Daiwa REGAL LT vs Daiwa LEGALIS LT | Best budget ultralight
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Great job explaining these reels.I now feel better about my choice of the Regal !
reviews, love your reviews always thorough, and I love your picky eye when reviewing stuff :)
thank you : )
Hey bro thanks again for your support ive got a daiwa exist lt 2500 xh now and im very with it its super smooth and tough
well i can't take any credit for that.. - i never reviewed or commented on Exist . It was all you : )
I bought this reel just for the review and will be giving it away soon. Great reel, as u will see in the video; I just can't stand the purple color. Big giveaway coming soon
can i follow Big giveaway? because I'm from Indonesia...
Not directly. But if u have friends here in Usa they can follow and inwill ship to them. They can then ship to u. But shipping to indonesia will be more than the value of the reel
i just hope, i will be the winner..thnx in advance😊
yeah the purple isn't even a pretty purple, mine was just sent back, I usually don" rate reels by the color but this one stood out as really ugly, shame it seemed like a nice reel.
so stoked to see this review! Just ordered a Regal LT on sale and was unsure what to expect
uve got urself a great reel. Provided that u bought the new LT
@@ifishcatfish Got in on the Sportsmans deal but waiting for them to ship to store. Going to pair it up with a Shakespeare micro because of your videos :)
That will be amazingly cheap and super good combo
This is my first time viewing one of your videos. I not only clicked like on the video I also subscribed to your channel within the first 3 minutes of the video. Because you understand what people are looking for when they are searching for such comparison videos. So much in fact that it intrigued me to watch the rest of the video. Great job keep it up and I will be watching more
Kinds words. Well appreciated!
It's amazing how similar they are Victor....I'm so use to buying reels that require their own individual parts!!
Shimano is like that too tho. What is the difference between Sedona, Sahara and Nasci? same as this..
I was searching for reel to replace the Regal Z- 2500C, that I've fished with for forever. Regal Z has been flawless since day 1. Found the Regal LT 2500D-XH (online & Locally) $59 or $49+ (S&H) seriously considered the Legalis but could not find a justification for the extra $10. Found the new Regal LT @ Dicks, and used Reward points. Got it for $39 as well, saved 20 Bucks! Can't wait to use it.
u got a purple Legalis now : )
Great review . I have a regal Lt 2500 . It’s been great workhorse. I would get another.
I know this is older video but great review!
u did the right thing man. People need to drop a comments or a like when they like the video. It's free and really helps, and i promise u people appreciate that
Really really like your reviews as a new fisherman searching for the best reel in the budget range. Started with a Mitchell Epic and wasnt satisfied, bought a Fierce 3 for the same price, not really satisfied but will be kept for saltwater fishing, now looking to buy either the Laguna or the Legalis. I think.. or I might throw even more money on the feeling and go with a Ultegra. The Laguna is cheaper than the Epic and Fierce was by 10$ and the Legalis pricier at 30$ more. The Ultegra 100$ more. Got no chanche to go and feel the Laguna, Legalis or Ultegra in a store only other Daiwas so will go by you reviewers opinion. Looking for a really smooth feeling and a solid feeling reel. I am a engine 2-stroke guy so the reel has to be tight and not "clicky" for me to be satisfied. I think i should have gone Japanese from the beginning, being a 2-stroke guy but hey.. sometimes you just dont think before buying.
regal lt is usually $20 cheaper than legalis.. i think partially because of my videos. I told everyone how great the legalis and everyone wanted a legalis, but the regal LT is legalis too... Ultegra is lighter, better gears, but not that much smoother... Legalis is already so dam smooth
Very good video! I like it very much how you compare and show the parts!
I actually bought the Legalis in 2500 size for my spinning rod because of your videos. I am very satisfied.
I like the looks of the Legalis more. The color is nice and especially the thick bail arm looks very cool. However it turned out to be a disadvantage if you like to hook the snap of the wire leader into the bail arm.
Ha! never thought of that : ). Not sure i recommend that. If ur rod doesn't have a hook keeper just buy a cheap first guide and crazy glue it where u want it. First guide makes great hook keepers : )
@@ifishcatfish I wanted to do that for some time now but I always keep using it with the bail arm :D
I will have a look at the hook keepers. Thanks for the comment.
Your camera work is extraordinarily good.
Great review of both. So far I love the two Legalis I picked up recently. I was thinking from a marketing stand point, you would think Diawa would have used a purprle box for the purple Regal reel. It would have made more sense to have the Legalis in the orange box and the Regal in the purple.
i know, right? Go figure. I don't know what was the reason for purple color body at all. Who on this planet likes purple? I honestly believe they make the cheap reels ugly DELIBERATELY so the expensive reels look nicer
Great video Victor.
I have both these reels in the 1000 size.
I like the bluish greenish purplish color of the Regal. It's different looking from most plain Jane boring reels. It's a cool looking color but everone likes something different.
Both reels do feel identical when turning the handle.
My smoothest cheap priced reels are my two Revros 2000LT. They are way smoother than any of my other cheap under $100 daiwa reels. I have most of the LT reels up to the tatula. Minus the fuego- not a fan of the color. They are all a good buy, especially at the discounted prices you can find online.
they do! I concur
Great video, this is not yada yada yada as in any other video, correct, in-depth explanation from the engineering point of view. You have said everything inside out as I expected. Thank you, even though this is the first video that I watched from your channel. I immediately subscribed. Good work, all the best from Turkey.
thank you sir
This was a Very Good Comparison.
