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A big catch and a heart-rending experience! HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB tries out Daiwa's unique rod SWAGGER!
New rod for SWAG angler

A big catch and a heart-rending experience! HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB tries out Daiwa's unique rod SWAGGER!

The "SWAGGER" is a new series of bass fishing rods launched by DAIWA. It is a new series of bass fishing rods that reflect a new design, a "rod that can catch fish," and a fresh look that combines function and design. The new series is available in five models to suit different fishing styles, and the concept of "asserting individuality" accelerates the appeal of the series. HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB was given the opportunity to try out the new models, which have anglers buzzing with excitement. With the SWAGGER, which allows anglers to pursue their own unique fishing style, bass fishing is sure to become even more exciting.

  • Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
  • Text_Shogo Komatsu
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

Five different lineups to choose from according to your style.

The first five models to be released from "SWAGGER" are five different models. . Each has different specifications and features, allowing you to choose the one that best suits the lure you want to use.

Ishii is testing the SWAGGER C610MH. As the word "versatile" indicates, this model can cast a wide range of lures. Moreover, the "heavy" in the name of this model means that it can handle heavier lures from 7 to 42 grams. The "H-shaped taper" is set to "fast" with a 7:3 bend, allowing for delicate lure action.

Ishii:It can throw everything from worms to big baits, so it's the perfect rod for me, who doesn't have a lot of different types of rods. At first I could not get used to the stiffness of the MH (medium heavy) rod, but as I threw it, I was able to drop the lure at the target point and found it easy to control.

Like Ishii, Ichikawa uses a "versatile" rod. The "SWAGGER C610M" in his hand can handle a wide range of lures from 5 to 28 grams in weight, so a wide range of lure weights can be used with this rod. The "regular fast" taper bend is slightly lower than the "fast" bend, making it easy to reel in and easy to apply action. It is easy to reel in and easy to set the action.

Ichikawa:It has a wide range of action and is easy to cast lightweight lures, so it should be a good choice for land-based fishing. The tip of the rod has a nice stickiness. I have the impression that it will be good for reeling in fish.

Hiramoto chose the "SWAGGER C72H," which can cast lures from 11 to 84 grams, making it perfect for his frequent use of big baits. The H (heavy) is the hardest power rank in the SWAGGER series, but the "fast" taper makes it easy to handle.

Hiramoto:The high power specs make it easy to throw and control heavier lures. Underwater information is transmitted to the angler's hand, and the rod action is easy to control.

The SWAGGER C66ML-LM that Ikemoto is throwing is a model focused on crankbaits. The ML (medium-light) rod is highly versatile and can be used with lure weights from 3.5 to 21 grams. The "U-shape taper" is also "fast".

Ikemoto:. even the lightest crankbaits could be thrown without effort. . It was also good that it landed on the water gently thanks to this. . The sensitivity of winding is also good, and I can feel the bite well.

Komatsu chose the SWAGGER C65MH-FR, a model designed for easy handling of the frog. The "figure taper" is "extra fast" with an 8:2 tip, which has a narrower bending range than other "SWAGGER" models, but it makes it easier to place the weight of the lure on a single point and to throw it with a low trajectory. It can be thrown with a low trajectory. It can handle a wide variety of actions, and its sensitivity allows the angler to feel the slow and rapid movements of the frog. 7 to 42 gram lures can be used, so it can handle not only the frog, but also big baits.

Komatsu:I am using a frog for the first time, and it is easy to move it in small increments, sticky, and various other actions. I also like the frog mark on the rod.

. and they all agree that the coloring of the rods is great. They are functional and look great, and I have nothing to complain about.

Ishii:It's an easy-to-use rod, and above all, it's stylish! It doesn't stand out in nature, such as lakes and forests, but stands out while blending in. The coloring is cool, which is great for a beginner like me.

Ichikawa:I usually use a red rod as well. I like it because it's easy to cast, of course, but also because it gives me a special feeling that I don't wear it with anyone else in the field. This coloring is just that feeling. It's fun to choose one based on its appearance.

Hiramoto:. The grip is gray, which is unusual and cool. . so much so that I would like to see SLP WORKS (SLP WORKS), an official optional parts brand of Daiwa, release reel handle knobs in the same color.

Ikemoto:Some rods have colors that look like toys, but they are not. They are fashionable, and I think this is a rod that you will want to pick up.

Komatsu:I'm the type of person who starts with the look of everything, so the ice gray coloring is great. The result as a camouflage color is a stylish ice gray , which is a functional beauty.

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