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Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD Reel
High-value long-cast reel
A proper long-cast big-pit reel with a quick drag, big line capacity and the sort of tidy engineering that makes distance fishing feel far less hard work.
- Model 19BAS45SCW-QD, weighing 515g.
- 15kg maximum drag with quick drag adjustment.
- LC long-cast spool, Air Bail and aluminium machine-cut Digigear.
- Supplied LD spare spool holds 530m of 0.35mm line.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD, model 19BAS45SCW-QD, with the supplied LD spare spool.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A premium distance reel with a strong feature set, best justified when long-range control really matters.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.1/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing long-range spots. The LC spool, line capacity and metal HIP clip all suit accurate, repeatable distance work.
- Coarse anglers wanting a premium big-pit reel. It offers a serious feature set and the spare LD spool gives you another line-capacity option.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers fishing tight margins and short swims. A large long-cast reel is unnecessary when your spot is only a short chuck away.
- Anyone shopping on a strict budget. This is high-value tackle, so cheaper reels will make more sense if you don’t need the extra refinement.
The lowdown
Introducing the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD Reel
A proper long-cast big-pit reel with a quick drag, big line capacity and the sort of tidy engineering that makes distance fishing feel far less hard work.
- Model 19BAS45SCW-QD, weighing 515g.
- 15kg maximum drag with quick drag adjustment.
- LC long-cast spool, Air Bail and aluminium machine-cut Digigear.
- Supplied LD spare spool holds 530m of 0.35mm line.
Quick verdict
A serious distance reel for anglers who want the good stuff
The Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD is a high-end big-pit reel built around long casting, controlled line lay and quick drag adjustment. The Zaion body, Air Bail, Digigear and metal HIP line clip all point towards a reel made for demanding carp and coarse situations.
It’s not a cheap punt, and it’s probably overkill for short-range margin work. But if you’re regularly clipped up at distance, carrying plenty of line and want a reel that feels properly sorted, this is a cracking bit of kit.
A premium distance reel with a strong feature set, best justified when long-range control really matters.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.1/10
Zaion construction, Air Bail, Digigear and a metal HIP clip point to a properly finished high-end reel.
The LC spool, QD drag and large capacity are well matched to demanding distance fishing.
Accurate clipping, controlled line release and quick drag adjustment can make distance fishing more repeatable and less stressful.
The QD system and purposeful layout are user-friendly, although big-pit reels take a little more setting up than compact models.
It offers plenty for the money, but the premium price only really stacks up if you’ll use the distance-focused features.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD Reel
If your fishing involves long chucks, clipped-up spots and a swim where every extra yard matters, the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD is aimed squarely at you. This isn’t a little roach reel for flicking maggots under the far bank. It’s a proper big-pit tool for serious distance work.
The headline bits are all there. You get an LC long-cast spool, a 15kg maximum drag and a generous line capacity. That combination makes sense when you’re fishing a big pit, a reservoir or a wide gravel pit and need plenty of line between your rod tip and the hookbait.
Daiwa has used a Zaion body, and the reel weighs 515g. That’s still a substantial bit of kit, as you’d expect from a distance reel, but it avoids feeling like an absolute anchor on the rod. Balance matters when you’re spodding, casting repeatedly or holding the outfit for a long time.
The spool is central to the Basia’s job. An LC long-cast design is intended to help line leave the spool cleanly, so there’s less unnecessary resistance during the cast. Your lead, rig and casting style still do the heavy lifting, of course, but a tidy spool profile gives you a proper platform to work from.
There’s also an Air Bail, which keeps the front end looking neat and purposeful. It’s one of those details that won’t magically put a bait on the horizon, but it fits the reel’s overall brief: reduce clutter, keep the mechanism refined and make the whole package feel properly considered.
The aluminium machine-cut Digigear is another strong point. Smooth gearing matters when you’re winding in a heavy lead from distance or steering a lump away from a snaggy margin. You want the retrieve to feel positive rather than vague, especially when there’s a lot of line out.
Then there’s the QD part of the name. Quick drag lets you move between a lighter free-running setting and a tighter fighting setting without loads of knob twiddling. That’s dead handy when a fish picks up speed and you need to stay calm rather than faffing around above the spool.
Daiwa has fitted a metal HIP line clip, too. For distance anglers, that’s more than a shiny extra. Clipping up accurately and repeatedly is a massive part of building a bite-time, and a proper metal clip gives the setup a reassuringly purposeful feel when you’re hitting the same spot again and again.
