The 500 series was launched in 1976, the same year the similar looking 8000 series was discontinued.

An entirely new range of top quality spinning reels from Daiwa presented for the real angler in full line up from ultra light fresh water to heavy duty ocean spinning. Main features include:

 

  • Sealed ball bearing movement
  • Machine cut helical gear system for smooth operation
  • Micro adjustable spring loaded drag with multiple disc washers
  • Free running double chrome plated line roller
  • Locomotive type powerful oscillator mechanism
  • Folding handle and folding bail arm for easy storage
  • Teflon drag washers in 505 and 506
  • Snap off spool on 501 through 503 for quick line change
  • Shallow type extra spool is attached to 501 through 503

 

Daiwa 501 (raised badge) Daiwa 503 (coloured badge) Daiwa 506 (raised badge)

 

Model Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Colour Weight oz. Bearings Gear Ratio Line Capacity yards/lbs Produced Made Parts Schematic
501 Silver Grey 9

1

4.6:1 230/6 1976 through 1978

Japan

502 Silver Grey 9

1

4.6:1 200/8 1976 through 1978 Japan
503 Silver Grey 13

1

3.7:1 200/10 1976 through 1978 Japan
504 Silver Grey 14

1

3.7:1 290/10 1976 through 1978 Japan
505 Silver Grey 17

1

3.6:1 250/12 1976 through 1978 Japan
506 Silver Grey 18

1

3.6:1 270/15 1976 through 1978 Japan
506M Silver Grey 18

1

3.6:1 270/15 1976 through 1978 Japan
501* Silver Grey 9

1

4.6:1 230/6 1979 Japan
502* Silver Grey 9

1

4.6:1 200/8 1979 Japan
503* Silver Grey 13

1

3.7:1 200/10 1979 Japan
504* Silver Grey 14

1

3.7:1 290/10 1979 Japan
505* Silver Grey 17

1

3.6:1 250/12 1979 Japan
506* Silver Grey 18

1

3.6:1 270/15 1979 Japan
506M* Silver Grey 18

1

3.6:1 270/15 1979 Japan
* Series re-badged during last year of production in 1979

 

 

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