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TD Sol II 2004: Affordable Finesse

by Murray 4th May 2013

Affordable Finesse Andrew Badullovich puts the Team Daiwa Sol II 2004 through it’s paces. You can read his review here>>

T3 Limited Edition Shipping Now!

by Murray 1st May 2013

T3 LTD Has Arrived The T3 Limited Edition reels have arrived and are shipping now. We still have a few of these beauties left so if you want one act fast. Follow this link to find out more>>

Team Daiwa Sol II Review

by Murray 29th Apr 2013

Mark Gercovich takes the TD SOL II for a test drive. See his article here >>.

2013 Certate has arrived.

by Bradley 20th Apr 2013

The 2013 Certate has arrived and will be shipped to stores soon. The 2013 Certate’s in sizes 2004, 2500 and 3012 have arrived, the other sizes will follow soon.
for more information click here

New Luvias Spinning Reels are here!

by Murray 12th Feb 2013

Luvias

The New Luvias Spinning Reels have arrived and will be hitting stores very soon. Read about the exciting new Luvias here>>

Sweet Freams

by Murray 31st Jan 2013

Sweet Freams

Simon Goldsmith reviews the Freams spinning reel, check it out here >>

Certate 2013 Coming Soon!

by Murray 30th Jan 2013

Certate 2013

The details for the hotly anticipated 2013 Certate range are now live. These beauties will be available in autumn, till then you can read all about them here…

TD Sol II Spinning Reel Now Here!

by Murray 13th Dec 2012

TD Sol II - Now Here The popular TD Sol, updated with the latest Daiwa features, is now here. Read about this awesome new reel here.

Aird 1000SH Spinning Reel available.

by Murray 13th Dec 2012

Aird Spinning Reel Aird is the most feature packed reel Daiwa has ever developed in this price range. The 1000SH model is now available. Read about the Aird here.

New Aird pre mounted combo’s have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Aird PMC’s have arrived. For more information click here.

New Laguna Reels have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Laguna spinning reels have arrived. For more information click here.

New Aggrest Reels have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Aggrest spinning reels have arrived. For more information click here.

Lexa Spinning reels now available

by Bradley 8th Oct 2012

The new Lexa spinning reels have just arrived. For more details click here.

Steez spinning reels now available

by Bradley 13th Sep 2012

The all new Steez spinning reels are now available. For more information click here.

Updated Luvias Spinning Reels coming soon

by Murray 20th Aug 2012

Luvias has always been one of Daiwa’s most popular high performance spinning reels. Over the years it has had several reincarnations and in 2012 the Japanese have updated Luvias with new features: Magseal, Zaion and Air Rotor.

The new Luvias reels will be with us in December until then you can read about them here.

New TD Sol II Spinning Reel

by Murray 20th Aug 2012

Daiwa has always had a long history of innovation, in 2010, Daiwa pioneered the ground breaking technology- Magseal, Zaion and Air Rotor, a combination that is the future for all Daiwa spinning reels. Originally introduced in our flagship reels like Saltiga, Certate and Exist, it was only a matter of time before we introduced it into Australia’s most popular spinning reel ever the TD Sol. Developed over the past two years, TD Sol II shows Daiwa’s commitment to introduce its best design innovations into mid-price reels.

The new TD Soll II will arrive in December 2012, until then read all about it here.

6500H added to Catalina Range

by Murray 20th Aug 2012

The superb Catalina range will be strengthened by the addition of a new 6500 size, check out the details here.

Saltiga Dogfight 7000H available September 2012.

by Bradley 10th Jun 2012

In 2010 the new Saltiga introduced unrivalled ground breaking technology…. Magseal and Zaion Air Rotor. This year we are proud to introduce the new Saltiga 7000H Dogfight to the range.

Saltiga heralds a giant leap forward in design, revolving around magnetic fluid. Developed by NASA to magnetically deliver fuel to space ships, this revolutionary innovation is now used in may of our reels.

But mixing a liquid with iron isn’t easy, Daiwa has mastered it. When dispersed evenly through liquid, the iron oxide (magnetite) has a diameter of 1/100,000mm, so small that the surface area of the ferromagnetic particle is around 1/10^th of a single influenza virus.

