Have you seen these new Daiwa LT (Light & Tough) spinning reels? — Henry Gilbey

Are lighter and lighter reels a good thing?

The epitome of a tough and lightweight small spinning reel, the CERTATE.” It achieves a unique balance of toughness and lightness. With the combination of the LT concept and the Monocoque Body, it has attained unprecedented lightweight performance. The Monocoque Body not only enhances its lightweight nature but also establishes an unmatched level of toughness. Compact yet powerful, it beckons anglers into uncharted territories.

Daiwa Reel 19 Celtate LT5000D-CXH

Blog - Henry Gilbey

Daiwa 2016 Certate 3000 and 2508PE spinning reels review - both north of £300 here in the UK — Henry Gilbey

I really want to do more surf based lure fishing, but these lovely smooth Japanese spinning reels don't like being dunked at all - so I've got a Penn Slammer III 3500

I always do these simple things to any spinning reel before I fish with it, and it works really well - for me — Henry Gilbey

Have you seen these new Daiwa LT (Light & Tough) spinning reels? — Henry Gilbey

Blog - Henry Gilbey

Blog - Henry Gilbey