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Daiwa · Spincast Reels
Daiwa 14 Underspin 80 Closed-Face Spinning Reel
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- Item weight
- 0.55 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.65"L x 4.65"W x 3.9"H
Quick take
A closed-face Daiwa Underspin reel with smooth drag and ambidextrous design, ideal for beginners and small fish.
The Daiwa 14 Underspin 80 is a closed face reel with an aluminum build and a 4.3 gear ratio, mounted under the rod. It brings in about 22 inches of line per turn of the handle and weighs roughly 0.55 pounds. A simple, smooth drag makes it a straightforward pick for beginners fishing nylon line for black bass and trout.
Best for
- Beginner and youth anglers learning to fish
- Small to medium fish presentations
- Simplicity and ease of use over performance
Skip if
- You want open-face reel sensitivity
- You fish heavy cover or pursue large fish
Strengths
- Smooth drag is easy for beginners to control
- Enclosed spool minimizes tangles and backlashes
- Ambidextrous handle works for left or right hand
- Compact design is lightweight
Trade-offs
- Limited to light to medium line weights
- Less sensitive than open-face spinning reels
- Metering mechanism restricts maximum casting distance
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spincast reel |
|---|---|
| Model | 14 Underspin 80 |
| Hand orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Gear ratio | 4.3:1 |
| Line capacity | 6-95m, 8-70m, 10-50m nylon |
| Weight | 8.8 oz (250g) |
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