This new metallic grease/oil takes on a new effect, placed by itself it forms a typical liquid helical shape with the introduction of a magnetic force it changes shape similar to the android in Terminator II, attaching itself to any other metal to form a seal. So strong is this magnetic liquid that if placed in a container with a magnetic surface it would retain its shape even if the bottom was removed. Being magnetized this lubrication system avoids any friction and prevents dust intrusion, eliminating oil spray and significantly improving reel life expectancy. The challenge for Daiwa was to utilise the inherent benefits of magnetic liquid in reel design. Instead of it being used to dustproof, we needed something that was waterproof. Innovative design combined new CRBB bearings with a magnetic oil membrane and making it possible. Water intrusion is now a thing of the past.

Not content just with Magseal, Saltiga also introduced Zaion Air Rotor. Zaion material was first seen in the Luvias series, this super strong light material is like no other – a new revolution in strength and sensitivity. This design disperses pressure to the entire lower section of the rotor, dramatically decreasing stress and flexing. Working in conjunction with the Mag Seal the Air Rotor has been hollowed out to create airflow through the whole rotor system. This prevents foreign material such as water, salt, sand and dust collecting inside the reel, the added air flow eliminates moist build up in the reel preventing corrosion issues.

With other designs innovations like Real Four, Hyper Digigear, UTD, Airbail etc as standard the Saltiga sets the standard as the best heavy duty reel available.

More details in a few days

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 26th Apr 2012

New Pro News Updates

Dave Rae and his favourite new Certate – click here

Dave Rae on Baby Cranks – click here

Warren Keelan – Black Label – click here

James Moller on the Clyde River – click here

James Moller with the new Freams – click here

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 15th Mar 2012

The Pro News section has been up dated

Ballistic and Lateo Pirates by Jamie Robley

AGS by Lure and Fly

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 24th Feb 2012

New Pro news

Tournament AGS Rods – Bradley Sissins

Choose Your Weapon – Greg Seeto

T3 – Simon Goldsmith

Dave Rae – Pro News

by Bradley 6th Feb 2012

Fishing World journalist, Dave Rae pro reviews now online.

To read Dave’s reviews click here.

Daiwa BREAM Australian Open 11-13 January 2012

by Bradley 11th Jan 2012

Daiwa BREAM Australian Open 11-13 January 2012

Sydney Harbour plays host to the first event of the 2012 BREAM season, the Daiwa Australian Open, 11-13 January 2012. Log in from 2pm (EDT) each day to catch the livestream action of the weigh-in. The successful boater-only format returns in 2012, and offers anglers one of the biggest challenges of the tournament season. With a crack field of assembled anglers fighting it out on one of Australia’s greatest tournament arenas, the action is sure to be red hot.

Live link - http://live.bream.com.au/

Adventure Angler Re-runs.

by Bradley 10th Jan 2012

Micah Adams “Adventure Angler” series 2 will begin its re-run season this week. Showing times are as follows.

Tues 10th, fox sports channel 502, 4-4.30pm episode 5- Cassini island, followed by episode 6- fraser island flats from 4.30- 5pm Wed 11th, fox sports channel 502, 4-4.30pm episode 7- south OZ snapper, followed by episode 6- fraser island flats from 5-5.30pm Thurs 12th, fox sports channel 503, 3.30-4pm episode 7- south OZ snapper, followed by episode 8- png black bass from 4-4.30pm.

Season 3 will begin in February 2012

Finally More Ballistics are in stores!

by Bradley 10th Dec 2011

More Ballistics arrrived this week and are in stores now.

For more information click here.

New 2011 Caldias have just landed!

by Bradley 2nd Dec 2011

The new Caldia’s have just arrived and will be shipped to stores very soon.

For more information click here.

Join Us on Facebook

by Bradley 21st Nov 2011

Join us a on Facebook and get the latest gear updates, fishing news, greatest links plus lots of giveaways! This week were giving away 5 copies of the latest “Fishing DVD” to five lucky Facebook fans.

Join us at Daiwa’s Facebook page

This week on Hooked

by Bradley 20th Nov 2011

This week on Hooked On Tackle world Dave jumps onboard Helifish in Darwin to chase barra. This is one amazing trip as the boys fly over the Darwin’s landscape. Dave and Mark from Helifish land in some great locations and have some great fun on Barra. This is one show not to be missed

Hooked airs on Foxtel Channel 183 7:30pm Tues and 6:30pm Sat

This week on Hooked

by Bradley 14th Nov 2011

This week on Hooked On Tackle World Dave hits the high seas off Darwin to do some good on bottom fishing for black jew and golden snapper. Also Dave gives the lures a run for spanish mackerel.

