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Daiwa 2026 Great Lakes Conventional Reels

$99.99

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Description

Walley, salmon, and trout beware, Daiwa’s new Great Lakes 40 LC reels are here, and at value that cannot be beat, more anglers than ever will be able to access your waters with confidence and precision. The new Great Lakes 40 LC features critical technologies for line-counter fishing success. The direct drive configuration of the line-counter gives perfect read out of length no matter what battles or harsh conditions ensue. Its composite one-piece frame provides ample rigidity to keep internal components rock-steady while also reducing weight to ease angler fatigue during drawn out fights. When it comes to cranking, anglers will find the comfortable soft touch T-shape power handle allows for solid ergonomic grip. With a loud spool clicker, Auto-engaging clutch, deep capacity aluminum spool, and a universal 4.2:1 gear ratio, the 26 Great Lakes 40 LC reels pack everything anglers need and more at price anyone can afford. MODEL BEARINGS GEAR RATIO LINE PER CRANK (IN) WEIGHT (OZ) MONO CAPACITY J-BRAID CAPACITY DRAG MAX GL40LC 3BB, 1RB 4.2:1 27.1 20.5 20/380, 25/300 50-420, 65-320 15.4

Specifications

Category

Rods & Reels

Weight

20.5 oz (581 g)

Target Species

walleye, salmon-steelhead, trout

Techniques

trolling

Field Notes

This is a line-counter conventional reel designed for Great Lakes trolling and controlled presentations. It’s well suited for walleye, salmon, and trout fishing when you need accurate line payout, a strong drag, and a reel that can handle long fights and repeated cranking.

Pros

  • Line-counter helps with precise lure placement and repeatable trolling spreads
  • Deep aluminum spool offers good line capacity for Great Lakes applications
  • Comfortable power handle and loud clicker are useful for trolling

Cons

  • Conventional reel is technique-specific and less versatile than a spinning reel
  • 4.2:1 gear ratio is relatively slow for some applications

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