Daiwa 23AIRITY ST

A Sensitive Tune of the standard AIRITY, swapping the main rotating parts to lower-viscosity oil-type bearings and dropping the pinion's mag shield to push rotational lightness further, with the LT2500S-XH-QD reaching 150g — Daiwa's lightest spinning reel yet. In the hand it feels purposeful rather than flashy, doing what its stated construction promises without surprises through a normal session.

Built for expert anglers chasing an even more delicate, direct rotation feel across area trout, native trout and bass fishing, trading a little bearing durability for the lightest possible feel in hand. Choose the specific model and size that most closely matches your usual water and quarry before heading out for the day.

Work light lures with a slow, deliberate retrieve to make the most of the reduced rotational inertia, feeling for subtle takes that a heavier reel might mask. Watch how fish respond on the day and be ready to slow down or speed up the retrieve accordingly.

Pair with a light, sensitive rod matched to whichever of area trout, native trout or bass fishing you're doing, and light line suited to the LT2000-2500 size class. Fine-tune the exact line class and leader strength to local structure and the average size of fish you expect to meet.