Daiwa Free Swimmer BRLT 5000 Spinning Reel
Daiwa’s ultimate Bite N’ Run reel for serious bait fishing
Built for anglers who rely on bait, the Daiwa 23 Free Swimmer BR LT 5000 Spinning Reel combines Daiwa’s proven Bite N’ Run system with a strong, saltwater-ready construction. The Bite N’ Run system allows fish to pick up and move off with the bait while experiencing very little line tension, giving the angler more time to prepare before engaging the main drag and setting the hook.
The Free Swimmer BR is the result of five years of development involving Daiwa USA, Daiwa Australia, Daiwa New Zealand and Daiwa’s Japanese engineering team. Developed with the demands of local fishing conditions in mind, it combines practical bait-fishing performance with Daiwa's latest reel technologies. The result is a powerful and dependable Bite N’ Run reel designed for serious saltwater anglers.
The reel features a robust carbon composite body and Air Rotor, providing a strong yet well-balanced platform. Daiwa has also incorporated strategically positioned rubber seals throughout the reel to help protect the internal components from saltwater intrusion, making the Free Swimmer BR well suited to demanding marine environments.
Bite N’ Run
Designed specifically for live and dead bait fishing, the Bite N’ Run system allows a fish to take the bait with minimal resistance from the reel. The independently adjustable rear drag lets you fine-tune the amount of tension to suit different fishing situations, helping create the ideal conditions for a confident hook set.
Air Rotor
The Air Rotor is designed to reduce weight while improving balance, sensitivity and rotational smoothness. Constructed from lightweight Zaion material, its redesigned rotor profile transfers pressure toward the lower section, reducing unnecessary flex and stress. The hollow construction further reduces weight while helping create a smooth and balanced rotation.
ATD System
Daiwa’s Automatic Tournament Drag (ATD) system is engineered to provide smoother drag performance from the moment a fish takes the bait. Specially formulated drag grease remains low in viscosity when the drag is stationary before increasing in viscosity as the drag begins to operate. Combined with the redesigned drag structure, this helps minimise initial start-up resistance and delivers a more consistent drag response.
Tough Digigear
The Tough Digigear system represents the next generation of Daiwa’s Digigear gearing. Using digitally designed and precision machine-cut gears, it delivers accurate gear engagement, smooth rotation and the strength required to handle demanding fishing conditions.
Daiwa 23 Free Swimmer BR LT 5000 Spinning Reel Features:
- Daiwa Bite N’ Run system for live and dead bait fishing
- Lightweight and balanced Air Rotor
- ATD Automatic Tournament Drag system
- Comfortable EVA handle knob
- Tough Digigear for smooth and durable gearing
- Solid wire bail for added durability
Daiwa 23 Free Swimmer BR LT 5000 Spinning Reel Specifications:
- Model: 23 FREE SWIMMER BR LT 5000
- Bearings: 5/1
- Spool Capacity: PE 2.5/300m | 25lb (0.40mm)/150m
- Drag: 10kg
- Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 (87cm per handle turn)
- Weight: 290g
Returns Policy
We do not have to provide a refund if you have changed your mind about a particular purchase, so please choose carefully.
If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act to provide a remedy.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We only ship to New Zealand address
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.