Daiwa Prorex XR Baitcasting Rod

Description

The Daiwa Prorex XR Baitcasting Rod is a long, powerful baitcasting model built for serious predator fishing, particularly pike. Designated the "LAZY PIKE" model, it is intended for casting big lures over long distances and handling large fish with authority. The extra length helps maximise casting range and control the fight with large, powerful lures. - Model Name: LAZY PIKE - Technique Focus: X Heavy Power baitcasting rod built for large lure presentations and heavy-cover work, making it highly versatile for big predator fishing - Pike Multi-Purpose: Ideal for a wide range of pike fishing methods, especially when needing to cast large soft baits, swimbaits, medium-to-large jerkbaits, or tailbaits - Long-Range Casting: The 8'2" length is excellent for achieving maximum casting distance from the bank or boat, covering more water effectively - Heavy Lures: Perfectly balanced for casting lures up to 120g, allowing you to fish with the biggest baits necessary to target trophy-sized fish - Action and Power: Fast action and X Heavy power rating; the fast action provides the tip sensitivity needed for subtle lure movements and strike detection, while the heavy power backbone delivers the brute force required for big hooksets and pulling large fish from structure - Blank Technology: The rod blank utilises Daiwa's premium carbon construction to achieve a balance of strength, low weight, and responsiveness - HVF (High Volume Fibre) Nanoplus Carbon: Creates a dense, lightweight, and very responsive blank that transmits vibrations clearly - X45 Bias Carbon Structure: Diagonal 45 degree carbon wrapping technology minimises blank twist (torsion) on the cast, which results in greater casting accuracy and more efficient power transfer - V-Joint: The ferrule (spigot joint) uses V-Joint technology, allowing the two sections to bend and flex smoothly together, making the two-piece rod perform like a continuous one-piece blank - Daiwa AIR SENSOR Reel Seat: A lightweight and ergonomically shaped reel seat designed to maximise the angler's hand-to-blank contact, increasing sensitivity and feel - Guides: Equipped with high-quality Fuji Alconite K-Guides, known for their durability and excellent performance with braided lines, aiding in long, smooth casts and reducing line tangles - Handle: Features a comfortable Cork Split Grip handle - Model Code: PXX822XHFB-DS - Name: LAZY PIKE - Rod Type: Baitcasting (Trigger Grip) - Length: 8'2" (252 cm) - Casting Weight: 120 g (Up to) - Power: X Heavy - Action: Fast - Sections: 2 Piece - Weight: 166 g (Some sources may vary slightly) - Closed Length (Transport): 130 cm (Approximate) - Blank Technology: HVF Nanoplus, X45, V-Joint - Guides: Fuji Alconite K-Guides - Reel Seat: Daiwa AIR SENSOR Reel Seat - Handle Material: Cork Split Grip - Best Used For: Long-distance casting and fishing with large, heavy pike lures (up to 120g)