daiwa bg spinning reel 4000 BG4000 Saltwater Reel, 4000, 5.7: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 39.90" Retrieve Rate, 17.60 lb Max Drag, black/gold The next generation of the popular BG series Spinning reel has gotten leaner and meaner Daiwa BG 4000 Black and

They reduce effort on casts and retrieval, offering better feel and improved casting distance - especially in saltwater or tournament fishing

Pros & Cons Pro: Highest review rating in this guide (4.6) across the largest sample after the Lew's Pro: $110 puts it in beater-budget territory while still feeling like a real reel Pro: Aluminum frame at this price is uncommon Con: Stock magnetic brake is on the conservative side

A look at the underside of the spool and click claw assembly

I was a little skeptical about the retail price being that it's at the same price point as high performance Japanese reels but I've been blown away by the performance