Daiwa

Daiwa produces some excellent reels, and they've really done some great things with their newest additions to the line. This Japanese manufacturer is very conservative, they are slow to introduce new contraptions, but once developed they stay with a winner. An indication of this is the Black Gold spinning series. I've been using these reels since I lived back in Texas...that's since 1984! The BG series are, in my opinion, as good a spinning reel you can buy for anywhere near the selling price. The conventional style SL20 and 30 baitcasters are standards out here, and very well regarded for their light line handling, casting, and smooth drags. Daiwa has some very strong contenders in the saltwater arena, and their new models really hit the nail on the head. Frankly, Daiwa's quality and innovation in reel design was one big reason why we like their product so much. Daiwa represents a better competitive value, their quality is quite evident and they allow us to offer our clients a better value without the anti-competitive routine of the folks from Shimano. Within the Japanese market, Daiwa has long been considered the best. They don't build bikes, they build fishing reels...properly.