Bait Casting Reels

Team Daiwa’s Viento Baitcasting Reel is a tournament grade baitcaster reel at a more than reasonable price. It comes equipped with all the performance and reliability that you have learned to expect from Daiwa. The frame and sideplate are made of solid aluminum to withstand all the harsh punishments that saltwater fishing hands out.  The spool is free floating and made of lightweight perforated aluminum. Team Daiwa Viento also comes with Daiwa’s unique Twitchin’ Bar. With a touch of the thumb you are able to pick up seven inches of line immediately, or cause a simple “twitching” action to a jig causing even inactive fish to strike. This baitcaster has a dual ended handle with comfortable soft touch grips. On the top of this reel is a Titanium Nitrided line guide which is ultra smooth and cut proof. The Team Daiwa Viento features six stainless steel ball bearing, plus roller bearings. There are precision machined high-strength alloy gears to allow you to bring those huge game fish with ease.

Daiwa is committed to total quality and it really shows with the Team Daiwa Sol Baitcasting Reels. The outside design of this reel is sleek and low profile and gives you the feel of having the control in the palm of your hand. The frame and sideplate are constructed of solid aluminum which provides a solid base of all the components of this reel. The spool on this reel is made of perforated aluminum that is extremely lightweight, which in turns guarantees for a super quick startup. There is infinite Anti-Reverse which prevents your handle and spool from spinning when casting, as well as Magforce-V automatic anti-backlash control. The drag of this Baitcasting reel is composed of seven discs and Daiwa’s Fiber Composite washers for extremely smooth fish control. To make sure your reel holds up under those extremely heavy loads, Daiwa has put a bronze drive gear and an ultra-tough super alloy pinion. With the design of this reel, it shows that Daiwa is committed to advancing the sport of fishing.

When Daiwa designed the Team Daiwa Advantage -HSTA Baitcasting Reel they really thought about what an avid angler would want. It was quite simple if you think about it; durability, low-profile, powerful, and the ability to cast effortlessly, and that is exactly what the Team Daiwa Advantage-HSTA Baitcasting reel is. With its super tough and durable one piece aluminum frame and sideplate, lightweight, drilled, free floating aluminum spool, and incredible gear ratio this reel will perform for you at all times. There is Daiwa’s Magforce-Z automatic magnetic anti-backlash and Infinite Anti-Reverse which both will allow your reel to function without a hitch. There is a swept handle on this Baitcasting reel with dual soft touch hand grips. This handle will produce much less wobble, and gives you maximum winding power and a better feel. In the “guts” of this reel you will find 10 premium, high performance stainless steel ball bearings with one roller bearing; as well as a rugged six point drive train. Both of these features allow your retrieve to be silk-like smooth. You are able to adjust the drag with such ease on this reel due to the fact that it has a super drag, which has a seven disc wet drag system that is composed of Daiwa’s fiber composite and stainless steel washers. When you go out on the water with this reel you can be 100% confident that you have a great reel to work with.

There is a great amount of cast control provided by the Variable Brake System and the Super Stopper prevents backplay and wind knots.  The Shimano Dartainium Drag system provides a number of settings for a smooth drag performance.  The Calcutta includes the A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings) that are 10 times stronger for corrosion resistant than traditional stainless steel making for a reel that you can depend on. 

The Team Daiwa Tierra Baitcasting Reel is designed by Daiwa to have incredible performance, durability, precision, and reliability that is desired by the serious bass angler. This reel is constructed of a heavy-duty, rigid, low profile one-piece aluminum frame which acts as an extremely solid backbone. There is a machined aluminum cast control cap and Magforce-Z automatic anti-backlash system which assists you in getting the most out of this reel. The spool is lightweight and free-floating and is supported by 6 stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing which guarantees maximum casting performance. There is an aluminum star drag with micro click and Daiwa’s ultra smooth 7 disc drag that has fiber composite and stainless steel washers that allows you to have the ultimate fish control. Daiwa has combined all their best options to give you a reel that has incredible castability, quality craftsmanship and superior smoothness.

Team Daiwa Zillion 7.3 Hyper-Speed Baitcasting reel was specially made by Daiwa to mark the 50 year mark of Daiwa products. The rigid aluminum frame and handle side sideplate is not only built to be extremely tough, but is designed to keep the drive train in alignment so that your reel will function properly at all times. The spool on this reel is Daiwa’s free-floating, perforated aluminum, which gives you a super quick start up and spins much more freely. There is also a special “50th Anniversary” marking which is laser engraved on the spool. Daiwa has put a swept handle on this Baitcasting reel to prevent wobble, be extremely comfortable, and give you maximum winding power. There are dual soft touch hand grips on the handle for added comfort, as well as a limited edition serial number on the thumb bar. This reel also boasts an impressive eleven corrosive-resistant ball bearings, plus a roller bearing to give this reel amazing performance. Not only does this reel have the world’s fastest gear ratio of 7.3:1; it has an amazing line retrieve of 32 inches. These reels are high quality, well built speed demons.

