DAIWA has revealed its new spinning reel model of Gekka Bijin, designed specialised for small game fishing.
This is now named “Gekka Bijin EX” with very interesting look.
Designed to As The High End Model of Gekka Bijin
As this is designed to one of their high end model for small game fishing, this has Mag Sealed, which is the DAIWA’s waterproof technology, and Mag Sealed ball bearing so that the reel can be highly protected from salt water use.
This spinning reel also has new Zaion Air Rotor, which is also DAIWA’s very light but strong rotor that makes light reeling with light weight, and also gives you very sensitive feedback from your lures.
ATD – Automatic Tournament Drag system is also installed to this spinning reel. This ATD system controls the strength of drag depending on the line tension, and the starting of the drag is smoother than old types, therefore hooking off of the first bite can be less.
The body is also made by Zaion, that the DAIWA’s strong but light material. And the body colouring is also interesting, not as the other Gekka Bijin, but this has light wine red colour for whole body with light metallic silver spool.
This spinning reel is really “different” inside and outside.
Specs and Release Date
As this spinning reel is specialised to light game fishing, the line-up are 1003 / 1003RH / 2004C.
1003 is the usual 1000 class-size reel for normal ajing. 1003RH is a bit different model, which has 1000 class rotor with bigger and tougher body for long casting ajing, and 2004C is the compact body with 2000 class rotor for light rock fish games.
DAIWA has announced the release date is mid of this April.
| Model | Gear Ratio | Weight (g) | Drag Power (kg) | Capacity* Mono (lb-m) Braid (lb-m) | Retrieve Range (cm) | Price (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 | 4.8 | 165 | 2 | 2-150 3-100 4.5-120 | 60 | 60,000 |
| 1003RH | 4.9 | 175 | 2 | 2-150 3-100 4.5-120 | 71 | 61,000 |
| 2004C | 4.8 | 170 | 2 | 3-140 4-100 7-120 | 64 | 61,000 |
* Line capacity is based on Gekka Bijin lines.
* All product information and images are basically from DAIWA official website.
Looking for daiwa sealine slt80W made in Japan. …..thanks
Hi Humaid, we are very sorry however we are not a seller but just managing this blog to introduce Japanese fishing tackles. And the DAIWA Sealine SLT80W is, as you know one of very old reel and therefore you can only get used one from internet now.
Are they sold in right handed or just left ? Or can they be changed from left to right ?
Hi Aaron, thank you for your comment.
This is the normal spinning reel, therefore you can switch either left or right handed easily.
Hi, is this reel (2017 Daiwa Gekkabijin) specifically for jigging? Thanks in advance!
Hi Armean, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately no it is not for jigging, this is very small spinning reel especially for Eging, and Ajing – micro luring.
what new rod matches up with the gekkabijin ex2004c
Dear Edward, thank you for your comment.
I would say Gekkabijin reel can be matched up with the same Gekkabijin brand – for instance, new 21 Gekkabijin MX 78ML-T･N / 83MH-T･N can be balanced well.