Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Cast’izm 25 QDA

This entry was posted on 29th April, 2014

Daiwa Cast'izm 25 QDA Reel Review

The concept of the ‘big pit’ reel is a Daiwa specialty, it’s one of there area’s of expertise, and for many years they have been pushing the boundaries of reel performance seeking improvement as the sport and its fishing challenges evolve. Again, tapping into the long distance surf casting trends from Japan they have accomplished a new design breakthrough in long distance spool geometry. This time they have created a ‘compact’ approach around a 25mm stroke spool with a 65mm spool diameter (the same as the Basia) and a 66mm spool skirt.

Working closely with Korda and utilizing the finest Japanese technology, they have spawned a reel which is set to take the Carp fishing market by storm. The Cast’izm as it’s named, looks set to be the ‘must have’ specimen reel of 2014.



The combination of spool shape, diameter and stroke has produced extraordinary casting results, pushing even the Basia in tests. But thanks to its shortened spool length the body becomes shorter too. The modest ratio of 4.7:1 delivers a useful power conversion aided by Digigear II, but importantly an impressive line retrieval of 96cm thanks to a filled spool circumference of around 200mm. This is a major asset when fishing at distance.

Apart from its astonishing casting ability the Cast’izm also features Mag Sealed. This protection from intrusion of water and debris via the rotor extends the lifespan of that ‘showroom’ winding feel and smoothes out initial winding inertia. Almost now standard features are QD quick drag and the HIP High Impact Protection line clip; must haves for any modern carp reel.

Toughness comes in the shape the Zaion body, the graphite Air Rotor and Air Bail which itself combined with Twistbuster make line travel all the more trouble free.



The Cast’izm maybe ‘smaller’ in certain departments but its compact shape still delivers ‘big’ in casting, features and looks. It is shaping the future.

- New groundbreaking spool profile and 25mm stroke - Compact Zaion body - Mag Sealed - QD Quick Drag - Air Rotor (graphite) - Air Bail - Twistbuster - HIP High Impact Protection line clip - Digigear 2 - Machined aluminium spool

Did you know?

Mag Sealed technology was originally created for use in outer space to perfect mechanical seals. Now it is a unique Daiwa feature as our engineers have developed special magnets to control and stabilise the MAG OIL inside the rotor of high performance spinning reels. This amazing manipulation and control of oil inside a magnetic field has now been incorporated into sealed ball bearings.

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