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@ojciecchrzestny4659

4 жыл бұрын

Nice video man what size would be good for mackerels?

The 1500, 2000 and 2500 sizes are great for freshwater fishing as well. I use a 2000 for finesse bass fishing and I was surprised how much I like that reel.

I have my original Daiwa 7000C on my surf rod and have had it since the 80's. I works perfectly still. Whether it's spinning or bait casting or spincast they have the best reels across the board. IMO

Great informative video! Straight to the point and without loud annoying music! Thanks again...

Yep they are great reels I have the Daiwa BG 5000 And it’s an absolute animal. I’ve brought in everything to monster snook. 90+ pound tarpon, 6 ft shark off the beach. Cudas king fish. It’s really a incredibly strong reel for the size being a 5000 and the affordable price

@douglascabinatan6042

3 жыл бұрын

What rod do you use with it?

Well done review! I love the details, and you nailed it. Good work!

I've got a Penn Battle II 8k, Stradic Ci4+ 4k, and a BG 6500 as my reels on the 3 main setups that I fish with and the BG is far and away my absolute favorite and has hauled in (and up cliffs) plenty of fish. So much value for my money.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

nice arsenal P! yup, in my upcoming BG vs Battle II vid, i allude to how the BG is the better vertical reel. lovely little machine that BG.

@josecorujo4148

6 жыл бұрын

Same here bro

Just got a bg4000 and a Teramar TMCE76MH feels amazing well balanced together cant wait to use it for striped bass and blues this season. Great review A++

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

nice man, thx and enjoy! sounds funny, but bluefish are on my bucket list

Love my BG 2. It's been doing me well.

Thanks you for your review, it helped me make my decision just picked up the BG 4000

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

right on, still p4p champ imo

The smaller sizes are excellent for freshwater as well. I use a 2500 for bass and pike fishing in wisc. I also found if you don't like the big paddle handle you can interchange handles from some other Diawa models. You can even take the handle from the 2000 and it works great on the 2500. The handle from the Ballistic also fits perfectly.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

great info, thanks!

@--RSL--

5 жыл бұрын

Correct. I bought 2 2000 handles for my 2500 i fish fresh... if i ever need a bigger handle for some salt fish then i have it. Think i paid $21 each.

@teamflanneloutdoors5631

5 жыл бұрын

SWEET INFO👍 Love my 2500 BG. T handle ok, but not so much. Hello 2000 handle😎

@--RSL--

5 жыл бұрын

@@teamflanneloutdoors5631 the 1500 and 2000 handles also fit the bg magsealed reels, i switched to those recently if anyone is wondering.

I sincerely love everything about my BG 4500 , this reel has it all , Power , good drag , line capacity and have actually dunked my reel under water when Surf fishing and continues to spin like butter and when comparing it to my Shimano Stradic Ci4 , Shimano Saragosa and dare I say it.... Yes my Shimano Sustain! The BG feels like a better reel in my personal opinion , a bit heavier than the others but a much better reel for the money.

@LanixFishingChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hook Set&Reel I have shimano saragosa 5000 and 6000 and I like it but I tried this BG for YFT wow it’s a great reel. I love it.

Great review Ish!! Thanks for the shout out!! Let's get on the water again soon!!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

thx again for the loaner! yup, let's get on some fishys soon.

Definitely best reel for 100 right now. I own 3000, 4000 and 5000 size and can tell that starting from 4500 and up, the rotor design are different from smaller size, It's more like the rotor from saltiga (but not made from zaion) and feel way stronger with less flex than smaller size rotor. And to mention that the rotor brake is awesome on my 5000, casting 80gr jig for shore jigging all the time the rotor wont move at all. One thing to remember though, the reel doesn't have sealing on the body so just don't be clumsy and drop it in the water or careless enough to fish on raging wave, and always rinse and dry after saltwater trips.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

right on, thx for the awesome feedback!

@UnseenSpirit

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've just ordered this reel. Do you open it all up to dry after sea fishing?

Just recieved my 5000. Fished twice past two days. No fish, but love that reel! I fish the jetty and i love the gear ratio because i can lift the rig very very quickly off the submerged rocks there and save my rig.

