Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel for Lakes and Rivers

I have all the reels from all the manufacturers and this Daiwa Legalis reel beats them all. Silky smooth rotation and light as a feather. I use it to pull hybrid stripers out from deep water all the time. And hybrid stripers are the hardest fighting freshwater fish pound for pound, so that tells you everything you need to know about the durability and toughness of this reel. Don't let the lightweight fool you, it is tough as nails and the drag is very smooth even after repeated runs from large 10lb plus hybrid stripers. I can fish all day with this reel snap jigging or jerking jerkbaits all day and my wrists/arms are not fatigued at the end of the day. This is the reel to get if you're constantly jerking a jerkbait or snapping a blade bait or spoon in deep water. Your wrist and forearms will thank you. Worth every penny.

No doubt, Diawa makes great spinning reels. This one was no exception to that! Well balanced and smooth at a great price!

I’m coming off a Mitchell 300. It’s a night and day difference. This reel is so smooth in comparison. Size 2500. I’m sold on Daiwa performance. This is a Best Buy at a sub $100 price point.

Very smooth except for slack in the handle and I am not crazy about the handle knob.

This is my 2nd Daiwa spinning reel, and both feel great

Super smooth and balanced. Going to get another one.

Really like this reel for the price. Using on medium action 6’6” Daiwa Tatula rod (which I like as well). Looks good and preforms good. Have only used a dozen times so can’t speak on long term durability yet, but so far so good.

At this price point you can't get a better quality reel. Light yet smooth and no junk parts.