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Spring 2026
NEW CASTING REELS
The Tatula reel family is big and just got bigger with the addition of the Tatula TW150 and Tatula X TW. Both feature the Hyperdrive design and several gear ratios in right and left-handed retrieves. The Tatula X is a lower-priced option, but still an excellent reel, and the Tatula TW150 was designed as a size that can handle heavy-duty techniques like deep cranking, punching, and frogs.
Other new baitcast reel models include a new Kage SV TW reel that works well for both bass fishing and inshore saltwater species. Also new is a sub-$100 compact reel called the Aird 80 with an aluminum spool and composite frame.
PLENTY OF NEW SPINNING REELS
Daiwa spinning reels are recognized for their excellent quality and great drag systems, and now there are several new and updated reels. Included in the re-design were the Prorex, Ballistic, and Luvias.
The newest Ballistic model is the MQ LT ($239.99 retail). It is Magsealed to prevent water and debris from getting inside, has a Monocoque body to keep it light, and features several Daiwa technologies to improve casting distance and line management. The Prorex has two options: a MQ LT (monocoque) body that is very lightweight and tough and will retail for $219.99,
and the X LT version. The X LT version was made to withstand cold-water environments and is a quality reel for less than $75.
Also new is the updated Luvias, with the ST version set to retail for $429.99. It’s a high-end spinning reel with the monocoque body and buttery smooth drag and retrieve. It will be offered in three sizes: 1000, 2000, and 2500.
FOR YOUR FORWARD-FACING SONAR NEEDS
There’s no escaping forward-facing sonar, and
companies have started to develop products
specifically for this way of fishing. For Daiwa,
a new line of rods called the Power-Scope
Tournament Rods includes several models
with shorter lengths.
This new series includes seven models, including unique models like a 6-foot, 4-inch light “Vertical Versatile” spinning rod and a 6-foot, 8-inch jerkbait casting model. There are also models for mid-strolling, micro lures, and several other technique-specific rods. They all include Fuji guides, Daiwa’s SVF Nanoplus, and X45 blank technologies.
Daiwa continues to push the envelope for what is possible with rods and reels. They have made their existing products even better and are set to perform better on the water, and added some new products altogether. All of which should interest Daiwa fans and bass anglers everywhere. •
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