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

yes, great reel from structure👍

I just got a BG 4500 .. it's fantastic in every way.. using it for trophy lake and river stripers. Great reel. Fantastic review and channel

Great review! I've never really considered the Daiwa spinning reels before, now they're on my radar. Thanks.

@LanixFishingChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Peebles I have the 6500 size I tried it for YFT and I love the performance.

I just got my BG 5000 as my Xmas present, I haven't got to use it yet, that Xmas thing!! Your review was one of the reasons I went with the Diawa. All the reviews liked the BG. My rig is only for Crabbing. I don't use the spinners for boat fishing, I use Diawa with the depth counters. Due to my wife wearing her Xmas gift already I may be using my new rod and reel right after Thanksgiving. Reason for choosing the 5000 was I wanted it to be full manual on the bail. I have seen and done the cast with a closed bail accident. Operator malfunction!!

@LanixFishingChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Outdoor freedom Me too bro I tried this reel on my boating trip and I love it.

My favorite feature of this reel...You can just remove the bail trip ramp to make it a manual.(You want any reel to last longer?...treat it like a manual) Plus you still get the added benefit of the rotor brake that engages when you open the bail. That is a unique feature. I usually have to pull out bail trip levers and file them down.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+mrtoady2 great insight, thx👍

@ChiefToad

6 жыл бұрын

You got it. The only negative of removing the spring/trip assembly is you lose the resistance of the friction break. I think. Which doesn't really make a difference, but I like that feature. Either way works well.

@ChiefToad

6 жыл бұрын

It's there so the handle doesn't swing around on you, to avoid premature bail closure on a big cast. And ya, it also helps with that...I do get distracted while casting from time to time and forget to close the bail.

@nygardenguru

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like flipping the bail whilst using a spinning reel for bottom jigging. Wonder if that will do the trick

Agreed! Best Saltwater reel for the 💰 money. Absolutely smooth workhorse

Motivated me to buy BG8000 $129 & TIGER ELITE ugly 6' heavy/ moderate $79. Charter April season opener, can't wait to try!!!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Nice setup👌🏿

I bought the BG 3000 and the BG3500. Love them like I love my trusty Stradic FJ 5000. One mistake I made though. The BG3500 and BG4000 are the same size/strength reel just with different spool sizes. If you plan to use 20lb braid get the BG3500. If you want to use 30lb braid get the BG4000. Not a huge deal but I was annoyed a bit at only using like 240 yards of 30lb Max Quatro Power Pro which comes as 300yd. Not a problem if you can afford the braid you prefer in very large spools like the 1500yd option. Also I searched online for just the BG4000 spool since I'm sure it fits my BG3500 reel, but so far I could not find it. Probably because these reels are still very new. (January 2018) These reels kick ass. So much that I worry the low prices may go up over time and I need to buy more of them now!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+UncleBully2000 great insight, thx. similar strategy as the sustain, shared bodies and deeper spools across a few sizes. good job buying early; i bought a nib bg60 right when they were discontinued for about 75, now they're tough to find under 100. can't beat quality gear👍

@aniqnadzmi942

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! What lb line you use for that 3000. Interesting because i do have the 3000 but dont have idea what braid to put on it

8:06 The feature is also on the Daiwa Luvias.

Hi! Loved your review. Since the 2019 BG Airbail features a stronger bail wire and an upgraded EVA foam knob for more or less the same price, would you say that the BG Airbail is the current perfect spinning reel and thereby outclassing the standard 2016 BG? Would love to hear your thoughts on this! Thanks.

Is ordered mine on Amazon should be coming in a couple days!

@adventurebrothers2692

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works

Great Review brotha

Love my BG. It's an absolute beast. I've been actually taking it trout fishing with an UL rod and it worked super well. Obviously it's a bit on the heavy side but where's the fun if there isn't a little muscle soreness?

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

awesome feedback. i glossed over the weight because, well, it's a rugged reel with high end finesse-level performance. i'd take some weight penalty for durability, serviceability, and accuracy any day.

@BadSensation

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! Fantastic video btw! Keep up the great work!

@uAintliveifudontthiz

6 жыл бұрын

What size is your bg ?