Hooked airs on Foxtel Channel 183 7:30pm Tues and 6:30pm Sat

Reel Schematics Updated

by Bradley 9th Nov 2011

The reel schematics have been updated with english versions of the following.

Certate (2010) series – 1003, 2000, 2004, 2500, 2500R, 2506 and 3000

Certate Hyper Custom 2500, 3000 and 4000

Saltist HRF

For more information click here.

Ballistic 2000 and 4000 have arrived.

by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

The Ballistic 2000 and 4000 models have just arrived and will be instores soon.

For more information click here.

T3 Ballistic has arrived

by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

The revolutionary T3 Ballistic has arrived.

For more information click here.

T3 has arrived

by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

The revolutionary T3 baitcaster in righthand has arrived.

For more information click here.

Seagate E available from Compleat Angler Stores

by Bradley 3rd Nov 2011

The new Seagate E series is now available exclusively from Compleat Angler Stores.

For more information click here.

Crosscast X just arrived!

by Bradley 3rd Nov 2011

The new Crosscast x has just arrived. For more information click here.

Service Dept Schematics Updated

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2011

SERVICE DEPARTMENT – we are slowly translating the Japanese reel schematics into English. This morning we have updated the schematics for Alphas R, Saltiga 4000/4000H 2010 models, Catalina 4500, 4500H and 6500, Legalis, Luvias 1003, Morethan Branzino, Saltiga 3500 game and Saltiga Expedition. More to come soon.

For more information click here.

Aird has just arrived.

by Bradley 17th Oct 2011

The much anticipated Aird spinning reel series has just landed and will be shipped to stores very soon.

For more information on Aird, please click here.

Pro News Updated

by Bradley 12th Oct 2011

The Pro News section has been updated with two great reviews on the new Black Label rods and trout fishing close to Sydney.

Black label rods by Greg Seeto. For more information click here.

Sydney trout fishing. For more information click here.

Ballistic Spin Reels have arrived.

by Bradley 5th Oct 2011

The Ballistic spinning reels in the 2500 and 3000 sizes have just arrived, the other sizes will arrive soon.

For more information click here.

Exceler Z now available from Compleat Angler

by Bradley 29th Sep 2011

The new Exceler Z is now available from Compleat Angler stores.

For more information click here.

Procaster GTR available from Compleat Angler

by Bradley 29th Sep 2011

The new Procaster GTR is now available from Compleat Angler stores.

For more information click here.

New Service Dept Section now live

by Bradley 20th Sep 2011

The new Daiwa Service Dept section is now live with heaps of information on maintence and servicing your reels. In it you can find the following.

General reel maintenance guide

- General rod maintenance guide

- Warranty section

- FAQ

- Service products

- Service and repair forms

- Service contacts

- Reel Schematics

For more information click here.

Pro News Updated

by Bradley 13th Sep 2011

The Pro News section has been updated and divided into individual sections for each angler. More updates coming soon from other Pro Staff and new stories/reviews. Click on any of the Pro Staff below to go straight through to their sections.

This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield

by Bradley 12th Sep 2011

This week on Hooked with Dave Butfield, we head to Swansea in NSW and hook up with Jason Nunn to fish . The boys fish Lake Macquarie at night to chase bream using mullet, Dave and Jason show you some of the basic techqenics in catching bream. If you’ve never had much luck catching bream well this is a great show to tune your skill as Dave catches some amazing bream.

You can watch Hooked On Tackle World on Channel 183 every Tuesday night at 7:30pm and Saturday night at 6:30pm. Just so you don’t miss the fishing action Hooked On Tackle World will be aired 28 time throughout the week

Last of the Catalina

by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

Daiwa’s long lasting and incredibly popular Catalina spinning reels have now finished production. Daiwa Australia just recieved the last production and they are selling like hot cakes. So grab yourself a bargin as many of these reels are selling at nearly half their original prices!

For more information click here.

Steez Amraam just arrived.

by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

The new Steez Amraam “megatop” rod has just arrived and its probably on of the best finesse bream rods we’ve felt in a longtime! For more information click here.

Saltiga Dorado rods just arrived

by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

The new Saltiga Dorado rods have just arrived. For more details click here.

