Daiwa 25 Ballistic Air LT Spinning Reel

Description

The Daiwa 25 Ballistic Air LT Spinning Reel brings Daiwa's AIRDRIVE DESIGN into a lightweight spinning reel built for anglers who want smooth rotation without excess bulk. The ZAION Monocoque (MQ) body does away with traditional side screws, creating a more compact, weather-sealed frame that houses a larger Tough Digigear — so you get more cranking power and durability from a smaller, lighter housing. Magsealed protection helps the reel stand up to corrosive saltwater environments, making it a realistic option for UK coastline fishing as well as freshwater work. The 2500-XH size suits lure anglers who need speed and sensitivity. The extra high gear ratio is well matched to working topwater surface lures or keeping pace with fast-moving fish in the surf, while the 160g weight keeps long sessions on the canal or river comfortable and lets you feel every pluck on a soft plastic. For estuary and brackish water, the Magsealed body and CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings) help the reel cope where lesser designs might struggle. - Model: Ballistic Air LT2500-XH - Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 (Extra High Speed) - Weight: 160g (Ultra-Lightweight) - Max Drag: 5kg (ATD Type-L System) - Line Capacity: 150m / 0.20mm - Bearings: 7 Ball Bearings (including 2 CRBB) - Body Material: ZAION Monocoque (MQ) - Rotor: ZAION V AIRDRIVE Rotor - Technologies: MagSealed, Twist Buster III, Tough Digigear The AIRDRIVE Bail guides line more smoothly onto the roller, and the ATD Type-L drag responds quickly to sudden lunges with smoother, more consistent pressure from the moment a fish runs — useful when fishing thin fluorocarbon or braid. Pairing the reel with a high-quality 8-strand PE braid in the 0.10mm to 0.12mm range makes the most of that drag performance on light lines. AIRDRIVE DESIGN is a four-pillar concept covering the Rotor, Bail, Shaft and Housing, focused on reducing the weight of the front unit. Lighter rotor and bail components mean less effort to start the handle turning, giving more instant lure control. Is the reel suitable for saltwater? Yes — Magsealed technology uses a magnetic oil membrane to keep water and salt out of the internal gearing, backed up by two CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings).