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Daiwa Ballistic LT

Daiwa Ballistic LT Review

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Rated 82.5/100 overall based on feedback from 1 users
Smoothness
10
Drag Quality
8
Casting
7
Reel Value
8
Superb

The Daiwa Ballistic LT is one of Daiwa's finest and most respected spinning reels. This reel competes with the best spinning reels on the market and is guaranteed to give you years of happy angling - if you're willing to pay the price that comes with it.

Estimated price: $230
  • Available in 1000, 2500, 3000, and 4000 sizes
  • Available ratios: 5.2:1 and 6.2:1
  • 7 ball bearings
  • Carbon housing

Summarized feedback from Bass Anglers

Reasons to buy

  • One of the finest models in the LT series
  • Built with a Zaion body - a strong carbon resin that is rigid but light
  • The Ballistic uses Daiwa's ABS spool, which has a large arbor diameter that increases in size toward the top of the spool. This helps reduce any sort of loops formed in the line in the spool
  • DigiGear system involves digitally developed gearing for greater endurance and rotational smoothness
  • Various size options for different situations. The 1000 or 2000 would make epic options for finesse tactics
  • Many years of comfortable fishing are guaranteed with the Ballistic LT!

Reasons not to buy

  • This reel falls on the pricey side

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82.5/100
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Smoothness
10
Drag Quality
8
Casting
7
Reel Value
8
Overall rating
83
Reviewed by: Harry
Oct 29, 2022
Got this guy in a 1000 and I couldn't be more impressed. Super fun throwing ultra light with this reel!

Bottom Line

The Ballistic LT is a lightweight but tough spinning reel that provides an epic experience on the water.

This reel comes at a high price, but it is said to compete with the best spinning reels on the market. This reel works equally well in all kinds of conditions and can be used for various techniques with effect. A world class option if your budget allows.

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About the brand

Daiwa played a key role in the development of new materials in fishing gear. Daiwa was the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate graphite to both reel bodies and rotors. They also began using densely packed carbon fibers for fishing rods, which created a whole new outlook on rod development.

Daiwa's innovative personality has changed the whole ideology of fishing gear development, and has led to them becoming arguably the biggest name in all fishing. Daiwa also became extremely big in the bass industry, and have some of the most premier reels and rods in their collection.

Some professionals who work with Daiwa:

  • Brandon Palaniuk
  • Brent Ehrler
  • Cody Meyer
  • Jared Lintner

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