I'm very jealous of the fishing folks in Australia. For a guy like me from Canada, I wish Daiwa USA would have more varieties of spinning reels like you guys have.
Exactly my thoughts also 🤷♂️😂😂😂 Why does Daiwa USA skimp 🤷♂️🤦♂️ on new products every yr (i.e - Icast 2022) (What maybe 3 or or 4 New Reels and Rods, Procyon MQ, Coastal 80, Tatula XT Etc) when Daiwa Australia seems to put out a lot more better High-End Gear 👍🏻 from what I can see here I just don't understand this why here in the USA Daiwa leaves us out of all the good stuff! 🤔🤷♂️🤦♂️😂😂😂.....You guys are really lucky here! 👍🏻
@@joed2497 The sub $100 spinning reels in USA/CANADA haven got an update for 2 years... except for the Zaion V Legalis. I'm starting to buy new Daiwa models from Japan or China.
I use different line-leader knots for different situations. FG for rigging up at home on anything over 4lb leader, Alberto knot for 4lb and under and a 5 turn surgeon knot if I’m retying in strong wind, or if I have cold wet hands on the kayak. I also like a surgeons knot if there is very little difference in my leader and braid diameter, 6lb braid to 2lb leader, the braid doesn’t bite in very well with the Alberto and the leader can slip right through.
My go to and most confident braid to leader knot from kingfish to bream would be the FG Knot- 10 alternating FG, 10 half hitches and a 5 wind rizutto finish.
As for my favourite braid to leader connection knot... honestly, I absolutely love the Melville Island Special, fast, strong and super slim which makes it flow through the guides really nicely 👌
That black and red on that maverick mq looks insane and I’d love to use one to capture a larger sized kingfish at home which I haven’t done before and I would love to use that new fc leader with it!
The new battlers colours are simple yet gorgeous, if I had to pick one place to take a new rod it would be to Arnhem Land to chase some big flattys or barras
My favourite line to leader knot is the FG knot. It easily flies through the rod guides and it is so strong and reliable. Congratulation on the wonderful range of gear - it all looks beautiful.
Spend a lot of time wading flats chasing whiting across the summer months up and down NSW's coastline. The longbow would be a nice addition to the outfit.
The TD battler looks pretty awesome! I'd be pretty keen on a swim bait rod to start throwing some big lures at the big girls at Forster! Looks the goods!
I'm like a little kid in a candy shop. 2 months from retirement 18 months away from the big lap. last 10 years to busy to scratch myself. bucket list Kingies, spanish mackeral, eatable size yellow fin, Barra and a Jew fish hopefully they come before I kick the bucket lol. oh well back to watch the vid again. cheers.
My favourite leader knot has got to be the FG with a rizzuto finish. Can not go wrong, it was the first line to leader knot i learnt when using braided line for the first time and have never had any issues what so ever.
My favourite line to leader knot connection is an FG knot for 20lb and above leaders. If I'm fishing lightweight, I like to use an albright/crazy alberto knot.
For the Maverick MQ it would have to be big topwater kingfish. For the TD Battler it would have to be in the Cape York area and for the J-Thread FC X-Link my favourite braid to mono knot would have to be the FG it is quite quick once you know how to tie it, strong as nails, and comes out the eyes so smoothly.
My favourite braid to leader knots are dependant on the line class I am fishing. Slim beauty for the light tackle and an FG for heavy tackle fishing. In saying that, I used the slim beauty across all line classes for a number of years and never had any issues.
The cross link FC looks amazing! I live Forster now, and fishing everything from the flats to the racks and in between! I do like to tie FG knots for my fluoro, braid connection when I'm setting up the night before, but in the boat it's a slim beauty everytime!
Once again Great Stuff you guys put out there at Daiwa Australia for (22/2023) 👍🏻 As it really seems like so much more High-End Gear, (Reels, Rods, Etc) then we get here from Daiwa USA you guys are very lucky! 👍🏻
Seems like the new Daiwa J Thread Cross Link will be an improvement. My choice of Knot to join braid to either mono or fluro is The GT Knot, easy to make and a very small knot.
I would love to go out jigging and to finally catch my first big kingfish and a Sampson fish, I love my fishing and I think that I would put this maverick mq reel to great use 🤙
Fg knot are the best .. never gave up on me .. I am excited for jig-heads .. sick of taking tackle box for jigheads.. and definitely buying some soft vibe 😍
The Maverick MQ would be a great addition to use on special occasions and baby it in my bedroom cupboard displaying my reels, never know may take over the Penn Slammer and Shimano range forever.
