How much drag does a Daiwa BG 5000 have?

The Daiwa BG 5000 is a smooth, 7 ball bearing saltwater spinning reel with digitally cut gears that has a maximum drag of up to 22 pounds. , A Daiwa BG 5000 features 22lb max drag, giving the reel the stopping power necessary to fight big, aggressive fish without them snapping your line. , How much drag does a Daiwa BG 5000 have? The Daiwa BG saltwater rated spinning reels come in a variety of sizes from 2500 all the way up to 20000. The Daiwa drag uses their proprietary ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) system. Specifically the Daiwa BG 5000 is rated up to 26.4lbs of maximum drag power.

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Daiwa BG MQ Spinning Reel · 5.7:1

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Model

BGMQ10000-H

BGMQ14000-H

BGMQ18000-H

BGMQ20000-H

BGMQ2500D-H

BGMQ3000D-XH

BGMQ4000D-XH

BGMQ5000D-H

BGMQ6000D-H

BGMQ8000-H

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Gear ratio

5.7:1

6.2:1

5.3:1

Maximum drag (lbs)

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The Daiwa BG MQ Spinning Reel is a reel that conventional saltwater anglers would use both inshore and offshore. Built with a Monocoque (MQ) aluminum body, this reel is light weight and strong. The 6BB + 1 roller bearing configuration keeps the reel functioning smoothly. Digigear technology has digitally designed drive and pinion gears that mesh tightly in 5.3:1, 5.7:1, or 6.2:1 gear-ratio options.

Key Features:

ATD Drag – With minimal start up inertia, this strong, smooth drag can achieve a maximum pressure of 44.1 lbs.
Water Resistant Body – The Monocoque body adds a degree of water resistance to make the reel more durable.
Air Rotor – The air rotor design minimizes weight and better distributes stress on the rotor by being better balanced.

Reel type

Spinning

Line capacity

14/280, 20/180

Braid capacity

30/230, 40/160

Ball bearings

6+1

Line per handle turn (in)

37.8

Reel weight (oz)

Bearing

6BB+1

Fishing type

Conventional

Line per handle turn (in)

Water type

Saltwater

Expert Q&A

Quick, accurate answers from Curated experts to the frequently asked questions

Is Daiwa BG MQ waterproof?

The Daiwa BG is not waterproof, however the ATD drag system is waterproofed. The remainder of the reel has good water protection but it is not designed to be dunked.

by Joseph Smith on July 15, 2022

What does BG mean in Daiwa?

Daiwa reel BG stands for black gold. First produced in 1981 this reel integrated the largest drive gear in the history of Daiwa spinning reels.

by Joseph Smith on July 15, 2022

Where are Daiwa BG reels made?

Daiwa is a Japanese company with headquarters in Tokyo. While some of their highest end reels are made in Japan, others are made elsewhere in Asia. The majority of their reels are made in either China, Malaysia, Thailand or Korea. The Daiwa BG specifically is made in China.