The NEW Daiwa Laguna is better than I expected for a $50 - 5000 sized reel.
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- The $50 Daiwa Laguna LT isn't the be all end all egg beater. But What it lacks in bells and whistles, it makes up for in overall feel and line management. Something that is often sacrificed at such a low price range. (even taking into consideration the alibabazon direct to consumer brands )
I'd say it's worth every penny. Give it a shot and get it here bit.ly/DaiwaLaguna-LT
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I have the Diwia Regal Ltd 3000d -Cxh a love it have it on St Croix Bass X rod bought it Sportsman Ware House it discontinued got a great price looks alot like the one in your hand only smaller might buy the Laguna 5000 have a Shimano 200gtb bait caster sometimes need something lighter this does it smallmouth large trout works well !!!!!
I agree with you 100%! I bought the 3000 8 months ago and it’s still kicking butt. I fish nothing but saltwater. I haven’t washed this reel with water or soap and it’s still performing brand new. It’s so good I just bought another one!
I started off with Shimano and Penns. I’m now a Daiwa guy. Thank you for the video and keep up the honesty 🤙🏽
I always love these lower budget fishing reel videos. It helped me get back into fishing a few years ago, and also is a HUGE help with getting gear for others to start out. I got like 4 little epixors and they have been brilliant for getting people started, but this also seems to be a great option as well.
Mine was a Regal Z that had the twist buster! I still remember that to this day. And the spool was thicker at the top to help with casting distance. I loved that reel and it lasted 20 years. My son and I were kayak fishing in the river and I let him use it paired with a 30 year old ugly stick and he tipped over and lost them both. It was such a sad day
I purchased the 4000 size when these first came out after watching this video. Purchased through J&H tackle and I gotta say I was extremely surprised. Casts great, drag is solid and has a all around great feel. No complaints for $50!
Thanks for the shout out🤘
Great video allways good to see a budget reel on the table that a young one can get started on.
As always ,never leaves anything unturned, great info & hope to see a maxell hybrid review in 2021.. cheers..
Looks and feels like daiwa Ninja LT but with 1 less bearing .I used my ninjas for almost 2 years for feeder and spinning and they work like butter as new. Nice budget reels ! I also love that these low budget reels look very nice too. Keep it up with the videos !
This Daiwa reminds me of the mid to late 1990's white Shimano Stradic that featured a wood crank knob. Without question this reel is way better constructed than anything in its price rang. For a pretty good $50 reel I can't see how'd anyone could go wrong. Neat !
Those Stradics were tremendous reels. Had one as a kid, lasted over 15 years without a single service, inshore fishing 4-5 times a week in FL.
I've thought about picking this up. I'm so looking forward to this vid!
My buddy had one of these this weekend and I was surprised at how good it felt and how well it casted
Thanks for the review! I'll be picking one up in 4000 size for a family surf fishing loaner. Better than the cheaper reels I currently use for that purpose.
I just recently purchased the 4000c can never go wrong with Daiwa great quality. Great video
I have used laguna 1000 xh since last year and I love it. Works for everything
I love your assessment of this reel. I'm a guide in Oregon. Like you I appreciate quality gear. Because of Covid all my Shimano Ultegras are on backorder. I bought 6 Daiwa Laguna 3000's to get me through the winter steelhead season. So far I absolutely love them. I'm not expecting the longevity of one of my stradics or ultegras but they feel and fish like a reel of similar quality. They also are light enough to balance well on a quality rod which many reels in this price range are not. They are a steel for the price only $40 for the 3000.
Im also a salmon/steelhead fisherman from oregon. I got a new okuma SST float rod and i was looking for a decent low priced reel to match it. I purchased the laguna in 4000 and im excited to hear that they seem to fight steelhead well
great video as usual. i have the revros 4000 and it seems to be the same reel, also 50 bucks. such a pleasure to jig off the surf. so smooth even under load. started to get scratchy one day and took it apart when i got home. anti reverse clutch bering was rusty. cleaned it up and oiled it and good as new again.
The LTs seem awesome regardless of model. I have Excelers, Fuegos, Revros and they spin smoothly, crank easily under load, have great drag and cast well, light and strong. All under 100 USD. 👍👍👍
Great review, thank you for what you do. Happy New Year, Fish on!
Thanks Dennis.. You as well!
I have a revros Lt and Exceler lt and love them both. Smooth light and inexpensive.
Man of my own heart with all the wera and knipex love my German tools as well
Bought one of these in the 2000 then seen the AU version and bought it too. Using one on a ul for crappie and the other for reds and spec trout in gulf. Have to agree for $50 it’s a winner
Very good review.....I learn stuff I never heard before. Keep it up!