Thankyou for making this video.
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thanks for dropping a comment
Great video. Its not a huge thing but i like the real one piece bail. Often the line gets caught on the bail with the other 2. With the real one piece it just slides straight to the roller easier...
I don't have issue with sealed or non sealed bearings. Reel work fine from salt spray from boat for whole day use. Even it was salt crystalline and jammed, when I did not bring the rod and reel from shore but on the boat rod holder, opened it up and shoot lots of WD40 will make it as good as new.
Only baitcaster is not suitable for salt fishing
Amazing informative review, surely learned something...many thanks sir for this comparison...
thanks for taking the time to drop a line. I promise u it counts
I've a 3000 D-CLEGALIS... What a fantastic spinning reel it is...
not too bad at all
i know im late to the vid but good review i just bought the Legalis LT 1000 and use it with my 5ft 6 Abu Garcia devil spin rod ultralight and i love the combo for catching the wild browns in my local rivers over here in Scotland ❤🎣✌💙👍 from Scotland 🙋♂️
wild brown in rivers sounds great !
@@ifishcatfish my local river runs right through Edinburgh city centre in Scotland also get sea run trout, ive got a few vids on my channel but not catching them live as i dont have a go pro so ive had to film using my phone but theres some lovely wild browns ive caught and the vids are very short if you want to have a look, thanks for the reply, take it easy and take care Tight lines❤🎣✌💙👍 from Scotland 🙋♂️
heres a link to one of my p.b's att i had to film and play the fish with my phone and rod in the same hand, i'd appreciate it if you had a couple of mins to have a look- czcams.com/video/tOetOscByeQ/video.html
Great vlog, thank you very much.
Thanks for review.I need reserve UL set to have for gests,work when i go fishing with pacients and all the time in the car.I do not want to use Certate/Reins raz for that.Regal seem like a good reel for the part.Size 3000 with shalow spool for long casts and if pollack over 1,5 kg comes.
Good luck!
Great video, thank you! :)
Great video bro!
This is probably the best review for Daiwa reels ever. You should do a comparison between the internal for these and Shimano Sedonas. Sedona seem a bit cleaner, but from what I hear it's not as smooth as the Daiwa's reel. For now I will stick with Sedona, easier to find parts. But would love to see you compare those two. And BTW love your channel, the whole idea of making your own jighead is life changing. LOL.
I have a review on the Sahara, which is the main reel. Sedona is a bad variant of the Sahara, with some important bearings removed. Don't buy Sedonas, always get the Sahara
@@ifishcatfish 39 dollars now at dicksporting....I will keep a couple. But I agree, I have only had sedonas for the last 20 years, and there were some questionable moments. I'll try a diawa and compare.
I have the Regal 2500 LT.
I bought it for my new Fenwick Techna Lite6’9” but it broke in half on day one. That’s OK Fenwick is AWESOME with there warranty and replacement was fast and easy. However I had a Pflueger President 30 fail with grinding, rubbing’ & noisy. Why I just don’t know. So I put the Regal on my Med- Lite Fenwick Bass Elite Tech Rod. It’s a marriage made in Heaven. I love this set up. I had a great weekend besides a ton of fish that I caught. My 3 biggest was a 30” Pike, 20 & 21” LM Bass with Sufix 832 8lbs line.
Boating these fish was effortless the Regal’s performance was top-notch.
Now that Fenwick replaced my rod I will put the Regal on that and buy my second Diawa Fuago 2500 LT only because it is better and higher quality reel and it will get so much more use. And has Mag Seal, Air Bail & Rotor, along with direct drive, higher drag capability. The Regal is a must buy for the money. You will not be sorry.
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Great video Victor. I have the Regal LT and the Exceller. My next reel will be the Legalis LT.
no, don't buy the legalis if u already have Exceler and Regal. They are both Legalis with small tweaks. I think u fine. Save ur money for the next thing that will come out. But if u didn't have any of those Daiwas, then Legalis would be a good choice
Ok. Thanks Victor I really appreciate your honesty. I will hold off until I see your next reel review.😉👍🏽
@@ifishcatfish why the regal not better with most bearings?
Had the Regal LT in my hand, walking to the register the other day. About to get in line, turned around and grabbed the Exceler LT instead.
Exceller and Legalis and Regal - all the same reel. Exceller has a screw in handle on top of the Legalis LT - thats it. I hope you bought it - great reel : )
@@ifishcatfish I did indeed! Got it on sale for $60! Took it out yesterday and love it. Only my second Daiwa (I also have the Revros LT). Love them both. Super smooth.
Revros is also the same reel. Compared to Exceller it is missing the screw-in handle and one of the bearings on the pinion gear is also missing (this is kind of important bearing)
@@ifishcatfish but the regal have the most bearings, the other are like 5 or 6
I was able to try these both side by side today in a bass pro shop, and definitely noticed a subtle clicking in the Legalis handle knob that was not present in the Regal. Those extra bearings were certainly appreciated, but agreed that purple color was a miss. Still, a fine feel as you recommended.
bearings do not help free play.... how could they? A bearing has the same dimensions as a bushing. Actually, if u use cheap bearings, the actual race of the bearing can have free play, while the bushing is always solid. If you had free play in one of the reels, its because in $50 reels tolerances are not perfect and not every reel is the same. If you get two other reels, the regal may have the free play and not Legalis. I'm not saying bearings don't do nothing - they make turning the knob smoother, but as far as free play, there is no difference between bearings and bushings. Now proper SHIMMMING does make a difference about free play..
