I've been busy for the past several weeks and just saw this reel for the first time today. Can't believe you have a video out on it already. Looking forward to your full review in the future like you always do.
The knob is tighter on my new one... I guess that's the upgrade with the paint. I have 4# line on it also, I'm pleased with the reel and it works well on a light 30 ton graphite UL 7ft rod. I still love my old Legalis.
I got the old Legalis Lt 1000 a few months ago and I just got a Shimano Vanford 2500 and in all honesty, the legalis is just as smooth if not smoother...though it definitely does not feel as solid as the Vanford.
I was wondering how the new Legalis was compared to the older model. I don’t know if it’s your microphone but the drag sounds louder on the new version. I do like the older versions color better. Hard to find a rod color to match the new reel. I don’t guess it matters because a ugly rod n reel still catches fish! Thanks for making great videos, I really like your detailed review videos. They have helped me out a lot.
Seem like a private pond. How smooth is the reel? I'm getting mind soon..I still haven't use my Vanford, Tutula, ballistic yet, don't wanna mess it up..currently using the cheap one at the moment 🤣.
From where did you buy this legalis ? By the way I have kuying teton UL 1/32 if you wanna do a review on it I can bring it to you in Chicago I’m from Indianapolis
You mention in this video to use either the 1000 or 2000 size. However, I've watched several of your videos from a year or more ago. In the older videos you say to get the 2500 size and not to use the smaller reels. Has your opinion changed?
I was a carp angler that does occasional crappie fishing and wanted to use the reel for other things.. Now i mostly fish ultralight and prefer the 1000/2000 sizes. I still think if i fish like in the old days 2500 would be fine. Especially for float fishing
The reel itself is not. But it depends what rod you will pair it with. If you put it on a 8 foot Daiwa Presso and you use it for float fishing - it would be perfect. But if you put it on a 6'0 shakespeare micro light and you want to jig a trout magnet, then would be too big. So if it is going on longer rod and it will balance ok - then yes, it will work
Bought this reel in November...fished maybe 4 times. Now drag won't hold. I tighten it all the way and I can easily pull line. Any suggestions as to why? TH-cam vids say I need to clean and service the washers. Doesn't make sense since it's been fished a few times. Appreciate any insight from this group. Thanks.
im sorry but i don't believe this. There is nothing to WEAR or BREAK there. You probably tried to 'UPGRADE' something and now the knob is not going all the way down. You don't need to service washers or anything else, but remove the knob, and the spool, and then the drag stack, and put them back the right way. There is nothing to break there, u probably put some bearing or something and not the knob cannot tighten the spool. Its a bad idea to do upgrades if u dont know what you are doing
@@ifishcatfish Thanks for the reply but I did not upgrade anything. As a matter of fact, I never upgrade my reels. I only lubricate them with reel oil once a year and never disassemble them. I will remove the knob, spool and drag stack and put them back. hopefully it will work.
@@vegetablejoe2389 the knob is hitting something that is preventing it to go down enough to put pressure on the washers. U can't even call that a mechanism... there is nothing to break there. U have one felt washer and one metal washer that are sandwiched between the spool and the knob. Good news is i don't believe u have anything broken, u just have to find what is preventing the knob to go down
@@ifishcatfish OK seeking your expert advice. I unscrewed the top, took out the "lock" and the 2 washers, put them back and tightened the drag knob. At first the drag was clicking and holding then all of a sudden it stopped clicking and I was able to pull line. Any ideas? Appreciate your help!
How do you compare the Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel to the Daiwa Regal LT 2500 series? I'm Interested in these for smallmouth and crappie fishing. I really appreciate any help you can provide.
@@ifishcatfish Thank you for the response. I was looking for something to fish for both species, crappie, and smallmouth bass, to cut down on having so many rods on the boat. I had a friend suggest the Tatula 2500 series. I use braid and a leader for both kinds of fish in most applications. What are your thoughts on the Tatula and the Legalis? Is it worth the extra cost?
I've been busy for the past several weeks and just saw this reel for the first time today. Can't believe you have a video out on it already. Looking forward to your full review in the future like you always do.
I haven’t been fishing any fresh water lately but after this video I got the itch to try for some Crappy !
Thnx for the video Victor !
I haven't fished last 2 weeks and I am behind with everything, but the next video is the Legalis LT review. (#STILL_THE_KING)
The knob is tighter on my new one... I guess that's the upgrade with the paint. I have 4# line on it also, I'm pleased with the reel and it works well on a light 30 ton graphite UL 7ft rod. I still love my old Legalis.
Looking forward to the review! Loved the old legalis
So looking forward to the review if it will have the comparison of old version to the new version legalis
I have the old legalis. Maybe I will buy a second one. Thanks
Very excited to see your review on this reel
Was out yesterday with the Suntech Kurenai HM39
Ahh the joy of new fishing equipment
I got the old Legalis Lt 1000 a few months ago and I just got a Shimano Vanford 2500 and in all honesty, the legalis is just as smooth if not smoother...though it definitely does not feel as solid as the Vanford.
