Daiwa Models
Most Recent Daiwa Spinning Reels Tackle Reviews
• Capricorn
I'm on my second, love the reel, for the 1st year, then love turns to hate when the the gears go bad. I got them both on sale which is the reason I chose them over the stradic. I have now gone...
Reviewed by: Simon Dixon on 2009-12-04 | Rating: 
• Capricorn
I'm on my second, love the reel, for the 1st year, then love turns to hate when the the gears go bad. I got them both on sale which is the reason I chose them over the stradic. I have now gone...
Reviewed by: Simon Dixon on 2009-12-04 | Rating: 
• Samurai
I own two of the Samurai in the 3500 size. They have functioned well as heavy freshwater reels for over a year. However, I have moved and now live close to salt water. I am using them for pier...
Reviewed by: Ron Shy on 2009-09-14 | Rating: 
• Luvias
Awesome reel for the price. You couldn't do much better in the same price category. Perfect for using ultra braid and soft plastics on larger fish in the 1 to 8 kg range if not bigger. Nice and...
Reviewed by: Stuart on 2008-11-04 | Rating:
• Samurai
I got this reel and paired it up with a balanced rod to catch snook using artificials. I can cast this setup all day! However, the metalized plastic corrodes at the back where the anti-reverse...
Reviewed by: Joe M. on 2008-09-18 | Rating:
• Capricorn
Okay, I bought this reel after many years of detesting Daiwa reels. I bought it new at a deep discount and figured that it can't be all bad for the money I paid. I was right. In fact, after...
Reviewed by: Ben Schanz on 2007-03-01 | Rating:
• Samurai
i use this reel specifically for surf fishing. I have not had any corrosion on the spool as long as I rinse and wipe it down after each use. The drag is smooth and it casts great....great reel for...
Reviewed by: InlandFishKillr on 2007-01-13 | Rating:
• Samurai
It has major corrosion problems when used in salt water in both the aluminium spool and ball bearings (not sealed and poor quality steel). It swings when retriving heavy lures (30 grms or so)
Reviewed by: Ximonello on 2006-12-22 | Rating: 
• Samurai
In the tackle shop it felt very smooth, the infinite anti-reverse was nice.
On the first trip to the stream its design flaw manifested itself. Two trips later this real is basically...
Reviewed by: Don Jiskra on 2006-11-23 | Rating: 
• Samurai
I've used the reel a few times in salt water and it's started to rust. other then that it's a good reel for the money. decent cast and decent drag. i many use it for catching bait fish and...
Reviewed by: mike on 2006-08-04 | Rating:
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