Daiwa 21 Crosscast 45 SCW 5000C 5000LD QD OT Big Pit Reel
The Daiwa 21 Crosscast 45 SCW is a robust big pit reel designed for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon fishing from shore or boat. With its 4.9:1 gear ratio and 33 lb drag system, it handles long runs and provides reliable line retrieval during extended battles. Perfect for casting spoons, plugs, and bottom rigs in deeper waters where steelhead and salmon stage.
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Daiwa 21 Crosscast 45 SCW 5000C 5000LD QD OT Big Pit Reel used for?
Daiwa's reel is set up for spinners & spoons, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, salmon, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Daiwa 21 Crosscast 45 SCW 5000C 5000LD QD OT Big Pit Reel work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, salmon, trout, pike. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Daiwa 21 Crosscast 45 SCW 5000C 5000LD QD OT Big Pit Reel?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Model 5000C Bearing 3. Line m/mm 300/0.35 Gear Ratio 4.9:1 Line retrieval: 104 cm. Braking force: 15.0kg Weight: 640g 5000 ld
- + Model 5000LD Bearing 3. Line m/mm 300/0.35 Gear Ratio 4.9:1 Line retrieval: 104 cm. Braking force: 15.0kg Weight: 640g
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