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idk_then | Staff 13.8K Views
Aug 12, 2026 3:24 PM

Daiwa QR Ultralight Spinning Reel

$30

$50

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+ Free S&H on $49+at Dick's Sporting Goods
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Dick's Sporting Goods has Daiwa QR Ultralight Spinning Reel on sale for $29.97. Shipping is free for Scorecard Members (free to join) on orders $49+. Otherwise, select free store pick up where stock permits.

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Features:
  • Retrieve: Interchangeable
  • Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
  • Perfect to be paired with ultra light rod
  • Ideal for fishing trout and panfish
  • Lightweight composite frame
  • Aluminum spool and folding arm
  • Soft touch handles
  • Can be used for ice fishing

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $10.02 lower (25.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Dick's Sporting Goods has Daiwa QR Ultralight Spinning Reel on sale for $29.97. Shipping is free for Scorecard Members (free to join) on orders $49+. Otherwise, select free store pick up where stock permits.

Note: Availability for store pickup varies and may be limited.

Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Retrieve: Interchangeable
  • Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
  • Perfect to be paired with ultra light rod
  • Ideal for fishing trout and panfish
  • Lightweight composite frame
  • Aluminum spool and folding arm
  • Soft touch handles
  • Can be used for ice fishing

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $10.02 lower (25.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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The Shakespeare Micro series line of rods are considered a good value, if you want to step up, Okuma Celilo or Shimano Sensilite
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The Daiwa QR is a compact ultralight reel that stands out for ice fishing and light freshwater setups, with a larger spool than many UL reels that helps reduce line memory, twist, and slow pickup. It also folds down easily for storage, and the QR750 specs list 3 plus 1 bearings, a 5.1 to 1 gear ratio, and a 7 pound drag. The main knocks are a stiff bail close and limited appeal at this price compared with other reel deals.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes. It is described as an excellent ice fishing reel because its larger spool helps reduce line memory, line twist, and slow line pickup compared with many other ultralight/ice reels.

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  • 4-10 lb braid is a practical choice for bass depending on bait depth and cover, while the reel is also spec'd for 4 lb mono at 110 ft or 8 lb J-Braid at 100 ft. For trout, 2 lb test is also used on this reel.

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  • Yes. It has been used to land bass over 20 inches, and it is also paired with lightweight rods for drop shots and wacky worms.

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  • The Daiwa is described as easier and more enjoyable to fish, with a larger spool diameter that reduces line memory and twist. Its handle also folds down with a push button, while the President requires loosening the handle cap.

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  • No. It is described as not made for sabikis because the rigs are too stiff for this reel, which is spec'd around 110 feet of 4 lb mono.

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Aug 15, 2026 12:13 PM
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mozillafirefixAug 15, 2026 12:13 PM
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Quote from IgorV2954 View quoted comment :
Penn was a better deal for reels, as far as rods I go with ugly stik, west marine has a 20% sale ending today, if you need substantial amount of gear. Make sure to get the rod with no inserts on the rings. Other than that I wouldn't buy this at this price point. They had 2500 Penn battle 4 79.99$ 2 weeks ago at west marine, I'd take that any day over this.
Penn battle reels are built like tanks -- solid, long-lasting, but VERY heavy -- and because of this, its smaller-sized and larger-sized models are not my personal favorite. The 2500 size is difficult to match a ML/M-weight rod without losing the balance due to the weight (you'll have to intentionally find a tip-heavy rod to balance it), whereas their 6000-and-above sizes significantly lose their castability due to weight, too. In addition, as a few others have committed, battle 2500 is not a UL or L reel, M - debatable for inshore, ML - probably.
Aug 15, 2026 12:22 PM
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mozillafirefixAug 15, 2026 12:22 PM
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Quote from FantasticJuice680 View quoted comment :
Anyone use these for ice fishing? Would like to start this year.
This is an excellent ice fishing reel. Its about the same size of many other UL / ice reels, but offers a considerably larger spool that mitigates many issues with a smaller spool -- line memory/twist, slow line pickup, etc.
Aug 15, 2026 7:40 PM
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Fishing4deals2Aug 15, 2026 7:40 PM
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Quote from IgorV2954 View quoted comment :
Penn was a better deal for reels, as far as rods I go with ugly stik, west marine has a 20% sale ending today, if you need substantial amount of gear. Make sure to get the rod with no inserts on the rings. Other than that I wouldn't buy this at this price point. They had 2500 Penn battle 4 79.99$ 2 weeks ago at west marine, I'd take that any day over this.
Sure, but this reel is heavily used for ice fishing. I aint putting any 2500 penn battle on a 30" light action ice rod 😂
Aug 15, 2026 7:41 PM
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Fishing4deals2Aug 15, 2026 7:41 PM
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Quote from Mr.Pmosh View quoted comment :
Any suggestions on a good affordable ul rod to pair this with?
Scheels panfish rod or a 30" ice fishing rod!
Aug 15, 2026 7:59 PM
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SharpHeart664Aug 15, 2026 7:59 PM
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Quote from djsvetljo View quoted comment :
Too small for bass?
I've used ultralight to land bass over 20 in
Aug 17, 2026 1:11 AM
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Indio22Aug 17, 2026 1:11 AM
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So many reels these days seem to share the same design, they look relatively the same in terms of the body. What's up with that, are they basically the same design inside?

One thing I don't like is how much handle turning pressure is needed to close the bail on some of these. My old circa 1970s Mitchell reels are still working, and the bails close so much easier.
Aug 18, 2026 11:50 AM
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djsvetljoAug 18, 2026 11:50 AM
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Local dicks had a display model. Skip this one. Could probably go even cheaper for ice fishing.

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Aug 18, 2026 11:51 AM
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djsvetljoAug 18, 2026 11:51 AM
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Quote from Indio22 View quoted comment :
So many reels these days seem to share the same design, they look relatively the same in terms of the body. What's up with that, are they basically the same design inside?

One thing I don't like is how much handle turning pressure is needed to close the bail on some of these. My old circa 1970s Mitchell reels are still working, and the bails close so much easier.
The recommendation has always been to close the bail manually.

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