6 Daiwa Rods Recommended for Beginners

This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated.

In fishing, rods of different hardness and length are often used for different types of fish, and beginners may be confused about which rod to choose.
In fact, however, there are rods that can be used to target a variety of fish, and this time we picked up such rods from Daiwa, a proud Japanese fishing tackle manufacturer.

In this article, I’ll explain how to choose a rod that you won’t regret, including the specific length and budget, and introduce six recommended rods that you should actually use.

For Beginners! How to Choose a Daiwa Rod You Won’t Regret

First, let’s take a closer look at how to choose a rod for beginners that will allow you to target a variety of fish.
When choosing your first rod, try to keep the following three things in mind.

Rods for lure fishing are recommended for all purposes.

If you are likely to go lure fishing in the future, or if you want to target a variety of fish, it is recommended that you choose a rod for lure fishing instead of one developed specifically for bait fishing.

This is because bait fishing rods are often too long or too soft to handle lures comfortably. On the other hand, lure fishing rods can be used not only for lure fishing but also for bait fishing such as sabiki fishing, float fishing, and tossing fishing with some comfort.

Therefore, if you are likely to do any kind of lure fishing, it is best to choose a lure fishing rod. In this article, we focus on rods for lure fishing that can be used universally.

A length of around 2m is easy to handle.

Rods are available in a wide range of lengths, from about 1m50cm to almost 5m.
Each of these rod lengths has its own specialties and situations, but among them, the rod around 2m is relatively useful in a variety of situations.

Especially, if you are planning to enjoy fishing mainly with lures, it is essential to be able to fly away, so it is recommended to focus on the length of around 2m. On the other hand, if you only fish for bait, it may be easier to choose a slightly longer rod.

If you have a budget of 15,000 yen, you can choose a high-performance one.

The ideal budget for those who choose their first rod from among Daiwa’s products is about 15,000 yen.

There are many entry-level rods in the Daiwa rod lineup, and it is possible to purchase a rod for lure fishing for less than 10,000 yen.

However, the performance of Daiwa rods, such as lightness and sensitivity, becomes much better when the price exceeds 10,000 yen, so if you have enough money in your budget, it is recommended to choose a rod that costs more than 10,000 yen.

Specifically, with about 15,000 yen, you can buy a rod with such high performance that even some advanced anglers use it.

Of course, it is possible to enjoy fishing even with an entry-level rod costing less than 10,000 yen, so we have selected mainly entry-level rods costing less than 10,000 yen.
Please compare with your budget to find the best rod for you.

6 Daiwa Rods Recommended for Beginners

Here I will introduce six of the many Daiwa rods that are recommended for beginners.

Recommendation 1: Liberty Club lure

The Liberty Club Lure is the result of our desire to bring the joy of fishing to as many people as possible.

This versatile lure fishing rod features an easy-to-handle length of 1.78 meters and folds down to 44 cm when moving.

It can be used to catch familiar fish such as horse mackerel and whitebait as well as big fish such as sea bass and yellowtail.
It can be used not only for lure fishing but also for bait fishing in general, making it an ideal rod for anglers who want to start fishing.

The price is less than 10,000 yen, making it easy to buy one rod for each family member.

Recommendation #2: LureNist (86M)

Daiwa’s original reel seat for easy grip and design for various types of fishing make this entry rod ideal for beginners to lure fishing.

Comfortable to cast any lure with weight within the range, and capable of catching enough fish.

In particular, the 86M can be used not only for lure fishing as if it were a full-fledged dedicated rod, but also for various types of bait fishing.
So it is recommended for those who have not decided what kind of fishing they want to do but want to choose a rod first.

Recommendation 3: Liberty Club Egging (802M)

Liberty Club Egging is an entry rod developed for fishing for squid with lures called “Eggy” (Egging).

The rod used for egging is an intermediate rod in terms of hardness and length for all lure fishing, and can be used for fishing in general.

Of course, egging can be enjoyed in earnest, making it ideal for those who want to try fishing for squid with lures.

In terms of performance, the top guide is made of SiC ring, which is the same material as the top model, so it has enough specs for anglers to enjoy fishing.

 

Recommendation 4: Seabass Hunter X (86ML・R)

This is a lure fishing rod that sparingly uses high quality rod material “HVF carbon”, K-guides and other technologies that are used in many high-end models.
This rod is developed for relatively large and powerful fish called sea bass, and is recommended for those who want to catch big fish.

The price is 17,000 yen, which is a little higher than the other rods introduced here, but the specs are more than worth the price, and you can keep using it even after you improve your fishing skills.

Since it can handle slightly heavier lures, you can comfortably use it for bait fishing such as throwing.

Recommendation 5: Kotsugi Setouchi E (No.2-27)

Recommended for anglers who enjoy bait fishing in general from embankments or fishing ports

Highly sensitive tip called “Mega Top”, which makes bait fishing very easy to catch fish’s bite.

Especially, No.2-27 is a rod with enough length and stiffness to be used for all kinds of fishing such as sabiki fishing, float fishing and tossing, making it the best rod for those who want to try various types of bait fishing.
If you are not likely to do lure fishing and want to enjoy bait fishing, please consider purchasing this rod.

 

Recommendation 6: Liberty Club Short Swing (No. 15 – 240)

Liberty Club Short Swing is an entry rod suitable for bait fishing with heavier traps than Kotsugi Setouchi E.

The rod’s strongest feature is its ability to fly heavy traps to far distance.
Rod reinforcement technology called “Brading X” for better performance
The rod is resistant to breakage even when it is subjected to heavy load such as throwing heavy traps, enabling it to fly far and wide.

The price is also very reasonable, so we recommend this product to those who are not sure if they are into fishing or not.

Let’s find our first one from Daiwa rods.

Choosing a rod is one of the most important things you can do when you start fishing.
If you can choose the right rod for your purpose, you will not only be able to enjoy fishing, but you will also be able to improve your fishing skills faster.
In particular, the rods sold by Daiwa are easy to handle and many are recommended for beginners, so please choose your favorite one from the rods introduced here.

 

 

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