I really liked this compact lure wallet found tucked away on the Daiwa stand. Right up my street. Double sided. On one side, under a Velcro flap, are three pockets that look to be perfect size to hold more than enough soft-plastic packets for a session. Unzipping the other side reveals a foam pad for holding jigheads, hardbaits and metals. Plus there’s an internal mesh pocket for accessories and leader, etc.
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Baby Daiwa ISO Net Handle
There’s been a lot of interest in the Daiwa ISO telescopic net handle since I highlighted it in my 2014 Gear of the Year. New for 2015 is a shorter 3.60m version. I was lucky enough to fondle one at the show and it was noticeably lighter (480g vs 720g) – weight being the only negative I could raise about my 5.90m model.
It’s also more compact. Only 44cm when closed. It’s a really nice tool if you can get away with a 3.60m net where you fish.
Daiwa Prisoner Jigs
The Daiwa France stand had these cool Prisoner Jigs from the Gekkabijin, Japanese rockfish range.
Daiwa Steez EX Spinning Reels
I habitually fall in love with every Steez spinning reel that Daiwa brings out. Beautiful, but a freshwater only reel. [seen in-hand at Salon Europeen des Peches en Mer 2013]
Daiwa Luvias 12 2506H
The 2012 Daiwa Luvias has landed in Europe. Looks like a great upper mid-range reel from Daiwa. Nice to see a shallow spool on the 2506H. Perfect for light lure fishing with braided line. [seen in-hand at Salon Europeen des Peches en Mer 2013]
Dropshot Pollack on Curl Tail Grub
Very nice lure this, from Daiwa France
Pollack on Daiwa Offset Jighead
Nice close up of the superb Daiwa SW Rock Fish Jig Head – offset version.