Bumper snapper season for Port Phillip Bay

by Bradley 25th Aug 2011

Anglers can look forward to another exceptional snapper catch in Port Phillip Bay this spring.
Scientists from Fisheries Victoria are predicting the 2011-12 season will be a repeat of recent years, although catches will be moderate over the next three years. Researcher Paul Hamer said scientists were able to forecast the likely performance of the fishery based on the number of baby snapper that settled in Port Phillip Bay each year. “Baby snapper settle in the Bay during the late summer and early autumn following the
summer spawning season and this settlement determines the size of the catch in years to come,” Mr Hamer said. “Snapper spawned in Port Phillip Bay are the mainstay of Victoria’s ‘western snapper stock’ extending from Wilsons Promontory to the mouth of the Murray River.” Snapper is one of the most highly prized fish caught in Victoria by recreational and commercial fishers. Every year from late spring to early summer anglers launch boats all around Port Phillip Bay to catch snapper as they migrate into the bay for their annual spawning season. “The successful spawning and survival of young snapper in the bay varies greatly from year
to year,” Mr Hamer said. “Ten to twenty fold variations are common and this variation influences future catches. “We know these variations are related to factors influencing the snapper during their first few
weeks of life.”
Ongoing research is determining how water temperature, nutrient supply, river flows and currents influence the food supply, growth and survival of baby snapper in the Bay. Interviews with anglers revealed last year more than 80 percent of snapper caught were above 1kg and were at least 40cm long. One in four were big reds that weighed more than 3kg and were at least 60cm.
For more visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing

Saltiga 6500 now available.

by Bradley 22nd Aug 2011

The new low speed Saltiga 6500 is now available. For more information click here.

New Daiwa Freams in stores this week.

by Bradley 22nd Aug 2011

The long awaited Freams will be instores this week. For more information on these reels click here.

The Fishing DVD No.24 out this week

by Bradley 17th Aug 2011

Reading a great fishing magazine can sometimes be the next best thing to actually going fishing… But here’s something even BETTER than a printed magazine!

The Fishing DVD #24 is out this week and is jam-packed with action, information, tips, destinations and product reviews… and you don’t have to read it! In just over two hours of spectacular, high-definition vision, this broadcast-quality “DVD Magazine” brings it all to your lounge room, den, holiday house, offi ce or laptop computer – whenever and wherever YOU choose to view! Watch it all, from start to finish, or choose the stories and segments you like most, then view them over and over, at your leisure. Re-wind, slow mo’, freeze frame and fast-forward to all the juicy bits..

For more information go to www.thefishingdvd.com.au

New 2011/2012 Daiwa catalogues available now

by Bradley 16th Aug 2011

The new 2011/2012 Daiwa Dealer and tournament catalogues are now available. to recieve your free copies click here.

New Caldia details revealed

by Bradley 12th Aug 2011

Daiwa has always had a long history of innovation, in 2010, Daiwa pioneered the ground breaking technology- Magseal and Air Rotor, a combination that the new set the future standard for all Daiwa spinning reels. Its unparalleled engineering produced Daiwa’s flagship reels – Saltiga and Certate. Now Daiwa expand its innovation with the new Caldia.

Caldia is a new era for Daiwa, an era where the introduction of innovations where Magseal, Air Rotor and Zaion are now available in mid range reels.

For more information click here.

New Crosscast X and S long cast reels.

by Bradley 10th Aug 2011

Do you fish from the beach or rocks and want to cast to the horizon? Then you need, Daiwa’s latest ultimate distance casting reels the Crosscast series.

This is the new surf casters dream reel. It features Daiwa’s stainless steel ball bearings for ultra smooth performance, Digigear for ultimate cranking power and Twistbuster to eliminate line twist. The all new long cast spool design will release line for high speed casting for incredible distance, then when hooked up the ultra smooth powerful drag lets you land the fish of a lifetime

If you want to reach far off rock reefs or cast beyond the breakers to catch that fish of a lifetime, then the all new ultimate distance casting reel, the Crosscast is the reel for you.

For more information click here.

New Daiwa Aird available soon.

by Bradley 10th Aug 2011

Aird is Daiwa’s latest most feature packed reel ever developed in the price range. With all of Daiwa’s unique designs like Digigear, Airbail, ABS etc this reel is easily mistaken for its more expensive cousins.

For more information click here.