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New releases from Daiwa

Four of the latest releases from Daiwa for 2023 are the Tanacom 800, Tanacom Braid, Rainmax Stretch Rainwear and the Infeet Spike 53EXDR.

TANACOM 800 2022 delivered a reworking of the Tanacom electric reel platform with the release of the Tanacom feature in the Tanacom 800, while a 25kg drag, PE6/800m spool capacity, and an aluminium ball knob combine with other significant features to see the new Tanacom 800 set the bar on what is achievable in smaller size electric reel design and performance.

Tanacom Braid

Designed and developed specifically to match to Daiwa’s growing range of deep-drop electric reels such

Spooling your electric reel is made super simple with Tanacom Braid the perfect length spool. Simply program the reel to spool your desired length and hit the button.

Rainmax Stretch Rainwear

Daiwa’s Rainmax wet-weather gear has gone up a notch, with the introduction of Rainmax Stretch, a lighterweight, thinner material with inbuilt stretch, making rainwear more comfortable than ever.

Rainmax Stretch as the name implies has a level of inbuilt stretch to the fabric, enabling unencumbered movement better than ever before. No longer will you warm climate of Australia. weather and conditions.

The Rainmax Stretch Jacket features YKK AquaGuard zippers and an ergonomic 3D cutting pattern to minimize that annoying ‘flapping’ when you’re out in the elements, while double cuffed sleeves minimise rain seepage down your forearm and a 3-point adjustable hood can be sinched down for highspeed boat rides.

Rainmax Stretch pants also feature YKK AquaGuard zippers in a flapless front fly design, while a gusseted crotch area maximises movement for long days on the water. A zip open bottom allows pants to be slid over boots with ease, while a D-Ring on the front of the pants allows for the attachment of tools or lanyards.

INFEET SPIKE 53EXDR

An addition to the popular of Infeet Spike lure range, the new 53 EXDR is the deep diving crankbait many people have been waiting for. The same great profile from the original 53SP, the EXDR (Extra Deep Running) version now hits depths of up to 4m (12ft) when fished on light line.

Perfect for chasing bream, bass, estuary perch and more light-tackle technologies and features that made the 1200 a major evolution of the Tanacom platform, the 800 model shows that quality, performance and power can come in a small package.

The Tanacom 800 sports the new design incorporating the motor housed inside the spool giving the Daiwa engineers the ability to increase the efficiency of the powerful motor, the same reliable unit that’s been used on Tanacom 1200.

An aluminium body, DOT LCD Display, Line Counter, and Power Lever as Tanacom, Seapower and Seaborg, the new Tanacom Braid is the perfect match if you’re looking to dominate the deep this winter. feel bound and restricted by a tight wet weather gear or be bogged down by something thick and heavy. Rainmax Stretch is super lightweight, by increasing the waterproof rating to 27k/7k Daiwa has been able to reduce the number of layers required, making the garments lighter weight and cooler, making them much more suited to the

Built around 8 strands of the finest quality Japanese fibres and made to the highest tolerances in Japan, Tanacom Braid is the perfect partner for spooling electric reels.

Available in either 60lb and 80lb test in 1000m spools, the 80lb is the ideal length for larger electric reels like the Tanacom 1200 and Seaborg MJ 1200, while the 60lb is perfect for the smaller 750 and 800 size electric reels.

Available in a stylish dark-blue indigo colourway, and sizes S to 3XL, Daiwa’s new Rainmax Stretch Rainwear will sure to be a hit with the anglers looking to stay comfortable and dry on the water regardless of the species holding in deeper water, the Infeet Spike 53 EXDR weighs 6g, suspends in freshwater (slowly floats in salt) and features a shifting weight inside to make casting a breeze despite the extra-long bib.

Fitted out of the pack with BKK Spear 21SS treble hooks, it’s ready to fish out of the pack and comes in a variety of awesome Australian designed colours to appeal to a host of predatory species in both fresh and salt water. – D&S Media