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Daiwa · Low-Profile Baitcasting Reels
Daiwa Bait Reel 21 Monthly Beauty Air TW PE, 8.5:1 Gear Ratio
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Options
Hand Orientation: 8.5R (right handle)
- 8.5R (right handle)
- 8.5L (left handle)
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.39 x 4.25 x 2.83 inches
Quick take
Fast-ratio low-profile baitcasting reel with 12 bearings designed to spool braided line for speed and sensitivity.
This is the right-handle version of Daiwa's Moonbeauty Air TW PE Special, a compact baitcasting reel built around braided PE line. It has an 8.5 gear ratio that brings in about 29 inches of line per turn, a 28 mm spool and a 3.5 kg maximum drag. At 165 g with 12 ball bearings, it suits anglers who cast light lures with fine braid.
Best for
- High-speed jigging techniques
- Braided line with minimal stretch
- Experienced baitcasters who want precision
Skip if
- You are new to baitcasting reels and prone to backlashes
- You fish primarily with monofilament line
Strengths
- 8.5:1 gear ratio enables quick line retrieval and jigging speed
- Braided line capacity reduces backlash issues
- 12 bearings reduce friction for smooth casting
Trade-offs
- Braided line requires different casting technique to avoid overruns
- Fast gear ratio reduces torque for fighting heavy fish
- Requires skill to master baitcasting reel operation
Fishing fit
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | low-profile baitcasting reel |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Line retrieve | 29.1 in per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg |
| Line capacity | 0.6/50 PE or 0.6/100 PE |
| Bearings | 12 ball/roller |
| Weight | 6.5 oz |
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