Alberto knots my go to, but I definitely need to move on from it as the knots snapped a few times! Might need to suck it up and actually learn an FG knot
thx Daiwa for the new product review. new Battler, its been awhile for an upgrade. now the Battler has 2 swimbait rods which has my full attention. was hoping for a 22 upgrade on the Tatula rods, maybe next year.
5 turn surgeons knot. Super easy to do especially up a backwater creek at midnight just after a big Bass has dusted you and your hands are still shaking.
I can not say enough for the 95 double clutch (DC) so far I have caught 14 different species from Grinners to Tailor and Cod to Flathead, Bream, Longtom, Pike and many more !!! Amazing lures especially in the Ghost pearl. Keep up the good work ! ❤️
New Maverick MQ looks mint and I'd use it to cast at Spanish Mackerel. TD battler rods would be used around Hinchinbrook Island chasing Jack's, barra and flatties.
Really looking forward to seeing the new Daiwa products at my local tackle stores really soon. I’d love to take one of those new Battler rods to a Queensland impoundment to catch and experience my first ever barramundi. Thank you Tom, for the really informative rundown of your products.
would love a td battler spin rod in the 3-6 kg range to chase mulloway ,flaty ,king and snapper in lake mac and my favourite line to leader knot would be the double uni never let me down always holds and gets out of most snags
I absolutely love the look of that new Maverick MQ, it looks and sounds like a best of a reel, the Maverick MQ looks premium and high quality like all your other reels, the Maverick MQ stands out to me because of its gear set up as inside the reels body it is running a G1 dura lumen drive gear setup and this is exactly the same gear setup as everyones favours the Saltiga and the Certain SW which are both amazing reels, the Maverick MQ stands out to me more then other reels because it has the G1 dura lumen drive gear set up and it has a Zion air rotor to allow a super smooth and powerful retrieve, this reel also stands out to me because of its looks, the reel comes will a aluminium round knob and has a mag seal body under the rotor and a mag seal ball bearing installed. all of these features makes this reel a super smooth and powerful reel that will be perfect for small game fish like Mahi Mahi, King fish, Cobia, Mackerel, samsonfish, amberjack, little tuna, wahoo, small marlin, sailfish, and even small sharks. This reel is so versatile because I can use it jigging for kingfish or samsomfish and amberjack, and I can use it for live baiting for small pelagics, and I can also use it for trolling skirts and large hard bodys around for small pelagics. I will love to win this Maverick MQ reel because I am only 15 and have a huge fishing addiction but its hard for me to buy such a reel like the Maverick MQ, this reel will be amazing for me because it will help me to pursue my fishing adventures.
I use an FG knot for my braid to leader connection. Cant wait to get my hands on the new J Thread FC X-Link leader to see how well the J Braid Bites in for strength. Curious to see how much more abrasion resistant it is also.
Congratulations to our 3 winners for the 2022 Product Showcase giveaways!
The winners are:
Brendan Santini - Maverick MQ (Facebook)
Cody Edwards - TD Battler (UA-cam)
Rachel Rowe - J-Thread X-Link (UA-cam)
I wonder what Daiwa is gonna show at ICAST23 this year. This lineup in Australia is INSANE!
I'm very jealous of the fishing folks in Australia. For a guy like me from Canada, I wish Daiwa USA would have more varieties of spinning reels like you guys have.
Exactly my thoughts also 🤷♂️😂😂😂 Why does Daiwa USA skimp 🤷♂️🤦♂️ on new products every yr (i.e - Icast 2022) (What maybe 3 or or 4 New Reels and Rods, Procyon MQ, Coastal 80, Tatula XT Etc) when Daiwa Australia seems to put out a lot more better High-End Gear 👍🏻 from what I can see here I just don't understand this why here in the USA Daiwa leaves us out of all the good stuff! 🤔🤷♂️🤦♂️😂😂😂.....You guys are really lucky here! 👍🏻
@@joed2497 The sub $100 spinning reels in USA/CANADA haven got an update for 2 years... except for the Zaion V Legalis. I'm starting to buy new Daiwa models from Japan or China.
My favourite leader to braid knot is the PR knot runs through the guides like a beaut has good stretch and is really strong
Great job introducing all the new range Tommy
Can’t beat the FG knot for line to leader connection, my favourite for sure!
Great to see the new realise Daiwa. Might have to save up and fly up there for a big haul. Fire range you guys have🔥👏
I'd love to have a Maverick MQ for casting lures for Kingfish and School Tuna.
The new J-Thread x link looks so sick. my favourite line to leader knot would have to be the FG, Briggsy has taught me well😃
I use different line-leader knots for different situations. FG for rigging up at home on anything over 4lb leader, Alberto knot for 4lb and under and a 5 turn surgeon knot if I’m retying in strong wind, or if I have cold wet hands on the kayak. I also like a surgeons knot if there is very little difference in my leader and braid diameter, 6lb braid to 2lb leader, the braid doesn’t bite in very well with the Alberto and the leader can slip right through.
