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Customer Reviews for Daiwa Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Daiwa Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Strong metal construction Rigid metal frame will not flex under heavy loads High-performance front drag Corrosion-proof hard anodized finish Rugged, precision gearing and stainless steel main shaft 3 stainless steel ball bearings Silent left/right hand retrieve Daiwa's Black Gold Spinning Reels boast three stainless steel ball bearings and a hard anodized finish to ensure crisp, reliable performance in harsh inshore environments. The Black Gold Reel is complete also features a hard anodized finish; smooth front drag with Teflon®, Nomex®, leather and stainless washers; silent right/left retrieve with folding handle; rugged precision gearing; stainless steel main shaft; drop-forged aluminum spool; internal bail trip except on the BG90 model. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Average Customer Rating:
(27 Reviews) 27
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Rating Snapshot (27 reviews)
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23 of 27(85%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Review 1 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
A Bang For Your Buck Reel
,March 2, 2012
By ChazHelper
from Florida
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I just recently found one of these laying around in my house, I took it apart and began cleaning it. It is made very simply, it is a "lifer', a reel that really could last a life time.
I have more expensive reels that may reel a bit smoother, but at the end of the day, this reel is incredibly easy to disassemble, clean and re assemble, which goes a long way.
There really isn't any downsides to this reel, it's affordable, and works well, what more is there to say. Its the perfect reel for someone on a budget, and who wants something built to last."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 2
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 2 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
will get the job done
,June 28, 2011
By ddeeeerr15
from ATL
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money
Disadvantages: Difficult to use, Performance, lacking smoothness
"This real is definitly not the smoothest reel on the market. However, it is a quality saltwater reel that will get the job done well. The drag is sufficient to take on anything you want to catch. Overall this is a great buy for the money but I wish it was a little smoother."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 3 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
good reel
,June 20, 2011
By Rkafjd
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money
"i wouldn't depend on this reel for bigger fish, but the smaller ones are worth their money and perform amazingly. i used the bg15 to catch me countless big triggerfish and even a 50lb tarpon"
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Review 4 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Black & Gild or bust!
,May 17, 2011
By Alex3
from new jersey
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I just purchased this reel and it has already proven to be one of if not the best reel in my arsenal. This past weekend I went fishing in Islamorada, FL and apart from instantly gaining the respect of every boat captain who saw me carry my new BG 90 aboard, I easily laned 2 40lb+ Amberjacks from 250ft down and 2 20lb+ grouper from 90 ft down.
The retrieve was smoother than my buddy's Saltist +a far more expensive reel. Thanks to captain kenny of the Carib Sea for recommending this reel.
Alex III"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 5 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Best Purchase Ever
,February 6, 2011
By Banex
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I live in Serbia (Voivodina, Novi Sad) and my favorite spinning reel the Daiwa BG. I've bought three Daiwa BG 20, two years ago. The reel I purchased through my friend Paul from Florida at Bass Pro Shops and I mainly use them for fishing catfish, carp, pike and walleye. Reels are fantastic, strong, durable and reliable. I'd recommend it for the hard-depth fishing."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 6 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Poor quality
,November 18, 2010
By captbly
from Jacksonville, FL
Disadvantages: Durability
"I bought this reel about six months ago. I used it about a dozen times until now and always rinsed it with freshwater after use. The other night while I was fishing it stopped working (could only get about 2-4lbs of drag at the tightest setting) Took the reel apart, cleaned and still could not get the drag to work properly. I bought this reel as a knock around, but for the price a cheaper reel would be just as dependable. Would not buy this product again. One positive, it did cast well on my 7" MH Hurricane rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Daiwa reel
,November 10, 2010
By Dealerdeb1
from NY
Disadvantages: Durability, poorly made, value for money
"Alittle on the flimsey cheap side not what I expected from this company at all."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
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Review 8 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Good Spinning Reel
,September 7, 2010
By Anonymous
from North Carolina
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"Used the reel for the first time this weekend. Seemed to cast smoothly and reel quietly and well. Dont know how well the drag worked as I didn't catch anything that really tested it. The drag was smooth for what I caught"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 9 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Very Dependable
,June 13, 2010
By Edwyo
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality, indestructible
"These are heavy, clunky, low-tech reels. You might even call them old-fashioned, but they are very dependable and virtually indestructible. I now own 5 of them in sizes from BG15 to BG60, and I have never had a problem. If you have not tried one, be aware that this design does not incorporate a one-way bearing; so the rotor can turn 10-20 degrees before the anti-reverse engages. This is a minor annoyance, but it has never cost me a fish."
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Review 10 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
very good reel
,May 18, 2010
By taletales
from florida
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"so far the reel hAS BEEN VERY GOOD thank you for your help"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 2
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 11 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Solid, Old School Design
,April 2, 2010
By CaptEdR
from Central NJ
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
Disadvantages: heavy by today's standards
"I've owned Daiwa spinning reels since 1974. My first, was a Silver Series (SS) 4000, the predecessor to the GS and then the BG series reels. I used that reel in salt water for many years, eventually giving to my friend's son. I recently visited that same friend, and was blown away to see that same reel hanging from a rod in his 4x4's rod rack....it was 35 years old, and was still fishing!
That alone, should give one some idea as to how durable these reels are.
The BG series uses essentially the same design as the aforementioned silver series reel, but has been improved in a number of areas, such as the number of ball-bearings (3), the anodized finish, retrieve ratio, anodized finish, and having an internal bail trip (whereas the old SS series used an external "bail knocker").
