Daiwa Regal LT Deep Spool Spinning Reel for Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

I purchased this reel after my 15+ year old abu Garcia spinner broke, so needless to say I was behind the times of modern reel technology. Comparing this reel to that one is night and day.To start off, the reel is as beautiful as a fishing reel can be, with an opalescent purple color befitting the regal name. It is very lightweight, with a carbon resin body instead of steel like my old reel.Reeling in your line is an absolute pleasure; with 10 ball bearings and Daiwa's proprietary airdrive rotor, it's hard to beat the smoothness at this price point.The reel is offered in several sizes. I ordered the 3000, which seems to be a good, all round size for trout, bass, etc. However, if you are looking for a reel for your ultralight build, consider the 1000 size for its blend of light weight, smoothness and tech at a competitive price point. Likewise, the reel is offered at up to a 6000 size for those targeting salmon and steelhead regularly.I have only had the pleasure of fishing with this reel about 10 times so far, but part of that was a 2 day lake trip where I fished with it all day. The reel is as easy to use as any other, and features a simple dial on top to set your drag. It functions same as any other spinnner, with a switch up front to allow rotation in both directions, a standard bail, and standard drag dial, but the performance is where the reel really shines. Drag is easy to set on the fly or in the middle of a fight (though not as simple as a baitcaster).If you are looking for an excellent all around reel, you cannot go wrong with daiwa regal Lt. It is my new go to reel for lake and river fishing.

Nice reel for the money ,very smooth.I ordered the 4000 but would think the 5000 would of have been better for bass fishing .

These new Regal reels are really a great value and are exceptionally smooth. I am really liking mine. I have the 2500 size. I'm planning on getting another one. Maybe a 2000 size. They are a noticeable improvement over the Laguna series of reels by Diawa.

Smooth reel….highly recommend

Super smooth quiet and works great. Caught a 34 inch redfish on first trip today with no problem. I am 65 years old and used Shimano reels all my life. These are so much smoother and balanced. Well worth every penny. Ordered a second one tonight.

The reel began to get tight during the first fishing trip. Thankfully I always bring a spare setup.Took the reel apart once I got home to find a sealed bearing came apart and ruined the gears.Customer service is non existent.

This is the second one I’ve purchased … one of my sons taught me how to fish, so this was a great gift for him. The one I purchased for myself, I liked so much that I knew my son would be pleased to have one. The weight and smoothness work for me.

Great bang for your buck. Stacks up with Shimano and Penn models that are 20% more expensive. Always rinse after saltwater usage.