemple1465]

BG no doubt!

[@eves08109]

The BG is great! The Battle III is an upgrade over the Battle II. Stay away from the Battle II.

[@rchydrozz751]

I just bought a Battle III 6000 DX. Very smooth reel. I do like the auto bail release. Some reels now have manual bail releases with a thin bail wire. Not a good combination.

[@ononoimoko7150]

5000 would be a perfect one. No problem at all to me until now. I have DWBG 5000 and a. DWBG magsealed 5000. Both are great. I use DWBG 5000 more often because it’s cheaper, saving DWBG magsealed for special occasions….. so far I don’t find any difference between them because I yet to experience rough weather fishing

[@spacemandaxx]

Is that the Indianola beach marina? Love that place.

[@clarencebrasse1033]

Daiwa bg 4000 sucks after one year of use in saltwater clicker broken ,line roller broken