Where is the comparison video of the BG vs. Battle II that you mention at the end? Would love to check it out!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+Mutated Antibiosis it's my next upcoming vid😁, hope to post next week

Good video. I picked up the same reel a few months ago. Paired it up with a 9 ft Offshore Angler rod from Basspro. Good value combo

DO YOU KNOW??? Can a same sized Exceler spool work with the BG reel? They are stamped with the same line capacities, but of course that does not prove they are compatible. Other models with interchangeable spools? Thanks

when i added the 12lb P line mono it sometimes untangle itself could it be that the line doesn’t match the reel? i thought u can add any mono line to the spool if it’s rated same pound?

I just got one in a 6500 for sturgeon fishing. It's a beast

love this reel

Just picked up a bg 8000. So smoooth

got me buying the 2500 model tommorow ;)

great vid! have you done a vid on how to set your drag for surf fishing? i need a class on that.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

thx man! tbh i suck at this lol, i've lost stripers due to slack drag, dull hook points etc. if it helps, usually i go by feel: using a fish scale pulling line out of a reel, i got an idea of what 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 lbs of drag felt like on the line. so when i go out, depending on the target fish, lure, etc, i pull out what i think is the right drag for the expected hookset. just a noob theory, hopefully it pays off with a 20 lb striper one day :)

@joeolivas1236

6 жыл бұрын

I sport a 6# drag Out of the reel 9# out of the rod..spheros 6ksw 50# braid 7ft Hmg fenwick. for GTs

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

Thx Joe. Is this WWJ? If so, big fan! I like your reviews too, esp the Saragosa. Might get one for yellowtail and tuna in the future.

@joeolivas1236

6 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish thks dor watching..I appreciate it..most like the gosa..looks better..faster retrieve..doesnt work for me though..thks for sharing..

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod kzread.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.

Should I buy the nero 4000 or wait for this one on store?

I’m looking to pair this with a 10’ ugly stick, would you recommend that or anything else? Thanks

I love Daiwa reels. I love this review! Can I get your thoughts on the Daiwa Procyon 4000 for surf fishing?

@OutNAbout415

6 жыл бұрын

jaernel patio procyon is awesome!!!! I got a lot diawa reels and they can't go wrong!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

i guess i'm on the fence regarding mag oil. any surf reel eventually gets to the point it has to be serviced, mag or not. the procyon seems like an upgraded BG, but with the mag oil you got to factor in a $50 service turnaround through Daiwa each time. if you can eat that cost, it should be a great plugging reel.

Chris frost typa vibe with this review i like it

@litnacabuan3762

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

I have Daiwa Prorex XR Travel 240 140 g 2.40 m 4 66 cm 15-50g daiwa roda do you think if i buy one can it be competable whit my rod for spining wich size i should go for.my friend said head of the real is big i might have tangeling problem th

Nice review Ish, I agree smooth reel

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+More Than Fishing thx Jun! yup, it's a keeper👍

On hand my new BG airbail 4000 its AWESOME!

@stingershimano4545

4 жыл бұрын

Yes i also have daiwa bg airbail 4000 and 3000 very good reel very strong

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

How, what size beach casting rod would you pair up with the BG 4000? What rod would you recommend? I'm based in the UK. Budget is £130

Hi. very interesting videos. would you review some of Aliexpress top reels like Tsurinoya Jaguar or japan's Lurekiller saltist or Lurekiller Rockman SW8000HG?? would like to know how they compare to top brands.

If your right handed should you go with the right or left handle

That drag can be found in the saltiga series.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

yup. during my Dogfight review, i picked up on the UTD and ATD monikers, basically Daiwa's best drag setups. enjoy it before they stick mag oil in in the disc stack too and shut the door on drag self-serviceability lol

Nice review. The line roller on the 4000 (in addition to all the BG SW’s) has nylon and brass bushings. There is no ball bearing in the roller as mentioned in your review.

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

i believe you're right, the +1 bb is the reverse bearing i think. thx for checking in👍

@--RSL--

5 жыл бұрын

Correct. You can replace w a bb, but the design doesn't need it.

great reel. i own the 3000 and 3500. smooth and strong. the bail is the weak link. fairly thin and needs a slightly higher arc when flipping over the spool, still the best reel for the price.