@@ifishcatfish makes sense! I went for the Regal and am looking forward to pairing it up with the 6.5’ Shakespeare Micro as a start. Thanks!
Amazing review
I own both and have owned the regal 2000 for just over a year ,I agree , they are very close of which I feel the regal is just a little smoother.ive used the regal to catch Everything from white bass , hybrid to pan fish. At the price point daiwa cannot be beat. I've had issues with my bail. Questions remain as to the long term reliability of some of daiwas Lt technologies for the long run. IMO pay a little extra and get a shimano sedona. Will last longer , better cust service. Only negative is that it's a little heavier.
a lot heavier. A little too much for ultralight fishing. Also Sedona is missing important bearing on the pinion gear. I would go with Sahara over Sedona for sure.
@@ifishcatfish yes your right Sahara is nicer
@@ifishcatfish how is sahara better? and how about nasci?
My mistake. The procaster 2000A has a legalis style bail. The Regal is wire. Thanks Doc
I prefer Lagalis because the thick hollow bail on Lagalis feels better. This is one of reasons I can't go back to Shimano freshwater reels.
BTW Victor I got the Emcast LT, the drag clicker on that reel is like whispers. The clicker is quieter than other Daiwa reels which are already too quiet.
Concur on feel of thick hollow bail wire.
As for clicker, take off the spool and get a cotton tab and wipe the grease from the base of the spool. The grease acts as shock absorber and muffles the sound of the clicker. Also inspect the shape of the clicker itself. U may need to bend it a little to get it to stick out more
I looked several times at this review and bought the Regal 1000D with an extra 2000S spool( I hope it fits) for about the same price as the Legalis 1000D by itself. I doubt the bail and washer downgrade(?) will be critical. Your review drove up the prices of both reels
U did the right thing for sure. The spool will fit - i promise.
I have been thinking about the same thing about the price of these reels. For a while Legalis was completely gone, while the Exceller, which is Legalis with a screw-in handle, was in stock everywhere. I told people to buy the exceller, but they wanted a Legalis.
Same thing with the Daiwa Presso. Perhaps even harder to find one.
@@ifishcatfish I have 4-8' , 2-7' , and 1-6' Daiwa Presso' before you drove the prices higher. They are the best all around ultralights I have used and I Salmon fish with the 8 footers. You have a nice boat, a little small for the great lakes, but good on a calm day..... and you should be fishing for Trout and Walleyes. I had a 1980 18' Sylvan with 70HP 2 stroke Johnson and I could troll all day. If you think catching small fish on the ultralights is a blast try 10-15 lb trout or salmon on an ultralight--I used 5'6' Ugly Stik ultralights and Abu Garcia Cardinal 154's with 6 lb mono .You could probably get away with 4lb braid I saw that Muskie you caught... all except the Lake Trout fight much better then they do. You are young enough to become a HUNTER with your graph. With what you spend on the exotic ultralights you can afford a pair of electric downriggers and go the whole 9 yards.
im thinking of leaving IL and moving South to a place with lower taxes, so too late for me. I did a little trolling with deep diving crankbaits and caught a jumbo drum... but all i find it harder and harder to do anything other than ultralight fishing these days. I used to carp fish and catfish all the time, but now that seems slow and i have no patience for that. I like to cast all the time, feel the lure, feel the bottom, feel the nibbles.. If i didn't have to work I could do all, but now i wait all week for the weekend, and can go fishing one day a week, and i can't go trolling or carp fishing..
@@ifishcatfish I'm a Vietnam and Cambodia Vet 1/5 Air Cavalry and live in New York. Rochester, New York has turned into a real shithole--with very affordable housing and sky high taxes-- during my lifetime but is the center of the the greatest fishing in the World if you include the area in a 100 mile radius around the city. The taxes and Dems are unbearable and I suggest Tennessee, Missouri and any State the fleeing Urban city elites are going to and taking their politics with them. Il Duce Cuomo is pretty awful but not as bad as that fat slob of a governor you have. Cuomo only killed about 11000 seniors in the nursing homes. We soldier on and do our duty
thank you
I have the Legalis LT and love it. Talking about the drag. I moved to Washington State a few months ago and am relegated to very limited bank fishing until I get a boat. One lake I can bank fish at is LOADED with lily pads. After a couple weeks of learning how to fish that mess I tried a spinning rod with a texas rig. Been hauling out 4 and 5 lbers with it. Drag on Legalis has been awesome so far. And I hate power fishing but it is the only way to bass fish for now. No ultralight sadly til I get on the water. How long can the Legalis withstand that kind of fishing I can't tell yet of course but it has suprised me so far.
Not very long. It has small cast zinc alloy gears. They have perfect geometry and excellent fit but they are not as strong as machine cut gears. They don't need to be very strong for ultralight fishing, as it is hard to wear them out with crappie, but for what u are doing i would recommend Shimano Sahara 2500. Or 3500.. Thats a much stronger reel, if a little heavier
I put the Legalis as a test. Was gonna put on my kastking 3000,which is now going to be given to goodwill, and as I was spooling up the kastking I noticed the line lay was awful!!! Peaks and valleys and looked like an ekg readout lol. Mind blown. My other tougher spinning reels are Cadence. Love love them. Shielded bearings, very strong smooth drag, machined gears and a screw in handle. A sahara has been on my radar for a while. I kept seeing Cadence and they are fantastic. I do however have 4 shimano baitcasters which are pieces of art to me. Also have a stradic ci4+. And it is on my fenwick hmx. Its sex in the hand beautiful !!!
