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Old 04-04-2017, 07:42 AM
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Daiwa Bee Gee unboxing

For you blokes who have had them for a while - What do you reckon so far?

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Old 04-04-2017, 08:40 AM
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Old 04-04-2017, 08:43 AM
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and another that shows you the guts of the thing

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Old 06-04-2017, 05:13 AM
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Then theres this guys review............

(review starts at 0.55)

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Old 06-04-2017, 10:42 AM
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I am interested to know, too. My experience with Daiwa's spinners so far has been a downer but since I handled the BG a few times in store (2500, 3000 and 6000), I really want to give it a go - felt sturdy and 'connected', drag seems to be good, too. A tad heavy but surprisingly solid reel for the price.
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Old 06-04-2017, 04:27 PM
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I am interested to know, too. My experience with Daiwa's spinners so far has been a downer but since I handled the BG a few times in store (2500, 3000 and 6000), I really want to give it a go - felt sturdy and 'connected', drag seems to be good, too. A tad heavy but surprisingly solid reel for the price.
Yeah there is an immediately noticeable difference in weight between the Freams 3000 and the BG 3000. (
285 is around 85% of 335)

The Freams feels like a rickety kids toy next to the BG.
(completely unfair assessment as I've had the freams for a couple of years (of light use) and everything has had a chance to loosen up)

But I'll be willing to put up with the extra weight if the BG lives up to its reputation
(its easy to have a reputation as a bullet proof reel if its only been out for a year)

Early impression are good though

1st pic Freams 3000
2nd is the BG 3000
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Old 06-04-2017, 07:18 PM
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It looks like someone's getting ready for Jewie season...?
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Old 06-04-2017, 10:49 PM
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I purchased a 4500 BG just after they where released and have used it for throwing slugs for Tailor on Fraser and used it off shore at 1770, and its performed fantastically, so I'm very happy with it especially for the price.
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Old 06-04-2017, 11:08 PM
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alan hawk has done a good reviwe of the reel, and for most part its identical inside to the saltist, bar magseal and a few bearings.
i have the 4000 and it feels nice and drag is very smooth when pulling by hand, havent hooked anything on it yet.
handle is riveted on and is suprisingly comfortable.
ball bearing supported drag stack and carbon drag washers with UTD. its a realy good bang for budget reel
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Old 07-04-2017, 01:45 AM
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It looks like someone's getting ready for Jewie season...?
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Old 07-04-2017, 01:48 AM
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I purchased a 4500 BG just after they where released and have used it for throwing slugs for Tailor on Fraser and used it off shore at 1770, and its performed fantastically, so I'm very happy with it especially for the price.
Thanks Plugbar - always good to hear a positive review of a recent purchase.

Thats sound like a pretty rugged testing arena for a reel - any small signs or wear and tear?
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Old 07-04-2017, 01:52 AM
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alan hawk has done a good reviwe of the reel, and for most part its identical inside to the saltist, bar magseal and a few bearings.
i have the 4000 and it feels nice and drag is very smooth when pulling by hand, havent hooked anything on it yet.
handle is riveted on and is suprisingly comfortable.
ball bearing supported drag stack and carbon drag washers with UTD. its a realy good bang for budget reel
Thanks Purple5ive - Yeah it was the Alan Hawk review that got me interested.

I pushed my light weight reels beyond their limits last season - so hopefully this 3000 BG will let my 2500's stradics have a rest
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Old 07-04-2017, 10:58 PM
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So far feels just as smooth as when I purchased it.
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Old 08-04-2017, 01:38 AM
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So far feels just as smooth as when I purchased it.
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Old 08-04-2017, 05:23 AM
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I'd like to try the 2000 but cant find one anywhere near the stated price
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