Daiwa bg 2500 the anti reverse is slipping. After casting it still goes backwards after bail is closed

Is the 4000 size over kill for fishing in the surf for perch and striper in the SF bay area?

@ThatGuy-rd4lq

4 жыл бұрын

No

I like the spinfisher v better but it looks worse is heavier and doesn't come in small sizes, but when you are buying a $100 reel you want it to be durable above all imo.

You are correct closet your going to get the best bang for your buck....to me the bail is not a Must ...but just a bail......i see other complain about that it's thin....i see it as, well......be a fisherman not a demolition man lol as far as speed it is plenty plenty FAST for it hear racial do to the massive spool help to speed line retrieve.....and it's power....non can compare to me it's far beyond other competitors.....i feel from all my fishing reels that I have ever used in 25 years of fishing has everything a beginners fisherman Needs.......ALL the way to a well seasoned Fisherman .......I really can say no more BUT thank you for your video Awesome info and thoughts and ideas makes us ALL think what the best...for me😊😊😊😁😁

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

thx for the insight👍

@user-yc4oc1cz5k

5 жыл бұрын

If compare BG and spinfisher , where is the best for heavy set

What size should I get for salmon fishing with a fenwick eagle gt medium 9'6"?

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

4000👍

Hi, love your video. I have a question, i fell of a rock and bent my mainshaft a little, then at home i managed to bent it of back again. Now the mainshaft looks a tiny little bent, but no problmens at all reeling. Should i horry and send it to Daiwa to fix? Whats your advice. Thanks.

@tomporgy1143

3 жыл бұрын

Not worth spending any more money on it; just use it until it seizes up and dies! Take care and watch your step to prevent further falls! 😁

@digzfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, it keeps taking 2kg sea bass easy.

Great review Ish. Thanks. I'm not so sure that the size of the bail arm is a problem (compared to the Penn), given that the Daiwa is stainless steel, which is a far more durable and stiff/strong material than aluminium. Using aluminium to make the bail arm necessitates a thicker wire diameter, as its a very malleable metal.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

great point, thx for the feedback. personally i like the feel of the thicker bail when my wet numb hands are searching for it, plus the bail mech spring on the penn reels is pretty solid, the bg a bit softer. all in all, both high value reels.

I hope you can answer my questions, is Daiwa BG 4000 good for casting lures? What will be the best fit for the reel? 8ft medium or medium heavy rod? Or what do you recommend?

@saifalali7293

2 жыл бұрын

I use the BG 4000 for casting lures on a medium heavy rod and it is amazing and works really well I’m very happy with it great value for money

Hello there! will this match up with my 10ft Penn Battalion or should I get the 5000 series instead? Is there a big difference between them 2 ( 4000 & 5000 ) size wise? By the way nice reviewed and a lot of details! Two thumbs up!! Thanks.

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

thx! take a look at the BG4500 size :), might be perfect for your 10' battalion. it's comparable in size/weight to a Battle II 5000, and would balance your rod well. I have the 9' Battalion and my 4000 Battle II balances great, so the bigger BG 4500 would be a good fit for the 10'. take a look at all my gear reviews and write-ups at www.amazon.com/shop/ishwithfish

@pjayl0can0

5 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish - Thank you for your super quick respond!!! I end end up buying the 4500 series. But for now I've been using my Kastking shark 3 and I can't wait for the BG to come in.

I've had a 4000 for a few years and just added a 6500 for big game shore here in SWFL. Fishing is terrible here at the moment but at least my gear is on point lol

@GoochMuncher6969

4 жыл бұрын

What's up man, why is it so bad? I just started fishing around here so would be good to know, someone mentioned the red tide before

@pissywilly

4 жыл бұрын

@@GoochMuncher6969 the water was super warm when i posted that. It's cooled a little bit now and picked up. Don't let it put you off. Tight lines brother!

I know this video is 6 yr old. I want to report that I just bought the BG 4500 and the price was up to $150. Also, the 4500 has a nice thick SS bail with a well defined action, not mushy. Haven’t used it yet but maybe Daiwa addressed some issues in this video.

