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Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG / Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2000HG / Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2500MGShimano Ocea Jigger CT reviewRelease date, price and how it differs from the Ocea Jigger. The Ocea Jigger CT is due in Nov 2026, list price JPY 96,000–98,000 (excl. tax). My pick is the 2500HG. It is lighter than the Ocea Jigger even with a counter, and max drag rises from 10kg to 12–13kg.Review · Oct 19, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Aorimatic BR LT3000DDaiwa 26 Aorimatic BR LT reviewHow it differs from the LT3000. For yaen squid fishing with heavy main line for big aori squid, the LT3000D is my pick. Japan release May 2026, list price JPY 19,400 (excl. tax); the LT3000D weighs 270g with 12kg max drag. I also cover how to choose between it and the shallow-spool LT3000.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Crystia Wakasagi CRS IIDaiwa Crystia Wakasagi CRS II reviewHow it differs from the CRS. My pick if you want a slim battery-powered electric reel for wakasagi (Japanese smelt) with jigging and depth-stop functions. Japan release Nov 2026, list price JPY 24,430 (excl. tax), about 90g. I compare the Meijin Sasoi and step depth-stop features with the CRS.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa DF-6326 Light Floating VestDaiwa DF-6326 Light Floating Vest reviewRelease date. A buy if you want a vest to wear over thick winter layers on breakwaters and rocky shores. Japan release Oct 2026, JPY 28,400 (excl. tax), buoyancy 7.5kg, about 0.9kg. I cover how it differs from the inflatable DF-2724 and why boats need the Sakura Mark.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Morethan Burst Upper 180F / Daiwa Morethan Burst Upper 140F / Daiwa Morethan Burst Upper 110FDaiwa Morethan Burst Upper 180F reviewSize differences. A buy if you target sea bass on the surface around big baitfish. Japan release Sep 2026, 180mm, 60.5g, JPY 3,500 (excl. tax). I explain how this floating splash pencil moves and compare its weight with the 80F–140F.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Leobritz S300JDaiwa Leobritz S300J reviewRelease date and how it differs from the 300J. A buy as your first hand-held electric reel (#1), for red sea bream, yellowtail and mid-deep water. Japan release Jul 2026, JPY 71,000 (excl. tax), 540g, 13kg drag. I explain why it is JPY 12,100 cheaper than the 23 Leobritz 300J and how the winding power differs.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano 26 Kaimei 50-240 / Shimano 26 Kaimei 50-270 / Shimano 26 Kaimei 30-240 / Shimano 26 Kaimei 80-240Shimano 26 Kaimei reviewRelease date, price and how to choose among the 8 models. Shimano's 26 Kaimei went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 36,500 (excl. tax). If you are unsure, the 50-240 for sinkers No. 30–100 is my pick, at 163g. Among the 8 models, I explain how to choose by the action that runs from 7:3 to 6:4 and the weight gap between lengths.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Tierra IC 150H (right-hand)Daiwa 26 Tierra IC 150H reviewRelease date and price. A buy if you want 1 counter-equipped baitcaster to cover both SLJ (super light jigging) and light jigging. Japan release May 2026, JPY 48,000 (excl. tax), 230g, 80cm per 1 crank. I cover the gap with the 25 Tierra IC and how to choose the handle side.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano 26 Ocea Jigger ∞ (Infinity) B65-3 / Shimano 26 Ocea Jigger ∞ (Infinity) B65-2 / Daiwa Saltiga J HIGHRESPONSE 60S-3 / Shimano 26 Ocea Jigger ∞ (Infinity) B63-4Shimano 26 Ocea Jigger ∞ reviewRelease date, price and how to choose among the 11 models. For slow jigging rod No. 1, the core B65-3 is my pick. It went on sale in Aug 2026 in Japan at JPY 72,000 (excl. tax), weighs 137g and takes jigs of 120–280g. I calculated the slimmer blank of the 3th generation and the weight and drag gaps among the 11 models.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Soft Cool 2 2600 / Daiwa Sea Cool Carry III GU2500 / Daiwa Soft Cool 2 1500Daiwa Soft Cool 2 reviewRelease date, price and how to choose among the 4 sizes. If you want light weight and easy storage, the 26L 2600 is my pick of the soft coolers. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 6,400–11,600 (excl. tax), with 20mm of insulation in the base. I compared the 4 sizes by price per litre and weight.