Daiwa BG 2500 Spinning Reel Review [Inshore Saltwater Performance]

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Interested in buying the Daiwa BG 2500 spinning reel? Then check out all of the pros and cons of this popular fishing reel.
I'll even show you some footage of me fighting a nice snook under the docks with this reel. I was shocked at how well it did.
To see the full Daiwa 2500 reel review blog, click here:
www.saltstrong.com/articles/d...
Things I like:
It's really smooth. The extra large gear in this spinning reel is doing it's job.
It has great drag (as you'll see when I pull the snook out from under the docks)
It's priced well (I've seen this Daiwa reel in the $80 range online)
The only thing I don't like is that it's a little bit heavier than I like when throwing artificial lures all day (even little ounce counts). But for live bait and an amazing every day spinning reel, this Daiwa really rocks.
Have you used this reel?
What are your thoughts?
Any other questions about this reel?
Let me know in the comments.
For more saltwater fishing tips and fishing product reviews, check out:
www.saltstrong.com

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@pjc0324 6 лет назад

Have been fishing with this reel for the past 2 months, very impressive.

@diior3224 4 года назад

how’s it held up ?

@mrmagoo6178 5 лет назад

Very nice reels smooth light weight.caught 28" snook, 30" bull red, trout, and mangrove so it can handle good size fish. So impressed got the 4000 BG .

@an334 6 лет назад

I use this one!! I recommend very strongly BG! When you got BG, you will forget other reels.

@OskaRusty 5 лет назад

I've been using the BG5000 with 40lb braid for the past 12mths and it is an excellent reel, ordered the BG2500 today for lighter estuary work. Great quality for the price.

@luispalacios8550 5 лет назад

OskaRusty what fish you catch with the 5000?

@RadReelingFishing 6 лет назад

Dude, Diawa reels are amazing! Great review! I have the same reel. Great fight on the snook!

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Glad to see that you're enjoying your Daiwa BG reel as well. Fish On!

@jpvand1 6 лет назад

I’ve got that same reel. LOVE IT. Not just smooth it’s SOLID. A real fine-tuned machine. Heavier than say a exceler which I also have, but worth it. So worth it.

@jpvand1 6 лет назад

..one suggestion, get a size down to make up for the weight on light Tackle. Go for a 1500

@davidstokes925 Год назад

Love mine! Not under $100 anymore. Awesome that you could land that snook in those situations! That is more than you need to say about a BG2500!

@Saltstrong Год назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@ffhoutdoors5658 4 года назад

I had one and i had to bring it back three times j switched to a s3 inshore smoke and love it so far

@tacklecentralfishing1051 6 лет назад

I own a 2500 myself, very good reel, amazing price point.

@1FishinAddict 4 года назад

I got the 3500 and 8000. Awesome reels. On par with my stellas.

@InshoreChaos 6 лет назад

Definitely thinking about getting one. Looks like a sweet reel and people have said they've dunked it completely under saltwater and it still runs smooth for a long time. It's hard to believe that it's only $80 on Amazon. My $100 shimanos don't last very long.

@saltaddict685 4 года назад

Not true for my 4000

@Lees920 4 года назад

Good review. Spot on comments.

@brunocalvo7983 3 года назад

Excellent video! What size of this model of reel do you recomend for a daiwa procaster game II rod with 20-80g action (2/3 oz- 11/4 oz)? Thinking in 4000 size...

@guitarzarfun 5 лет назад

I have the BG2500 and it is indeed a very solid (no flex) and smooth reel.. vastly overbuilt for my own purposes (freshwater fishing). The one thing I wish was different is the distance between the bail/rotor and the rod...it seems too cramped and I often hit my knuckles on the rotating bail when I'm reeling if I don't pay attention on how I am holding the rod. Just a heads up, especially if you have gorilla hands.

@fishingwithanthony4203 6 лет назад

I love them my man I have 3 right now

@Rascallucci 6 лет назад

If you find it heavy as compared to your usual Stradic Ci4+, the fairer comparison would have been with the Ballistic LT.

@paulmoss7940 3 года назад

I have two of these,holding up well after three years of light inshore use. One got dunked and all were washed after days use. Have caught big rays and reds,great reels. Main use is for flounder. I would buy again.

