Daiwa GC80 Goldcast Reel

Daiwa GC80 Goldcast Reel

Price: $59.99
Model
TD Code
ActionBearingsGear RatioWeight
(oz)
Line CapacityPrice
GC80
DAI-0074
ML14.1:19.275/8$59.99 USD
Our finest, professional-quality spincast tackle. These reels feature durable metal construction with an oscillating spool for precise levelwinding and one of the smoothest spincast drags ever.
Daiwa Goldcast Series Features
  • Oscillating spool levelwind
  • Ball bearing drive
  • Rotating tungsten carbide line pickup pin
  • Rugged metal body gearing and nose cone
  • Fast 4.1 to 1 right/left retrieve
  • Prewound with premium line
  • Ultra-Smooth, multi-disc drag
  • Line guide scientifically designed for optimum casting
4 Stars based on 2 reviews
By Flamtap Z.
loUiSiAna
Excellent Spincast Reel
May 6, 2022
I have used several of these reels over the years. Casting is extremely smooth and deadly accurate. It will handle a season or two of rigorous use. Stick to 1/2 oz. size lures or less, especially spinnerbaits. Anything heavier requires pumping and reeling. Casting lures that are too heavy with too much force will tear up the reel to the point the line will travel out until it "hits a wall or snag" after which the lure will drop to water. It is great for kids or anyone for that matter. The drag works well enough. The reel will handle a 5 lbs. to 8 lbs. fish with relative ease if you also know how to work the rod. It is well worth its price. You would be hard pressed to convince me that another brand spincast reel is as good or better.
Pros
  • Smoothness
  • Casting distance
  • Ease of use
  • Toughness
Cons
  • Limited lure weight
  • Limited retrieval speed
By Terry D.
United States
I purchased this reel for my wife.
June 5, 2015
This reel appears well built but it has a huge flaw, on retrieve it doesn't always pick up the line causing delays on the retrieve and costing missed fish.
1 Question & 1 Answer
Kerry Bishop
from Luther, Oklahoma asked:
February 19, 2018
What rod would you suggest for a Daiwa Gold Cast GC80? I fish Freshwater usually from the bank or ponds. I currently have it mounted on a 6 foot Berkley Lightning Rod that feels very stiff. Thanks!
1 Answers
The Shakespeare USCA602M Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod would match nicely with the Daiwa GC80 Goldcast Reel for light to medium light freshwater use.
Donald
on February 22, 2018

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