Customer Reviews

Daiwa Silvercast-A Series Spincast Reel

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I've owned many Zebco spincast reels and love them. However, from time to time the ones I've owned jam. I've been looking for a high performance spincast reel that has similar quality and performance to my Shimano spinning reels. I decided to try out Daiwa's Silvercast Reel 80. Gotta say, you will not be disappointed. The level of quality is amazing and it hasn't jammed yet. It's a fresh water reel, but I mostly go saltwater surf fishing and then just hose it off when I get home.

Honestly, I've been scratching my head wondering why I've wasted my time and money with my spinning reels. For under $30, it's less than a tenth of what my Shimano reels have cost, but I use it more. It's worth a try if you're looking for something you can keep with you in the car and go fishing on the spur of the moment.

I've tried 4 diff. reels myself plus 2 for my wife in the last 6 days, 4 from amazon and all returned but 1,and this 1 beat them all,as a last ditch effort to find the best under $40,I tried for my 1st time the old best of the best zebco 33,& I lie u not, at the fishing hole, the 1st cast I made, the release button broke or 1 side of it,if u remove bk cap or own 1 u will see why,its plastic trash,not like the old 33s.Two other fishermen who i swear where fishin with old 33s liked to hav died after lookin at it,plus I tried a red rhino(junk)and 3 bait casters(will never do that again(a tangled mess for my trouble and $6 return shipping, thks amazon)so take my advice buy this reel and join amazon prime its awesome!P.S my wife has made sure I ordered another 1 (I just did prior to this review)so I would quit asking for jus 1 more cast with hers.Because me and her both hav decided the shopping is over ,so she took the 1 recieved from amazon,(good thing I had it gift wrapped).

Well, I was skeptical as I have used the Shakespeare T series for a while but was looking for a stronger reel and the big T-20 was disappearing from the shelves and stock in general so I ordered this Daiwa Silvercast 170. I like it very much. I like the single handle with a rubberized knob. I am using it with 20# Hi Seas Firewire. When I first got it spooled and tested it with a 3/4 oz. casting weight, I was able to cast about 20 yards farther than my T-20 with the same MH 6' 6" Ugly Stik. It's not cheaply made. Metal throughout. It's definitely heavier than my T-20 but I had planned to use it for still fishing on the shores of Lake Erie where you have to be prepared for BIG fish. This reel will do that.

I have owned a Daiwa SC08 initially purchased from tacklewarehouse; and I was more than happy with it, in terms of cost effectiveness. I respooled it with 8 lbs fluorocarbon line and used it exclusively for crappie fishing. In my opinion, it outperformed many other spincasting reels *in the same price range*, such as those lower-end Pure Fishing reels (Zebco 33 authentic, and some other Shakespeare and Pflueger) reels etc). I purchased another SC08 from Amazon, respooled it with a 10 lbs fluorocarbon line and coupled it with a 6'9" ML rod with a hope to have an inexpensive bass/pan fish rig for small ponds. And it kept giving me troubles. The problem was during casting; the line kept stuck, causing sudden stop of the bait in the middle and hence very poor casting distance. Upon closer look into the reel, I realized there was very limited space between the spool and the reel cover, and my 10 lbs line was apparently too thick. So I respooled it back with 8 lbs line and it performed much better. -- though from time to time, small line twists inside of the reel will cause this type of line stuck. And this happens on both my SC08 reels.

Overall I am satisfied with the reel, particularly because it is a 'better' reel for this price. But it's low tolerance to even slightly thicker or twisted lines prevented me from giving it a five star review. Sometimes I wished it had some better features such as instant anti-reverse and more metal components (particularly the drag dial, presently made of plastic, which appears a weakest link for the reel). But I also realize I am probably asking for something that I have not paid for... -- As a side note, Daiwa Gold Cast series and Zebco Omega series, both in $50 range do appear a decent upgrade to the SC series. But IMHO, spending $50+ on a spincaster probably is 'too much', as one could better off buying a baitcaster then.

Bought this to attach to a telesopic pole for backpacking. It is really well made and works great! No complaints here.

I usually use moderately priced reels, such as Zebco. I won a Diawa Silver SpinCast 80 (8 lb test line or less) at our fish fry raffle for SAF. I use this reel/rod always when fishing for smaller bass and bream. It never jams and is smooth going out and coming it. Drag is great. I have bought one for my 1 mo. old grandaughter so she starts fishing at age 4 with an excellent reel. Also got one for my wife. The reel goes well with an Eagle Claw 4'10" feather weight rod that breaks down for easy transport on a trip. This reel functions just as well as a Zebco Omega Z03 reel, but is 1/3 the price and much better than a Zebco reel in same type and price range. I have used Zebco for 40 yrs or more. Diawa will be looked at more in the future.