Daiwa Megaforce with Twitchin’ Bar Baitcasting Reel is an affordable reel with a number of advanced fishing features that will blow your mind. The frame and sideplate of the Daiwa Megaforce are constructed of incredibly strong and durable graphite composite which keeps the rugged six point drive train inline even under the heaviest of loads. There is a lightweight, free floating drilled aluminum spool that rides on five stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing which allows this reel super smooth reeling power. The Daiwa Twitchin’ Bar gives you the power to bring in up to seven inches of slack with just a touch of the thumb. The Twitchin’ Bar also gives you the power to give your jig or plastic worm a subtle twitching action which can make even inactive fish strike. When you need a super fast retrieve then the Daiwa Megaforce with Twitchin’ Bar is the one for you with an amazingly fast 7.1:1 retrieve.

The newly enhanced Shimano Curado E line of Baitcasting Reels is smaller, lighter, smoother and stronger.  Smaller than the originals they still hold the same amount of line and are jam packed with features.  Shimano has increased the fish fighting strength through the High Efficiency Gearing.  The 1 piece Aluminum Frame and Sideplate working with advanced componentry eliminate flex in the drivetrain.  The newly designed Variable Brake System uses centrifugal force to aid in controlling the cast as opposed to traditionally used magnets.  The resulting cast has more consistent spool speed, greater casting distance and less backlash.  With additional features: Dartainium Drag, Super Stopper II, Disengaging Levelwind System and Quickfire Ii Clutch Bar, the Shimano Curado E is the Baitcasting Reel to own.

Team Daiwa Viento TD Viento Baitcasting Reel is reasonably priced, but still a tournament grade baitcaster. Daiwa has really pulled out all the punches with this reel when they were designing it.

The frame and side plates are constructed of solid aluminum which is super tough and withstand pretty much anything you want to throw at this reel. The spool is lightweight aluminum that will perform for years to come. There is a great titanium nitride line guide that is designed to allow your line to flow smoothly from the reel and will not snag or cut your line. The handle on this Baitcasting Reel is dual ended with comfort hand grips. There is one more feature on this reel that you won’t see anywhere else, Daiwa’s Twitchin’ Bar. You have the ability to eliminate up to seven inches of slack with just the push of a button, which will make solid hooksets a guarantee. The Twitchin’ Bar also allows you to control your jigs or plastic worms better and more “life-like”.

The guts of this reel are a high grade design. There is Daiwa’s Free-Floating Spool design which allows the spool to independently float on precision, stainless steel ball bearings which in turn, the pinion gear rides on it’s shaft which eliminates gear train friction when casting. There are precision machined high-strength alloy gears which will perform even under that heaviest of loads. The drag is constructed of a massive, seven disc stainless steel and fiber composite drag that allows the drag to perform flawlessly.

Features of the TD Viento:

Team Daiwa Viento TD Viento L is a left handed Baitcasting reel that is tournament grade, but still priced to be easy on the wallet. Daiwa really took into consideration with fishermen want when they designed this Baitcasting Reel.

The outside of this reel is top of the line. There is a dual ended handle that has two comfort hand grips. There is a micro-click, precision drag adjustment that will allow you the feel clicks for every time you tighten or loosen the tension of your reel. The frame and side plates are made of extremely strong solid aluminum which allows your reel to perform like it is supposed to even under the heaviest of loads. The spool is lightweight, perforated aluminum that will perform for many years. There is a great titanium nitride line guide that is design to allow your line to flow smoothly from the reel and will not snag or cut your line. This reel has Daiwa’s unique Twitchin’ Bar which allows you to take in up to seven inches of slack with a simple push of a button, allowing hook sets to be solid and hard hitting. The Twitchin’ Bar also allows you to more easily move your jigs or plastic worms in a twitchin’ action that will cause even inactive fish to strike.

The interior design of this reel is just as impressive and thought out as the exterior. The drag is constructed of a massive, seven disc stainless steel and fiber composite drag that allow the drag to perform flawlessly. There is Daiwa’s Free-Floating Spool design which allows the spool to float independently on stainless steel ball bearings which allows the pinion gear to ride on its on shaft which eliminates gear train friction when casting. There are precision machined high-strength alloy gears with will perform even under that heaviest of loads.

