Daiwa BG6500

Was RRP 175

£152.99

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Product Details and Uses

The Daiwa BG 6500 is a large, heavy-duty spinning reel designed for a variety of challenging fishing applications, particularly in saltwater for big game species. It’s part of the well-regarded Daiwa BG series, known for its durability and power.

Here are the key specifications and features:

Key Specifications

Feature	Specification
Reel Type	Spinning
Gear Ratio	$5.3 : 1$
Max Drag	$15 kg$ ( $\approx 33 lb$ )
Weight	$835 g$ ( $\approx 29.5 oz$ )
Ball Bearings	$6 BB + 1 RB$ (Roller Bearing)
Line Retrieve	$48.7$ inches per crank

Line Capacity

Line Type	Line Class	Capacity (yards/lb test)
Monofilament	$20 lb$	$370 yds$
	$25 lb$	$310 yds$
	$30 lb$	$260 yds$
Braid (J-Braid)	$50 lb$	$550 yds$
	$65 lb$	$440 yds$
	$80 lb$	$330 yds$

Key Features

Aluminum Body (“Hard Bodyz”): Provides a rigid and highly corrosion-resistant frame, which prevents twisting under heavy load and maintains precise gear alignment.
Over-sized Digigear: A digitally-optimized, over-sized drive gear that increases gear-tooth contact points for smoother winding, extended gear life, and maximum power/torque.
Carbon ATD Drag System (Automatic Tournament Drag): A waterproof drag system utilizing carbon washers that reduces initial start-up inertia and provides smooth, consistent drag pressure throughout the fight.
Air Rotor: A lightweight graphite rotor designed to be stronger and more rigid than standard rotors, reducing weight and distributing stress more evenly.
Machined Aluminum ABS Spool: A braided line-ready spool designed for better line flow, which facilitates longer casting distances.
Manual Return Bail: For models $4500$ and larger, the manual return bail provides added durability and prevents the bail from snapping shut during a hard cast.

Recommended Fishing Applications

The Daiwa BG 6500 is a powerful, high-capacity reel suitable for heavy-duty applications in both saltwater and freshwater:

Saltwater Fishing: It is well-suited for offshore use, handling heavy bottom fishing, jigging, and fighting powerful pelagic species like medium to large Tuna, Grouper, Amberjack, and Snapper.
Surf and Shore Fishing: Its capacity and power make it a good choice for casting large baits or lures from the beach or rocks for species like Sharks and large Striped Bass.
Heavy Freshwater Fishing: It can also be used in freshwater to tackle big trophy fish like Muskie and large Catfish.