Saltwater reels with a high bearing count, for exceptionally smooth cranking. Skirtless Long Stroke aluminum spool with titanium nitride lip; 11-bearing system including Infinite Anti-Reverse roller bearing; Gyro Spin™ balancing for wobble-free retrieves; Twist Buster™ line twist reduction system; one-touch folding handle; FREE aluminum spare spool.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1 out of 5
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9 of 10 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Seems Cool,July 13, 2009
By DeeWahfrom Lawrence, MA
Advantages: Performs well, Style/Design, Value for money
"I bought this reel Yesterday so its kinda early to review it but................................... it a GREAT deal! I got it down at the shop just because I wanted a seconds set-up for fishing poppers while my chunk bait sat out there on my Baitrunner. This reel feels good. It cast pretty far. The only thing I don't like is the folding handle. The handle just does not "flow". I think overall it has great bang-4-da-buck."
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 2 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
good for money,June 27, 2009
By blacksmith77from GA
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tarpon
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, good drag quality Disadvantages: frame has some flex
"decent reel, casts great. the frame has some flex. but I landed a 80 pound tarpon from the beach in about 45 minutes. drag stays smooth even with a tarpon run. great reel for the price."
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 3 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Drag,June 4, 2009
By Seeker5000from So Cal
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money Disadvantages: loose handle
"I bought a pair of these for me and my son. We have been surf fishing in So. Cal. We have been doing it old school, with 12' rods and 20 lb test. We have taken them out 3 times so far and they have performed awesome. They cast like a dream. We have landed about 50 fish in the 3 trips. Only two of the fish were large enough to mention, 4' shovelnose guitarfish in the 25 to 30 lb range. They gave us a run for our money and the drags worked better than any spinner I had used in the past. Smooth as silk! If I was going to mention one design idea for Daiwa here, it would be to use a solid handle. The folding handle is convenient, but there is a little wiggle in it. I sure it would stand up to any fish I would ever attempt on a spinning reel, but it does not have a quality feel to it. We are still waiting for large shark to truly put these to the test. Tight lines and no lies :-)"
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 4 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Cheep,August 9, 2007
By Howie
"I have a eight year old Diawa that is much better than this new Emcast. The spare spool is unfinished. When I took the reel out of the box it did not reel. I had to pull it apart and reassemble it the right way. But still had dried wax in the gears. A complete cleaning and rebuild was needed. But it's still very weak in the frame twisting a lot just reeling in a 4oz. sinker. I could not take it back where I bought it since Bass Pro SanAntonio is 150 miles away. I do not believe it will hold up to a 25lbs fish. So I am selling it. Howie"
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Long Range,March 2, 2007
By Pauliefrom Boston
"For it's affordable price, it casts just as good as it's bigger brother, the Emblem. Mated to a 10ft Penn Power Stick with 30lbs braid, it goes! Daiwa did good with the titanium lip. How come the Emblem doesn't have that? Hmmm. Conclusion: Great investment for it's price and rockets your lure and bait way out there! Very comfortable handle and smooth retrieves. The front of my spool also corroded as well from saltwater. But it doesn't hinder the performance of the cast. Something I'll live with. It's a decent 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
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
good purchase,February 11, 2007
By gustavo
"it is a good reel it gets good line capacity and has enough ball bearing"
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent reel!!!,September 6, 2006
By WhiteRabbitfrom Dallas, TX
"This is probably the best reel I have ever owned or used. Highly recommend! I use it for both fresh and salt water fishing."
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
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Okay reel,July 6, 2006
By Superfrom New Jersey
"This is a nice reel...Smooth and casts well. Drag is nice too. I use it often for surf fishing. Two problem, though. First, the gold finish on the plastic ring behind the spool pits/corrodes easily from saltwater. I also had the bail spring fail and needed a repair."
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
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excelent!!!!,June 10, 2006
By Striper Finatic!!!from Hampton Roads, VA
"I use my Daiwa Emcast Plus EVERYTIME I go fishing. From shore to offshore this reel is a perfect set up! It allows LONG casting from shore in saltwater as well as a great short casting reel for freshwater. I HIGHLY recomend 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
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Daiwa® Emcast® Plus Big-Water Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Tazz,May 27, 2006
By Tonyfrom N. Ontario
"I do a lot of Salmon fishing an this is the nicest , smoothest , most comfortable reel there is going. Even if I do not use it in salt water !"
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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