This reminds me, I need to replace my Diawa 500 spinning reel.
I buy one each season to pound the rivers for browns, rainbows, and steelhead.
By the end of each season, one spent slipping and falling on my ultralight reel, I happily dish out less than $50 to do it all over again.
I had a 1990's era Team Diawa baitcaster (I'd give left foot to find an equal replacement), and it lasted me well over 15 years.
Diawa makes such comfortable to use reels.
Diawa and Abu Garcia are my roots. The new market is daunting.
More linelay at the top is just perfect and on purpose for longer cast. I read it somewhere 🤔 just dont remember where.
Will definitely watch it tomorrow night! 👍
Good stuff , I feel better about picking 2 of them up not to long ago. Can you do a video on shims and why to add them on spinning reels?
Ive always favored shimano reels until recently. I still love shimano baitcasters but I think daiwa is making better spinning reels. Im not sponsored so I dont have any loyalty to one company and I always try to get the best for my money. I bought a BG and Im in love with it. Ill have to try the Laguna, they are being sold at walmart for $40.
Got to play a nice steelhead over 10lbs on a fiends 3000LT and was impressed that a $39.99 reel could feel this smooth under load. Will be interesting to see how long this reel holds up but hard to go wrong at this price
I love this reel. Best buy I've made. Like as much as my shimano or Penn. Really well balanced. Amazing for 50 bucks. Hands down best under 100 bucks. Maybe even 200.
Great video as always! Thanks
I bought 2 for bass this past 6ear and love them!
Awesome, detailed and very informative video, great job! This reel caught my eye for some light-medium freshwater spinning, I've gone to the store and gave it a spin, tested the drag, bail, etc... I then grabbed some of the other Daiwa reels that are a bit more money, for example Legalis LT, Regal LT, Exceler LT, Fuego LT, and I must say that I did not feel almost any difference in smoothness or other features. What do you think about smaller sizes? I'm planing on buying 3000 size, do you think they are durable enough?
Been waiting for this review lets see how part 2 goes , wanted it for summer flounder but I probably get the Fuego for fluke , but I will get a Laguna ,can’t beat the price and yes J and H Tackle is the only way to go but they are out of Fuegos ! thanx for the video ,
I can know sleep with ease ,
Thought about getting one of those in a smaller size as a back up for the trout stuff (not scared of handle slob due to hax handle there tbh) and now I actually have back up for that train of thought. Nice.
Damn You good Sales Man Convinced me too Buy a New Reel when I got many good ones
Like someone else in the comments said, I also have the older white Laguna. Really like it thus far and caught some decent Louisiana brackish largies on it.
Hello, I would like your recommendations on what spinning reels your would use for musky/pike fishing. I prefer throwing smaller bucktails and 6 to 8 inch swimbaits.
The intro was flawless
I have the older all silver and black model of this reel. Same price. Lasted 5 seasons of fluke fishing. I have greased it every winter. It’s starting to get a little sloppy at the handle. But for the price I think it’s time for the new one.
Yep Picked up a silver 2500 for 15 bucks last year
Can you do one one the new daiwa crossfire? I have the 1000,2000,2500, and the 3000. Super smooth and fished pretty hard w a lot of hours. Cast super far better than Penn and shimano. I'd say for a bang around reel that you dont have to worry about it getting stolen and loosing alot of money...best bang fir your $$$. It feels just as good as this daiwa laguna Lt! Your Chanel is very informative and I hope if you do a breakdown on the new crossfire a lot of people will be very happy and I hope it'll get more people to enjoy the outdoors...Aloha🤙👍😎
That reel flip was smooth 😎
Definitely grabbing one of these egg beaters now thanks lol
I can't afford reels like a Stradic, so this is amazingly helpful for me! I have a cheaper Daiwa Legalis that I really love, and I'll be getting one of these also after seeing your video! Thank you very much for letting me know about it!
Smooth for the Money !
@@tedsell1455 I ended up getting a Shimano Vanford 2500, which is on a whole different level of smoothness and how refined it feels, but I still think the Legalis is the best budget reel for the price!
@@cincinnatiking8008 yes I have a Vanford 500 on a TFO and love it
TACKLE ADVISERS - How do you compare this reel to the Okuma Epixor? I usually run all high end gear but looking for a quality cheapie for the young nephew, but if he doesn't like fishing then I plan to keep it for rough weather days. I understand the Epixor is slightly more expensive but there's such little difference it doesn't matter. Which is the more solidly built, more reliable and better value reel?
Any idea if the 3000 and 4000 have the oversized knob handles?
