{"product_id":"daiwa-exceler-lt-2023-spinning-reel-5-1bb-12kg-drag-size-1000-6000","title":"Daiwa Exceler LT Spinning Reel (2023) – 5+1BB 12kg Drag | Size 1000 to 6000 | Freshwater Saltwater","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDaiwa Exceler LT (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mid-range spinning reel built on Daiwa’s LT (Light and Tough) platform, positioned between the Legalis LT and Fuego LT in Daiwa’s lineup. The Exceler delivers 5+1 bearings, 12kg maximum drag and Daiwa’s LT weight and line-capacity optimisation across a wide size range from 1000D to 6000D — 23 variants covering ultralight estuary and freshwater fishing through to heavier surf, inshore and light offshore use. Made in Vietnam. The base gear ratio is 5.3:1; XH (extra-high-speed) variants run a faster ratio suited to surface lure retrieves and jigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDaiwa LT Spinning Reel Range — Where the Exceler Sits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegalis LT\u003c\/strong\u003e ($159.95–$199.95) — entry point to the LT range; metal body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceler LT (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e ($169.95–$209.95) — mid-range LT; upgraded construction over the Legalis, wider size range including deeper D-spool models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuego LT (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e ($189.95–$219.95) — full carbon frame, rotor and body cover; the lightweight step-up from the Exceler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize and Suffix Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000 \/ 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e — ultralight to light freshwater; bream, trout, bass on light line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2500 \/ 3000\u003c\/strong\u003e — light to medium inshore; bream, flathead, snapper on 6–10lb line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4000 \/ 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium inshore and light surf; tailor, salmon, trevally on 10–20lb line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6000D\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier surf and light offshore; mulloway, snapper, kingfish on 20lb+ line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD (Deep spool)\u003c\/strong\u003e — deeper spool for higher mono and braid line capacity than the standard spool of the same size designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS (Shallow spool)\u003c\/strong\u003e — shallow spool optimised for lighter braid line classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC (Compact body)\u003c\/strong\u003e — smaller, lighter reel body relative to line capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXH (Extra high speed)\u003c\/strong\u003e — extra-high gear ratio for maximum retrieve speed; suits surface lure retrieves and jigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGear Ratio Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base gear ratio for most Exceler LT models is 5.3:1. The \u003cstrong\u003e2000S-XH variant is 6.2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e — not 5.2:1 as shown in some product images. 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