Daiwa BG8000 Review: Why the "Manual Bail" Saves Your Rod (and Lures)

Published on May 24, 2023, 6:26 p.m.

You just unboxed your shiny new **Daiwa BG8000**. It feels like a tank. You spool it up, turn the handle, and... nothing happen…

The Anatomy of a Workhorse: A Deep Dive into the Daiwa BG Reel's Engineering

Published on May 24, 2023, 6:39 p.m.

The salt-laced air is thick enough to taste. Below you, water crashes against weed-slicked rocks, and 30 yards out, your line c…