Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, Black/Gold
The Daiwa BG's machined aluminum construction and 17.6-pound drag make it ideal for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon runs. Its oversized Digigear system handles the power of chrome steelhead pulling drag in current, while the Air Rotor design provides smooth retrieves when working jigs or casting spoons.
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, Black/Gold used for?
Daiwa's spinning 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 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, Black/Gold work for?
This spinning 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 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, Black/Gold?
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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
- + Black Anodized Machined Aluminum Housing ("Hard Bodyz" Body & Side Cover)
- + Over-sized Digigear (Digigear System)
- + Solid Screw-In Handle
- + Air Rotor
- + Line Capacity (Lb. Test / Yards)-MONO: 12/210, 14/170, J-BRAID: 20/310, 30/230
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Right Hand
- Fishing Technique
- Spinning
- Gearbox Ratio
- 5
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Lightweight
- Fishing Line Type
- Braided
- Fishing Reel Maximum Drag
- 17.6 Pounds
- Material Type
- Synthetic
- Handle Material
- Aluminum
- Bearing Material Type
- Aluminum
- Item Weight
- 14.2 Ounces
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 6"L x 5"W x 4"H
- Color
- Black/gold
- Brand Name
- Daiwa
- Model Name
- BG3500
- Manufacturer
- Daiwa
- UPC
- 043178927717
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00043178927717
- Item Type Name
- BG Reel
- Included Components
- Reel
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- 1 year manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #358,525 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,072 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B01JH8FHQM
- Customer Reviews
- 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (461)...
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