Daiwa Prorex AGS Spinning Rod
The Daiwa Prorex series of fishing tackle has been designed for the freshwater or sea predator angler and is packed full of innovation and clever technology. The AGS line of rods have a focus on low weight and crisp handling, coupled with a sensitive tip action. Daiwa have used materials developed with the latest techniques in material science, such as SVF carbon with nanotechnology, to produce blacks that are stiff and light but still very strong and resilient. AGS rods are designed to transmit lure movement directly to the handle section, giving you an improved awareness of what’s happening at the end of your line. A slim V-joint connection between the spigot and its joining blank results in a fluent bending curve.
This 2-section rod’s SVF blanks have been made with Daiwa’s X45 and 3DX manufacturing techniques to reduce torque to a minimum, which can improve the targeting of your casts. X45 materials includes carbon fibre layers set at 45° to the axis of the blank for greater strength and the 3DX technique involves creating a three-dimensional honeycomb arrangement of the fibres for improved flexibility and responsive compression. This structure equalises the transmission of forces along the length of the rod, regardless of the direction of bend.
A slim V-joint spigot/blank connection feeds into in a fluent bending curve and contributes to an overall low weight but it’s the exclusive carbon Air Guide system (AGS) that really makes the difference. Carbon fibre guides optimise the rod’s action, making it faster and absorbing line vibration while being unbelievably light. Brought together, these components make a rod that gives you precision when casting and with a characteristically stable feel but with a bare minimum of weight.
Spinning rods and reels are used with a wide range of terminal tackle and this is reflected in the rod length and casting options available; from 6ft 3” to 9ft in length and with casting weights that range from 7-28g up to 30-70g. As a rough guide, here are the ways in which these rods can be applied:
PX AGS 632MFS-AS: a perfect jigging rod for catching zander or bigger perch with speed and sensitivity. Length: 6ft 3in
PX AGS 732MLFS-AS: great for perch jigging and large enough to bag even the bigger ones. Length: 7ft 3in
PX AGS 802MLFS-AD Jigger: for anyone seeking a slightly longer top-tier jigging rod, perfect for perch. Length: 8ft
PX AGS 802MLFS-AD: a general-purpose rod for light fishing that is a little longer. Could also work for catching sea trout from a boat. Length: 8ft
PX AGS 802MFS-AD and PX AGS 902MFS-AD: for medium to heavy fishing with conventional lures weighing 15–50g. Available in two lengths: 8ft and 9ft, respectively
PX AGS 802MHFS-AD: a heavier rod, excellent at casting jerks and lures up to the 70g mark, with the power required for battle. Length: 8ft
PX AGS 902MLFS-AD: a general-purpose rod for sea trout from a boat or a beach, with superior casting and fighting characteristics. Length: 9ft
Landing freshwater and oceanic predator fish requires relatively heavy-duty tackle and the Daiwa Prorex AGS Spinning Rod is a superb option for acquiring rod power without having to compromise on performance or weight. Weight savings made with this rod can be transferred to heavier cover and more resilient lines, meaning you might be able to go after that big one you know is out there and for less outlay than you thought.