Daiwa’s entry-level LT spinning reel built on premium technology, the Exceler LT delivers flagship-level features at an accessible price point. The Zaion V carbon fiber body is 35% lighter than the previous generation for comparable sizes a meaningful weight reduction that improves balance and reduces fatigue over long fishing sessions. The Airdrive Rotor reduces front-end rotational weight for a more balanced, responsive feel on every retrieve, while the solid Airdrive Bail provides superior rigidity and resistance to bending vs. hollow bail designs the thinner, lighter wire also reduces rotational weight for a smoother, more effortless retrieve.
Tough Digigear delivers smooth, durable gear performance across all 7 sizes, and ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) provides consistent, dependable drag from the first moment of hookup. Available in 7 sizes from LT1000D to LT6000D, covering ultralight freshwater through surf and light offshore applications. From
Key Features
- Zaion V Carbon Fiber Body 35% lighter than the previous generation for comparable sizes; lightweight, rigid, and corrosion-resistant carbon composite maintains precise gear mesh under load.
- Airdrive Rotor Reduces front-end rotational weight for improved balance and a more responsive, effortless retrieve; reduces drag inertia for smoother hooksets on light line.
- Solid Airdrive Bail Solid bail wire provides superior rigidity and resistance to bending vs. hollow bail designs; thinner, lighter wire reduces rotational weight for a smoother retrieve.
- Tough Digigear Precision-cut gears deliver smooth, reliable cranking performance across all 7 sizes and line weights.
- ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) Drag grease that reduces initial inertia for a smoother drag from the first moment of hookup; consistent and dependable drag performance throughout the fight.
- LT (Light & Tough) Concept Daiwa’s design philosophy combining reduced weight with increased strength; the Exceler LT delivers premium LT technology at an entry-level price point.
- 7 Sizes Available LT1000D through LT6000D to cover ultralight freshwater through surf and light offshore applications.
Product Specifications
| Model |
Size |
| EXELT1000D |
LT 1000D |
| EXELT2000D |
LT 2000D |
| EXELT2500D-XH |
LT 2500D-XH |
| EXELT3000D-C |
LT 3000D-C |
| EXELT4000D-C |
LT 4000D-C |
| EXELT5000D-C |
LT 5000D-C |
| EXELT6000D |
LT 6000D |
LT Size Code Guide
- D Deep spool; increased line capacity vs. standard spool depth.
- XH Extra-high gear ratio for maximum line recovery speed.
- C Cross-wrap line lay for improved casting distance and line management on braid.
Best For
- Ultralight Freshwater LT1000D / LT2000D: Lightest models for trout, panfish, and finesse freshwater on 48 lb mono or 610 lb braid. Ideal for stream fishing and ultralight spinning setups.
- Bass & Versatile Freshwater LT2500D-XH / LT3000D-C: Mid-size models for bass, walleye, and versatile freshwater applications on 815 lb braid. XH gear ratio on the 2500 for fast line recovery.
- Inshore Saltwater & Bass LT4000D-C: Cross-wrap spool and 4000 size for inshore saltwater species, calico bass, and heavier freshwater applications on 2030 lb braid.
- Surf & Light Offshore LT5000D-C / LT6000D: Largest models for surf fishing, light offshore, and applications requiring maximum line capacity on 3040 lb braid.
