Daiwa Procyon Reel

Daiwa USA has introduced a new medium-high price reel in the US market, also known as USDM.

Daiwa Procyon 2500. Photo from Daiwa USA.

The new reel, named Procyon, replaces - from a price standpoint - the Advantage  and Coastal models in the line up. The Procyon, priced at 149.00USD has a fresh design and some features that represent the new series of Daiwa Reels.
The design is a mix between a JDM Freams and a USDM Exceler. The body is aluminum, gone is the classic rotor replaced by the new "Air Rotor", a new feature from Daiwa. (see here).

The Air Bail, already present in the old models is still there, so is the Digigear (digital gear design). The drag is waterproof and the handle is cut aluminum.

These are the complete specs found on Daiwa USA:



Procyon® Spinning Features:
Narrow, rigid aluminum “HARDBODYZ” body design
Three CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings plus roller bearing
Corrosion-proof Zaion body cover
Air Rotor for lighter weight and greater sensitivity
Air Bail®–tubular stainless for lightweight strength
Digigear
Oiled felt seal keeps water out of body
Sealed, water proof drag with click adjustment
Machine cut aluminum handle
ABS design aluminum spool


The sizes available are : 1500,2000,2500,3000,3500 and 4000.




I hope to get my hands on one soon and make a real life review. I am a proud owner of a 09 Daiwa Advantage and I think this reel is an improvement thanks to the Air Rotor and, why lie, a cool design.


This reel is a notch below the new USDM Daiwa Ballistic that is similar to the JDM Daiwa Freams that comes with a full Zaion body.


We will see if this reel will make the European Continent. I know that Daiwa introduces similar reels with different names or vice-versa. I heard of Excelers being different reels according to the market, whether USDM,EDM or JDM.


Bottom line, this is a reel that I'll keep an eye on and try it ASAP. I am especially interested in the sizes 1500 and 4000. One for ultralight applications and the other one for medium-heavy saltwater. 

Daiwa's Air Rotor

In one of my previous posts I have introduced the new Daiwa Caldia reel.
That pretty reel features the new Daiwa's Air Rotor, which is a light, cool looking rotor built with a proprietary material named Zaion.

Air rotor made with Zaion.

Here is a nice video that shows the strength of the new rotor compared to the old regular ones. Impressive.

Daiwa Saltiga: The Fight Never Ends

Nice Commercial for the New Daiwa Saltiga.



More info on the Saltiga Reel here : Saltiga Reel (Daiwa Japan Website)

New Daiwa Caldia

Daiwa is one of my favorite manufacturers when if comes to reels. I have been using only Daiwa or Shimano reel as they are the best brands out there.
The latest models introduced by the Japanese maker are all good looking reels with new innovative systems.
One of these reels is the new Caldia. A mid-upper level reel that has been always on my wish list.

he new one replaces the nice looking white model. The reel packs many new features but the most breakthrough are the new "Zaion body", the "Mag-Shield" and the "Air Rotor" . 

It comes in 8 different size-models. From mebaru/trout light fishing all the way up to medium salt water applications.

The price is between 23000 and 29000 Yen.

More details here : Daiwa Caldia (Official Japanese page)

THE MAIN FEATURES

Air Rotor:  The new design gives a 15% lighter rotor and better balance. It
also looks very nice.

Zaion body and rotor: This new material is light and stiff as magnesium. Based on a proprietary
carbon based resin material, the Zion increases resistance, strength still decreasing the weight.

Mag Shield" is a new technology that allows the reel to remain waterproof.
The magnetic fluid creates a "wall" between the rotor and body
that keeps any kind of water from entering inside.

Detail of the micro adjustable drag knob.

The new spool features the ABS2. It allows an easy release of the line from
the spool. It has a reverse tapered surface that dramatically reduces line backlash.

The new Caldia. You can see the Mag sealed and Air Rotor features.

The Caldia is a Real Four compatible reel. You can add many custom parts.

                                 

You can see a nice video here : Bream fishing with the new Caldia