Great review!
Who the hell gave it thumbs down? Tackle Advisor is the best!
I might have for not showing up to the premier.. Lol
Definitely going to get one for light freshwater lure fishing in the 2000 size
I have the 2500 series and I was amazed by how it felt. I have the stradic FL and the feeling of it feels almost similar. I’d still pick the stradic any day of course but for $50 it’s a steal. Pair it with a Daiwa aird-x and it’s the best combo out there. Although the down side of this reel is that the lower size reels of the laguna can’t hold as much line. Either than that it’s perfect for $50
Lol the Laguna couldn't lace the boots of the Stradic FL - the Stradic FL is the best reel Shimano make bar the Stella. It is on par with the twin power. The Laguna is good value for money but that's it
@@thetoyota86perspective54 agree bro. The FL’s technology is just so much better. Durable and light weight as well. Feels so rigid too. For the Daiwa reels. I honestly would skip the Laguna and get a lighter weight reel such as the Legalis LT instead. Stradic Fl all day though.
The daiwa rega LT 3000D-CXH Has ten bearings And is very smooth It lays line good and has 22 pounds drag Wt 7.8 OZ
Great review. I could use a couple of these as loaners. I have a view diawa BGs and their sizing is odd to industry standards. Can you please tell me if the laguna LTs are sized the same as the BGs or did Diawa revert back to industry standards as they have on some of their other reels? They really make selection difficult with their inconsistent sizing. Your insight on this would be useful and much appreciated here.
Thanks
I made $350 this week because of what I learned from watching you. I've always been mechanically minded and got into fishing this year. I'm now the main repair/maintenance guy in my area. I owe you thanks. You made it so easy to understand how to work on reels and what makes quality. I have a Sahara 5k i got for $50 and man, it's amazing. I'll be switching over to the Sahara line over the winter. Any thoughts on Tica reels?
Good stuff...for a second I thought I was going to read a "I make 25$ an hour working from home...here's how" LOL.... Best of luck!
@@TackleAdvisors Thanks again Scooby.
I went from zero working knowledge of this reel to wanting to pick one up in about 20 minutes flat. I usually stick to shimano in this price range, probably out of pure habit than any good reason, but I gotta say either this is an outstanding in its field kind of reel or Daiwa paid you good for this review lol. I'm guessing using Occams Razor that is the former. Thanks for the review.
Ryobi Zauber CR is in that price range with worm gear , 8 ball bearings and NCRT body. You should take a look at it...it's worthed.
Hey TA! Just found your channel and have enjoyed it a lot so far. What would you recommend for maintenance after a saltwater trip (mostly inshore boat fishing) and yearly maintenance at beginning/end of the season? Thanks!
Ha ha. I still use my Ryobi Applause, a much copied reels for 42 years. Work perfectly. Just change the handle knob to look a little modern.
Have also a 35 YO Ryobi Vertigo, 2 Tica Libra All metal in 4000 n 2000. Also a 35 YO reel. Still works perfectly.
Most of my reels are Daiwa mid price reels have 6. Use only Japanese brands and Abus. Some Shimanos. My BG built like a tank and little heavy side
Good video. I would be interested in a video on the new penn pursuit iv as well. Thanks and good luck.
Thanks for the video
Whats the best way to rinnse a reel after a day out? I always run my reels under the sink thruroughly and reel super fast to shake the water and let it out on the countertop to dry but its always in the back of my mind im doing something wrong
I wonder what's the main difference between the Laguna LT and Crossfire LT. I know Laguna has 2 more bearings than the Crossfire LT. For a budget reel is the crossfire lt good enough?
I have a previous generation regal that I really like.
You have to get your hands on the penn low profile reels. I would love to see your take on them.
Check out his review on the Revo 4 Beast 40 its very similar to the Fathom LP im pretty sure
First of all, I've seen a lot of your videos , thought it took me a while but I finally subscriped to your channel. Excellent job on tearing apart and reviewing it step by step like many of your other reviews. Looks like more than a decent reel for the money. Second of all, I am in the middle of purchasing a light/medium reel for my daiwa ballistic xspin 10-40 rod. It is mainly in use for spinning or lure trolling in the Adriatic sea so target species consist of blue fish, bonito, mahi mahi and seabass. The weight I assume won't be bigger than 4kg/8pounds approx. (Well, I hope I'm wrong and I end up with a trophy a bit larger but time will tell). I was already set on getting the Daiwa BG 2500 which retails at about 100€ in my country, but I stumbled on your latest review on this Daiwa Laguna which is currently on sale for about 50€ here, and it looks like a steal for what you get based on your review. Do you recommend me spending the extra for the BG or should the lack of some BIG differences be a dealbreaker with the Laguna? Sorry for the long post, keep doing what you do the best, which is teaching us less knowledgable fisherman updated with the market.