@ribolovnamoru1191 5 лет назад

Nice video👍👍

@ibogames3915 3 года назад

i have 9 ft spin rod i have doubts between the daiwa BG 3000 and the 3500. i like to fish for bigger fish like tuna. big amberjack what do you recommend? My Spinning Rod weighs 180 grams.

@yungshreddy 5 лет назад

I have an 8000 that I love. it is a little big for throwing lures though

@ticobraid6977 6 лет назад

What line do you use with that 2500? 10lb?

@jimferdyyu2032 5 лет назад

+Salt Strong Hi there, just wondering is the reel comes with carbon fibre drag? Thanks.

@davidbentley8675 4 года назад

Yes it does

@vinfish4697 6 лет назад

Have you guys tried out the Diawa fuego reels

@shred5 6 лет назад

If you don't mind the weight, the BG beats the Stradic Ci4 and is barely over a third the price. It'll last longer too!

@teddygiannopulos201 6 лет назад

I’ve been using this reel for about 2 months and caught countless fish on it from slot snook to bull reds. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a bulletproof reel for under $100. Slowly but surely I’m going to fully out fit my boat with these. Bye bye penn

@jonathoncavazos7571 6 лет назад

Teddy Giannopulos what size reel do you have? I’m undecided between the 2500 and 3000.

@louischen3767 6 лет назад

johnnymohani 3000 or 4000 should be good

@acehigh756 3 года назад

How do you clean the reel after fishing in saltwater?

@Jedhaase 6 лет назад

You should check out the Daiwa Fuego LT. It's new and probably not out just yet, but it looks very similar to the stradic ci4, and possibly even better than it even though it's only $100. There's also the ballistic LT for $200 which is very similar and also better.

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

The specs on it look great! I'll be sure to get one soon to see how it compares to the ci4.

@sreejithnair5758 4 года назад

Hai brother is it true that bg comming from china&maleshya are poor i quality when compare with BG which is comming from jappan????

@wuquanchi 5 лет назад

Hello, great review :) and my question is do you think if BG 2500 better than Shimano FL 3000 or 4000 in terms of torque, cranking power? I don't want to pay extra money for bells and whistles.

@fn9362 4 года назад

shimano has weak drag I landed a 4 ft alligator gar on my diawa bg 2500 with no problems

@wuquanchi 4 года назад

@@fn9362 Thank you !

@fn9362 4 года назад

@@wuquanchi no problem

@anthony4251 4 года назад

What rod did you use with this reel?

@PeterSzymanski 6 лет назад

I'm just getting into fishing and will be putting my first rod and reel together, so I was looking at combos for less than $50, but at that price point the reel is probably garbage. I'll be doing fresh and some salt fishing in south florida. Is it worth investing in Daiwa BG for me as a beginner?

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

That is a personal choice... this is a nice reel, but the less expensive ones can get the job done too, but they'll likely not last very long. I used Shimano Sonora reels for many years before upgrading to nicer reels once I got more serious about fishing, and I landed some very nice fish with them (they just didn't last as long and were not as smooth).

@Jritchey1211 5 лет назад

Luke: Would you consider doing a comparison between the Daiwa BG and the Daiwa Fuego? They have different features and are around the same price point.

@Saltstrong 5 лет назад

I make a very detailed comparison review for Salt Strong Members where those two reels (plus a dozen others) are addressed. Here's a link to it: www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/inshore-fishing-reels-best-overall-best-value/

@carlosramayo9221 6 лет назад

Me encante este reelespero conseguirlo en bs as argwntina abuen precio exelente

@jcook8191 6 лет назад

For another awesome reel under 100$ I also suggest the shimano nasci.

@aidanwalch1430 3 года назад

mine is making noise right out of the box what do u think it is? please respond lol

@LarryHallEmIn 4 года назад

I have a question I just brought the Daiwa bg 3000 and my max drag is 15.4 lbs so can I put 20 pound braid on that ???

@239peytonn7 4 года назад

Noonie yes

@sorenwitte7637 3 года назад

Use the 1500 reel crank on the 2500 it's even better. Also I use 45 pound braid on my 2500

@eternalabyzz9386 2 года назад

is the daiwa bg 8000 the bail automatic or not??

@reazali3210 2 года назад

What's the rod u using it with?

@ozar5825 3 года назад

Is the bg 3000 a good size for a medium heavy st croix mojo inshore?

@MaverickCompany 6 лет назад

Totally love it. For it's durability yet smoothness...10 oz ain't nothing...solid reel for lifetime

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Glad to see that you're enjoying your Daiwa BG as well. Fish On!

