If you are looking for a spinning reel designed to allow you to fish in both saltwater and freshwater, then the Daiwa Black Gold Spinning Reel BG20 is the reel for you. Inside and out this spinning reel is definitely designed to be an extreme workhorse.

The “guts” of this system have three specially coated ball bearings that will prevent water and debris from deteriorating them - 12 times longer than uncoated bearings. It also has a stainless steel main shaft with extremely accurate gearing.

Worrying about corrosion is a thing of the past with this spinning reel. The BG20 has a special hard anodized finish that is resists corrosion even from the cruel elements of saltwater fishing. There is an oversized drag on the top of the Daiwa BG20 that is designed and constructed with Teflon and stainless steel washers so that there is no metal to metal friction. There is a silent left/right retrieve with and oversized folding wooden handle to make storage and transportation easy. The Daiwa BG20 has a strong metal construction and metal frame which allows the drive train to stay perfectly aligned so you can easily bring in those big fish.

Features of the Daiwa BG20:

Weight: 16.9 oz.

Gear Ratio 4.8:1

3 stainless steel ball bearings

34.2” of line per handle turn

Rugged metal construction

Corrosion-proof hard anodized finish

High performance drag with combinations of Teflon® and stainless steel washers

Silent left/right retrieve with folding wooden handle

Rugged precision gearing and stainless steel Mainshaft

Mono Line Capacity (yds/lbs) - 275/12, 200/14, 150/17

Warranty Information:
Daiwa will repair or replace any Daiwa rod or reel which proves defective in workmanship or materials within one year from the date of original purchase.  Retain your sales slip as proof of purchase date in the event warranty work becomes necessary.  This warranty does not cover lost parts, malfunctions due to abuse, accident or normal wear, or, cleaning or relubrication required due to owner's failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.  Repairs to your Daiwa reel due to abnormal use, modification or beyond the warranty period are available for a reasonable charge, from Daiwa's Factory Service Department.