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Kohga TW 80 (right-hand) / Daiwa 26 Kohga TW 80P (right-hand) / Daiwa 26 Kohga IC 150 (right-hand)Daiwa 26 Kohga TW 80 reviewRelease date and how it differs from the Kohga IC. A small reel worth buying if you often fish tai rubber in shallow water or straight down. Japan release Jul 2026, JPY 45,400 (excl. tax), 195g, 62cm per 1 crank. I cover choosing between it and the 80P, and the 40g gap with the 26 Kohga IC 150.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano 26 Soare Xtune S64UL-S / Shimano 26 Soare Xtune S58UL-T / Shimano 26 Soare Xtune S64UL-T / Shimano Soare SS Ajing S64UL-SShimano 26 Soare Xtune reviewRelease date and how to choose among the 8 models. If you are unsure about a top-end light game rod, the S64UL-S is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 69,000 (excl. tax) and weighs 60g. I compared the lightness of the new X Guide Micro and the difference between solid and tubular tips.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Saltiga Bull Chopper 150g / Daiwa Saltiga Partir Jig Long 150g / Daiwa Saltiga Bull Chopper 200gDaiwa Saltiga Bull Chopper reviewRelease date and how to choose a weight. A buy if you are looking for the 1 jig to drop first of the day from a boat. It went on sale in Oct 2026 in Japan: 8 models from 80 to 260g at JPY 1,200–2,450 (excl. tax). I wrote about the price per gram and how the 55:45 front-to-rear balance works.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Light Game X 150H-DH (right-hand) / Daiwa Light Game X 100H-DH (right-hand) / Daiwa Light Game RX IC 150-DH (right-hand)Daiwa Light Game X 150H-DH reviewHow it differs from the RX IC. For light boat fishing without a line counter, the 150H-DH is a buy. Japan release Sep 2026, JPY 12,900 (excl. tax), 195g, PE #2 200m. I cover choosing between it and the 100H-DH, and the gap with the Light Game RX IC.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano 26 Exsence Genos S110MH/R / Shimano 26 Exsence Genos S110H/R / Shimano 26 Exsence Genos S112MH+/R-3Shimano 26 Exsence Genos reviewRelease date and how to choose among the 4 models. If you are unsure about a rock-shore hirasuzuki (blackfin sea bass) rod, the S108M+/RF for lures of 8–48g is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 84,000 (excl. tax). I calculated the difference from the previous model, which now has full X guides, and the weight gaps among the 4 models.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa UVF PE Duracensor ×12 EX+Si3 150m #0.8 lime green / Daiwa UVF PE Duracensor ×12 EX+Si3 150m #0.8 5 color / Daiwa UVF PE Duracensor X8 EX+Si3 150m #0.8Daiwa PE Duracensor ×12 EX+Si3 reviewHow it differs from the ×8. A buy if you will pay for casting distance and less line noise in a 12-strand PE. It went on sale in Oct 2026 in Japan, 150m from JPY 6,200 (excl. tax), and #0.8 is 16lb. I calculated the gaps in strength and price against Daiwa's own ×8 EX+Si3.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Presso AIR AGS 61ML-EDaiwa Presso AIR AGS 61ML-E reviewRelease date. A buy if you reel mid-weight spoons and cranks on ester line. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 48,500 (excl. tax), weighs 43g and takes lures of 0.6–5g. I also cover how it differs from the 510UL-E and from the Presso-LTD AGS released the same month.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Gekkabijin MX MB 65L-S-5・J / Daiwa Gekkabijin MX Ajing 64UL-S・J / Daiwa Gekkabijin MX MB 510UL-S-5・J / Daiwa Gekkabijin MX MB 610UL-S-5・JDaiwa Gekkabijin MX MB reviewRelease date and how to choose among the 3 5-piece models. For a light game rod that packs small, the 5-piece 65L-S-5 is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan, with a transport length of 45cm and a list price of JPY 34,500 (excl. tax). I also cover how to choose among the 3 models and the weight gap to the 2-piece Gekkabijin MX.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Saltiga J HIGHRESPONSE 60S-3 / Daiwa Saltiga J HIGHRESPONSE 60S-4 / Daiwa Saltiga J HIGHRESPONSE 64S-3 / Shimano 26 Ocea Jigger ∞ (Infinity) B65-3Daiwa Saltiga J HIGHRESPONSE reviewHow to choose among the 6 models. If you are unsure about a spinning jigging rod, the 60S-3 is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 62,000 (excl. tax), weighs 161g and handles jigs up to 250g. I compared the 6 models by jig limit divided by weight.