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Daiwa · Electric Reels
Daiwa Lille Leo Blitz S500 Electric Reel
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- Item weight
- 2.2 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 9.02 x 7.99 x 5.39 inches
Quick take
A 500-size electric reel built for saltwater boat fishing, offering synchronized level wind and spool-free mode for versatile deep-bottom and jigging presentations.
The Daiwa Leo Blitz S500 is a size 500 electric reel built for boat anglers who chase heavy species such as madai, bluefish, squid and mackerel. It has a 2.8:1 gear ratio, a maximum drag of 10 kg and a synchronous level wind, and it weighs about 2.2 pounds. A brush motor drives the gears, and the stainless handle and rust-resistant finish suit saltwater days on the boat.
Best for
- Saltwater bottom fishing for snapper and grouper
- Squid jigging and mackerel fishing from boats
- Anglers who fish deep water and prefer mechanized power
Skip if
- You fish shallow freshwater where manual reels are simpler
Strengths
- Electric power reduces fatigue on all-day deep-water jigging
- Synchronized level wind prevents line bunching during retrieve
- Spool-free mode enables slack-line presentations for finicky fish
Trade-offs
- Size 500 limits line capacity compared to larger offshore reels
- Complexity and weight make casting from shore impractical
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bottom fish
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | electric reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 500 |
| Weight | 740 g |
| Gear ratio | 2.8 |
| Max drag | 10 kg |
| Max retrieve power | 43 kg |
| Line capacity | 5-350 or 6-300 |
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