Bought the Daiwa Regal. I want to be able to put a reel stand on opposite sides of the handle. Helps when resting it on the ground while shore fishing. Won't scratch up or damage the bail as quickly.
i thought people buy that for balance, to counter balance the handle..
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@@ifishcatfish wat is with daiwa ninja lt is it the same ? Or is ther a Differenz?
Ninja is inferior. Stick to one of these two reels
which reel is more money ? great review as always keep it up.
I don't know.. Legalis is the older reel and yet i see more deals on Regal LT. I think daiwa owes me some money, because their Legalis LT on Amazon just sold out, and when they have any they sell them for more than exceller, which doesn't make sense. Same thing with the daiwa presso rod, that since my review came out has been sold out most of the time
You ever tried the new Daiwa Laguna LT? It’s pretty amazing in feel. Tackle advisors made a video about it as well.
That's more of a catfish/carp reel. Not an ultralight reel. Not alternative for these two reels here. These reels are much lighter and have more bearings and cost the same - why buy Laguna then?
For strictly saltwater use,at the 3000 version of both,do you think the Regal's extra rigidity-even that maybe 1 mm of extra-and the 2 bb under the spool are gonna be more crucial?mind you im talking about spinning from shore and jettys,reels dont get wet other than the spray from braid .Great video and analysis
yes, Regal would be better, but best is just go Nasci
my regards. Thnx
Thank you too!
Great review Vik. For saltwater use, in your opinion what is the best budget ultralight reel (in 1000-2500 size)?
Nasci. If u want cheaper u can go with Fuego, but the frame is too soft. There is also daiwa BG but that is too heavy and more of a horse of a reel than finesse. My fav is definitely a Nasci from Japan with 4.7:1 gear ratio
i_fish got it, will go with the nasci for the lightness. Thanks for the reply!
Well said
That purple will go good with my Mojo Inshore, you should send it to me, lol. Are these salt water rated? Good stuff Vic.
No, but fuego is exact same reel with seals.
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I always come back to your videos for the reviews on the reels. I know that you mentioned that the Revros LT is not a good reel, but I can’t find the actual video where you talked about it besides it is missing a bearing on the main shaft. What else is missing on that reel? My friend is considering buying a revros combo.
nothing else. Also, you an buy this bearing and put it yourself. The problem is by the time you do that, you already spent enough money to buy the Legalis, that comes with it stock and u don't have to open the entire reel. It is pretty invasive surgery, you have to open everything.
@@ifishcatfish thanks!
I want the legalis 2021 but they are out of stock everywhere. Might have to look at the regal
I can sell u mine for the right price. Fresh grease.
The Legalis has a smoothness and low start-up inertia as you have said, that is difficult to explain. I have been using it with an slp works 1000s Black spool and it feels great. A Kast King offering, the Zephyr SFS 1000 I have been also using and though it's hard to believe has significantly less start up inertia than the Legalis(using Major Craft Fantail FAX 632sul.
kastking has less startup inertia that Legalis?? Are u sure about that?
@@ifishcatfish It is a Fine Tail not a fantail. No doubt. It is 190g about the same as Legalis and it is not as good looking as the Legalis with the black spool. But there is significantly less start up inertia without doubt. I own them both. They both have axles not direct screw-in handles
@@quanloikid1 i am having trouble believing that. Maybe i will try it later
@@ifishcatfish You have trouble believing lots of things like the SLP spools that cost $18 and not $45 as you said
i guess im a skeptic..
Great video review, congratulations. I am faced with the dilemma of choosing a reel for LRF, between Daiwa (Exceler LT, Regal LT or Revors LT) or Shimano Sahara in size 1000 or 2000, Can you suggest which reel will be most suitable?
none of these have any seals and are not good for saltwater. Fuego is Exceler with seals. Nasci is Sahara with seals. U need Fuego or Nasci. Nasci is a better value even though more expensive
I will go with Regal LT just because of the extra bearings and the lower price .
cant argue with that
I just bought a regal lt 3000d-c and haven’t gotten to use it yet
Why don't you swap the washers on the drag and decide if that makes any difference. The Regal XIA is heavier, but I like it better The bail is like the legalis and not just wire. Your videos have taught me more of the nuances of the machinery, mechanics and construction of fishing equipment than any other videographer. Thank you. Doc- 1/5 Cav RVN '69-'70
'videographer'? - ok.. : )
@@ifishcatfish One who makes videos. I like the way you film and present the videos and particularly what you say, Doc
I_fish, like so many others I really appreciate your great reviews! I was hoping you could give me a suggestion on a rod and reel for pan fishing with ultralight.Based on your other videos, I was going for a Daiwa Presso 6'6" and the Legalis but I was thinking of the 1000 size to keep things small. Good or bad size?
I also was hoping you could recommend a good rod in the 5' length for another set up my wife uses which has a shimano sienna 500 currently. A Presso also in this length? We do a lot of casting from the bank where we fish. Thank you so much.
i replied to u aready and now my reply is gone. what is up with youtube... I can't type the whole thing again.
