[ICAST 2023]The New Free Swimmer EX from Daiwa

Daiwa has introduced out their subsequent degree of live-lining spinning reels to ICAST this yr with the brand new Free Swimmer EX. This goes past the extra entry-level Free Swimmer fishing reel they launched final yr. Upgrades embody the addition of an Air Bail to the Air Rotor on the reel for higher stability, toughness, and sensitivity within the reel. The decrease weight, arched profile, and decrease heart of gravity are matched to the lighter and more durable SUS303 metal air bail for a extra rugged reel. The reel additionally comes with Daiwa’s waterproof and tremendous clean carbon Automatic Tournament Drag (ATD) system, able to placing out 22 lbs of drag stress in each reel sizes.

The reel is out there in each 8000 and 10000 sizes, coming with a corrosion-resistant light-weight graphite body that comes with Digigear gearing, giant digitally minimize, and polished gearing. They have higher meshing for an extended and smoother life than comparable reels. Add to {that a} machined aluminum direct drive deal with that comes with a big aluminum deal with, for glorious leverage and energy when reeling in your goal species. These new reels additionally include Daiwa’s patented Magseal expertise. A particular magnetic oil, that’s able to altering density beneath a magnetic subject, is utilized to the primary shaft and line curler of the spinning reel to supply a low-friction seal that retains water, mud, and sand out of the reel. So no sluggish reel really feel that you simply get with reels that use conventional rubber or silicone seals. Expect to see these new live-lining reels in October 2023 with an MSRP of $299.99 for both measurement.

Daiwa Free Swimmer EX Key Features

• Automatic Bite N’ Run Clutch
• AIR DRIVE ROTOR
• AIR BAIL
• DIGIGEAR
• Waterproof Carbon Automatic Tournament Drag (ATD)
• MAGSEALED
• 4CRBB+1BB+1 Ball Bearing System
• Aluminum Handle Knob
• Machined Aluminum Screw-In Handle
• 4.7:1 Gear Ratio
• Available in 8000- and 10000-sizes
• Max Drag – 22lbs
• Inches of line per deal with flip: 39.6-inches (10000-size) and 36.1-inches (8000-size)
• MSRP $299.99

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Eugene L.

Fishing Writer for AllOutdoor.com An avid angler since I used to be little, primarily based out of the South East United States.