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what’s new from
Spring 2025
DAIWA
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It was another busy year for the Daiwa team as they developed new products to release this year. They added a dizzying number of new items for freshwater and saltwater anglers. Everything from new rods, reels, lines, and lures was part of what’s new with Daiwa; they genuinely have something for everyone.
With so many new products, we simplified the list. Here’s a rundown of their latest gear tailored for bass anglers.
BFS RODS AND REELS
The bait finesse system or BFS movement has been picking up steam in recent years, and Daiwa now has new lightweight baitcast reels and rods to fill the gap. This has been more than just a trend; it is becoming increasingly popular, and now Daiwa has a few great options for fans of BFS.
For rods, there are two options for different pricing. The Tatula XT BFS rods retail for under $100, and the PX Bait Finesse Series comes in just under $300. The PX rods are 6 feet 8 inches long and have a light and ultralight version. Both are composite blanks for fishing moving baits. The Tatula XT includes two new options, and both are 6 feet, 5 inches long, and a light power. The difference between the two is one is a one-piece, and the other is a two-piece rod.
The new PX BF TW is a small bait finesse reel with an Air Spool for casting lightweight baits. It has a 90mm handle, a compact design, and will come in two gear ratios: 7.1:1 and 8.6:1. It’s a quality reel with a $349.99 price tag, but they have a lower-priced option with the Tatula BF TW that retails for $239.99. The Tatula version has an 8.1:1 gear ratio and the same lightweight spool for better casting distance.
NEW STEEZ, ZILLION, TATULA, AND KAGE ITEMS
These four names are legendary among Daiwa fans, and each offers something new with different rods, reels, or both.
The new Steez has been refreshed with the Steez SVTW. This top-of-the-line reel includes the HyperDrive design and SV spool and is available in right- and left- hand retrieves in 7.8:1 and 8.5:1 gear ratios. It’s an ultra- premium reel with a $749.99 retail price.
The Zillion rods have also been refreshed with 16 new technique-specific models. They have a Carbon MQ grip, Fuji Alconite guides, and SVF graphite that is lightweight and very strong. The retail price is $329.99.
The Kage LT reel and Kage bass rods have also been redesigned. The rods are available in 17 models with premium cork, Fuji guides, custom reel seats, and a $199.99 price tag. The Kage LT spinning reels have a Zaion frame, cork handles for smaller sizes, and Daiwa technology like Air Rotor and Air Bail. The reel retails for $249.99.
The Tatula reel family is also growing. New on the baitcast side is the SV TW 100 and Tatula SV 150, both $219.99. The 100 is lightweight and compact, and the 150 was designed to have a bigger line capacity. The Tatula Elite spinning reel also got a makeover with an improved reel with a Zaion frame, beefed-up drag, and a retail cost of just under $300.
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