Daiwa 26 BG SW is a spinning-reel series developed for demanding saltwater fishing. A full-aluminium body and Powerdrive Design are engineered for repeated heavy loads, and the 5000?8000 sizes are particularly well suited to Scandinavian sea fishing.
Oversized Power Digigear delivers high torque and stable power transfer. The rigid Powerdrive Rotor provides a direct feel during retrieval, while the Crank Power Bail is built for the loads of demanding saltwater use. Improved sealing helps maintain reliability in marine conditions.
ATD Tough drag and the LC-ABS SW spool design support smooth drag performance and controlled line flow. The series uses a forged aluminium spool and manual bail return. Reel sizes differ in weight, line capacity, drag power, number of drag washers and handle dimensions.
Daiwa 26 BG SW - Key features
- Powerdrive Design: structural concept engineered for heavy loads
- Full-aluminium body: rigid construction keeps the drive train stable under load
- Oversized Power Digigear: large, powerful gearing for heavy fish
- Powerdrive Rotor: rigid rotor for a direct and stable retrieve
- Crank Power Bail: reinforced bail for demanding saltwater use
- ATD Tough: powerful drag system with smooth operation
- LC-ABS SW: spool design developed for saltwater use
- Improved sealing: helps protect the mechanism against water intrusion
- Spool: forged aluminium construction
- Rotor: DS4
- Bearings: 5
- Bail return: manual
Model comparison
The reel sizes differ in weight, line retrieve, J-Braid capacity, maximum drag, number of drag washers, handle length, handle knob and spool-lip diameter. The variant differences are shown below.
| Model | Ratio / retrieve | Weight | J-Braid | Max drag | Drag washers | Handle | Knob | Spool lip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000-H | 5,7:1 / 96 cm | 420 g | 0,22 mm / 300 m | 12 kg | 6 | 65 mm | EGG S | 54 mm |
| 6000-H | 5,7:1 / 101 cm | 455 g | 0,24 mm / 300 m | 12 kg | 6 | 65 mm | EGG S | 57 mm |
| 8000-H | 5,7:1 / 113 cm | 680 g | 0,28 mm / 300 m | 15 kg | 10 | 75 mm | EGG L | 64 mm |
Recommended use: Daiwa 26 BG SW is built for demanding sea fishing where a rigid body, powerful drive train and dependable drag are required. The series suits species such as cod, halibut and coalfish. The 5000 and 6000 sizes are versatile options, while the 8000 provides more capacity and drag power for the heaviest applications. Choose the size from the model comparison below.
Product description updated 14 September 2026.