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Daiwa · Spinning Reels
Daiwa CrossCast 6000 Spinning Reel, Saltwater, 4.1 Ratio
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Options
Size: 6000
- 6000
- 5500
- Item weight
- 630 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 7.09 x 7.09 x 4.25 inches
Quick take
A Daiwa size-6000 saltwater spinning reel with 4.1:1 gear ratio and 33 lb max drag for casting and inshore species.
This Daiwa Crosscast is a size 6000 spinning reel from the 2017 lineup, made for distance casting from the surf and shore. It has a 4.1 gear ratio that picks up about 82 cm of line per handle turn, a 33 lb maximum drag and a 3.3 inch handle with a power knob. At roughly 22 oz it is a heavy reel, suited to anglers throwing sizable baits for kiss and other coastal species.
Best for
- Saltwater inshore and flats fishing
- Catfish, carp, and large freshwater species
- Anglers seeking a slow-retrieve reel
Skip if
- You need fast retrieves for topwater or active presentations
- You fish freshwater panfish requiring lighter reels
Strengths
- Size 6000 handles large line capacities and drag settings
- 4.1:1 ratio provides power and torque for heavy fish
- Salt-safe construction resists corrosion
Trade-offs
- 4.1:1 gear ratio is slow for active presentations
- 22 oz weight is heavy for light spinning rods
- May be oversized for many freshwater applications
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | spinning reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 6000 |
| Gear ratio | 4.1:1 |
| Weight | 22 oz |
| Max drag | 33.1 lb |
| Line capacity | 10/250, 12/200, 16/170 yards |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5500 | Larger sizes for heavier line, pike and inshore saltwater. |
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| 6000This one | Big reels for surf, heavy line and offshore fish. |
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