But yeah, the 6'6 presso is pure gold, good for everything.
In the 5' range my favorite is 5'6 ultralight Fenwick HMX. Great little rod
@@ifishcatfish Dang it, I hate that it lost the reply, I was really looking forward to your comments. Thank you though for responding!
The Spring on the rotor,, is it Spiral.. or old school V shape??
I've noticed there is a 2024 regal LT model that is the silverish one. But also on daiwa's website they have the 9bearing one. The full silver one has 6. Haven't been able to find info on the differences between them. They both are listed as "new" on their website too.
can i get a link to what you are refering to?
@@ifishcatfish Sorry, seem to have confused myself. The old style regal with the gold spool had 9 bearings. But the new 2024 model has 6? or 7? and the higher gear ratio with the all silver/purple body.
@@dissgusting regal doesn't have more bearings. They put 2 bearings in the spool but that don't make no difference : )
@@ifishcatfish Are you referring to the silver body gold spool regal? Or the silver/purple/blue one? Or is there no difference between those two other than color? Also, I tried posting a link, but youtube does not like that. The new 24 regal is on daiwa's us website.
Great reviews with detail knowledge. What would you recommend for a LT version of a Daiwa BG for river salmon fishing? I currently have Mitchell 300. I really want a Daiwa LT for my salmon fishing. Thank you in advance for your advice
I recommend Shimano Sahara 3000 for Salmon. It is a little heavier, but had MUCH stronger frame, and also stronger gears. Salmon put a lot of stress on the tackle in the first minute or so, and you will wear prematurely those thin daiwa LT reels. They are strictly Ultralight Fishing reels, and no good for nothing else. I mentioned in this video they have a frame that is too thin and too flexy and are just no good for stress
if you want something even better, go for Shimano Stradic FL. The aluminum one. 3000 is big enough because it is so strong. But i believe the gears inside are almost the same. Sahara is a dam good reel, just a little ugly
@@ifishcatfish really appreciated. Stradic is great but out of my budget
Just get the bg. It's a little heavier yes but it's a great price and will take years of abuse from salmon. I live in Michigan where we get pretty big kings my buddy has a BG I'm going to get one for next fall.
You should work for Daiwa. We will get the perfect reel for sure.
You will get the perfect reel for ME for sure! : ) I can promise u u wont be gettin any more purple reels like this one tho..
do they have a screw in type handle?
Hey brother..can you do a quick review for ryobi mini power ultralight spinning reel..im sure it is the best budget and its pretty light too..thanks man.
Ryobi doesn't make reels any more. They rebadge Chinese or Korean reels, depending on price. As far as spinning reels go, they will never be as good as Daiwa and SHimano. In the spinning reel world you have only two choices - Daiwa or Shimano. In baitcasting u have more choices, because the Korean reels are very comparable in the low and mid price segments. But in spinning - only Daiwa and Shimano. Ryobi and DAM do not make reels, just resell junk
So the bail in relgal lt is not good ? Because its thinner ?
Have u faced any problems with it in regal lt ?
regal bail is not inferior in any way. Just aesthetics
Thanks for the comparison! I orderd myself the Regal 2500. Do you know if there is a one piece Bail arm that I can purchase and is interchangeable with the 2500?
Would like to upgrade that one part and then the reel is perfect for me!
this kind of business doesn't work for Daiwa. It is always cheaper to buy the model that has that part, than to buy the part and put it in.
I bought the Regal lt. It's ok.
good job
What is the difference between the new model of legalis ( cxh)
Not sure i understand your question but i have a full video about the new legalis
how do these deep spools cast in your opinion. I have read that if the spool isn't full then you get reduced casting performance. I think I would like these reels if they just had standard shallow reels.
just fill the first half of the spool with some cheap 4 lb omniflex from walmart. It makes the spool shallow. This is kind of a moot point on a 50 dollar reel.
Do you have the Daiwa Ninja LT in your region and if so have you had the chance to review one yet - they sit in at slightly lower price point than the Legalis over here in the UK.
Legalis has the minimum amount of bearings a reel should have. I don't recommend anything lower. It's not worth the savings
Amazing, 2 years ago the legalis was 50 dollars now they’re 80
right. Also a 500 000 house now costs 800 000. I missed my chance.
Haha, you and me both
Between the regal and the Exceler. What would be preferred for my Shakespeare Micro 7’? Thank you.
Regal LT and Exceller is one and the same reel. Exceller has nicer bail and is more pretty. I have video comparing them. But body, gears, bearings.. everything is the same. Whichever u find cheaper..
@@ifishcatfish thank you sor
I usually watch your videos several time and I would like to know have you ever changed and swapped out the 4 BB's/ spool etc. of the Regal and fished the legalis with it? Any difference?
yes, i swap spools all over the place. Almost none of these reels have stock spools. Spools are completely interchangeable. Bearings i don't swap, as there is no point. It is the same bearing. For the spool sometimes i swap them to get colors to match my rod :)
@@ifishcatfish I understand that. I just want to know fishing the legalis with the extra bearings(9) make any difference?
there is nowhere to put more bearings on a legalis. U can put one on the line roller, if u want, but this is not gona affect the drive train. The spool is not designed to take more bearings, and the gears have all the bearings they need. where do u put 4 more bearings??
