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Daiwa · Spinning Reels
Daiwa 23 Ninja LT Spinning Reel, Lightweight Airdrive Rotor
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- Item weight
- 7.23 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.24 x 5.24 x 3.58 inches
Quick take
A lightweight Japanese spinning reel with an airdrive rotor that improves balance and sensitivity while reducing tangles on the cast.
The Daiwa 23 Ninja LT in size 1000 is a compact front-drag spinning reel for light line and small lures. It weighs about 205 grams, runs a 5.2:1 gear ratio and picks up around 64 centimeters of line per crank turn. An aluminum spool and four ball bearings round out a reel suited to panfish, trout and other finesse work.
Best for
- Finesse fishing with light line and small lures
- Anglers seeking responsive drag and high sensitivity
- Tournament-style bass and trout fishing
Skip if
- You prefer heavier, more traditional reel designs
- You fish exclusively large saltwater species
Strengths
- Airdrive rotor shifts weight toward the rear for better balance
- Reduced bail weight and new bail arm minimize tangles
- ATD drag releases smoothly under load without initial resistance
Trade-offs
- Smaller frame limits line capacity for heavy applications
- Lightweight construction may feel delicate to anglers used to heavy reels
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Redfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | spinning reel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 1000, 2000, 2500, 2500-XH, 3000-CXH, 5000-C |
| Rotor | Lightweight Airdrive |
| Drag | 11.02 lb max (size 1000) |
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 |
| Bearings | 4 ball bearings plus front drag |
| Line retrieve | 25.2 in per crank |
| Weight | 205g |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1000, 2000This one | Small reels for light line, panfish and trout. |
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| 2500 | Mid sizes for bass and walleye on light to medium line. |
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Facts
| Reel size | 1000 |
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