Daiwa 1657DM Reel

Daiwa 1657DM Match Deluxe Reel

If you’re in the market for a reel to amp up your float fishing then you need look no further than the Daiwa 1657DM Match Deluxe reel. A classic reel, this was the first reel on the market to offer the option of manual closure on the automatic bail arm – the perfect compromise for the angler who enjoyed the benefits of automatic bail arm operation but who wanted to ability to take full control should the situation arise. This reel has been nicknamed by angler’s who love it as the ‘Finger Dab’, thanks to this fitted spring loaded finger dab on the bail arm.

The Daiwa 1657DM Match Deluxe is a reel that will suit all your match fishing needs, but has been designed with river float fishing in mind. With a gear ratio of 5.4:1, this reel offers intense winding power that will help you retrieve even the chunkiest of fish with relative ease. Two ball bearings in the internal reel mechanisms ensure that this reel is a smooth performing machine. The rotor has been precision balanced in order to ensure that maximum power transfer from the handle to the gearing is achieved and nothing is lost due to unnecessary lateral movement within the reel itself.

The Daiwa 1657DM Match Deluxe has been fitted with micro adjustable rear drag. This ensures that you are able to exert full control over every aspect of your cast and retrieve. In many ways this the ideal reel for the precision angler. The body shell of this reel is corrosion resistant, ensuring that this reel can offer full service throughout its incredible lifespan. The Daiwa 1657DM Match Deluxe is supplied with a spare spool as standard and weighs 12oz (340g approx.). The 1657DM is perfect for all your match fishing and river floating needs.