@@ifishcatfish Again I understand. Did you try the regal spool on the legalis reel with the bearings and spool support?
yes, i am using my legalis with the Regal spool because the color matches my presso better. Of course i can't tell any difference because of the bearing..
Good morning brother, which one do you recommend? I'm looking for the regal 3000 D-XH 6.2.1 in Greece, but it doesn't exist, is legalis good? I want it to work with shots up to 20 grams. Thank you very much, stay healthy
i do only ultralight fishing, no more than 3 grams. For big reels u have a lot more options. Almost any reel from daiwa or shimano over 100$ will be good. Ultralight fishing is more difficult because there is a lot of resistance in small reels but in big reels u don't feel it. Just don't buy 6.2 gear ratio. That is STUPID. Don't buy more than 5.3. Try to find reel with 4.8
@@ifishcatfish the ultra light gigging, don't need HG reel?i want only for gigging.
NOTHING needs HG. Just avoid it.
I just opened up my regal lt2000 mine has the washer you mentioned that was missing on yours
these things can happen in $50 reels
Victor, great videos!! I just recieved a Legalis 2500 XH and there is a freeplay when turning the handle from backwards to forward.. Or lets say that the handle moves couple of mm before the spoole turns. Hard too explain but there is a freeplay in the reel, is that normal for These LT-reels? It is pretty anoying, is it possible too do something? Best regards from Viktor
Is your handle tight? What u describe is not normal. Tighten the knob well. Where did u buy it? Legalis have been sold out everywhere since my review became popular. Very often the only reel that the store has is what someone else returned.. you know what i mean? Tighten the knob and if u still have free play return it and buy the Exceler or Regal LT instead
Thanks for your reply! I have now located the ”issue”..It is not the handle but the hexagonal Axel that the handle is mounted ”in”, if you pur the handle in from the left without the nut then you dont have any play, but from the otherside without pressure from the left you got att noticible freeplay, the shaft can move a little bit (normal) but the sound is when you get small pressure from the maingear(?), do you understand?:) I bought it from WaveInn, I am a follower from Sweden!
Talked to Daiwa scandinavia and they will help me!
Love to hear a good end!
I’m looking at getting a new ultralight rod/reel setup for rainbow and brown trout. Looking at getting the daiwa Legalis 1000 reel and a st Croix premier 5’6 ultralight rod. What are your thoughts or recommendations? I will be using 4lb fluorocarbon. Thanks
st croix premier is a $50 rod that costs 100. Panfish elite is the same. I prefer the fenwick HMX 5'6 UL. Beautiful rod that actually has expensive components.
Legalis is obviously a great reel, but between Legalis Exceler and Regal LT i would get whichever is on sale as it is one and the same reel
i_fish thank you so much for the reply! Since I wrote the review this morning, I have watched several more of your videos and have completely changed my mind on the st Croix. The Fenwick hmx and daiwa rods are both on my short list now. Thanks for your help and for the awesome videos
I prefer the Exceler LT, what do you think?
exceler is legalis with screw in handle
You mentioned something very important that I noticed on my 4000 Legalis Vik, the reel it does bend! It's the first time experiencing this I didn't like to be honest what carp reel would you recommend that won't have this problem?
If u want big and strong, go Daiwa BG. I myself prefer a shimano nasci 4000 from Japan, with 4.7:1 gear ratio. So smooth and so strong with that low gear ratio. Of course a lot of nice reels at higher price points..
@@ifishcatfish thanks again Viktor, I'll check out the shimano nasci. I'm curious if you have any experience with the daiwa uk carp reels? For instance the basis, emblems, cast'ism, n others and your thoughts of them positive n negative?
I'm looking at the Regal, but am also considering the Phlueger President (seems to be a direct competitor), any thoughts on this brand/model? Stick with Daiwa? p.s. Also not crazy about the color, why did they do this?!
no, Phlueger doesn't have a competitor to the Regal and Legalis. Even the most expensive $200 phlueger feels significantly worse. Daiwa has no competition in ultralight fishing as far as budget reels are concerned. Shimano has amazing ultralight reels but they are very expensive. Only daiwa has good ultralight reels under 100$
@@ifishcatfish Thank you for that reply! I think I will try the Regal, using your link. Thank you. So many choices out there that I became overwhelmed and lost sight of the fact that I am spending
I believe in another past video you commented that Regal LT would be good for bass fishing- I believe this was before you owned the reel but looked at schematics. Is this still true? If so, in which size? I'm thinking of buying 2500 or 3000.
its just a good reel. You can fish whatever u want with it. The old legalis had a thin frame, so i didn't recommend it for bass fishing, because of the crazy hooksets bass anglers do, but this frame is thicker and bass fishing would be no problem. At least finesse bass fishing. I wouldn't put braid on this and fish around trees and yank it
so both of them not fit to salt water fishing? and in the buttom line who is the best?
there reels have no seals and salt will get in and eat them. As for who is best, they are exactly equal.
like from me great video 👌👌👌
Thank you! Cheers!
Would you please compare these with kastking sharky 3?
Here you go: Kastking Sharky 3 sux. It is heavier, rougher, and has more resistance. It is absolutely Not Comparable to these reels. You can compare the kastking to a pfluger or Quantum or something like that, but not to any Daiwa spinning reel.
