Daiwa Pro Staff Baitcast

Baitcasting Rod Series for Native Predators

Daiwa developed the Pro Staff Casting baitcasting rod series with the direct input of its team anglers at the core of the process. Nils Gabsa, Marten Laciny, Adrian Prus, Sebastian Bischof, Horst Hennings, Tim Jaschke and Marcel Asbroek were heavily involved in the development and put numerous prototypes through extensive testing. The result is a range of rods tailored to specific applications, with everything from blank action and components through to rod and handle length optimised for the various lure fishing methods used for our native predators. The HVF Nanoplus carbon blanks stand out for their exceptional lightness, slim profile, speed and durability. The addition of nanoparticles further reduces the resin content, making the blanks even faster and lighter. The X45 carbon construction reduces blank twist, delivering precise control during the fight and lure presentation. Daiwa's exclusive V-Joint technology is used at the ferrule to improve robustness and create a smoother, more consistent bend curve. The rings are high-quality, ultra-light Fuji Alconite K-guides, which run particularly quietly and are ideally suited to braid.

The Pro Staff Baitcast

The Daiwa Pro Staff Baitcast was developed specifically by Gunnar Schade. There are 3 variants, each with its own defined application and matched components.

The Light Version

At a casting weight of 5-18 g and a length of 2.15 m, the lighter variant is ideally suited to fishing smaller twitchbaits and plugs. At the same time, it has been built with enough backbone to handle soft plastics as well. It features a one-piece EVA grip fitted with an ergonomic Daiwa Air Sensor BC reel seat.

The Medium Version

With a casting weight of 14-42 g and a length of 2.25 m, the medium variant is at home with soft plastics and mid-sized swimbaits. It also handles twitchbaits, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits very well, making it a versatile all-round tool. This rod features an EVA split grip paired with an ergonomic Fuji ACS reel seat.

The Heavy Zander Rod

With a casting weight of 14-56 g and a length of 2.40 m, this is the heaviest of the three rods. It was built specifically for zander fishing. Its length lets you cast soft plastics a long way with ease, and it handles aggressive jigging superbly. It is equally well suited to hard lures and heavy chatterbaits, making it a strong choice for versatile zander fishing.

Key Facts

• Baitcasting rods
• Multiple variants available
• HVF Nanoplus carbon blank
• X45 carbon construction
• V-Joint ferrule technology
• High-quality EVA grip
• Fuji Alconite K-guides