DAIWA’s New Round-Shape Overhead Bass Reel is Announced

CT bait casting models from DAIWA are announced in Japan Fishing Show 2019, and this is the third CT concept model – a round shape bass reel Millionaire CT SV.

Another CT concept with CT SV Spool Sytem

As of the other CT – Compact and Tough concept model, this Millionaire CT SV also has CT SV spool, which is Φ30mm spool with Air Break system that gives you more cast distance with high anti-backlash system.

With this concept, one of the positive point of the round shape bait reel, toughness is kept by all machine cut body, but even much lighter than previous Ryoga, DAIWA’s major round-shape reel.

Previous Millionaire, the round shape bass reel was actually very popular and therefore lots of people said they wanted such kind of reels, but also many people used to say SHIMANO Calcutta was only one useable round-shape bass reel.

So, we hear lots of happy voices actually from this new Millionaire CT SV news. Lighter than ever, but strong, but you can even cast 5g lures. This can be the best-match bass reel for you.

This is also saltwater compatible.

Spec and Release Date

This, as well as other CT models, has 4 models, one size + two gear ratio + right / left handed.

Release date is announced in May 2019.

ModelRetrieve Range (cm)Gear RatioWeight (g)Capacity
Mono (lb-m)
BearingPrice (yen)
70H596.321014-30/60
12-35/70
10 / 152,500
70HL596.321014-30/60
12-35/70
10 / 152,500
70SH677.221014-30/60
12-35/70
10 / 152,500
70SHL677.221014-30/60
12-35/70
10 / 152,500

* All product information and images are basically from DAIWA official website.

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