Daiwa QR Ultralight Spinning Reel

It’s small, lightweight, smooth, and dependable. I originally bought it as a lightweight reel to use on my telescoping rod for backpacking. It’s been perfect. It is less susceptible to line blowing back over the spool like my small Daiwa reel. It’s great for backpacking since I can fold the handle in and down to protect it while in the pack. Since I found myself preferring this reel on my canoe and bank fishing rods, I have bought three of them and use them as my main reel for 4-6 lb line.

Great reel for some light weight fishing. Very smooth action. And such a great value. Can't pass it up.

I needed another ultralight reel. I am a Daiwa fan. And I have a QZ750 which is Daiwas better 750 size reel. I did not have the money for another QZ so I figured I would try this one. And it would be interesting to see the differences. When I got this reel I could feel a difference. But maybe it was all in my head. Since it was starting to get cold where I live. I would mess with this and my QZ to compare them. The QZ is definitely smoother. And has a better all-around feel. But don't take this to mean the QR is junk. It is a cheap reel but it feels better than the price would make you think it is. It is smooth enough. Sometimes I think people get crazy over the smoothness of a reel. The only thing that needs to be smooth is the drag. and I have messed around with the QR and I feel the drag is smooth. I think the drag is the same as the QZ. But I wouldn't swear to that. I would by the QR again. It is a great reel. But if I had another $20 I would get the QZ. But I wouldn't feel bad if I had to get the QR again. When it warms up and I use it, if I feel I need to update this review I will. If it is not changed. I stand with what I said about it. Get one.

I now have 4 of these reels paired up with 4 Mags Custom Rods 32” power noodles, and I don’t think you can beat that combo for panfishing. These reels are amazing little units with a smooth drag. They also don’t feel like it’s made out of cheap, brittle plastic either. Best part of these reels is the handle folds up, which is awesome for when I throw my setups back in my rod locker

Confession I haven't used this yet but just fondling it in my hands I'll tell you I'd buy one of these over a Shimano Sienna 500 or 1000 I been using any day. It's so much smoother, the bail is so much nicer and Daiwa put together a really excellent lightweight high quality reel here for a great value. Looking forward to catching some crappie with it. I love it already.

I love this little reel. I used it to replace a cheapo Shakespear reel on an ultralight rod and the difference is night and day. If you want a budget friendly reel for that walmart rod, this is a solid pick.

It's an OK reel but for the price I'd say go for an Okuma. This doesn't have many bearings and overall it could be a little smoother.But the thing I really didn't like was the multi disk drag, which is too much for ultralight fishing. It needs to be set very light to be smooth, but also isn't linear. So if you tighten it more than a click or two when it's loose, that's too much drag for light line. Would be ok for 6lb test or above, I'd say.

Great reek for the price, but unfortunately I do not get to use it often enough. This is the third or 4th one I bought and hopefully I can purchase another one before they disappear.