BG2500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 33.20" Retrieve Rate, 13.20 lb Max Drag,Black/gold

Great reels...it's Diawa, can't go wrong.

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!

I have only used it once for about a 10 hour day of fishing. I was wade fishing near Arroyo City, Tx. for specks, reds and flounder. 1/2 way through the day I slipped in a hole and completely dunked the reel in salt water. I kept using it and it never missed a beat. It reminded "smooth like buttah!" I got home after the trip and dunked it in fresh water for about 10 minutes, dried it then lubed the line roller, greased the top and bottom of the spool and lubed the handle (all in all about 7 minutes of maintenance) and it's still oh so smooth. I also caught about 10 or so fish... Nothing major, but my line was tight, my drag sang a couple of times and the reel is excellent! EDIT: 05-04-19 Ive taken it out and have put about 50-60 more hours on this reel. Ive caught quite a few more slot reds and trout. I've dunked 2 more times by acccident when wade fishing. I clean it with fresh water and oil it regularly and it runs smooth. I really like this reel. I have faith in it and my Fin-Nor Lt25. Both great reels.

I use this one a medium fast 7' rod for bass and striper. This real is super smooth, like butter, and it's light. If I'm casting for hours, this is the reel I want in my hand. I like it better than Shimano now.

Bought this reel for a 9 ft crappie rod. A little overkill, but like a larger reel. Went through a season of moderate use with no issues. Plenty of line capacity for it's purpose. Was overly impressed when a muskie decided he wanted my crappie more than I did. The drag was put to the test for about 10 minutes before broke the flurocarbon leader off at the boat. Needless to say the reel performed like a champ to get the big beast that far on a noodle rod with 6 lb test. Needed another reel for a new rod this spring and bought another of these. Don't think that there's a reel that's more bang for the buck out there. For toughness or fishability, this is the one.

I just recently started fishing again after many, many years and chose this simply based on a “Best Setup for the Money”-type review in The NY Times. That being said I have nothing to compare it to. My newb experience has been positive so far. The setup was relatively easy with the help of YouTube and I have no complaints about the performance. If I could offer one tip it’s to make sure to flip the switch on the bottom of the reel when adding line to the reel. I didn’t see any mention of it in the instructions, but if it’s not in the “locked” position be prepared to drop some F bombs. Once I figured it out it was smooth sailing.

Love it well built

I now own three different size Daiwa BG and I truly appreciate all of them a lot! Their price does not reflect their performance, they most absolutely feel and handle like a reel twice their price. My favorite is the 2500, it flat out handles any fish I've caught on it so far and it does so with style, I'm hoping to add some more heavy-weight fish for my 4500 to give it a reel run for the money ;) I recently got the 1500 to use for my ultra-light, haven't caught fish on it, but the reel it retired (not defect but garbage..) is in comparison not comparable, much smoother and I like the added weight! My only wish was that Daiwa made the BG's in 750 size, that would be really cool. As far as weight goes, they are a bit heavier, I personally like that, the reel feels solid and you know it's made of actual quality materials. Pairings: 2500 -> 7' Light St. Croix premier, 10/10 4500 -> 7' Uggly stick, 7.5/10 1500 -> 6' UL St. Croix trout, 8.5/10

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.

Look and feel at highest level. Yet to try it in actual use.

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.

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.!

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!