Best regards from Slovenia,
Robert.
P.s. sorry for the bad language, it's my third or fourth language 😂
Add to my original comment;
I purchased the laguna lt 4000c. Right out of the box I was impressed. Both with the reel and how accurste your review was. Already spooled it with braid and paired it with my daiwa ballistic xspin rod. To be tested on sea this week, some light inshore action to be expected... Thanks for this kind of free content ... Saves us plenty of money that would result of nonreviewed reels and bad quality..cheers
Oh, almost forgot.. I would like to mention one negative that I noticed on some latest/newest reels... The clicker/drag sound tends to be lower/more silent than it used to be on some of my older reels...not sure about others, but that sound when drag goes on, is one of the main reasons that got me hooked on fishing...that would be all I guess...
@@robertrex8194 totally true, I really want to get this Daiwa Laguna so bad but just like you mentioned, the drag sound is almost silent, this is why I'm still hesitated, you won't be able to feel the joy of fighting a giant fish if the your reel is not screaming
@@aziziilyes7 after a while, caught some smaller species but good fighting fish it isn't as low sounding as it was in the start. All in all, best bang for the buck reel ever!
@@robertrex8194 I bought it today this morning, filled it with braid and in the afternoon I took it for a trial session.
I had the chance to fight a big fish today with new reel, to be honest the drag sound is not loud at all, this is what I was afraid of. But the reel is very light and smooth and it does the job.
I'll try to find a way to make the drag sound a bit louder.
I have 2 of the white lagunas. I guess academy was clearancing them last year $19. Took it sea trout fishing for 3 hard days fishing and it was great.
Same here. Just picked one up and I really dig it this far.
19 BUCKS?? Steal...
HOw are they holding up?
@@ArizonaMMJ Still smooth and works great. Fished with it during the past year and took it back trout and redfish fishing. Just be sure to wash it out good after use.
do you think the smaller sizes would be similarly constructed? 2500? I've got toooooo many reels in this size frame (5k)
Off topic question for you. Would you be interested in a doing review / breakdown of a Okuma Avenger AFB-40 baitfeeder? I used a 65 for a few years Striper fishing here in Maine. Worked great till it didnt but it was neglected. I would love to get your input on the afb-40 I bought at a discount place for 25bucks.
Do you think this reel will be likely to be just as good in other sizes?
Could the knob on the laguna be seitched out for a gomexus knob and if so what knob is preferred
Daiwa LT reels are hands-down the best sub-$100 reels you can buy.
yep, i got a sol lt 4000 (no service in 1 year. pulled it open yesterday. wasn't pretty, might need some new bearings and a bit of ferule liq, disappointed its again felt drag =(
smoother than a nasci aye? wow
I'm going to pick up a 2500 because of this review.
I just bought a Regal LT 2500….. can’t wait to get a bass on the other end
Believe it or not the Walmart brand Ozark Trail OTX 3000 size reel lays line perfectly. It’s only $34 and it’s honestly unbeatable at the price. Also, Ozark Trail sells a $30 6.6ft with a 6BB reel that is just as smooth as the Laguna and lays line better. I don’t know how Ozark Trail did it but they did.
Does anyone know why it says pre order for 9/16/2020 on the J&H website?
What do you think bof the Regal LT? Received one for Christmas.
You should make a video on the penn clash two. Not to big of a fan of penn I have a slammer and had two conflicts that took a shit. But my buddy got a clash two for Christmas and holly shit I was amazed I thought I was using my stradic fl. It wasn’t sloppy like most penn reels.
How would you say it probably lasts in saltwater with moderate maintnance?
sir in the sideplate if you open it. it has a spiral like spring. that have different mechanism than usual reels. is that a cons?
I still love the daiwa Fuego LT 5000- CXH so smooth and handle 12kg drag
This is literally exactly what I thought haha, I got the crossfire lt (1 step below) for my sister and thought I have a go with it, and coming from Exists and Stellas I honestly could use the Crossfire with no gripes at all for hours of fishing haha, which shocked me, I then tried out the Nasci just for curiosity and it felt like Crap compared to the Crossfire! Very interesting indeed!
Love my Crossfire 1k. Have it on a St. Croix Premier Light Power and the quality makes it feel like an 80 dollar Shimano.
