Like other Japanese fishing tackle manufacturers, Daiwa is renowned for producing reels designed for a specific purpose, species or angling method. Here, we focus on how to interpret the many different spool size options Daiwa has available for its vast range of spinning reels, past and present, so you can best determine the right size model for the desired application.
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Lure Clips For LRF
A selection of ultralight lure clips that I use for LRF.
Daiwa Ignis Type-R SOM Custom
Replacing the fluorocarbon-only spool of the Daiwa Ignis Type-R with this red, No Limits custom shallow spool from Studio Ocean Mark. Tuned further with SOM’s amazing looking Rail Arm handle and knob to complete the look.
Daiwa Ignis Type-R
This Daiwa Ignis Type-R 2505 was a souvenir from my first trip to Japan in 2014. It was a JDM only reel at the time and of all the shiny new reels I stared at in the tackle shop’s big, glass display cabinet, it was the one that felt most ‘Japanese’.
Daiwa Certate LTD 2004 White
Here’s a beautiful and rare spinning reel that I feel lucky to own. The Certate LTD 2004 is a limited edition 2010 Certate. What sets it apart from the standard Certate 10 is the custom, white reel body, white Zaion knob and black metal parts.
Daiwa Certate 2000 RCS Custom Reel
Dan’s custom 2000 size Certate, fully tricked out with a red RCS Spool 2 and matching FV single handle and reel stand from Livre Japan.
Daiwa Luvias 15 1003 Custom
The Daiwa Luvias 15 range of reels are amongst my favourites and the baby 1003 model is just perfect for ultralight line applications. This Luvias 1003 was seen on the 34 stand at the 2018 Osaka Fishing Show, displaying the company’s rose pink Zerogra Double Handle III and Balancer III. Sweet ride.
Daiwa Steez Type-I Hi-Speed
Technically this is a freshwater-only reel from Daiwa Japan, but the little Steez Type-I Hi-speed is just too damn pretty to ignore.