Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel

The Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel is built on Daiwa’s LT (Light & Tough) Concept — a carbon-based composite body that is significantly lighter than conventional reel materials while maintaining the structural rigidity needed for a full day of fishing without fatigue. The ABS (Advanced Ballistic System) spool delivers longer, more accurate casts by optimizing line flow off the spool, while the Air Rotor and Air Bail — both carbon composite — reduce rotational inertia for a lighter, more responsive feel on the retrieve. Available in 8 sizes from LT 1000D to LT 6000D for freshwater applications from ultralight trout to heavier bass and inshore use. 

Key Features

• LT (Light & Tough) Carbon Composite Body — Body constructed from a carbon-based composite material that is much lighter than conventional aluminum or graphite reel bodies; greater strength-to-weight ratio reduces overall reel weight for reduced fatigue during extended casting and retrieves over a full day of fishing.
• ABS Spool (Advanced Ballistic System) — Spool geometry engineered to optimize line flow during the cast; reduces line coil memory and friction as line leaves the spool for longer, more accurate casts with both mono and braid; oversize spool design holds more line and allows more pressure to be applied to hooked gamefish.
• Air Rotor — Carbon composite rotor design reduces rotational inertia compared to conventional rotors; lighter rotor means faster line pickup and more responsive feel on the retrieve; Air Rotor construction maintains equivalent strength to conventional rotors at reduced weight.
• Air Bail — Carbon composite bail arm is lighter and stronger than conventional wire bail designs; reduced bail weight contributes to the overall LT weight reduction without sacrificing the durability needed for repeated bail opening and closing under fishing pressure.
• Machined Aluminum Handle — Machined aluminum handle provides a rigid, zero-flex connection between the angler and the reel; eliminates the handle wobble and flex of conventional handle attachment systems for a more direct, responsive feel on the retrieve.
• 5BB + 1RB Bearing System — 5 ball bearings plus 1 roller bearing (6 total) for smooth, reliable operation across the full retrieve range; bearing placement at key load points for long-term smooth performance in freshwater applications.

Size Guide & Suffix Decoder

• D — Deep spool; holds more line than the standard spool for the same size designation; best when additional line capacity is needed for longer casts or deeper water applications.
• XH — Extra High gear ratio; fastest retrieve speed in the size; best for techniques requiring fast line recovery or burning presentations.
• C — Compact body; same internal components as the standard size but in a smaller, lighter body; best when a smaller physical reel size is preferred without sacrificing line capacity.

Available Sizes

Best For

• Trout & Ultralight Freshwater — LT 1000D and 2000D sizes deliver the lightweight, sensitive platform needed for trout and ultralight freshwater applications; carbon LT body and Air Rotor reduce overall weight for reduced fatigue during extended casting on streams and lakes.
• Bass Fishing — 2500D through 4000D-C sizes for bass across a range of techniques; ABS spool for longer casts on open water, machined aluminum handle for direct feel during hooksets and fights with large bass.
• Walleye & Multi-Species — 2000D through 3000D-C sizes for walleye and multi-species freshwater applications; LT body weight reduction reduces fatigue during long days of jigging and live bait presentations.
• Light Inshore Saltwater — 4000D-C through 6000D sizes for light inshore saltwater applications; carbon composite construction provides corrosion resistance in saltwater environments; ABS spool for longer casts on open flats and inshore structure.