Just received the 1000 size Daiwa Legalis from Digitaka

I'm pretty darn impressed with this reel. I haven't put it on a rod just yet but in my hand, this thing is butter. For the money paid, it's hard to fathom a better reel under $100! It's pretty light at 175g, too.

The one knock I have would be the skinny bail. I guess they did that for weight purposes but I would prefer a bit more robust bail. I've got two Luvias spinning reels among other expensive JDM reels, and I've got to say I'm not sure it's worth spending an extra $200-$300 on these upper shelf reels??? Maybe I'll feel different after getting it in the wild.

I agree the 2023 Legalis is a very nice reel for the money. I've picked a couple up on amazon in the 2000 size. right now the 2000 is $64 while the 1000 is $83.

I’m paying attention to you guys. I almost bought one about a half an hour ago but bought a scope for the AR instead. Maybe next week. They look good to me and have a great following. My Soare BB is real nice but I want to try a legalis to compare.

I received an email from Amazon and they had them with the shallow spool for $63. I got two. That should put all y rods in play with good reels connected. I’ll talk about them after they’re in use.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I received an email from Amazon and they had them with the shallow spool for $63. I got two. That should put all y rods in play with good reels connected. I’ll talk about them after they’re in use.

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Post a link to that if you would my friend. Scott

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Originally Posted by ultraslab

Post a link to that if you would my friend. Scott

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Amazon.com

for the 1000 size click on the button to see other sellers on Amazon. Amazon Japan will be the seller. currently they have 2 in stock for the $63 price.

I had posted what I thought was a link in another thread. Never tried that before but chaser hit it right first time. He better than me on this stuff.

Here’s the 2018 model 1000s for $78.90
I like the bail better on the older models .

Amazon.com

And below the 2018 model is the newer model available for the lesser price. Both in one place, easy peasy.

Thanks for your review…

May I submit my membership to this club ? :Rofl
You dang ole Influence-rs!
LT-2000S-P, Ordered.
$ 20 yes that is right. $20. LOLOL. Had Zon return credit. It is what I call "mathematics".
no fancy rod for it.. a pro-angler 11' or a short ugly stick, that must be 15 yrs old. lol.

Good deal Speedy. You’ll enjoy the reel and it deserves a nice, light rod to ride on. Doesn’t have to be expensive but with a light rod the LT combos I have are very sensitive and a pleasure in hand.

I may order two more to put on my other JDM rods that need a JDM reel. My OCD makes me think that a JDM rod must be fitted with a JDM reel.

Hoosier, we must be related. My mind is working the same way lately. Other reels I have just don’t feel good in my hand lately.

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Good deal Speedy. You’ll enjoy the reel and it deserves a nice, light rod to ride on. Doesn’t have to be expensive but with a light rod the LT combos I have are very sensitive and a pleasure in hand.

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Suggestion for a Rod that is less than oh say $75 or 50 ? ..or less haha. Academy or Cabela's. Then again, still a few cold months ahead, maybe i will have my job back when I return from health issues :)
I also have a older Zebco underspin/trigger reel that is fun, It is on a Ugly stick,

I will hold out for a good Rod. No hurry. Thanks all for the Posts.

Speedy, I have two rods that are noticeably lighter than any of the others. One is a Lunakia and the other is a Major Craft Finetail Banshee. I prefer the banshee and they aren’t that expensive as JDM rods go. Mine is 6’ and a pleasure with a good reel on it.

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Speedy, I have two rods that are noticeably lighter than any of the others. One is a Lunakia and the other is a Major Craft Finetail Banshee. I prefer the banshee and they aren’t that expensive as JDM rods go. Mine is 6’ and a pleasure with a good reel on it.

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Thank you :)

I have to admit my first searches are turning up those that are well out my budget, lol.

risking the thread getting off the Reel subject. (punster, eh?)

This line of Rods seem popular, and in budget.
Daiwa Iprimi 66UL

How about a 5’8”:Major Craft Ajing light rod ?
Light rods from Japan are like UL rods from the USA .
I haven’t tried this one myself, YET . :)
I have one on order .
Check out the specs .

Lures: 0.008 - 0.1 oz (0.2
Line (lb): 0.8-2.5
Line (PE): 0.1-0.4
Standard Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g)
Action: EX.F

Amazon.com

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How about a 5’8”:Major Craft Ajing light rod ?
Light rods from Japan are like UL rods from the USA .
I haven’t tried this one myself, YET . :)
I have one on order .
Check out the specs .

Lures: 0.008 - 0.1 oz (0.2
Line (lb): 0.8-2.5
Line (PE): 0.1-0.4
Standard Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g)
Action: EX.F

Amazon.com

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seriously light line and lure weight.. I will look into this, thanks!
In all probability... get both rods lol.

I know a few good places for Panfishing.

Diawa Trout X 5’6” UL
Another bargain in a JDM rod
Labeled a fast action rod but I found it to be a more moderate action rod.
Amazon.com : Daiwa Trout X N at 56UL, N Black : Sports & Outdoors

That’s was fast . The price jumped from $67 to $112 and the seller changed .
Every length jumped up in price.
I’m going to stop posting links .

I have one of those also and agree with him. Also have the 6’ and like it fine also. They go along on most trips lately.

ok I ordered both rods lol. Years+++ back I did love to Panfish. Usually easy to get many bites, not so many landed!

thanks for your help :)