@mikeingro1 6 лет назад

What is your maintenance routine after fishing? How often do you take it apart for cleaning? Thnx

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

I simply spray it down with fresh water after each outing. The added step that I should take is to dry it off with a towel, but I typically don't bother with that step.

@tellrich29 9 месяцев назад

What length rod and action would you pair the 2500 with. Just my 2500 today.

@Saltstrong 9 месяцев назад

If you're inshore fishing, a Medium-Light to Medium rod that is 7 foot 6inches will do the job.

@tjrivera4413 6 лет назад

I heard that the 1500 and 2000 have the same body. What other sizes do you think would fit the same body?

@hamdenchebli1910 6 лет назад

3500 and 4000

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

The 2500 has the big boy parts,smaller 1500-2000's do not have the same system.

@ahobisummer Год назад

@@paulmoss7940 everything I seem to find they are mostly same even have the carbon atd and digi gear just not the dual anti reverse or the manual return bail.

@johnlavigne321 2 года назад

Can the daiwa bg 2000 hold up for striper fishing with 4lbs of drag

@Saltstrong 2 года назад

It depends on how big those striper are, but i would say that i could handle them.

@tylerhill425 4 года назад

Anyone know how well this would work with an ugly stick gx2?

@OG-Semp 4 года назад

I have that combo and I love it

@h2ofishing776 6 лет назад

Thoughts on the stradic FK?

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Stradics are high quality reels. My preference in that series is the Ci4 due to it being so much lighter.

@h2ofishing776 6 лет назад

Salt Strong thanks for your opinion, I just think the fk is a little more rugged and able to handle a little more saltwater abuse. Have used it before but I’m thinking of picking one up for myself.

@shukwee4566 5 лет назад

stradic expensive...

@hilmisawal2494 4 года назад

hi sir, how meter line can fit in this reel? let say 30lb jbraid

@elliotthope1 4 месяца назад

It'll take 120 yards of 30 LB J braid

@vincentcontreras2406 6 лет назад

I Have The BG6500 And Love It.. I Plan On Getting The BG2500. What Rod Can It Be Paired With?

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Here's a link to the rod that I've paired mine with: www.saltstrong.com/articles/temple-fork-outfitter-spinning-rod-review/

@vincentcontreras2406 6 лет назад

Thanks

@tanjukara14 6 лет назад

hi we cannot get this rod outside U.S. kindly give other rod option e.g. daiwa shimano etc. to pair with this reel thank you

@gergelyszecsko6538 5 лет назад

Hy, I got this reel 2500 size 2 weeks ago. I use it with shimano kairiki braid 0.10mm(6kg) and have 3 windknot... and loose a lot of line. Have anybody this problem?!?!

@fn9362 4 года назад

no its because of the shimano line I use j braid or Hercules line braid no wind knots here

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

small braid this is more common. 20# and up not so much.

@jonathannichols4401 6 лет назад

Landshark would agree! Lol

@GhettoSuguru 5 лет назад

What braided line would you recommend

@Cayden_pb04 4 года назад

Pwnogosaurus lots of people use j braid

@joep2590 4 года назад

@@Cayden_pb04 power pro*

@thaovyvophuong1988 5 лет назад

Muốn mua phải làm sao

@saltaddict685 4 года назад

Good reel but not for long! But still a good deal for price.

@DiamondHead2010 3 года назад

Tanky

@iggychloe 5 лет назад

Used my bg 2500 for the first time and then the clicker broke after just few casting and reeling. That, I guess Daiwa need some tweaking. I’ll stick with shimanos.

@saltylawaia8958 5 лет назад

iggychloe the clicker on my 4500 BG is close to silent also. The clicker on my gosa sounds 5x louder

@alligator801 3 года назад

@@saltylawaia8958 5 Times more expensive.

@PhillipDeGraves 6 лет назад

How the he do you flip the handle

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

Just unscrew it.remove screw cap on other side and switch them over.

@mannyvenegas7601 6 лет назад

Man.. I bought a pro cat rod reel combo from academy for $40 and it's SUPER smooth and not noisy at all. Only fished with it twice but got a few redfish and holds up great.

@lazyyan2918 3 года назад

Weight doesn't matter when your nice and strong

@alvarovillegas2407 6 лет назад

Anybody have any opinions between this reel and a penn battle 2?

