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. More
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Lure Clips For LRF
A selection of ultralight lure clips that I use for LRF. More
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’. More
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. More
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. More
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. More