Daiwa: Feel Alive, Fish with Confidence
Daiwa stands as a global leader in fishing tackle, renowned for its relentless innovation, cutting edge technologies, and a deep commitment to the sport. With a history that began in Japan in 1958, Daiwa's core mission has been to provide anglers with the best sport fishing products ever made. Their philosophy, embodied by the slogan "Feel Alive," inspires every aspect of their product conception, research, and development.
The Daiwa Story
The story of Daiwa began in Japan as a reel maker in the 1950s, with the company formally established as Daiwa Precision Works Corporation in 1958. From the start, Daiwa was a pioneer. In 1965, they released an open faced reel that revolutionized the market, allowing for more line capacity and higher winding speeds. This was just the beginning of a long history of ground breaking designs. In 1979, Daiwa was the first manufacturer to incorporate graphite into both the body and rotor of its reels. Today, with a UK subsidiary established in 1977, Daiwa continues to set standards for quality and innovation for anglers of all disciplines worldwide.
The Daiwa Advantage
Choosing Daiwa gear means equipping yourself with tackle that offers a tangible advantage on the water.
Technological Leadership: Daiwa is consistently at the forefront of the industry, developing innovations that become standards for others to follow. From Magsealed systems to their LT Concept, their technology is designed to make fishing more efficient and enjoyable.
Uncompromising Quality: Every Daiwa product, from rods to reels, is built with a focus on quality and durability. Their dedication to superior materials and meticulous manufacturing ensures gear that performs reliably season after season.
Comprehensive Range: Daiwa offers an extensive range of gear that covers virtually every fishing discipline, including carp, coarse, sea, predator, and fly fishing. Their catalog provides high quality solutions for every angling need.
Designed for Performance: The brand's products are created to faithfully respond to the angler's needs. This focus on functionality and feel ensures that Daiwa gear responds intuitively, enhancing rod control and casting performance.
Daiwa Technology: Engineering the Angler’s Edge
Daiwa's reputation for excellence is built upon a myriad of proprietary technologies that translate into real world angling benefits.
Reel Technology:
Magsealed: A revolutionary feature from aerospace engineering, Magsealed uses a magnetized oil to create a watertight and dust resistant barrier. This protects internal components, significantly extending the reel’s lifespan and ensuring a smooth retrieve.
Air Rotor & Zaion: The Air Rotor is 15% lighter than conventional rotors, reducing vibration and enhancing balance. This is often paired with Zaion, a high density carbon fibre material that is incredibly light and strong, creating reels that are both Light & Tough (LT).
Digigear: Digitally-developed gearing ensures a perfectly smooth and powerful retrieve with minimal resistance, enhancing endurance and lifespan.
Rod Technology:
X45 Carbon Fibre: A special carbon fibre material layered at a 45 degree angle to improve torsional stiffness. This prevents the blank from twisting during casting, ensuring energy is transferred efficiently for more accurate and powerful casts.
AGS (Air Guide System): AGS guides feature a carbon fibre frame, making them up to 40% lighter than conventional guides. This reduces weight, optimizes rod action, and heightens sensitivity, transmitting more feel into the blank.
HVF & SVF Carbon Fibre: These technologies reduce the resin content and increase the carbon fibre density in the blank. The result is a lighter, more condensed blank with a faster action, increased sensitivity, and minimal torque.
FAQs
What is Magsealed and why is it important? Magsealed is a Daiwa technology that uses a magnetized oil barrier to prevent water, salt, and dust from entering the reel's internal components. This dramatically increases the reel's lifespan and maintains its smooth performance, particularly in saltwater.
What does X45 technology do? X45 technology is a carbon fibre layering system that improves the rod's torsional stiffness. This prevents the blank from twisting during the cast, ensuring all your power is transferred efficiently to achieve greater accuracy and distance.
Are Daiwa reels and rods good for beginners? Yes, Daiwa offers a wide range of products for all experience levels, from affordable, reliable setups for newcomers to high end, performance leading gear for professionals.
How should I maintain my Daiwa reel? Regular maintenance is key for longevity. Daiwa recommends servicing your reel once a year, particularly after saltwater use. Always rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly after each outing. A local dealer or specialized service technician can perform professional maintenance.
Warranty Information
Daiwa fishing reels and rods are covered by a 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty is valid from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
This warranty does not cover: Damage from normal wear and tear (e.g., worn or noisy bearings/gears, inadequate care); Missing parts, accidental damage, misuse, or improper repair; Damages caused by unauthorized alterations or incorrect assembly; Damage occurring during shipment.
If purchased from us, Angling Active will handle warranty claims on your behalf. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