Prior to watching this BG review I watched your review of the kastking kodiak and I'm a bit confused. It seemed like you were more complimentary of the features (bail wire size, etc.) and performed a more comprehensive test of the Kodiak. Considering the similar cost of the 2 reels, I'm curious as to the features on the BG which convinced you to declare "the Daiwa BG is the world's best value saltwater spinning reel" over the Kodiak. BTW, excellent quality reviews, Thanks!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

hi, you actually caught me online while i upload my bg vs battle ii vid, should be live tomorrow or monday :) and great question! ... you're right, i was impressed with the kodiak, and tore it down because 1) it was a freebie and 2) no one had ever done it before. it has a lot of features i really liked, except maybe the line capacity (the 5000 is more like a 3000/3500), drag performance (kinda sticky, i wish kk piscifun amazon retailers et al would bench lower in favor of better discs), and bearing durability (line roller bearing failed a few months after the review, although kk sent replacement bearing kit in 2 days, makes me wonder when body bb will fail). for $75, it's still a great value imo (my $120 abu revo s spinner is garbage compared to it). the BG exceeds it though in every way, PLUS it's part-supported; after initial warranty is out, it'll be easy to find replacement parts. until kk is big/old enough to have a competitive parts distribution channel, the product support beyond model eol is questionable, and subtracts value over the life of the reel (for ex: you can still find oem Black Gold parts online, the BG will follow suit, but good luck finding kodiak I parts in 5-10 years). not to mention the BG's minebea bb's, the ATD drag stack trickled down from Daiwa's higher-end models, no mag-seal headaches (yay!) the massive main gear, etc. plus(!) i've noticed they've dropped in price everywhere, and can be found nib for the same price as the kodiak. that said, objectively, imo the new BG is not only the better buy, it's the best buy (just a youtuber's opinion of course, but check out the alan hawk and wirecutter links in the description for further industry testimonial). thx for the closing compliment btw, i hope the info i share is useful to anyone watching.

@bartpoe1187

6 жыл бұрын

Just the info I was needing! I'm sold, 2 BG's will be ordered before I hit the sack tonight. Thanks Ish!!!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+Bart Poe right on brotha, glad to have helped👍 enjoy!

Hello from Finland. Found Daiwa BG 2500 at discount price of 49,00 EUR. This is a serious discount considering that same size Penn Battle IIII costs 89.00 EUR .

Why you didnt took off handle? I want to know is there a hexagon or some kind of screw.. thx

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

handle is a screw on, ie no hex axle👌🏽

The Daiwa DF100a is like the schoolbus of reels.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

dood i'm gonna review that thing one day :) i love cheap!

Whats the highest mono test you can put on that spinning reel

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

depends on reel size. id go no higher than the test# listed on the spools line capacity rating.

Just got the BG 5000 for mutton snapper/grouper/tarpon. Should I spool it with 30lb or 40lb braid?

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

40lb if tarpon is an option👍🏼

I just ordered the Daiwa BG4500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, can you tell me roughly how much (20 lb braided line) it will hold on the spool?

@ishwithfish

3 жыл бұрын

if you use powerpro, the line rating on reel is pretty accurate👍🏼

I’m gonna put the daiwa BG 4000 on my ugly stik big water 8foot medium power rod, do u think this is a good matchup.

@dieguezsnook3209

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss very good brohter 👍💪😃🎣

Is there a seal where the reel handle is attached ? What kind of saltwater contact would this reel be able to survive ?

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

no seals there. can take light splashes, but don't dunk it👍

I am using daiwa fuego,but i wanna upgrade to bg 4000.But the drag force is low(8kg) Is that ok for shore jigging?

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

performance wise, the bg is a step up from the fuego. better construction and drag. i would base the reel size on the targeted species and crank speed.

What diffrence Daiwa Bg 4000 & Daiwa Saltist Nero 4000.... spec..???..power..??? @ smooth..???

Great video as always. I'm also thinking what's better, the Daiwa BG or the Penn Battle II because I'm planning to get one as my first good proven reel. Also looking at Penn Fierce I/II. Can you try to have a look at the Yumoshi EF series reels? It's the reel I have now and I got it for like $7 for the size 4000. It's one of those chinese oem reels you can easily get at ebay/wish and is similar to sougayilang

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+King IV my next vid will be a bg vs battle ii comparison, should answer some questions for you👍 i also have a battle ii vs fierce ii vid on my channel, check it out for more info. never heard of yumoshi, ill check it out, thx!