Yes, they are heavy. Yes, the do not feature an infinite anti-reverse. But, big deal. You'll still be using this reel 30 years later, when all its competitors have been relegated to the trash heap.
My advice?
1) Buy'em while you still can...I'm considering picking up one of each!
2) Don't forget to keep spare bail-springs on hand for them, as they'll wear out once or twice during the reel's lifetime."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 12 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
my moms old reel
,October 22, 2009
By kentuckycatfisher
from Glendale Kentucky
Advantages: Ease of use, Quality, Style/Design, Durability
Disadvantages: after about 30 years the bail flip wears out
"i have a bg 13 that is over 30 years old, and is still the best reel that i own, was bought by my mom in mid 70's going strong ever since, have caught 10 pound channels, and too many bluegill and bass to count, if i could afford them i would by one of each size."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 13 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
One and only
,July 13, 2009
By Alevi
from Kfar Saba, Israel
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Value for money, infallible workhorse
Disadvantages: see ps below
"I am an inveterate saltwater fisherman and my reel stable consists of BG13s exclusively (5 in all). If properly taken care of this reel lasts forever; my oldest is 22 years old and still performs.
Although small in size, it has beaten 12lb blues and 10lb leer-fish and amberjacks. Highly recommended, best value for money. Hope that Daiwa keeps producing them for a long time to come.
Although small in size, it has beaten 12lb blues and 10lb leer-fish and amberjacks. Highly recommended, best value for money. Hope that Daiwa keeps producing them for a long time to come.
PS. Reel release button may generate knots in frontal winds. Just glance before casting."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 14 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
hated it!!
,May 16, 2009
By Belizewayne
from Belize
Disadvantages: Durability, Performance
"Bought a BG-15 mostly on these reviews. Worked a couple of times, then had to send it back. When I got it back the little button on the drag faced popped out, and when I spooled it with braided line, the line would wrap around the little button on the drag face, if I didn't check it every time. What a mess if I didn't notice it or had to retrieve in a hurry. Would never buy another one. I'm going back to Penn."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Best Reel On The Market!!
,March 7, 2009
By Javi06
from Miami, FL
"This reel is the best reel i have used. I have a bg30 with 30lb. suffix and i recently used it for some skoolies and had no problem bringing them in. Ive brought in a barracuda that was about 50lbs. I have it sitting on a 30-80lb. ugly stic, and for me this is the best combo I've used. i recommended it to a few friends and now they are all using bg30s. I've used this reel for everything. Ive been using this reel on my downrigger and it has amazing. i recommend this to everyone."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 16 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
great reel
,June 18, 2008
By flordabassman
from Jupiter fl.
"i have a bg 10. i use it for bass fishing. it reels in the bass easily. it is built like a tank and it is very heavy duety . great drag, smooth retrieve ,great reel . it would be hard to find a reel better than a daiwa black gold.
i highly recomend this reel"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 17 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Great reels
,February 5, 2008
By FLcracker
from Cedar Key, FL
"I've got a BG15, BG30, and BG90. I've had great results with all of them. I even caught my largest kingfish to date (35 lbs) on the BG15 and it worked great. The gear ratio of the BG15 is also perfect for topwater in my opinion. The BG30 is perfectly matched up for spoon fishing, as well as jigging. I regularly catch Grouper and Snapper on the BG30 and BG90 and the gear ratio and durability in all of them can't be matched for the price in a saltwater spinning reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
Awesome!!
,December 7, 2007
By Kris
from Inverness, Florida
"Bought this reel because my father had one 15years ago and love it.
Got it and have been using it since my favorite reel and the only one I take out and can be 100% positive it's going to get the job done. I've had a 4ft gator get caught on my hook in a lake (using bacon and I didn't see him) and he came right out of the water no problem. I didn't mean to catch him but I wanted to make sure the hook was out of his mouth so it didn't hurt him and at first when he was under the water I didn't even know what he was, but he put the diawa BG90 to the test.
Just about anything you fish for it can handle. Good craftsmanship.
I'm getting my boyfriend one for Christmas because he always want s to use mine.
Good luck fishing:)"
Got it and have been using it since my favorite reel and the only one I take out and can be 100% positive it's going to get the job done. I've had a 4ft gator get caught on my hook in a lake (using bacon and I didn't see him) and he came right out of the water no problem. I didn't mean to catch him but I wanted to make sure the hook was out of his mouth so it didn't hurt him and at first when he was under the water I didn't even know what he was, but he put the diawa BG90 to the test.
Just about anything you fish for it can handle. Good craftsmanship.
I'm getting my boyfriend one for Christmas because he always want s to use mine.
Good luck fishing:)"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Other
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 19 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
SO FAR SO GOOD
,November 17, 2007
By NJSHOREGUY
from OCEAN CO. NJ
"I have the bg20 on a 7ft st. croix surf rod that i use for pluggin and im very happy with it. we went out the other day, got a lot of small bass and nice blues with no problems... its got a nice clean look to it also. I honestly don't think u will be disappointed if you buy this reel...."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 20 for Daiwa® Black Gold® Series Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
great reel
,October 30, 2007
By earl
from bass country (florda)
"This reel is great .i have a bg60 that is about 15 years old ,it still works like new. the are almost indistrucble drop them on rocks they still work. they handle large fish very well too i would reccomend this to anyone who wants a very long lasting reel"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
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