Daiwa Ballistic LT MQ Spinning Reels

I’d recommend to anyone for inshore and bass fishing anything larger that 30lbs I wouldn’t recommend though. The body is made of Zion V which is stronger than something like the Fuego LT but still not up to par with aluminum strength. But for bass setups and similar, this is great. Only issue I can find with it is there’s a little play in the main gear but you have to really be nitpicking to notice it. Other than that it’s a perfect design, drag is good, line lay is good, has the hook keeper in the top of the spool if you don’t want to use your rod’s hook keeper. The casting is equivalent to my Stradic FL C3000-XH As of right now it’s my go to setup paired with the 2023 Tatula XT rod 7’ MH

I now own three of this type of reel. Although they are more expensive than reels I have used in the past, they are also much better. Cast beautifully, very smooth retrieve.

Excellent spinning reel, I have 4 lb braided line on it for trout fishing. The real hasn't missed a beat and I love the way it handles. Definitely a well made real built to handle everything I throw at it.

I’m coming from a Garcia Mitchell 300. This new Daiwa Balistic 2500 size is the cat’s meow. So so smooth with a fantastic drag. 10/10. Zero regrets.

This reel is very light , and so smooth