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

I like this Daiwa BG reel much better than my Penn Battle 2.

@TackleAdvisors 6 лет назад

The battle 2 is not in the same league. The bg is truly the best modern instant antireverse 100$ reel since the stradic retailed for 105 almost 20 years ago.

@shep9879 Год назад

What rod did you pair it with?

@Saltstrong Год назад

Check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, Luke can let you know what rods he's used this with. You can find that here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/daiwa-bg-2500-spinning-reel-review/

@jackbrick2967 5 лет назад

Would this rod be good for flounder on a medium 7’ rod?

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

reel,yes. I have the matching 7ft. daiwa rod. Its great.

@fishingwithevanaaron9248 6 лет назад

Hey what pound braid were you using and what rod is that

@customerservice4775 6 лет назад

He said #10 in the video.

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

I was using 10 lb PowerPro. Here's a review post of the rod that I was using in the video: www.saltstrong.com/articles/temple-fork-outfitter-spinning-rod-review/

@aqua.5721 3 года назад

Got a bg 6500 hooked 3 sharks with it the 3rd shark broke the threads of the bolt inside highly disappointing

@johnechterhoff4791 6 лет назад

I plan to add that one among all the rest I own. No offense, but if that's you holding a 2500 series reel (any 2500), you must be about what, 4' 2" tall. J/K!!

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Haha... just the ol' straight-arm fish holding technique to make the featured item look bigger:)

@tjrivera4413 6 лет назад

BG 2500 or Fuego 2500?

@emmanuelbazile1743 4 года назад

TJ Rivera which one did you go with

@lesrinehart933 4 года назад

@TriboroFishing 3 года назад

Best reel for $100.

@lachlanoneil8938 5 лет назад

Why do you guys only use 20-30% drag I use around 70% because I trust my knots

@Saltstrong 5 лет назад

The lower drag level factors in the extra tension on the business end of the line due to the water friction on the line caused by the fish's movement in the water... a fish running away on a curved line is fighting against the reel plus the drag of the line through the water. Powerful fish that swim fast can easily cause a lot more tension on the fish's end relative to what the angler's end gets... thus the need for decreasing the % of line strength on the angler's end.

@ianrubin7263 6 лет назад

I use the 2500 for bass😂

@ianrubin7263 6 лет назад

J.L Hoffy I like it a lot except I wish I had gotten the 2000 cause it's so big

@ianrubin7263 6 лет назад

J.L Hoffy I like it a lot except I wish I had gotten the 2000 cause it's so big

@lukec.8941 6 лет назад

2500 is the same as 2000 but it has a bigger spool

@reellifewithcinco7858 5 лет назад

I just saw 1 new in the plastic on sale $11.99

@Thenatural56-iz5xb 5 лет назад

9.3 oz vs what....If the weight is too heavy, get a smaller rod in weight....and make sure the reel is balanced with the rod....

@cactusbaboon321 5 лет назад

You let the rod tip too far down on that snook-

@mattc6015 4 года назад

If he put it higher the line would gave frayed on the dock

@MSoares833 6 лет назад

This reel is made um Japan?

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

JDM=japanese domestic market. The ones you want to avoid are chinese versions ID'd by the hex shaped shaft handle and nut on the other side. You want the handle that screws in.

@coryr9938 6 лет назад

I have a 3000 and honestly think they're a bit over hyped. Yes, it's very smooth, but every time you reel under weight it is super noisy, way noisier than my Battle 2. On top of that the bail arm feels cheap and plastic, and the bail doesn't really click when it flips. Smooth, but not much more to me.

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Daiwa BG. Where is the noise coming from... is it just the roller? or somewhere within the reel?

@44studawg 6 лет назад

Haven’t experienced such thing... penn fanboy?

@lesrinehart933 4 года назад

Get the 2000 it’s lighter

@piolopacuang7899 6 лет назад

Is it china made?

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Yes, the Daiwa BG reels are made in China (or at least the one I have was made there).

@paulmoss7940 4 года назад

@@Saltstrong can you address the JDM BG's versus the chinese versions with hex shaped handle shaft?

@utahsmurfet6643 3 года назад

500 lb grouper like nothing

@TheCaptbob1 4 года назад

Next time have a NET! and let the guy in the hoodie make himself useful...should try to avoid popping fish off and eventually dying with a lure in its mouth.