Tict isn’t necessarily a brand that you instantly associate with fishing reels, but in their quest to make light lure fishing better they have designed an innovative range of custom reel parts that fit both Shimano and Daiwa reels. More
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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.
Evergreen Opus-1 Nero Custom Shallow
Another JDM rarity – the Evergreen Opus-1 Nero. And the first time I have had the pleasure of seeing this rare spinning reel in hand. 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
Daiwa Freams LT 18 2000S JDM
2018 Daiwa Freams LT (Light Tough). The 2000S looked and felt amazing for the money. Shallow enough spool. Think this could come out at somewhere near £100! More
Reiko Kojima Daiwa Japan
Got to meet Reiko Kojima on the Daiwa Japan stand. If you don’t recognise Reiko’s face, you’ve not read enough JDM fishing magazines! #livinglegend
Daiwa 17 Gekkabijin Air Reel
As is vogue with Daiwa baitcasters more recently, we now see Gekkabijin receive the ‘Air’ treatment. More
Daiwa 17 Gekkabijin EX 2004C
The Daiwa Gekkabijin EX 2004C is arguably one of the greatest dedicated, Light Game spinning reels ever created. Just look at it, More
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