Daiwa Gunball Remover Tool, Stainless Steel

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Item weight: 0.03 Kilograms
Product dimensions: 6.06 x 2.95 x 0.28 inches

Quick take

A stainless steel tool designed to safely remove and install gun ball bearing covers on round baitcasting reels.

This small stainless steel tool from Daiwa is made for installing and removing the gun ball bearing that sits in the spool of a baitcasting reel. A notch at the tip makes the ball easy to see and easy to pop free during reel maintenance. It measures about 3.8 by 2.2 inches and comes with an 8 mm split ring, so it can be clipped onto a pin-on reel and kept close at hand.

Best for

Reel maintenance and cleaning
Removing gun balls for bearing inspection
Owners of round baitcasting reels

Skip if

You have low-profile or spinning reels
You do not perform your own reel maintenance

Strengths

Stainless steel resists rust and corrosion
Small split ring lets you attach it to your tackle kit
Makes a fiddly task much easier and safer

Trade-offs

Only useful if you own round baitcasters
Not needed for routine fishing unless you maintain reels frequently
Split ring may wear or break with heavy use

Specifications

Specifications
Type	reel maintenance tool
Material	Stainless steel
Size	3.8 in L x 2.2 in W
Split ring included	0.3 in diameter

Updated 21 October 2026