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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 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
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): 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): 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): 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
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): Shimano Stradic C3000 / Shimano Stradic 2500S / Daiwa Regalis LT2500D / Daiwa Regalis LT4000-CXHHow to choose a reel size2500 and C3000 are 5g apart, but line capacity differs by 3x or more. I read how to choose a reel size from the official tables of the Shimano Stradic and Daiwa Regalis. The size number is the spool size; the C3000 is only 5g heavier than the 2500S yet holds 400m of PE #1 (the 2500S holds 120m). With a quick size chart by method (eging, shore jigging, aji light game) and my #1 pick when unsure.Buying guide · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 BG SWDaiwa 26 BG SW reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. A review of the Daiwa 26 BG SW (26 BG SW). A buy as your #1 reel for yellowtail and other blue-water fish. Sizes 5000–14000 release in Japan in Oct 2026, list price JPY 25,900–36,300 (excl. tax). The 8000-H weighs 680g: 50g heavier and JPY 11,700 cheaper than the Caldia SW. I also read the changes from the previous generation and how to choose a size from the official numbers.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45 reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. A review of the Daiwa 26 Tournament Surf 45. Japan release Oct 2026, list price JPY 109,000 (excl. tax). Weight 410g; per 1 crank the HG05PE retrieves 113cm and the 06PE 95cm. Spool front lip diameter 74mm, 10% larger than before. If you want faster retrieves when dragging for kisu (Japanese whiting), the HG05PE is a buy.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Stradic C3000HG / Daiwa Regalis LT3000-CXH / Shimano SLX DC 70HG / Shimano Stradic C3000Reel gear ratios explained, and how to chooseHG and XG weigh the same but retrieve 11–19cm more per 1 crank. I read gear ratio differences from the official Shimano Stradic C3000 table. Standard, HG and XG share 225g and a list price of JPY 29,100 (excl. tax), retrieving 75, 86 and 94cm per 1 crank. I also calculate cranks per 100m (133.3 → 106.4) and what drops with a high gear. If unsure, take the HG. With a quick chart by method.Buying guide · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano SLX DC 70HG / Daiwa Tatula TW 100H (2024 model) / Shimano SLX 70HG / Daiwa Tatula SV TW 100H (2025 model)Bass baitcasting reels for beginners: top 5No. 1 is the SLX DC with its electronic brake. The #1 beginner bass baitcaster is the Shimano SLX DC with the I-DC4 electronic brake: 200g, list price JPY 27,500 (excl. tax). I lined up brake type, weight, gear ratio and retrieve per 1 crank from the Shimano and Daiwa official pages, and calculated the extra you pay for DC (JPY 6,500) and cranks per 100m.Ranking · 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. A review of the Daiwa Leobritz 500J. Japan release Nov 2026, list price JPY 107,700 (excl. tax). Weight 750g, max drag 20kg, regular winding speed 155m/min. It is 50g lighter than the 23 Leobritz S500JP and, by my calculation, winds up 100m 5.7 seconds faster. Bottom line: a buy if you work the bait with the rod in hand.Review · Oct 18, 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. A review of the Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150 (Zillion 150). A buy if you cast heavy lures far. Japan release Sep 2026, list price JPY 58,400 (excl. tax), 215g. I lined up the gap with the 18 Zillion TW HD 1520 from the official comparison table, and calculated cranks to retrieve for each gear ratio.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Miravel / Shimano Ultegra C3000 / Daiwa Regalis LT2500DShimano 26 Miravel reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. A review of the Shimano 26 Miravel. A buy as your #1 reel for lure fishing where you work the lure with the rod. Japan release Sep 2026, list price JPY 16,000–19,800 (excl. tax). The C3000 weighs 200g: 20g lighter and JPY 2,700 cheaper than the Ultegra. I lined up the differences from the 22 Miravel and the gap with the Regalis and Vanford by official numbers.Review · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Daiwa Morethan TW PEDaiwa Morethan TW PE reviewRelease date, price and changes from the previous generation. A review of the Daiwa Morethan TW PE. Japan release Oct 2026, list price JPY 68,100 (excl. tax). Weight 200g, gear ratio 8.5, 96cm per 1 crank, max drag 5kg. I lined it up with the Saltist TW 150XH PE SPECIAL and calculated the price of saving 1g. Bottom line: a buy if you cast far with PE line.Review · Oct 18, 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
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Shimano Miravel C3000 (2026 model) / Daiwa Regalis LT2500D / Daiwa Caldia LT2500 / Daiwa Freams LT2500 (2026 model)Spinning reels, size 2500: top 6No. 1 is the 190g Regalis. If you choose a size-2500 spinning reel by weight, No. 1 is the Daiwa Regalis LT2500D at 190g and JPY 13,600 (excl. tax). I lined up 7 current Shimano and Daiwa reels by official numbers and calculated cranks per 100m (133.3–137.0) and the price of saving 1g (JPY 88.6 and JPY 910).Ranking · 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