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

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

Post by wirinhar » Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:06 pm

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

Post by cndbasshunter » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:14 am

Might be Japan model. Looking at current Daiwa lineup only steez/exist reels are made in japan in spinning.

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

Post by wirinhar » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:24 am

cndbasshunter wrote:Might be Japan model. Looking at current Daiwa lineup only steez/exist reels are made in japan in spinning.
Hi Cndbasshunter,
I am wondering as well... but the tackle shop owner told me it is made in Japan...., 100% made in Japan :).

Well.... I will get mine in a few days and I will share with you all here.

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

Post by cndbasshunter » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:01 am

that's great to see. need more MIJ !

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

Post by timinmo » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:04 am

The one in our Midwest shop is made in China. Yours maybe different.

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

Post by wirinhar » Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:39 am

cndbasshunter wrote:that's great to see. need more MIJ !
MIJ????

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

Post by casterus » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:18 am

Made in Japan.

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

Post by DirtyD64 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:31 am

Only one I ever saw in a shop (Hot Springs, AR) had the "Made in China" in little white letters on top of the reel seat. I hope if these are made in Japan they come with a true schematic. Someone told me the Tatula LT just had it printed on the box... That is sub KastKing ultimate Busch league if true...

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

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:34 pm

Is the Luvias no longer made in Japan?

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

Post by AlgonquinFan » Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:39 pm

You'll likely find a Made in China sticker on the reel's foot when you receive your new LT. The reels from the 3 LT series (JDM Caldia, JDM Tatula, AUDM Sol) that I've handled so far all have that sticker.

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

Post by domthewon » Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:07 pm

AlgonquinFan wrote:You'll likely find a Made in China sticker on the reel's foot when you receive your new LT. The reels from the 3 LT series (JDM Caldia, JDM Tatula, AUDM Sol) that I've handled so far all have that sticker.
Yup mine says made in China.

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

Post by wirinhar » Sat Nov 03, 2018 5:12 am

I am a lucky one who managed to get this Daiwa Ballistic made in Japan less than USD 200 :)
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Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Post by cndbasshunter » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:03 am

Nice!!

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

Post by wirinhar » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:06 am

cndbasshunter wrote:Nice!!
Thank you, Sir!!!

It is indeed a bit heavier than Exist but for less than USD200 ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) I have no choice but to go for it :)

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

Post by wirinhar » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:21 am

Just sharing with you all here.
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