Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XH Spinning Reel

I matched this reel with a 6’6†medium weight Shimano Trevala and 40lb braid. It effortlessly handles those times when I hooked Jack in the 15-20 pound range and some large cubera snapper (I fish in Costa Rica and there’s some big jack here and cubera here). It’s also lightweight so really no strain with this size real. I have been using it with jigs between 60g-200g no problem.I liked the design so much I ordered an 8000 to go with a medium heavy Shimano Trevala for deeper jigging.Save your money on those real expensive reels. Buy more jigs instead. You’ll need them.

Beautiful reel, both to look at and to use. I use mine (the 3000 model) for inshore saltwater fishing, and to date they have handled 20-pound fish with no problem. Nicest drag I have ever used!

Picked up this reel as a replacement for a bass pro saltwater reel I had to trash after less than a year. Locked up and I didn't feel like dealing with it. That said, this BG is one of the smoothest casting reels I've used on a 7 foot crowder rod. I have the 4500. Landed a big bass, drag was butter, landed a 30in snook, the drag alone could have earned this review. The line capacity is great. I fish 15lb test braid and I'm pretty sure I have 270yd + backing. So I decided to test the durability. I went wading in the surf and then on the kayak, let it sit in the sun for a few days, took it back out on kayak. Dunked it in the sand and the waves surf casting, dried it out for a few days, still as smooth as out of the box. Well Done diawa. Will update once I finally shut ... MorePicked up this reel as a replacement for a bass pro saltwater reel I had to trash after less than a year. Locked up and I didn't feel like dealing with it. That said, this BG is one of the smoothest casting reels I've used on a 7 foot crowder rod. I have the 4500. Landed a big bass, drag was butter, landed a 30in snook, the drag alone could have earned this review. The line capacity is great. I fish 15lb test braid and I'm pretty sure I have 270yd + backing. So I decided to test the durability. I went wading in the surf and then on the kayak, let it sit in the sun for a few days, took it back out on kayak. Dunked it in the sand and the waves surf casting, dried it out for a few days, still as smooth as out of the box. Well Done diawa. Will update once I finally shut the reel down. Got a feeling it will be a while.