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DAIWA to showcase new PROREX XT Muskie Rods at National Championship Musky Open.

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (August 15, 2023) – As more than 1,000 anglers converge on Eagle River, Wisc. this weekend for the 37th annual National Championship Musky Open, they will be among the first to check-out DAIWA’s new PROREX XT musky rod series. Further showing its commitment to the tackle needs of musky and northern pike anglers, the new PROREX XT series covers the basic needs for those hunting the ‘apex predators’ in the freshwater fishing world. This new lineup includes four casting rods that will meet and exceed the requirements of both novice and avid muskie anglers with a one-piece heavy power 7’6” rod, and three telescoping models, including heavy-action 8’6” and extra-heavy 8’6” and 9’5” rods.

“The telescoping feature on the 8’6” and 9’ PROREX XT rods – and their $99.99 price tag – put them in a category not found in the musky tackle world,” notes Brad Olson who handles DAIWA’s sales efforts with tackle shops throughout Wisconsin. “Those days of short pool stick rods are long gone once anglers realized the advantages longer rod provides for figure 8’s and casting bigger lures to cover more water. But until now with these new PROREX XT, anglers only had the choice of rods $250 and higher that could provide them with the telescoping feature.”

With durable graphite composite blanks, a Carbide tip top guide to go along with SeaGuide SLRAG guide chain, and all-day-casting comfort from natural cork grips, the PROREX XT musky rods also feature a special hook keeper for big swimbaits like DAIWA’s large profile PROREX Bessie. They’ll match up well with DAIWA’s higher-end, large line capacity casting reels including the Lexa and PROREX TW 300 and 400 size low-profile reels, and also the Millionaire Classic 300 size round reel to provide those just starting on their hunt for muskies an ideal rod and reel set-up for under $200 (USD).

DAIWA will again have rods, reels, lures, braid, and other gear for both musky and other Wisconsin ‘Northwoods’ fishing action on display during the National Championship Musky Open activities taking place at the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River, WI. Registration, seminars, raffles to fund future musky stocking programs by the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin, grilled brats, sweet corn and more will be available during each evening – Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 19, and also Sunday prior to the awards presentations that afternoon.

“We’re thrilled to again be in Eagle River this weekend and supporting the work of the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin,” said Olson. “Tackle shops throughout the area are just starting to receive shipments of these new rods introduced at the recent ICAST trade show, including Sportsman’s Repair Shop who will also be exhibiting at the event and will have a limited number of new PROREX XT rods for sale along with DAIWA PROREX and Lexa 300 and 400 size reels.”

All four rods retail for $99.99 (USD).

For Daiwa’s latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa dealers in your area, call Daiwa’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: CSR@Daiwa.com. The URL for Daiwa’s web site is daiwa.us

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About Daiwa Corporation

Daiwa’s first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. To handle sales and distribution in the United States, Daiwa Corporation first opened its doors on September 26, 1966, operating from a small facility in Culver City, California. Today, based in Foothill Ranch, California, Daiwa Corporation sells tackle throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America. From the very beginning, Daiwa’s emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. Daiwa’s long-standing record of innovation has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today and continues to advance the sport of fishing. Learn more at daiwa.us

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