Features of the TD Viento L:

Team Daiwa Sol TD SOL-L Baitcasting Reel is a left handed reel that has a super sleek and low profile design that allows you to have Daiwa’s power and strength readily available to you.

The outside of this reel is definitely designed to be rugged and durable. This is proven by the design of the frame and sideplate which is constructed of a solid piece of aluminum. The TD SOL-L has an infinite anti-reverse and Magforce-V automatic magnetic anti-backlash control which gives you great control of your line speed when casting. The spool of the Team Daiwa TD SOL-L is super light and durable perforated aluminum which allow for an extremely quick start up and retrieve.

The insides of this reel are supported wonderfully by the outside, and are designed to be just as strong. There are 6 stainless steel ball bearings and a roller bearing that permits the reel to run smoothly. The drag has a seven-disc system that contains Daiwa’s Fiber Composite washers that allows you to tighten and loosen the drag as needed with no hesitation. The pinion gear is made of a super strong alloy, and the drive gear is machined out of ultra strong bronze.

Features of Team Daiwa’s TD SOL-L:

The Team Daiwa Tierra TDTR153H Baitcasting Reel is meant for the serious bass fisherman, and is designed to have incredible performance, durability, precision and reliability.

The TDTR153H has a low profile, rigid, one-piece aluminum frame and sideplate which is designed to stay out of the way, but still perform like you expect a Daiwa Baitcasting Reel to perform. This reel is equipped with Diawa's Magforce-Z automatic anti-backlash system, which will prevent those day-ruining birds' nests. There is also Daiwa’s Infinite Anti-Reverse which prevents your handle from spinning while you cast. This Baitcasting Reel comes with an aluminum star drag with micro click adjustment which allows you to set your drag as needed with extreme ease.

There is an extremely lightweight, free floating drilled aluminum spool which rides on six ball bearings and one roller bearing which allows you to operate this reel smoothly, even under the extreme pressure of a fighting fish.  The interior design of the drag is just as impressive as the outside design. It is Daiwa’s Seven-disc Wet Drag which is composed of Daiwa’s exclusive fiber composite and stainless steel washers which give you ultimate control of the fish on your line. Daiwa has really combined all their best options to give you a reel that has unbelievable castability, quality craftsmanship and superior smoothness.

Team Daiwa Tierra TDTR153H:

The Team Daiwa Tierra TDTR153HL Baitcasting Reel is the workhorse of reels for the serious bass fisherman. Daiwa took into consideration what anglers want and they delivered. It has incredible performance, is durable, is precise and reliable.

The inside design is the classic Daiwa Baitcasting Reel design with a few added extras. There is a rugged six point drivetrain which is the true “backbone” of this reel. This Baitcasting Reel has Daiwa’s free floating spool, which unlike other reels, where the pinion gear constantly rides on the spool shaft, this system floats the spool on precision, stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing, allowing the spool to spin freely when casting. The interior design of the drag comes equipped with Daiwa’s seven-disc wet drag that contain fiber composite and stainless steel washers, allowing you to have optimum fish control.

The TDTR153HL has a low profile, super strong, one-piece aluminum frame and sideplate designed to perform and handle anything you throw at it. This reel has Daiwa’s Magforce-Z which is an automatic anti-backlash system. The automatic anti-backlash system will prevent your game fish from running when it is unwanted. There is also Daiwa’s Infinite Anti-Reverse which stops your handle from unwanted spinning when you cast. This Baitcasting Reel has an aluminum star drag with micro click adjustment allowing you to change the tension of your drag as needed very easily. Daiwa has really combined all their best options to give you a reel that has unbelievable castability, quality craftsmanship and superior smoothness.

Team Daiwa Tierra TDTR153HL:

Team Daiwa Advantage-HSTA TDA153HSTA Baitcasting Reel allows you to fish with confidence. This low profile reel is super tuned to give you power, stability and the efficency to cast even the lightest of lures effortlessly.

The frame and sideplate of this reel is constructed of a solid piece of ultra strong aluminum stock which will hold up to any punishment it is put through.  There is a lightweight free-floating spool that gives you maximum line capacity, and to prevent a fish from running unexpectedly, there is Daiwa’s Magforce-Z automatic magnetic anti-backlash breaking system. This reel comes with a swept handle that provides less wobble, a great feel and maximum winding power; it also has dual soft touch hand grips for added convenience. In order to prevent you handle and spool from back-spinning while you cast, Daiwa has equipped this reel with their Infinite Anti-Reverse.

