Award-winning launches help Daiwa get the ICAST party started
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The world’s largest fishing tackle trade show opened its doors to what has now become a tradition, a spectacular rundown of its entire line-up of new products from Japanese giant Daiwa.
And also, in what has become a norm, the iconic brand was once again among the prizes in the New Product Showcase with success in the Freshwater Reel category with its Ballistic 3000 MQ LT and for the Tatula Cork Bass Rod in the Freshwater rod sector. Its line-up of new launches included:
2025 BALLISTIC MQ LT
Smooth and effortless reeling are trademarks of Daiwa’s new 2025 Ballistic MQ LT. The combination of its AIRDRIVE rotor, shaft, spool and bail deliver an exceptionally lightweight, efficient, frictionless and airy performance. MSRP $239.99
2025 SALTIGA
Daiwa’s new 8000 to 25000-size Saltiga big game spinning reel advances power, control and smoothness. Central to the reel is its innovative DRD™ roller drag system. Made of metal, not carbon fibre, it generates far less heat under extreme pressure. You’ll find DRD on the 18000, 20000, and 25000-sizes. MSRP $1,099 to $1,199
XBRAID FULLDRAG X9
This sophisticated fishing line staunchly maintains roundness because of its novel nine-carrier construction. Eight-carriers are wrapped with exactness around a centre strand, which acts as the line’s inner core and fortifies the line’s roundness. Stronger, more sensitive, casts longer and lasts longer. MSRP $35.99 to $349.99
2025 TATULA BASS SERIES
From skipping docks with the utmost accuracy to bombing lures long-distances, Daiwa says anglers can rely on its new 23 model 2025 Tatula bass rod series. Each is designed for specific fishing techniques. All feature cork handles, the new rods employ Daiwa’s exclusive SVF (Super High Volume Fibre) Nanoplus technology to lighten and strengthen the blank and reinforced with Daiwa’s X45 bias carbon technology and Braiding X construction process to resist twisting, provide hook-setting power and maintain rod integrity during high-stress situations. MSRP $179.99
OUTRAGE XV
Designed in actions, lengths and powers for fishing situations in oceans around the world. Globally tested and available in six spinning and nine casting models, the series includes general application jigging models focused on speed and standard jigging, light jigging rods for shallower water use, specially crafted slow pitch rods to target fish down to 1,000 feet, along with a 7ft 9ins popping rod for when pursuing pelagics. MSRP $239.99
D-SHOCK II WITH BRAIDED LINE
Designing and manufacturing proven-quality tackle since 1958, Daiwa’s D-Shock II combos include five versions offered in the right sizes for most fishing situations including inshore saltwater. Comes spooled with hi-vis and sensitive J-BRAID X4. MSRP $39.99
EVERGREEN JXJ MINNOW
This pint-sized lure is ideal for making short and precise casts under tree canopies, at cypress feet, under docks, in pad pockets, and anywhere a small minnow bait needs to be delivered with exceptional accuracy. The jointed hardbait sports a wakebait-style bill, which moves an arc of water on a straight retrieve, while its jointed rear-end slithers like a snake. Move the bait with some authority, and it goes modestly subsurface while the swimming motion intensifies. MSRP $21.99
EVERGREEN LAST ACE 75
The bait’s saltless formula produces a durable lure that’s supple and lifelike. Diverse and detailed colourways enhance its look, while its pronounced 3D eyes and textured fins provide realism. It is finished with a naturalistic ‘slime coat’ spray-coat with a clear overcoat, which yields a depth-of-field appearance that emulates real baitfish. Effective rigging techniques include weightless and nose hooked, dropshotting, swimming on a jighead, strolling and hover as you would with forward-facing sonar (FFS). MSRP $12.99
