Oversize handle takes some getting use to. Haven't really noticed the weight being an issue if matched to the correct rod.Ĭomments: Good solid frame but the extra weight is the trade off. Haven't tried Penn but these do everything i need from panfish to steelhead. Have purchased 4 of these over the past 3 years and feel for the money it's the best I've come across. I wish the 2500 and smaller didn't have the t handle, but that's my only minor complaint. have caught many a hog donkers so far w/ this reelĬomments: Solid reel for the price. Go for it guys - lots of complaints on the reviews.Cheers.Ĭomments: 2500 w/ a dobyn's fury rod can pretty much throw anything (jerk, worms, jigs) a country mile w/ good action. I took the chance and ordered it.wait for it.IT FITS PERFECTLY! I can't wait to try it out this Spring. She didn't know and couldn't tell in her system if the standard handle for the 1500/2000 would fit the 2500. Well, they don't, so I called customer service and explained the issue.

=> Went on the Daiwa website and looked at available parts to see if they offered the standard (non-T) handle like the 1500/2000 sizes. Highly recommend!Ĭomments: Really like the BG spinning reel in the 2500 size.EXCEPT THE 'T' HANDLE! Very disappointing oversized slab of plastic that felt un-natural. Super smooth and casts like a dream even weightless plastics. I now have two and plan on getting another in a larger size for striper in March. Diawa has very much impressed me with what they build.Ĭomments: I got my first bg last June and fell in love. Possibly the best mid price reel on the market right now.

Very well built I fully expect them to outlive me. I was looking for a good quality reel for the money. Comments: I've purchased 5 of these reels over the last few years.

All star wacky spinning rod