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Daiwa Legalis LT Freshwater Spinning Reel Expired

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Academy Sports+Outdoors has Daiwa Legalis LT Freshwater Spinning Reel (Select Sizes) on sale for $48.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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  • Recommended for freshwater bass fishing
  • 6.2:1 gear ratio (25); 5.2:1 gear ratio (30, 40)
  • Antireverse reel
  • Carbon-based composite construction
  • 6 bearings
  • Line capacity: 280 yards/10 pounds, 220 yards/12 pounds, 160 yards/16 pounds (30)
  • Line capacity: 360 yards/10 pounds, 250 yards/14 pounds, 160 yards/20 pounds (40)
  • Line recovery: 34.5 inches/turn (25); 31.6 (30); 32.5 (40)
  • Line capacity: 240 yards/8 pounds, 210 yards/10 pounds, 160 yards/12 pounds (25)
  • Weighs 7.2 ounces (25); 7.5 ounces (30); 8.4 ounces (40)
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Daiwa Legalis LT Freshwater Spinning Reel
$48.99
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It is not the newest 2021 model. These reels on sale were first introduced in 2018. They are EXCELLENT reels.

The title says Freshwater but it can be used for Saltwater fishing.

Very light - Weighs 7.2 ounces (25); 7.5 ounces (30); 8.4 ounces (40). But it has ton of drag. Again the numbering is confusing but they mean 2500, 3000, 4000 respectively.

Only 3000 and 4000 are available, no 2500.

Store pickup available depending on your location.

Shipping is FREE over $25 order.

From amazon review: Great mid-price reel and usually a good price on Amazon. Not overly built like my Diawa BG, but much lighter for all day fishing. I have been using them for bass tournaments, smooth drag and nice line lay with braid.
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They do have a 25 if you click the 6.2:1 gear ratio. Just checked it. Thx.

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DavidN4100
06-20-2021 at 06:03 AM.
06-20-2021 at 06:03 AM.
urlhasbeenblocked for 4% cashback.

Was honestly hoping to find this under 40 since the 2021 has a few changes and this one is essentially being discontinued. Then again the older model inventory is low overall everywhere else.
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Giantcrazy
06-20-2021 at 07:12 AM.
06-20-2021 at 07:12 AM.
Quote from metro1288 :
Any issues using this in saltwater if I rinse it down after every use?

Usually when you see a mention of freshwater the implication is it'll rust over time, even with rinsing.

Now, is that a problem for a reel at this price range? I don't think you're going in expecting ten years out of it.
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06-20-2021 at 07:24 AM.
06-20-2021 at 07:24 AM.
Any recommendations on a moderately priced pole? looking to fish specs, flounder,Reds.
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redcodefsu
06-20-2021 at 08:16 AM.
06-20-2021 at 08:16 AM.
Quote from MitchyMoney :
The Laguna 2500 is also on sale for $28.

Thanks for the heads up. Grabbed one
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06-20-2021 at 08:30 AM.
06-20-2021 at 08:30 AM.
Quote from MitchyMoney :
The Laguna 2500 is also on sale for $28.
thanks, grabbed 3
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zachass92
06-20-2021 at 08:34 AM.
06-20-2021 at 08:34 AM.
Quote from HuxleyBarada :
Any recommendations on a moderately priced pole? looking to fish specs, flounder,Reds.

Define moderately priced? I'd think something like an ugly stik elite or one of the house brands at Bass Pro/Cabelas would be a good budget option to pair with one of these.

If you wanted to step up a price bracket, you really can't go wrong with a St. Croix in my experience.
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06-20-2021 at 12:39 PM.
06-20-2021 at 12:39 PM.
Could you fly fish with this? Thanks
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06-20-2021 at 02:27 PM.
06-20-2021 at 02:27 PM.
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Could you fly fish with this? Thanks

This is not a fly fishing reel. That said, though it's frowned upon you can certainly tie on a fly and fish it on spinning gear
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06-20-2021 at 03:45 PM.
06-20-2021 at 03:45 PM.
Quote from MyDealYourDeal :
I just started fishing recently in lakes with 6 lb test. Which reel would be most appropriate for me? Thank you!!
2500 is good enough for 6lb test line
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06-20-2021 at 03:53 PM.
06-20-2021 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from Hydraridaz :
2500 is good enough for 6lb test line

Thank you!
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06-20-2021 at 04:23 PM.
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Quote from jplee3 :
This is not a fly fishing reel. That said, though it's frowned upon you can certainly tie on a fly and fish it on spinning gear

Thank you. Was wanting to try getting into fly fishing for the first time. Honestly, I've fished with a normal rod and reel a handful of times so was curious what makes a fly fishing reel strictly for that type of fishing. thanks again.
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ayaniga
06-20-2021 at 06:02 PM.
06-20-2021 at 06:02 PM.
I just got the 2500 reel in Panama City Beach during my vacation (although I bought it for $70) after I forgot my saltwater reel at home. It's super smooth and worked great during the pier fishing times. I also washed it off with freshwater once done.

I would definitely get one if you're in the market- it's super smooth and the gear ratio was great when reeling such a long distance up from the pier.

If I wouldn't get yelled at by my wife, I'd buy a couple more.
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06-20-2021 at 07:54 PM.
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Quote from jpk1080 :
Thank you. Was wanting to try getting into fly fishing for the first time. Honestly, I've fished with a normal rod and reel a handful of times so was curious what makes a fly fishing reel strictly for that type of fishing. thanks again.
Yea, fly fishing is a different beast all together. The big difference with fly fishing is that you're relying on the weighted line to deliver/present your fly as opposed to spinning/baitcasting/traditional gear where you typically are adding sinkers/weight to the line separately. Fly fishing tends to be more 'finesse' by nature, not to say you can't finesse fish with regular spinning gear (this would just involve using lighter weight setups, light weights, etc).
I will say that learning how to fly fish is much more 'multi-dimensional' compared to conventional/normal/regular fishing. It's a completely different set of gear and probably the most important thing you'll need to learn is how to cast and line management. It gets into other things too, like choosing flies/patterns and eventually tying your own flies. It's one of those hobbies that gets expensive really quickly depending on how far you want to dive in... and it's not easy to find yourself in the deep end of the pool with it. It is a lot of fun though. Perhaps consider looking to drop-in on a local fly fishing/fly casting club meetup in your area, if one exists.
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06-20-2021 at 11:42 PM.
06-20-2021 at 11:42 PM.
Wth, why aren't they shipping items to California?
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06-21-2021 at 01:14 AM.
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Quote from Hydraridaz :
2500 is good enough for 6lb test line

Hate 6lb test. It's not for the fish size either, it's the breaking strength of the line when compared to vegitation!
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