Can you help me decide between Legalis 2500 and Regal 2000 (Legalis on sale so both would be the same price)? My rod is 65 g but I currently have a 1000 Shimano Sienna on it, which is the same weight as the Legalis 2500. The 2500 should give me a bit more casting distance? Thanks!
Actually I found the Legalis 2000 and 2500 even cheaper on Aliexpress. Is cast distance difference substantial between those two sizes? Would you go with 2000 or 2500 for ultralight? Thanks.
65 g is a very light rod. I would go with Legalis 2000 or Exceller 2000. Even if 2500 casts farther, and it probably will, it will look ridiculous on such a light rod.
Nice video. What reel and what size would you recommend for Lucky John progress chub 2.7m 3-10g rod? Rod weight is about 120g. Thanks
2500 Legalis. Or for a few more bucks, 2021 Shimano Ultegra 2500 is amazing. Wait for my video on that reel, but its amazing
@@ifishcatfish hey man, I bought regal lt 2500 and right out of the box the handle has some freeplay back and forward, like 2mm, seems like the whole shaft is moving and gears has freeplay. Is it normal or should I send it back? Thanks a lot.
I looked more closely, actually the freeplay comes from the hex shaft of the handle, which moves insinde the hex hole. I don't know how to explain. Hope you understand.
@@G4tm4st4 get 1” of 6 pound monofilament line. Put it in the hole and then put the hex shaft in. Nylon will make perfect seal.
@@ifishcatfish I have tried it and found that it's not the hex shaft. It must be the gears... It is not very much, but it annoys me and it makes a little sound when it hits the other side, moving handle from front to back. Maybe I am too picky/pedantic. Maybe I should compare with other reels. Thanks anyway for the fast reply. I really like your videos.
for panfishing would you get the regal 2000 or 2500 ? wanted to buy the legalis 2500 but everyone is out here where i live thanks you.
doesnt matter panfish or bass. It depends only on the rod. If you have a very light, very well balanced rod, you will need the 2000. If you have a cheaper, heavier rod, go with the 2500, because it will actually balance better and the combo will feel better with the bigger reel. Also bigger reels have bigger spool and less coils and the line is straighter when u cast. Also gears will last longer on a bigger reel. But all of that is secondary. I buy reels and rods so they can balance well
@@ifishcatfish got the shakespeare micro series 7ft light and the regal 2000 just like you said very smooth and very happy thank you.,
Is it ok to buy the lt reels in the 1000 size now? In a previous video you said the spool sizes on 1000 reels were too small.... I’m going to put it on a phenix elixir 8’ and presso 8’ throwing 1/32 mini jigs.... or should I get 2500 size?
It's not just the spool. Spool is fine if you use braid. If you use other lines, i don't like how the line gets so curly from the small spools. But with these long rods you need to consider balance. Putting a small reel on a long rod makes the combo tip heavy. 2500 is probably a better solution, especially if u use mono. But u can put some reels on these rods just to see how the balance feels. If u like the balance, weigh the reel. Then buy whichever reel is closer to that weight.
@@ifishcatfish thank you so much for sharing all of your expertise!!!! I really appreciate it. :0)
Dear Viktor,
I have 3+ years old Legallis and brand new Regal in my hands.
From some reason old dude Legallis works 2 times smoother than new Regal.
I am confused, do you have any idea what might be a reason ? Should I return the Regal back in your opinion ? Or just take it on the Water and give it some time ?
The same feeling I had with the last Exceller, which has been finally returned by me.
Is it possible that older Daiwa models that are still in stocks, can work less smoother because of the time spent in a storage ?
This is really weird.
Do NOT take it fishing! Return! This is the same reel and should feel the same. Time on the water will not fix it.
@@ifishcatfish So today I went to the shop, I checked other Regal and also asked for New Legallis. In my opinion, the difference between them was significant.
So I ended up with New Legallis and i am returning the Regal.
Thanks Viktor, you really encouraged me to do that.
@@Micha_Szara are u talking about Regal, or Regal LT? Completely different reels. The Regal LT is the same reel as Legalis, no difference.
@@ifishcatfish LT ofc.
The two Regals that I had in my hands, were both less smoother than old Legalis LT that I used for 3+ years and the New Legalis LT that I have just bought.
I decided to trust my instinct.
@@Micha_Szara must be some defective reel, because Legalis and Regal LT use the same part numbers, if you need to order parts from daiwa. Good that you returned it. They need to return it to Daiwa, instead of reselling to someone else.
Hi IFISH Nice review ...
Have you tried The DIAWA KAGE? its Black...I have 2 UL rods 7'6
I'm trying to pair it with a nice reel
I'm considering the Kage or Shimano Cardiff Ci14. Im trying to stay within the $200 to $300
Range...Thanks
Kage is Tatula with cork handle, and one extra bearing in a place that doesn't matter.
@@ifishcatfish Thank you for the reply
What would be your top UL reels?
Watch the other reel reviews. I dont have favorites. I just review them
Hi there what is that shim called in the handle knob to help reduce the freeplay?
i dont know and its not in the schematics. Handle is sold only as a whole assembly
@@ifishcatfish Ok cool... Would be nice to see what that shim looks like. Maybe it can be bought at a hardware or something to help with the handle knobs
no, it is way too thin. I already have the reels put together and ready for fishing this weekend. Not disassembling anything again. It is just a super thin washer, thats all. But only specialized shops sell washers that thin
could you do a similar comparison with the laguna lt?