The free-floating spool rides on ten high performance, the stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing allow your reel to function smoothly and effortlessly. The drive train of this reel is a rugged six point drive train, performing and staying inline even under the heaviest of loads. This reel comes with a super drag which consists of Daiwa’s Seven-disc Wet Drag System with Daiwa’s fiber composite and stainless steel washers that allow you to control the fish with ease.

Features of the TDA153HSTA:

Team Daiwa Advantage-HSTA TDA153HSTAL Baitcasting Reel is a left handed reel that is specially tuned to give you amazing casting ability, superb power and stability.

Daiwa’s exterior design of this reel not only gives it power and stability, but it gives this reel added performance that you don’t find in any other reel. The frame and sideplate of this reel are made of ultra strong, one piece aluminum stock which will withstand any situation you are in. There is a lightweight free floating aluminum spool still giving you maximum line capacity. To prevent a fish from running off, there is Daiwa’s Magforce-Z automatic magnetic anti-backlash breaking system. This reel is equipped with a swept handle which is design to produce less wobble, a great feel and maximum winding power; it also has dual soft touch hand grips for added convenience. In order to prevent your handle and spool from back-spinning while you cast, Daiwa has equipped this reel with their Infinite Anti-Reverse.

The interior design of this reel is just as well built as the exterior. There is a free floating spool which rides on ten high grade stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing, allowing your reel to function smoothly and effortlessly. There is a rugged six point drive train that continues to perform and stay inline even when you have a heavy game fish on the line. This reel comes with Daiwa’s super drag, consisting of  a Seven-Disc Wet Drag System with Daiwa’s fiber composite and stainless steel washers that gives you amazing fish control.

Features of the TDA153HSTA:

In order to celebrate their half a century of being in the tackle industry Daiwa has produced their limited edition Team Daiwa Zillion 7.3 Hyper-Speed TDZLIN100SHSA Baitcasting Reel. This reel comes with all the features that you have learned to love from Daiwa, plus a few additional ones to make it top of the line.

There is a rigid aluminum frame and handle side sideplate that is not only meant for durability, but also stability because it will support the drive train under the heaviest of loads so that everything will always stay inline. There is a swept handle which Daiwa designed to reduce wobble, as well as give you maximum winding power. The handle has dual soft touch hand grips that are extremely comfortable on your hands so can concentrate on those long retrieves. There is also a special edition serial number, found only on this reel, on the thumb bar. In order for this reel to have an amazingly faster start time and the ability to spin longer, Daiwa has equipped this reel with their free-floating perforated Aluminum spool. There is also a special “50th Anniversary” marking which is laser engraved on the spool. On the inside of this reel there is an impressive eleven corrosive-resistant ball bearings, plus a roller bearing to give this reel extremely smooth performance.

Features of the TDZLN100SHSA:

In order to celebrate their half a century of being in the tackle industry Daiwa has produced their limited edition Team Daiwa Zillion 7.3 Hyper-Speed TDZLIN100SHSLA in a left handed Baitcasting Reel. This reel comes with all the features that you have learned to love from Daiwa, plus a few additional ones to make it top of the line.

There is a rigid aluminum frame and handle side sideplate that is not only meant for durability, but also stability because it will support the drive train under the heaviest of loads so its insides will always stay inline. There is a swept handle which Daiwa designed to reduce wobble, as well as give you maximum winding power. The handle has dual soft touch hand grips at are extremely comfortable on your hands so can concentrate on those long retrieves. There is also a special edition serial number, found only on this reel, on the thumb bar. In order for this reel to have an amazingly faster start time and the ability to spin longer, Daiwa has equipped this reel with their free-floating perforated, Aluminum spool. There is also a special “50th Anniversary” marking which is laser engraved on the spool. On the inside of this reel there are an impressive eleven corrosive-resistant ball bearings, plus a roller bearing to give this reel extremely smooth performance.

Features of the TDZLN100SHSLA:

With its super durable graphite composite side plate and frame, the MR100TSH is not only strong, but super lightweight so it doesn’t weigh down your setup at all. The handle on this reel has dual, soft touch hand grips to make sure you are comfortable when bringing in those extremely long retrieves. The Twitchin’ Bar on this reel allows you to pick up 7 inches of slack with just a push of the thumb. It also gives you the ability to bring your jig or bait to life with a twitching motion that causes even inactive fish to bite. The free floating, lightweight aluminum spool is supported by five stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing to ensure extreme smoothness. With a rugged six point drive train, this reel won’t hesitate even under the heaviest of loads.

Features of the MF100TSH:

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