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Tournament ISO 2500XH-LBD / Daiwa 26 Tournament ISO Kyogi LBD / Daiwa 26 Tournament ISO 3000LBD / Daiwa 26 Tournament ISO 3000XH-LBDDaiwa 26 Tournament ISO LBD reviewHow to choose among the 4 models. If 1 reel has to handle all your float fishing from the rocks, the 2500XH-LBD is my pick. Japan release Nov 2026; all 4 models are JPY 112,000 (excl. tax). I compare what changed with the first Airdrive in a lever-brake reel and how many cranks each takes to retrieve 100m.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Sea Cool Carry III GU2500 / Daiwa Sea Cool Carry III S2500 / Daiwa Sea Cool Carry III SU2500Daiwa Sea Cool Carry III reviewRelease date, price and how it differs from the II. If you carry a cooler on trains and boats, the GU2500 is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 26,800–39,800 (excl. tax), with a 25L body and carry wheels. I compared the added non-slip feet from the II and the weight and KEEP gaps among the 3 grades.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Seaborg 150J (right-hand)Daiwa 26 Seaborg 150J reviewRelease date and how it differs from the 200J. A small electric reel worth buying for hand-held light boat fishing. Japan release Sep 2026, JPY 106,800 (excl. tax), 385g, PE #1.5 300m. I cover the gap with the 100J and 200J, and the system that lets it wind slowly.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Megadis R 3-53 Distance Casting / Daiwa Megadis R 4-53 Distance Casting / Daiwa Megadis R 5-53 Distance CastingDaiwa Megadis R Distance Casting reviewRelease date and how to choose among No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5. For basket-casting rod No. 1, the 3-53 distance casting rod rated for sinkers No. 5–15 is my pick. It went on sale in Oct 2026 in Japan at JPY 83,500 (excl. tax) and weighs 350g. I compared the effect of the added guide and the gaps from No. 4, No. 5 and the Megadis R 3-53T.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Megadis R 1.5-53 / Daiwa Megadis R 1.25-53 / Daiwa Megadis R 1.75-53Daiwa Megadis R reviewRelease date, price and how to choose a size. If you are unsure about a rock-shore grey (mejina) rod, the 1.5-53, 5.3m and 235g, is my pick. It went on sale in Oct 2026 in Japan, with a list price of JPY 77,000 (excl. tax). I worked out how to choose among the 10 sizes, the weight gap between 5.0m and 5.3m, and how it differs from the distance casting models (10).Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Morethan 95MLMB / Daiwa Morethan 93LMLB / Daiwa Morethan 104MB / Daiwa Morethan 93ML/MDaiwa Morethan Bait Model reviewRelease date, price and how to choose among the 3 models. If you are unsure about a sea bass baitcasting rod, the 95MLMB for lures of 7–40g is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan, with a list price of JPY 76,000–81,500 (excl. tax). I also worked out how to choose among the 3 models and how they differ from spinning rods of the same length.Review · Oct 17, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Saltiga SJ TG / Daiwa Saltiga SJ TG 58B-2 / Daiwa Saltiga SJ TG 58B-5Daiwa Saltiga SJ TG reviewRelease date and how to choose among the 5 models. For offshore jigging where 1 rod handles heavy jigs of 200–400g, the 58B-3 is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 77,000–83,000 (excl. tax). I wrote about the difference from the previous model, now stretched to 5ft8in, and how to choose among the 5 models.Review · Oct 17, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Dragger EX / Daiwa Dragger EX 98HHF-3 / Daiwa Dragger EX 91XXHF-3Daiwa Dragger EX Shore Casting Rod reviewRelease date, price and how to choose among the 3 models. A review of the Daiwa Dragger EX. It goes on sale in Oct 2026 in Japan, with a list price of JPY 112,000–115,000 (excl. tax). All 3 models weigh about 400g. The lure limit is 120g for the 98HH, 160g for the 93XH and 280g for the 91XXH. If you are unsure, the core 93XHF-3 is a buy.Review · Oct 15, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Trout Rise / Shimano 26 Trout Rise S60SUL / Shimano 26 Trout Rise S63SUL / Shimano 26 Trout Rise S50SUL-FSShimano 26 Trout Rise reviewRod No. 1 is the S60SUL, and how the 7 models differ. A review of the Shimano 26 Trout Rise. For rod No. 1 at a trout area, the S60SUL is my pick. It went on sale in Sep 2026 in Japan, with a list price of JPY 11,000–13,000 (excl. tax). I sorted out the differences in length, stiffness and build among the 7 models, and how it differs from the 19 Trout Rise, from the official descriptions and my own calculations.