Daiwa’s all new Fuego LT Spinning Reels are a wonderful refresh of the well-known models, with plenty of new features that extenuate the LT concept.

Daiwa’s all new Fuego LT Spinning Reels are a wonderful refresh of the well-known models, with plenty of new features that extenuate the LT concept. Upgraded with Daiwa’s exclusive high-density carbon Zaion V Body and an Air Drive Rotor and Bail, this new technology combines to ensure a smooth angling experience cast after cast.

Thanks to the combination and the synergies created by the high-end Daiwa technologies, the Fuego 2023 LT reels, are incredibly light and just as robust.

Anglers demand reels that can maintain solid performance even in extreme environments. However, waterproofing the winding mechanism entails some extremely difficult problems. This is because in order for winding to take place, there must be space inside the body for objects to rotate. If that space is closed up for waterproofing purposes, rotational performance will be lost. This problem was solved by an approach that used liquid to block liquids. This is Daiwas unique Magsealed technology.

But Daiwa did not stop there with the 2023 Fuego LT, as it included the Airdrive Technology, that until recently, could only be found in the Exist.

The newly developed Airdrive Rotor is made from Zaion. Maintaining the strength of the rotor from older Fuego versions, Daiwa has been able to reduce the weight significantly. The Airdrive Rotor has been designed with focus to create a perfectly round structure, trouble free and flawless rotation have been achieved. The rotor unit itself has seen a 16% weight reduction compared to the previous model (Based on 2500 size reel) and will set the standard for what future rotor design of small spinning reels will be.

Daiwa has constructed a bail arm, smaller in diameter, whilst providing the required strength to achieve a further weight reduction to the front unit. The Airdrive Bail reduces the weight of the bail by 33% (compared to 2500 size). Daiwa has adjusted the angle of bail setting, to improve the line movement into the roller. Careful attention was given to the roller and slider and individual design alterations were done for each size of the 23 Fuego, perfectly adjusting the line management for each size of the reel.

The stand out features of the Airdrive Spool would have to be the newly shaped, spool skirt and the simple aesthetics. Just by looking at the spool it becomes clear that the overall weight has been reduced maximizing the smooth feeling. Reducing the spool weight creates many benefits for a reel; the total weight of the reel is reduced, oscillation is improved, less resistance during winding and rotation, better balance when attached to the rod and of course the reel feels light and easy to fish.

The Airdrive Shaft has a non-contact structure between the main shaft and the pinion gear. In addition to this, both ends of the Pinion Gear are now supported with bearings, to relay the crank power from the handle to the rotor with a higher level of efficiency. By adding high quality collars to the main shaft, rotational noise has been reduced significantly. The Airdrive Shaft creates the feel of smooth, quiet rotation and provides anglers with torque and power.

The smooth rotation of the 2023 Fuego LT is supported by 6 Ball Bearings, one of which is Anti-Reverse.

In the reel’s box you will find either a Dry Bag, or a Rod Holder, until their stock is depleted.