Japan Daiwa's has grown from small beginnings in Japan during the 1950's as a reel maker, into a global fishing tackle brand, serving anglers of all disciplines around the world. A true manufacturer, they have production points in Japan, UK and throughout the Far East.

Globeride, Inc. (グローブライド株式会社, Gurōburaido Kabushiki-gaisha), formerly Daiwa Seiko Corporation (ダイワ精工株式会社, Daiwa Seiko Kabushiki-gaisha) until 2009, is a Japanese manufacturing company that produces fishing equipment in addition to tennis, golf and biking gears.

LIGHT and TOUGH “LT” is DAIWA' s new spinning-reel concept. That means LIGHT and TOUGH.

This logo represents the image of nature, water and the sun which symbolizes the fields where Daiwa's product has had great success.

Daiwa Ballistic LT - Made in Japan - YouTube. Ballistic LT MAGSEALED, DIGIGEAR, CRBB, ZAION Body, ATD and AIR ROTOR. One of the cheapest Daiwa Made in Japan reel.

Among Daiwa and Shimano proucts, MSRP$300-400 or higher products are Made in Japan. Products sold at lower are mostly made at factories outside Japan, like Thailand, Malaysia and etc. There are some exceptions, and some inexpensive products are still manufacturered in Japan.

In the Japanese language "daiwa" means "great harmony" and is a common business name in Japan, as well as a word related to an important feature of the culture. Moreover, the character for daiwa in the Japanese language is the same as one used for the country's ancient name.

Our SV (Stress-free, Versatile) Spool design is made with one thing in mind- casting control. The design of the spool, as well as how the spool interacts with the braking system, gives maximum control and ease of use when it comes to the situations people might generally struggle with.

PC LT 2500 - Power custom. The future of Daiwa Spinning Reels is AIRDRIVE DESIGN.

Daiwa reels are known and respected for being affordable, well made, reliable fishing reels. The reels are also known for their longevity.

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Some of their most popular second-tier reel series, most of them being produced in either China, Korea, or Vietnam, include the following: Daiwa Crossfire LT. Daiwa BG.

Noun. 간지 • (ganji) (slang) fashionable taste, zest.

monocoque The MQ in Daiwa's lineup of reels stands for the monocoque, a French term for “single hull” design used in boat building. The MQ structural design system in the Daiwa line of Saltiga, BG, and now Saltist is based on a one-piece, heavy-duty aluminum frame.

Compact body C = Compact body. (smaller body than size number)

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