Daiwa BG 4500 Spinning Reel 5.7:1 Gear Ratio

The Daiwa BG 4500 is a mid-size spinning reel built around an aluminum body with an air rotor design. It features 6 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing for smooth operation, paired with a 5.7:1 gear ratio that delivers 43.1 inches of line per turn. Maximum drag capacity reaches 22 pounds, and the reel handles a range of line weights—mono capacity spans from 14-pound test (350 yards) through 20-pound test (210 yards), while J-Braid capacity reaches 40-pound test (340 yards) and 50-pound test (270 yards). The reel incorporates Daiwa’s Digigear technology and an Automatic Tournament Drag system for consistent drag performance under load.