The Daiwa CC80 is an extremely budget-friendly baitcasting reel that provides anglers with solid all-round performance. This is a highly-rated reel and is definitely one of the better options in its price category.
- Available in 6.8:1 and 7.5:1 gear ratios
- 5 ball bearings
- Magnetic braking system
- 15lb max drag
Reasons to buy
- Very comfortable, lightweight casting reel
- Compact, palmable design
- 6.9oz is very light for a casting reel, making those long hours on the water slightly easier
- Solid casting with easily adjustable magnetic brakes
- Capable of throwing lighter presentations such as weighted wacky rigs or marginally heavier shaky heads
- 7.5:1 gear ratio is fast enough for flipping and pitching but is also a very versatile speed
- A true workhorse for a budget-friendly reel
- A max drag of 15lb will turn the head of any bass in deep cover
- One of the best options out there in this price range
- Some feel this reel performs as well as other, more expensive options
Reasons not to buy
- This reel won't cast as far as other, higher priced reels
- To some extent you can feel that this is a budget reel. Feels somewhat "plastic"
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Bottom Line
The CC80 is an affordable casting reel that provides anglers with solid performance all-round. For sure, it's not going to cast the furthest, or have the smoothest drag, but it's going to provide you with the necessities to have a good day out on the water and all at a brilliant price.
You may want to consider a reel such as the Tatula CT if you're looking for something slightly more premium.
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About the brand
Daiwa played a key role in the development of new materials in fishing gear. Daiwa was the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate graphite to both reel bodies and rotors. They also began using densely packed carbon fibers for fishing rods, which created a whole new outlook on rod development.
Daiwa's innovative personality has changed the whole ideology of fishing gear development, and has led to them becoming arguably the biggest name in all fishing. Daiwa also became extremely big in the bass industry, and have some of the most premier reels and rods in their collection.
Some professionals who work with Daiwa:
- Brandon Palaniuk
- Brent Ehrler
- Cody Meyer
- Jared Lintner