I was wondering how the new Legalis was compared to the older model. I don’t know if it’s your microphone but the drag sounds louder on the new version. I do like the older versions color better. Hard to find a rod color to match the new reel. I don’t guess it matters because a ugly rod n reel still catches fish! Thanks for making great videos, I really like your detailed review videos. They have helped me out a lot.
drag is same. Depends when i am setting the hook if i am pulling the rod closer to my headcam or away..
Nice. Just bought that reel and microlight rod. How many of poly on that rod handle?
1 is enough. 2 if u want shiny
@@ifishcatfish thanks
Seem like a private pond. How smooth is the reel? I'm getting mind soon..I still haven't use my Vanford, Tutula, ballistic yet, don't wanna mess it up..currently using the cheap one at the moment 🤣.
Ha.. private pond...
you must be new to the channel..
Reels looking good, got my girlfriend older model and she has no complaints mounted it on presso ul years ago for her.
no difference
Nice way to initiate a new combo. What is your lightest combo you have?
200 grams. I think i can make a 190.
190...🤯
From where did you buy this legalis ? By the way I have kuying teton UL 1/32 if you wanna do a review on it I can bring it to you in Chicago I’m from Indianapolis
tacke warehouse. But i see it everywhere - fishusa also..
have u found any trout in lakes during the heat of the summer or u would need to drop the lure deeper?
trout fishing in IL is a waste of time, except for the trout stocking season
You mention in this video to use either the 1000 or 2000 size. However, I've watched several of your videos from a year or more ago. In the older videos you say to get the 2500 size and not to use the smaller reels. Has your opinion changed?
I was a carp angler that does occasional crappie fishing and wanted to use the reel for other things.. Now i mostly fish ultralight and prefer the 1000/2000 sizes. I still think if i fish like in the old days 2500 would be fine. Especially for float fishing
is a 3000 thousand reel to big for crappie ? academy has the old legalis for 48 dollars but they only got the 3000 in the lower gear ratio?
I really don't think so, it's only 5 grams heavier than 2500.
The reel itself is not. But it depends what rod you will pair it with. If you put it on a 8 foot Daiwa Presso and you use it for float fishing - it would be perfect. But if you put it on a 6'0 shakespeare micro light and you want to jig a trout magnet, then would be too big. So if it is going on longer rod and it will balance ok - then yes, it will work
Bought this reel in November...fished maybe 4 times. Now drag won't hold. I tighten it all the way and I can easily pull line. Any suggestions as to why? TH-cam vids say I need to clean and service the washers. Doesn't make sense since it's been fished a few times. Appreciate any insight from this group. Thanks.
im sorry but i don't believe this. There is nothing to WEAR or BREAK there. You probably tried to 'UPGRADE' something and now the knob is not going all the way down. You don't need to service washers or anything else, but remove the knob, and the spool, and then the drag stack, and put them back the right way. There is nothing to break there, u probably put some bearing or something and not the knob cannot tighten the spool. Its a bad idea to do upgrades if u dont know what you are doing
@@ifishcatfish Thanks for the reply but I did not upgrade anything. As a matter of fact, I never upgrade my reels. I only lubricate them with reel oil once a year and never disassemble them. I will remove the knob, spool and drag stack and put them back. hopefully it will work.
@@vegetablejoe2389 the knob is hitting something that is preventing it to go down enough to put pressure on the washers. U can't even call that a mechanism... there is nothing to break there. U have one felt washer and one metal washer that are sandwiched between the spool and the knob. Good news is i don't believe u have anything broken, u just have to find what is preventing the knob to go down
@@ifishcatfish OK seeking your expert advice. I unscrewed the top, took out the "lock" and the 2 washers, put them back and tightened the drag knob. At first the drag was clicking and holding then all of a sudden it stopped clicking and I was able to pull line. Any ideas? Appreciate your help!
wow!
Drag sounds great 👍
interesting comment
How do you compare the Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel to the Daiwa Regal LT 2500 series? I'm Interested in these for smallmouth and crappie fishing. I really appreciate any help you can provide.
The new Legalis (not this one) is the best reel under $150
@@ifishcatfish Thank you for the response. I was looking for something to fish for both species, crappie, and smallmouth bass, to cut down on having so many rods on the boat. I had a friend suggest the Tatula 2500 series. I use braid and a leader for both kinds of fish in most applications. What are your thoughts on the Tatula and the Legalis? Is it worth the extra cost?
Legalis, man, Legalis. I don't know what else to tell you : ). Regal is OK too. Tatula is good reel but feels just the same as the legalis
@@ifishcatfish Thank you. Those are the ones I'll order. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Good eating size crappie
im glad someone is watching older videos. They are not that old but still... i feel i have so many gems in my channel that are burried forever..
@@ifishcatfish it's only 3 months old...and been watching everything i can on the legalis...deciding between that and the regal....
Why is your drag so loose? You guna get rekt by line twist...
i like line twist. I think the line is pretty when it makes loops
@@ifishcatfish really?
I might give it a try.
@@MaxIQ77 /r woosh. He has a video specifically because of comments like this
@@Tallnerdyguy what are you trying to say man?