@dakka7081

6 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish I've watched that vid too :). Both are great reels for the money and I think one of the deciding factors to get either will be the budget, can't go wrong with either. Looking forward to your comparison vid. Thanks. :) There are some reviews about the yumoshi reel here in yt and they all said it's good and you get more for what you paid for.

Whats a good surf fishing rod for this reel ?

Any recommendations for surf rod size for this 4000 series reel?

@zcezar2914

4 жыл бұрын

For the bg 4000 a 9 or 10ft medium power moderate fast action rod.. the okuma celilo CE-S-962MLa is a great option and it's just $50 on Amazon.. it's a must have bro

Thanks Ish! I am Loving my BG! 2500 mated to 8' 6" Ugly Stik elite salmon/ steel head rod with 15# braid. I cut a wide "C" shaped ranger band from a 1.25" - 1.5" tube for the handle and it's very comfy & very grippy. Surf Perch Surf Perch Surf Perch Jacksmelt Surf Perch - repeat : ) ; ) !!!

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

haha i love everything about this except for the jacksmelt part :)

Did you say 6:36 that the Daiwa bg has a graphite Roler??

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

graphite rotor

Does anyone know where to get the bait cage shown at 1:45 ? Thanks in advance

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

hi, my crab snares are home made. im starting a new series soon that features different styles of crab snares, including the design in this vid.

ive got mine from ebay... the reel is butter smooth but it has some handle play and i hear a clanking sound of the gears inside when i turn the handle,, its like the meain gear is playing.. is that normal?

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

that's not normal man, sounds like the pinion is broken or something. all of the BGs i've ever spun are very smooth with very little play in the gear mesh, effortless handle turns. i'd ask for a refund or replacement asap!

@smoothddd

6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Just bought the 3000 today and it has a little clicking sound when retrieving. Is that normal? I haven't purchased a Daiwa in a few years. Thanks and great video.

@andrewavila2895

3 жыл бұрын

Mine had the same noise. Opened it up to find the right bearing got chewed up.

@GuthrieBoys

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewavila2895 Returned mine and got another Penn Battle III. Best real I've owned

@andrewavila2895

3 жыл бұрын

In daiwa's defense I had been limiting out for solid month on upper slot redfish before I finally decided to check it. Penn battle III will definitely be my next reel.

Need some advice...I have the Cabela inshore 4000 designed by Diawa for Cabela. It's almost exactly the same in looks as this reel except the bail wire is stronger and the bottom place looks to be a little different. I am however convinced that for all practical purposes it's the same reel. I've used my reel once and it worked perfectly. I put the reel in the back of my SUV and tried to use it a few days later and the spool stays on free spin no matter the lever position. I took the spool off and things seem to be in order however I won't take the other screws out of the reel because I don't know what I'm doing, lol. Any ideas at all why the spool stays on free spin? What's strange is the reel was never touch from when it did work correctly to when it didn't work, I'm puzzled. If you can help I surly appreciate it. I bought this reel and kept it for over a year before I used it for the first time so I doubt there is any warranty.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

hard to diagnose without the reel in hand. if the spool is free spinning, could it be you just didn't seat it all the way down the shaft? does the drag cap tighten all the way down and click correctly?

@MartinFluteCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish, thank you for the reply. Yes, the spool is seated, the drag tightens down as designed. I used the reel it was fine then put it in the back seat of my SUV, picked it up again to use it and it didn't work. I didn't drop it, throw anything on top of it, nothing. It worked and then it didn't. Anyway, thank you for the hand here, much appreciated.

Is the 4500 a good fit for an 8 ft penn carnage 2

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

If you're targeting fish up to 20lbs, then yup👍

Hey ish is a 4000 too small for snook and redfish and jack crevalle or should I switch to a 4500?

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

imo you'd need min a 5000 and 40lb braid to consistently handle those species👍🏼

@codytaylor2294

4 жыл бұрын

A 4000 bg is plenty of reel for snook and reds I personally have 4 of these and my buddy has 2 and we fish them hard on everything shy of Cobia and particularly redfish and snook and it eats them up just set your drags accordingly

newbiew question sir.. is this bg4000 reel good for 10 to 20kl of fish?

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

if you're regularly catching up to 20 kilo, 5000 might be better fit.

Does the Bg4500 or just the BGs in general have a little up and down play in the spool? I purchased a brand new one and it had a little (the slightest ) vertical play on the spool. Is that normal or should it be a concern? Thanks.

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

🤔 hmm I'd the drag cap just loose? they often come loose from the factory.

@DyingSavior

6 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish you are correct! Haha I just unboxed it after my local store spooled braid for me. My mistake, guess they never clockwise the drag for me

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

lol awesome, glad it was an easy 'fix'😁

ISH WITH FISH ..GREAT REVIEW ON THE REEL BRO!!the music makes me wanna SNAP MY FINGERS YA DIG ...lol

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

hey whatever it takes to keep you awake! sometimes while i'm editing my own voice puts me to sleep lol

I’ve used this size reel in 150 ft of water tog ling An cod fishing you can reel up rigs faster than u could with a top of the line conventional I have a 350$ conventional an I prefer this reel over it

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+Nick Martyn yup, its a great vertical spinner.

Your amazon link does not include the BG 4000...

@ishwithfish

5 жыл бұрын

thx for the heads up, i just updated the description. here's the link too amzn.to/2LGybwS👍

I couldnt switch the handle to right to left on my Daiwa BG 4000 since it has a screw on the other side. Do you know how to remove it since it was so tight I was worried i may break it

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

the screw-on cap? if it's stuck, try wrapping it tight with a thick rubberband, turn and twist off by squeezing with the rubber band. should give you more grip.

@bestthingsinceslicedrice

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishwithfish mine had a silver screw inside when I removed the black cap. I not expecting that so that kinda threw me off since this was the first reel that I bought that had something like that. Btw thanks for replying

Just curious, was the bail on the BG60 always shaped like that? Maybe it is an old school thing but I have never seen a bail like that. Have you noticed and pros and cons?

@ishwithfish

6 жыл бұрын

+Die Hard Fishing yup, that's the oem bail design. i suspect the reels designed for charter/commercial life with noobs in mind who might be constantly auto-tripping the bail, so it catches the line as easy as possible. also that design allows for constant drops on rails, deck floors, etc - on contact the bail would deflect upward and open the bail vs bending it inward. my original d1300 has a similar bail, just not quite as severely angled.

@DieHardFishing

6 жыл бұрын

Oh thats true. I didn't think about that but that makes sense. Good stuff! Nice review!

@rulzandy83

6 жыл бұрын

Die Hard Fishing

Is 4000 good enough to take on holidays for some shore fishing maybe try to catch jacks or rooster fish...?it would go on shimano stc travel rod 50 -100g

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

ooo roosters and big jacks? i recommend a 5000 class or higher👍🏼 i fought a 16lb jack from shore with a 4000 clash and it handled it ok, but they can get much bigger. be ready.

@vaidasukolovas1302

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishwithfish thanks for reply...im totaly new in beach fishing so I would be lucky to catch even small ones lol but 5000 bg seems to be so heavy...maybe i look at their lt series like fuego?!

What do you think in their cambo?. Their Rods is good?

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

they're just ok, usually very stiff action. the bg reel itself is the value here.

Max line capacity?

Hi bro. Check out for new model BG 2019 Airbail.

which poll would you recommend to use with the Daiwa BG400 ???

Do you tie the braided line over the rubber band?

@ishwithfish

3 жыл бұрын

yup!

Hi, I have this reel, can you recommended a good rod size for this reel that is not too heavy? Thanks

@ishwithfish

2 жыл бұрын

depends, what are you fishing for?

@thebuzz2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@ishwithfish lure fishing for sea bass and wrasse and pollack

I love the bg have 3. Everyone complains about the bail wire... i dont get it. Never had an issue w it closing on me.... ever.... on any of them.

@BeachBomberFishing

4 жыл бұрын

I have had it close on me multiple times. Try an off the ground cast or a hatteras cast with a 10oz payload on a 13ft rod. Let me know what happens.

What braided line would you use for this 4000 size?

@ishwithfish

4 жыл бұрын

30lb👍🏼

@adelky52

4 жыл бұрын

Ish With Fish 150 yards or 300 yards?