From Passionable Fishing, our Japanese-language journal.

A friend was full of praise for it, so I tested the Daiwa Legalis LT2000S-P (175 g)—the much-discussed reel costing under ¥10,000 at the time.

Its handling feels on a par with a high-end reel. But it feels as though there is no rotational inertia at all, which makes maintaining a constant, steady retrieve rather wearing for me.

I can understand why my friend likes it so much. He fishes mushing: a jighead fitted with natural worm bait.

For that style of fishing, I can see it feeling exceptionally good to use.

Originally published on our Japanese-language site, Passionable Fishing, on 5 Feb 2024. Translated for Avantgarde Fishing. These are the author’s personal observations at the time of writing. Product availability and fishing conditions may have changed.
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