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 BG SWDaiwa 26 BG SW reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Daiwa 26 BG SW went on sale Oct 2026 in Japan at JPY 25,900–36,300 (excl. tax). The 8000-H weighs 680g, 50g heavier than the Caldia SW and JPY 11,700 cheaper. A buy if it is your 1th big-game reel.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45 reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45 went on sale Oct 2026 in Japan at JPY 109,000 (excl. tax). The spool front lip is 74mm across, 10% larger than before, and the HG05PE pulls 113cm per 1 crank. If you want faster retrieves while surf-casting for kisu, the HG05PE is the one.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Leobritz 500J / Daiwa Leobritz S500JP / Daiwa Seaborg 500J (2026 model)Daiwa Leobritz 500J reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Daiwa Leobritz 500J goes on sale Nov 2026 in Japan at JPY 107,700 (excl. tax) and weighs 750g. It is 50g lighter than the 23 Leobritz S500JP, and a buy if you work the bait with the rod in hand.Review · Oct 19, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Scorpion DC MD / Shimano Scorpion MD 200 / Shimano Antares DC MDShimano Scorpion DC MD reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. A review of the Shimano Scorpion DC MD. A buy if you cast big lures far. Japan release Jul 2026, list price JPY 44,500 (excl. tax); the HG weighs 225g and retrieves 88cm per 1 crank. I lined it up with the MD 200 and Antares DC MD by official numbers, and calculated the extra for DC and cranks per 100m.Review · Oct 15, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Zillion TW 150Daiwa Zillion TW 150 reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150 goes on sale Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 58,400 (excl. tax) and weighs 215g. It is 15g lighter than the 18 Zillion TW HD 1520, and a buy if you cast heavy lures far.Review · Oct 19, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Miravel / Shimano Ultegra C3000 / Daiwa Legalis LT2500DShimano 26 Miravel reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Shimano 26 Miravel went on sale Sep 2026 in Japan at JPY 16,000–19,800 (excl. tax). The C3000 weighs 200g, 20g lighter than the Ultegra C3000 and JPY 2,700 cheaper. If you shop by weight, it is a buy. Shaving 1g more with the Vanquish costs JPY 870.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Morethan TW PEDaiwa Morethan TW PE reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. The Daiwa Morethan TW PE went on sale Oct 2026 in Japan at JPY 68,100 (excl. tax). It weighs 200g, 20g lighter than the Saltist TW 150, with a JPY 23,200 price gap. Built for long-distance PE casting for sea bass; nylon and fluorocarbon are not an option.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Encounter S96MLShimano Encounter S96ML review138g, and the gap to the models below it in numbers. A review of the Shimano Encounter sea bass rod S96ML. My verdict is a buy. The official numbers are 2.90m, 138g, jigs up to 35g, PE #0.6–1.5 and a list price of JPY 25,500 (excl. tax). I compared it with the Dialuna, the Moonshot and Daiwa's Lateo 96ML by the price of saving 1g.Review · Oct 17, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Regalis LT2500DDaiwa Regalis LT2500D review190g for JPY 13,600: a buy. A review of the Daiwa 23 Regalis LT2500D. Bottom line: a buy. Official numbers: 190g, gear ratio 5.3, max drag 10kg, list price JPY 13,600 (excl. tax). I lined it up with the Freams, Caldia and Shimano Miravel, and calculated the price of saving 1g (JPY 3,140) and cranks per 100m (133.3).Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Stradic 2500SShimano Stradic C3000 review225g, JPY 29,100 excl. tax. A review of the Shimano Stradic C3000. A buy if you plan to use 1 reel for years. Official numbers: 225g, gear ratio 5.1, max drag 9kg, JPY 29,100 excl. tax. I lined it up with the Ultegra, Twin Power and Daiwa Caldia, and calculated the price of saving 1g and cranks per 100m.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Lateo 96MLDaiwa Lateo 96ML review135g, and only 1g apart from the model above it. A review of the Daiwa Lateo 96ML sea bass rod. My verdict is a buy. The official numbers are a total length of 2.90m, 135g, lures of 7–35g and a list price of JPY 32,000 (excl. tax). I compared it with the Labrax AGS, the Seabass Flat X and Shimano's Dialuna S96ML by the price of saving 1g.Review · Oct 17, 2026
