Check the reel out here! The Daiwa CR80

Just a heads up I know this is old but any new people wondering about it the diawa ca80 I bought 3 for striper setups to test them out and I caught 100’s of pounds of fish on them with the biggest being 23lb and got 27 stripers in one morning so they are tried and true And have held up perfect

Love the legit budget friendly reviews. You always make great content. Now I have a possible contender for my daughters 1st baitcaster to learn on.

You should try a Shimano Cauis next. I also love your videos! 🤙🏼

I love it

Nice! I almost picked this up but got the curado k instead. Almost went budget but I figured I'd treat myself

I have 2 of the HSL a CR 80 and a CG. These things are great for teaching fishermen that are new to baitcasting and all of them are holding up well. Worth the $!

Man I bought that exact same reel about 2 weeks ago from Academy and it makes an awesome mid-diving crankbait/spinnerbait reel.. I put 14 lb fluorocarbon on it and went to town.. and I didn't even need it, it was just an impulse buy just because I wanted to try it and I wound up liking it! Daiwa make some good stuff, even their cheaper stuff is better than some other brands more high and stuff.. but for the price point you can't go wrong with this reel.. and I would definitely say if you're a beginner and you're just starting out with baitcasters this would be a perfect one to start with as far as the price point goes the functionality and dependability!

I’ve had the cr80 & cc80 slightly over 2 years now. Primarily used for Striper fishing throwing 3/8, 1/2oz swimbaits. Unserviced & still reeling strong. Can’t knock the budget friendly reels down. They’ve outlasted my Lews Speed Spool thus far.

Love the cr80 I got 3 of them and they have never failed me

Also just bought the Shimano Curado 70 MGL BC Reel and the Diawa Tatula Sv 80.

Believe it or not I switched one rods video to watch yours bro off top one of my biggest influences. 💯

I have lots of daiwa baitcasters, they’re all awesome. Can’t complain, daiwa is super underrated.

@Westin Smith So it's 2022 has it held up? or should one just go okuma/shimano?

Could you use this reel for bfs fishing aswell has the big lures looks like a pretty good all rounder

This is gonna be perfect for my new finesse setup. Picked up a 6’ medium light fast action bass pro micro lite rod that can throw down to 1/16oz. Always stayed away from graphite frames but I think it’ll hold up just fine especially with this being a super light weight combo. Catching 2-3 pounders is gonna be fun as hell on this rod. Gonna be perfect for those super light balsa rapala jerk baits. Can’t wait for spring.

I have that reel and love it

I picked up the Daiwa CA80H a few days ago and it is an absolute beast! I got it in the 6.8: 1 and I absolutely love it!

Hows this reel holding out with the graphite frame and all? Thinking about picking one up.

Love the diawa content! I may have to try this out.