Description
Behold a new standard in freshwater to inshore spinning reel offerings: the Kage MQ LT. The word Kage is derived from the Japanese for "In The Shadows."
The Kage MQ LT is available in five sizes from a 1000 model for panfish and smaller freshwater fish to the KGTMQ4000D-CXH which fits the bill nicely for inshore applications and larger freshwater fish. The Kage MQ LT is rich in its feature set.
First, the reel series features a one-piece MONOCOQUE Zaion body that allows more space in the reel body for larger gears that allow more torque and power from the get-go at the same gear ratios of competitive reels.
The Kage family of reels is also Magsealed, features an Air Rotor and Air Bail, A7075 aircraft grade aluminum Digigear technology, Advanced Tournament Drag (ATD), Kage logoed premium cork handle knobs, and a machined aluminum screw-in handle.
| Model | Bearings | Gear Ratio | Line Per Crank (in) | Weight (oz) | Mono Line Capacity (lbs/yds) | J-Braid Line Capacity (lbs/yds) | Max Drag (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGMQLT1000D-XH |
3CRBB 4BB +1 |
6.2:1 |
30.5" |
5.5oz |
4/250 6/160 |
6/320 8/200 |
11lbs |
| KGMQLT2000D-XH |
3CRBB 4BB +1 |
6.2:1 |
32" |
5.6oz |
4/340 6/220 |
8/280 10/210 |
11lbs |
| KGMQLT3500D-XH |
4CRBB 3BB +1 |
6.2:1 |
34.5" |
6.7oz |
8/240 10/210 |
10/250 15/185 |
22lbs |
| KGMQLT3000D-XH |
5CRBB 2BB +1 |
6.2:1 |
36.8" |
7.6oz |
10/280 12/220 |
15/250 20/220 |
22lbs |
| KGMQLT4000D-CXH |
5CRBB 2BB +1 |
6.2:1 |
39.1" |
7.9oz |
10/360 14/250 |
20/280 30/200 |
22lbs |
AIR ROTOR
Lighter, stronger and more balanced than any rotor system that's come before, Air Rotor delivers a great leap forward in rotor design and function and delivers the ultimate line roller support. Made from Zaion and featuring a redesigned arch that disperses pressure to the lower section of the rotor to reduce stressing and flexing, the design is further enhanced with a hollowed out construction reducing weight, while increasing reel sensitivity and rotational balance.
ATD DRAG
Daiwa's Automatic Tournament Drag uses an improved drag grease that exhibits a low viscosity at rest, yet becomes more viscous immediately after drag start up. This reduces initial drag start-up inertia and combined with the structural changes of the ATD Drag System results in a smoother drag from the initial hook up.
MONOCOQUE (MQ)
A one-piece frame eliminates the use of traditional two-piece body & sideplate construction. A single piece body utilises a screw-in engine plate to house the main gear, reducing flex and twist under load creating a sealed mechanism. The elimination of the side plate also has also allowed for a more compact body design. MQ technology not only makes reels stronger & better sealed, but also more compact.
ZAION BODY
A high-density resin and carbon material, Zaion resists corrosion, and exceeds the strength of traditional reel body materials such as magnesium and alloy.
