Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by karirick » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:51 am

wirinhar wrote:Hi Guys,

Just to share the newest Ballistic LT that is made in Japan and it is less than USD200.

For those who love the spinning reel made in Japan with a reasonable price and this might be the right choice.

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I will get one of these soon.

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Where did you order that from? I love MIJ reels; it's all I have and will ever have if able.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by fishonsc » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:30 am

Looks like it is made for the east Asia market. Only place I can find one. Expect some sketchy website.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-DAIWA-BAL ... Swa29b2tHg

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by wirinhar » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:21 am

karirick wrote:
wirinhar wrote:Hi Guys,

Just to share the newest Ballistic LT that is made in Japan and it is less than USD200.

For those who love the spinning reel made in Japan with a reasonable price and this might be the right choice.

bjap.jpg

I will get one of these soon.

Regards,
WW
Where did you order that from? I love MIJ reels; it's all I have and will ever have if able.

Rick
Hi Rick,

I get it from my local tackle shop in Malaysia. the first batch was sold out.... it is coming another month or two.

I was going for 1000 since I have had Exit2500LT..... but decide to go for 2000 instead..... cause It is so small and smaller than 2500 but it will load more lines than the Exist2500LT :).... But only one thing i just don't like is the gold cold trim and handle though.
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WW

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by AlgonquinFan » Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:56 pm

Well then, I stand corrected! Nice reel.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by karirick » Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:23 am

wirinhar wrote:
karirick wrote:
wirinhar wrote:Hi Guys,

Just to share the newest Ballistic LT that is made in Japan and it is less than USD200.

For those who love the spinning reel made in Japan with a reasonable price and this might be the right choice.

bjap.jpg

I will get one of these soon.

Regards,
WW
Where did you order that from? I love MIJ reels; it's all I have and will ever have if able.

Rick
Hi Rick,

I get it from my local tackle shop in Malaysia. the first batch was sold out.... it is coming another month or two.

I was going for 1000 since I have had Exit2500LT..... but decide to go for 2000 instead..... cause It is so small and smaller than 2500 but it will load more lines than the Exist2500LT :).... But only one thing i just don't like is the gold cold trim and handle though.
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Regards,
WW
Thanks.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:47 am

Just ordered the 2000D from Singapore. Total cost was $228 shipped.

I was extremely excited because on the website it mentioned a 12/1 bearing configuration. I found that neat because there are only a few reels that have that much refinement in Daiwa's lineup.

However, after looking at the pictures and seeing the boxes it appears that it is in fact only 6/1.

Sort of bummed as I thought I was getting Certate level of refinement and mij for cheap. All said, I'm still stoked as I like things no one else has.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by wirinhar » Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:00 am

RMCatchNrelease wrote:Just ordered the 2000D from Singapore. Total cost was $228 shipped.

I was extremely excited because on the website it mentioned a 12/1 bearing configuration. I found that neat because there are only a few reels that have that much refinement in Daiwa's lineup.

However, after looking at the pictures and seeing the boxes it appears that it is in fact only 6/1.

Sort of bummed as I thought I was getting Certate level of refinement and mij for cheap. All said, I'm still stoked as I like things no one else has.
I get another one since it is a very good price reel that is made in Japan :)
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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by timinmo » Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:14 am

Just from looking at your pictures. It looks like the made in Japan has a gold handle where as the USA/MIC ones have a black handle. Could be other differences also.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:25 am

Should look great on the original Tatula rod

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by fishonsc » Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:14 am

RMCatchNrelease wrote:Just ordered the 2000D from Singapore. Total cost was $228 shipped.

I was extremely excited because on the website it mentioned a 12/1 bearing configuration. I found that neat because there are only a few reels that have that much refinement in Daiwa's lineup.

However, after looking at the pictures and seeing the boxes it appears that it is in fact only 6/1.

Sort of bummed as I thought I was getting Certate level of refinement and mij for cheap. All said, I'm still stoked as I like things no one else has.
For about $75 more you could have got a certate. I would have gone that route.

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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:23 am

fishonsc wrote:
RMCatchNrelease wrote:Just ordered the 2000D from Singapore. Total cost was $228 shipped.

I was extremely excited because on the website it mentioned a 12/1 bearing configuration. I found that neat because there are only a few reels that have that much refinement in Daiwa's lineup.

However, after looking at the pictures and seeing the boxes it appears that it is in fact only 6/1.

Sort of bummed as I thought I was getting Certate level of refinement and mij for cheap. All said, I'm still stoked as I like things no one else has.
For about $75 more you could have got a certate. I would have gone that route.
I did look into that, but did not see them in the smaller sizes for that price. The 2510 is $340 where I looked. I also prefer the looks and the I vs T knob.

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