Daiwa reel, choice for all fish

Ideal for fishing, the different series will feature very specific aspects. From the one-piece carbon frame to the development of the very solid aluminium frame, everything has been designed to meet all anglers' criteria. Whether you fish with a Prorex pencil bait or a Prorex baby crank, you'll find a model with the retrieve speed to suit you.

As you can see, these reels, featuring the latest research advances Daiwa, will enhance both spinning reels and fixed spool models. All you'll need to do is spool a Prorex FC nylon and you'll soon be able to propel lures such as Prorex Mini poppers and Prorex Flat Minnows. It won't be long before your landing net head is fully loaded and you'll be using rods fitted with AGS guides.

The casting reel series

The wide choice of casting reels available from Daiwa will enable you to fish in both baitfinesse and big bait fishing techniques. Two types of Daiwa technology are available to cover all situations.

The round profile will give this series of spinning reels a solid design. It offers greater resistance and stronger power. They are ideal for stalking large predators as well as for marine, jigging and trolling applications.

Reels with a low profile or flat profile have been developed to offer a significant improvement in weight. The reels feature the latest Daiwa technology for even greater fishing comfort. This series is ideal for smaller predators.

You'll also need to make your choice based on the lures you use. You won't use the same models depending on whether you're casting a Prorex Mini Popper or a large swimbait weighing over 100g.

The vast choice of spinning reels Daiwa

It's in this Daiwa spinning reel category that you'll find the widest choice of products. In fact, this is one of the brand's greatest areas of expertise and one that is recognised in Japan. You'll find two main families, with models geared towards freshwater fishing and two geared towards sea fishing.

The river fishing series comes in two different models. You'll be able to count on sizes ranging from 1000 to 6000 to cover both trout stalking and catfish fishing, like the Prorex X Spinning.

Within the same size, you'll be able to find a different retrieve speed to suit your techniques. For example, you'll use a slower ratio for a Prorex Baby Crank or a Prorex Pencil Bait, whereas you'll opt for a faster ratio for a soft bait. These reels often have aluminium or one-piece frames for extra strength.

Reels with more powerful brakes are designed for sea fishing. With resistance sometimes exceeding 30kg, you'll be able to circumnavigate the globe in search of record-breaking fish, especially with the SCW QD system. Of course, you'll need to select rods designed for this purpose.

Legendary series, known to all globetrotting anglers, exist to take on ultra-powerful fish. The famous Saltiga reels spring to mind.

The spinning reel will be a sensible choice. It will be far more versatile for light weights and long-distance fishing. It can also make all the difference when looking for very powerful marine fish when casting back.

Hooded reels for trout.

Less popular in recent years, the hooded reels offered by Daiwa are still very much in the catalogue to the delight of many anglers using toc and sometimes hand-cranked minnows.

You can count on a few models that can make all the difference and give pleasure to anglers who are deeply attached to their use. It will allow you to pass easily through branches or obstacles, but also to hold back the line without needing to activate the pick-up. To achieve this, you'll need to combine it with beautifully finished rods, perhaps fitted with AGS guides.

One of the key features of the Daiwa models is the positioning of the crank handle. Unlike other manufacturers, you'll use them in the same way as spinning reels, with the same direction of rotation. This means that the younger generation will not be too unsettled when using them.

Trolling reels for big game fishing

As we explained in the introduction, a Daiwa reel exists for all fishing techniques. And the same goes for stalking the ocean's biggest and most powerful predators.

You'll find a limited number of models that are rudely effective. On the programme: state-of-the-art technology, exemplary finish and a design that can sometimes be closer to a car part than a reel Daiwa.

You'll find a range of sizes to suit both small fish in trolling patterns, as seen on our sides. But there are also larger models that can take on legendary fish such as swordfish or sailfish.

The range of trolling reels available from Daiwa is very extensive and all anglers should find a model to suit their needs. Sea fishing, river fishing, lake fishing or fishing with very specific techniques, you'll be spoilt for choice.

We recommend that you always take good care of your reel. One of the secrets of its longevity will be proper use with weights suited to its power. The other point is rinsing for use in salt water and regular lubrication to prevent damage. This will be one of your best chances of regularly putting fish in your landing net head.

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