The Daiwa Exceler LT provides all that you need in a spinning reel and is another affordable member of Daiwa's proud collection. This a reel many highly recommend if you're into all kinds of fishing.
- Available in 1000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 sizes
- Available ratios: 5.2:1 and 6.2:1
- 6 ball bearings
- Carbon body
Reasons to buy
- Once again, another reliable member of Daiwa's LT series (Light and Tough)
- Lightweight, but sturdy design that is comfortable to fish with for hours
- The Exceler deals with salt effortlessly
- Handles braid and fluorocarbon well - ideal for finesse applications
- Very smooth and strong drag
- Fast and smooth retrieval has been a familiar compliment for this reel
- Large spool which prevents line from coiling and tangling
- A budget friendly option that is highly recommended by many users
- 'You can't go wrong with this reel'
Reasons not to buy
- Some users have added a second washer due to minor line lay issues
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Exceler LT is just another popular member of Daiwa's affordable spinning reel collection. This reel is guaranteed to satisfy you in terms of smoothness, casting ability and providing long hours of comfortable fishing.
Whether you're deep sea fish with a 4000, or finesse angling for bass with a 1000, you're guaranteed reliable performance on the water. A budget-friendly spinning reel that we highly recommend after plenty of reading, as well as personal use ourselves.
FAQ's
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
