Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Quite possibly the best value for a high-quality reel in history! I can not believe that this is a $100 reel. I own Saltigas, Stellas, and many Stradics but wanted some cheaper reels for travel to different countries. The price tag might be cheap, but trust me, these reels are built better than anything under $250 - Yes, they are better than my Stradics. Huge gear, tough threaded handle (just like the Saltigas), Genuine stainless NMB bearings (just like my Stellas), all metal body and rotor, a fantastically smooth drag, a braid-ready spool and roller, and to top it all off, they look awesome. I don't see how they can turn a profit on this reel at this price. I have since added 6 of these reels to my arsenal, retiring 5 Stradics and selling a Certate to replace with these. The BG3500 fishes 300 yards 20# braid perfectly for most inshore fish. The BG2500 fits 300 yards of 15# braid and is my go-to heavy freshwater / light inshore reel. The BG4500 fishes 350 yards of 40# braid and handles school tuna, dorado, sails, and yellowtail with its awesome smooth drag. Daiwa just raised the bar, and shot across the bow of manufactures who still produce garbage reels at this price (are you listening Shimano, Penn, and Quantum). If you are not looking to buy a top tier reel like a Saltiga, Stella, or Van Staal - Just get this. For $100, how could you not be happy?