I use a Crossfire lt 3000 on my small jigging rod and I love it..needs oiled every 5 or so outings but it's been perfect
reels such as this are so smooth because their not loaded up with rubber o rings and washers to keep water out. best for fresh water if your not a maintenance buff
Will this be suitable for light saltwater use? I already have the shilano nasci, I'm looking for a second reel for my girlfriend.
Great video as always! Any chance that you’ll start reviewing rods in the future?
Yeah... I keep saying that but I usually settle on a rod and stick with em lol.
I need ur help choosing a new inshore spinner, ive had a stradic fl 5k, then a back bay, still have a spheros inshore 4k but i want somethinh different all together, does daiwa or shimano.have jdm reels worth buying over the usdm stuff in the 300 dollar price range. The vanford looks good but i always go shimano, no idea what to to choose. Daiwa japan has the phantom, it looks like theyre still using the pre LT style body for their saltwater stuff.
I have a Laguna LT 3000 , which I picked up a month ago . Love it . Get one . worth the money ..
Tackle Advisors , Love from India . Cheers mate
Was tempted to try this reel but I refuse to buy any hex handle reels anymore. They either break or the cap on the other side comes loose
Comparison on the new Laguna vs the older Aird LT? Seem quite similar.
Between the laguna and the daiwa eliminator wich one would you choose
Love the videos, I am from England and really love the content and attention to detail. Are you still active? I would so love e to see a tear down on a Shimano Baitruner X-Aero 10000 RB. It is reel we use for freshwater carp fishing in Europe, we use its specific freespooling design feature on the take to allow the fish to run before the strike.... It's marketed as a mid range - premium reel (£150) and would absolutely relish your feedback and what you make of its design. Probably an unusual and interesting one for you as you don't seem to use freespooling setups in the States. Tight lines and wet nets!
Could you compare the laguna lt , regal lt, exceler lt, and fuego lt not really sure which one to go with yet wanted to get the fuego but everyone mentions the struggle of shimming which doesn’t seem to be too hard on the lower model daiwas
Inexpensive gear is trending up in quality which is nice to see. Any update after your interview process with whatever company you have been in talks with?
Seems like higher end features are trickling down faster and faster with daiwa and shimano. Its great for you and me, the consumer!
I am sure if u tried this reel i would have the exact same opinion. I have been talking about Legalist for 3 years now (in ultralight world) and when brand new it feels just as good as Tatula LT, but heavier. BTW i have the old Lagunas. They had a metal frame and ABS spool and were already butter smooth even with the GEN 1 Digigear (whatever that is). One important improvement i see from your video is the adoption of the LT reels clicker. My lagunas have a plastic pin for clicker and that thing can't click for sh1t. You may have heard i can be particular about the clicking : ).
My Lagunas have 4 bearings though.. Cheers mate!
I was thinking of you and your legalis review when I was fishing this one. I hope you're doing well with this crazy 2020 we're all in. Have a safe and happy new year!
@@TackleAdvisors u too buddy
A bit out of topic here, but i am looking to buy a new reel, if you have tried them is the legalis or the exceler better? (Both the 2023 versions)
Wonder how it would hold up in saltwater applications?
Will the gears rust out if submerged in water (freshwater) my abu promax rusted out now cant even turn. Now im in the market for new budget reel. This or the shimano nexave fi./sienna. daiwa revros
and others within the 40-70 range
Kinda on the fence on this 1 cause not a fan on the handle
Have you had any experience with the Daiwa Kage LT?
i just got the new 2000 model mate it is good
How would this compare to the shimano sedona? Seem like direct competitors
Sweet. What is the yellow/grey line?
Hey Nick, do you have any thoughts on the nexave mentioned? I’m in college and looking for a budget reel for a st croix travel rod, I’m in college and poor lol.
St croix travel rods are hot garbage fyi. Had multiple tidemaster and surf travel rods a couple for years and no matter how many warranty claims, the build quality was straight garbage. Rod looks great, but their rod joints are just abysmally fat and weak compared to modern multi-piece rods with slimer, reinforced ferrules, making them very tip heavy as well. The SCii graphite St croix uses is just a whole class lower than the toray carbon and HVF everyone else has been shifting towards. Consequently, you're sacrificing tremendous amount of durability and sensitivity. I'd sell the st croix for $200 and grab a Kuying freestyle or one from Daiwa and have plenty of change left over for a nicer reel.
We need another set of best reels for 21 !
Daiwa LT models wo forged gear have one weakness- use it for 6 months then you’ll feel the zinc main gear play. $50 for a reason, it’s a throw away reel. Shimano is the exception since the main gear is cold forged aluminum, however bulky compared to Daiwa
So have you put more time on this reel? hows she holding up?