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Daiwa Blast LT 4000 Spinning Reel

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Item weight
270 Grams
Product dimensions
5.43 x 5.43 x 4.02 inches

Quick take

A lightweight mid-size spinning reel built with Daiwa's LT technology for reduced weight and smooth retrieves.

The Daiwa 18 Blast LT is a size 4000 spinning reel with a 5.6:1 gear ratio that takes in about 35 inches of line per handle turn. It weighs 9.8 oz and has an aluminum build with six ball bearings plus one roller bearing. The drag tops out at 26.5 lb, and the handle can be set up for left or right hand retrieve. It suits anglers who want a compact reel for braided line.

Best for

  • All-purpose freshwater spinning with lighter tackle
  • Light saltwater spinning and jigging
  • Anglers seeking reduced arm fatigue

Skip if

  • You fish heavy saltwater or deep offshore; this is mid-power
  • You need ultra-slow retrieves over extended sessions

Strengths

  • LT technology reduces weight without sacrificing strength
  • 5.6:1 gear ratio suits steady retrieves and finesse techniques
  • 26.5 lb max drag handles bass, pike, and light saltwater

Trade-offs

  • Light weight means smaller frame than comparable strength reels
  • Best suited to light or medium line rather than 20+ lb test

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting

Specifications

Specifications
Typespinning reel
ModelLT4000
Gear ratio5.6
Weight9.8 oz
Max drag26.5 lbs
Line retrieve35 in per turn
Bearing6 ball, 1 roller

Facts

This version's specifications
Reel size4000

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