Daiwa BG3500 spin fishing reel how to take apart and service

[@willtrax71]

During my Reel Research there’s a huge divide with the Daiwa BG Reels and the Penn Reels lol but most are saying the Daiwa is smoother but Penn is Bomb proof. I still want a Battle 3 Penn. stay safe Dennis

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I think both sides/comments are fair and correct - tough choice - Dennis

[@christopherjenkins2373]

It might need a bearing Dennis. I like these modern BG reels but I’d rather have the vintage Daiwa BG reels. Unfortunately I have neither. I do like it that this reel has an AR override. Great job on this reel. I imagine that bearing retention clip would give me a hard time given my vision limitations. I like this reel but I have no idea what it would cost right now. Great video that would surely make things easier for amateurs like me. - Chris

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Fair enough!

[@heymrdan]

I have two of these was just sitting down to service everything and I cant find any of my equipment haha. If you are going to reno your basement make sure you put your repair kit somewhere safe.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the advice! Best wishes on finding the tools and servicing the reels - Dennis

[@bobbymiller1672]

Looks like another good little reel from Daiwa , but a bit difficult to service .

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes and yes - it takes a bit of effort to do that service - Thanks

[@duffmeister6480]

FYI for those using these BG’s, the handles unscrew easily by themselves, costing $40 for a replacement, otherwise they’re great reels.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That handle is a weakness as it screws on to a post and not directly into or through the main gear. Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@duffmeister6480]

@@2ndChanceTackle I found that out after dropping down 100’ for SeaBass and saw I had no way to reel back up .

[@thomaskass6668]

Geez that looks like a real PITA . for a basic spinning reel. I would hate to see what the baitrunner is like to work on!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It is harder than the average reel regarding the service. Thanks