The Daiwa USA crew will be on-site this week at the George R. Brown Conventions Center for the 48th Annual Houston Fishing Show with some exciting new tackle introductions including the continuation of its launch of the new Tanacom 800 power assist reel. They also will be showcasing an assortment of inshore and bass fishing tackle, along with its growing lineup for lures, J-Braid and J-Fluoro, gear bags and branded technical fishing apparel. Check out some of the new lineup below.
Tanacom 800 Power Assist Reel
Being introduced at fishing shows nationwide over the past month, Daiwa’s new Tanacom 800 Power Assist reel is perfect for both shallow/deep drop situations and for use as a kite reel. It offers 70-pounds of winding power, 55-pounds of max drag, and will handle up to 880 yards of 65-pound braid. MSRP: $799.99
EXIST Spinning Reels
The legend of the world’s finest spinning reel does EXIST. Daiwa’s new brilliantly designed EXIST LT is the benchmark of style, innovation, research, and development. Offered in sizes ranging from 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 and 5000, they feature an all-new EXIST Air Drive System with ZAION Air Drive Rotor, Air Drive Bail, Air Drive Spool, and Air Drive Shaft, along with proven magnesium MQ body and MAGSEAL components. MSRP: from $859.99 to $929.99.
TD SOL Inshore Rods
Inshore use value-priced TD SOL rods (from $119.99 to $139.99) are offered in three casting models with trigger grips – M, MH and XH powers, and nine spinning models in ML, M, MH H, XH, XXH powers.
TATULA XT Bass Rods
For both savvy anglers and those just discovering the added thrill of tournament bass fishing, the Tatula XT lineup offers technique-specific rods for a wide assortment of situations in nine casting and six spinning models. MSRP: $99.99.
TATULA TWS Baitcasting Combos
Just awarded ‘Best New Combo’ at the Big Rock Sports Expo (voted on by tackle retailers nationwide), Daiwa made it easy for any bass angler with the perfect Tatula TWS combo no matter how savvy of an angler you are. The proven Tatula TWS with our Daiwa (TWS) T-Wing System gives you longer casting and more control of backlash reduction. Daiwa then paired the TATULA CT reel with a quality eye-catching matte finished graphite composite rod (either 7’ or 7’3” models) plus modern comfortable EVA handles for the perfect combo to hit the water with. Four models available. MSRP: $239.99.
ISLA Inshore Rods
Developed specifically for inshore action – redfish and sea trout among others, but able to handle hard-pulling freshwater fish as well, the Daiwa ISLA Inshore rods – 5 casting and 4 spinning models offered – deliver a lightweight, perfectly balanced construction that stands up to big fish. Fitted with premium cork handles, the Daiwa ISLA Inshore rods are built with markers along the rod that help indicate legal fish lengths on certain inshore species. MSRP: $149.99.
TATULA SV baitcasting reels
Featuring Daiwa’s Stress-free Versatile (SV) technology and its unique Air Brake system to provides more control when casting, Daiwa’s Tatula SV TW baitcasting reel offer exceptional on-the-water performance. The SV Concept combines an ultra-lightweight spool made of Super Duralumin with a movable ramp induct rotor that interacts with the brake system’s magnetic field to regulate spool speed during the cast – according to the speed of your spool. Add in the patented T-Wing levelwind system (TWS), and the result is maximum casting distance with near-zero backlashes, even when skipping lightweight lures. The models offered – in both right- and left-hand retrieve in 6.3:1, 7.1:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios. MSRP: $209.99