Laguna LT does not compare to these reels. It is a bottom fishing reel. It weighs like 1 pound. If i buy it will not even compare with these reels but with my catfish tackle
I get your point but i just compared weights and the laguna lt is about the same weight as a Shimano Sahara (2500 size), so if you ever get one into your hands I'd still be very interested in your opinon. Thanks for all your great videos!
I Just Got This Reel From Your Recommendation. Question? While Turning The Handle It Has A Slight Very Miniscule Vibration. Almost Unnoticeable. I Took It Back To The Store Thinking There's Something Wrong With The Reel. The Store Said It Was Normal & It Was The Gearing Turning. Is This Normal??? THANKS in Advance.
No! No vibration at all. Tell them they are full of sh#t and ask them to try the other Regals and you will see they don't have it.
This reel has no reports of quality control problems though... this is very strange..
@@ifishcatfish Thank You For The Quick Reply. I Will Take It Back To Ask For Exchange. Thanks Again!! Happy Fishing & Tight Lines!!!
Have you seen the 2020 legalis? Do you know if there has been any changes to this reel?
2020? or 2021.. I haven't seen the reel but there are changes to all new models : )
@@ifishcatfish I've only seen the 2020 model. I'm looking to buy a legalis after watching your reviews . Maybe I will wait for the 2021 model. Keep up the great work
Funny thing: On the Legalis only the outside of the box is in the ugly purple. On the Regal it is the reel which has the bad color :D
exactly. And i agree with u on the looks. I CANT STAND PURPLE. I am giving the Regal LT away just for that reason : )
@@ifishcatfish Haha yes I can understand this. I would not want it either :D
But I am living in Germany anyways which is too far away for your giveaway.
Victor would you consider the lagalis 2500 as ultralight?
yes. I would. I use it as ultralight on several setups under 100. If you use a regular $60 rod the 2500 actually balances better. And has better drag and bigger gears, in case u get accidental catfish or something. And bigger gears last longer.
good question. I think people have the wrong reflexes from years of fishing these heavy 500 size reels. The daiwa LT reels are so light that it makes no sense to go to the smallest size, unless u have very expensive and very light japanese rod. But then u probably wont buy Legalis anyway :) . I also like casting with bigger spool more
Is the Daiwa Mission CS a thing? Wondering if it’s a JDM version, old version or a knockoff on eBay. Thought you might be the one to ask since my Google-fu is failing me. Cheers 🍻
no idea. Don't know much about models outside of USA. I have some JDM reels but not many..
i_fish one of AliExpress’ bots suggested it to me - a.aliexpress.com/_d6Qmz5S
something is wrong with that reel. How can size 2000 be 240 grams. Thats heavy like a stone
i_fish the same store lists the 2000 Sweepfire weight as 230g by comparison.
What about the Regal vs the Laguna? For my first ever reel.
regal for sure
@@ifishcatfish wow! Most guys dont respond! Thank you so much! Theres a 2021 Legalis out. Not sure if you know if they fixed anything on it. Also, since you respond, what size do you think I should get and what rod? Im fishing all stocked lakes here in Colorado. Mostly trout, and largemouth bass. Most people seem to recommend 2500-3000 size on a 7ft ML-M rod with MF action on either a braid with a fluro lead, or just straight flouro. Whats your take?
On Ebay, there is Daiwa 18 Legalis LT1000S & LT2000S From Japan. What is the difference to the Legalis LT1000D & LT2000D?
shallow spool. S is better. U don't need to fill with so much line
@@ifishcatfish is Daiwa RGLT2500D Regal Airbail Spin Reel, 9 + 1, 5.6:1 better than the Legalis LT1000D/2500D & Regal LT?
My English bad sorry , please help me, i want buy but will am i choose Regal or legalist, i use fresh water for seabass , and i buy 1000 or 2000?
Nasci
@@ifishcatfish thanks friends, i dont look before nasci but i look now , thanks so much for help , i watch your all video but my English very bad hhehe :)
Which one is better the daiwa ninja lt or the daiwa regal lt, they are both the same price in my country
don't know the Ninja very well but i think the Regal LT
@@ifishcatfish ok thanks for the reply
Would u recommend using a Legalis on inshore saltwater fishing?
No. Nasci. Watch my Nasci video.
@@ifishcatfish bought a Fuego eventually for inshore saltwater. I'm yet to try it out. Exceler is definitely smoother n I wonder why.
Daiwa don't seem to sell Fuego for their domestic market. Do u know why? Thx again!!
Exceller and fuego are one and the same reel. Every part is swappable, no exceptions. Fuego has some extra seals, thats it. The frame of the fuego is a little softer though, for some weird reason. I think the metal flake in the exceller plastic gives the frame extra rigidity. But exceller doesnt flex in handle and hold the gears tight. But gears and every part inside is same
Many thx for the prompt response!
Since I only fish in saltwater, Fuego is the natural choice. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that "magseal" is not just marketing hype....
Tough choice and it looks like they just released a new 2021 Legalis model
I need to see some reviews of them 2021s
@@rodrigoelgu I'm thinking they just changed the color of it based on their promo video but I could be wrong.
you are wrong. I know what they did but can't get my hands on a reel yet. There is one important change
@@ifishcatfish looks like you can get one on Tackle Direct. Im thinking about getting one. Do you mind sharing what the major change is?
@@user-bj9ln4em6n it says PRE ORDER. Available April. Like all other sites