The supplied LD spare spool adds a bit of welcome flexibility. Its stated capacity is 530m of 0.35mm line, so you’ve got another option for setting the reel up around different venues or line choices. That’s useful if your season jumps from open-water range work to swims where a different capacity makes more sense.
So, is it for everyone? Not really, mate. If you mostly fish the margins or small commercials, this is likely more reel than you need. But for the angler who wants premium distance features, a robust drag and a spare-spool setup in one serious package, the Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD looks a very tidy proposition.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Model
- 19BAS45SCW-QD
- Weight
- 515g
- Maximum drag
- 15kg
- Bearings
- 7BB
- Body and spool
- Zaion body; LC long-cast spool
- Spare spool
- LD spool supplied; 530m of 0.35mm line capacity
Specs checked with Daiwa, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The long-range angle
This reel’s appeal is simple: it gives you a big spool, a long-cast layout and a decent amount of control without turning the retrieve into a chore. The supplied LD spare spool also makes it more flexible than a one-trick distance reel.
The reel itself
A proper distance-focused build
The Basia 45 SCW QD is built around controlled long-range fishing. The LC long-cast spool, metal HIP line clip and 15kg maximum drag all have a clear job to do. You can fish clipped up, carry plenty of line and switch quickly from a freer spool setting to fighting drag when a fish powers off.
Its Zaion body and 515g weight keep the package from becoming needlessly hefty. Add the Air Bail and aluminium machine-cut Digigear, and you’ve got a reel aimed at smooth, positive operation rather than bargain-bin simplicity.
Worth knowing. The supplied LD spare spool holds 530m of 0.35mm line. That’s a serious amount of capacity, so think about how you’ll fill it and avoid putting on far more line than your venue and fishing actually require.
On the bank
Made for range, not faff
This reel makes most sense on a rod designed to cast properly, with the spool filled sensibly and the line clipped accurately. It’ll suit open-water carp work, big pits and any swim where your spot is beyond comfortable short-range chucking distance.
The QD system is especially useful when you’re fishing tight to snags or weed. Start with the drag set so line can come off under control, then tighten it quickly once the fish is on and you need to turn its head. Keep your hands calm, mate, and let the reel do its bit.
For light float work, small commercials or close-in margin fishing, the format is harder to justify. You can use it, obviously, but you’ll be carrying big-pit features that never really get a chance to earn their keep.
Quick answers
What you need to know
No. It’s clearly at home in carp fishing, but the long-cast format and high line capacity can also suit other coarse anglers fishing large waters and long-range spots. Just match it to a suitable rod and line setup.
Yes, particularly if you fish more than one style or venue. The LD spare spool gives you another capacity option and holds 530m of 0.35mm line, which is useful when a session calls for a different approach.
That depends on the rod and your fishing. It’s a substantial reel, but 515g is reasonable for this sort of big-pit design. On a proper distance rod it should feel more at home than it would on a light feeder or float setup.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Long-cast spool design suits clipped-up distance work.
- 15kg maximum drag gives plenty of control over a powerful fish.
- Zaion body keeps the reel’s weight to 515g.
- Metal HIP line clip is a proper distance-fishing touch.
- LD spare spool adds useful flexibility.
Worth knowing
- High-value pricing won’t suit a tight budget.
- Big-pit format is more reel than you need for close-range fishing.
- A 515g reel can still feel substantial on lighter coarse rods.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Is the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD suitable for carp fishing?
Is the Daiwa Tournament Basia 45 SCW QD suitable for carp fishing?
Yes. Its long-cast spool, 15kg maximum drag, large line capacity and metal HIP line clip make it well suited to carp fishing, especially when you’re fishing at distance.
02What does QD mean on this reel?
What does QD mean on this reel?
QD means Quick Drag. It lets you move the drag from a freer spool setting to a much tighter fighting setting with only a small adjustment, which is handy when a fish turns and heads for trouble.
03What is supplied with the reel?
What is supplied with the reel?
The reel comes with an LD spare spool. That spare spool has a stated capacity of 530m of 0.35mm line, giving you another useful setup to work with.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a serious distance reel for anglers who want the good stuff. The strongest reasons to choose it are long-cast spool design suits clipped-up distance work. and 15kg maximum drag gives plenty of control over a powerful fish.; the main trade-off is high-value pricing won’t suit a tight budget..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Long-cast spool design suits clipped-up distance work.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing long-range spots: The LC spool, line capacity and metal HIP clip all suit accurate, repeatable distance work.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “High-value pricing won’t suit a tight budget.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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