My go to and most confident braid to leader knot from kingfish to bream would be the FG Knot- 10 alternating FG, 10 half hitches and a 5 wind rizutto finish.
FG knot is my go to for a line to leader knot - takes time to learn, but well worth it once mastered!
Just started fishing offshore with dad up here in Mackay, starting to get the hang of it with nice nannies and trout now!
I love the FG knot, used to be the Albright but finding the slimmer fg knot perfect with the light line and those microguides
Fg knot for the line to leader. It’s a good knot but can take a bit of practicing to get right
With the new Maverick BG I would either chase some long tail tuna or Spanish
In awe of your stand guys. Since I’ve been using the FG knot it has not let me down once and travels though the guides with ease.
As for my favourite braid to leader connection knot... honestly, I absolutely love the Melville Island Special, fast, strong and super slim which makes it flow through the guides really nicely 👌
My favourite braid to Fluro connection is the FG. Solid as a rock while forgiving on rod guides.
My favourite knot when I’m using j braid and fc would be a simplified fg knot as I could never get a perfect fg knot so I was taught another method
That black and red on that maverick mq looks insane and I’d love to use one to capture a larger sized kingfish at home which I haven’t done before and I would love to use that new fc leader with it!
After heaps and heaps of practice ive finally perfected the fg knot to make it more time efficient, so its all i use now connecting braid to leader
I absolutely love the FG with resutto finish it goes really smoothly through small guides and is super strong
The new battlers colours are simple yet gorgeous, if I had to pick one place to take a new rod it would be to Arnhem Land to chase some big flattys or barras
I’ve been a shimano man all my life but the new daiwa exist & battler rods have made me a convert.I’ve gotta have them
My favourite line to leader knot is the FG knot. It easily flies through the rod guides and it is so strong and reliable. Congratulation on the wonderful range of gear - it all looks beautiful.
Spend a lot of time wading flats chasing whiting across the summer months up and down NSW's coastline. The longbow would be a nice addition to the outfit.
The Maverick MQ looks amazing! I'd love to get onto my first ever kingfish from my kayak with one!
I'd love to be able to stock up on the 22 TD Battler and going to FNQ to put it through its paces. Thanks for giving us a peek at what's coming 😁
Favourite joiner knot has to be fg knot
My favourite knot to connect my leader is the FG knot it's the strongest knot I've found so far and doesn't take a long time to tie
Main line to leader knot is a FG for me. It was the first leader knot I learnt and hasn’t failed me so I figure don’t fix was isn’t broken 😊👍🏼
If i had that maverick MQ reel I would definitely target butterfish with it!!🤣
The TD battler looks pretty awesome! I'd be pretty keen on a swim bait rod to start throwing some big lures at the big girls at Forster! Looks the goods!
FG knot is my go to, never fails
Love the new Maverick MQ! Perfect for catch Kings off the rocks!
My favourite main line to leader line knot is the fg knot because of how slim the knot is🤙
Favourite line to leader knot is the FG. Its micro-guide friendly :) + so satisfying
The maverick is screaming for a long tail of the stones!! That would be an amazing fight and would love to do it! 🙌
I'm like a little kid in a candy shop. 2 months from retirement 18 months away from the big lap. last 10 years to busy to scratch myself. bucket list Kingies, spanish mackeral, eatable size yellow fin, Barra and a Jew fish hopefully they come before I kick the bucket lol. oh well back to watch the vid again. cheers.
My favourite leader knot has got to be the FG with a rizzuto finish. Can not go wrong, it was the first line to leader knot i learnt when using braided line for the first time and have never had any issues what so ever.
My favourite line to leader knot connection is an FG knot for 20lb and above leaders. If I'm fishing lightweight, I like to use an albright/crazy alberto knot.
For the Maverick MQ it would have to be big topwater kingfish. For the TD Battler it would have to be in the Cape York area and for the J-Thread FC X-Link my favourite braid to mono knot would have to be the FG it is quite quick once you know how to tie it, strong as nails, and comes out the eyes so smoothly.
Chasing GT's on the barrier reef. Well done cant wait to try some of the new lures.
Favourite braid to leader connection is the fg knot. But for light line I also use my own version of the slim beauty
My favourite braid to leader knots are dependant on the line class I am fishing. Slim beauty for the light tackle and an FG for heavy tackle fishing. In saying that, I used the slim beauty across all line classes for a number of years and never had any issues.
I would love to catch Kingfish with the Maverick MQ 8000, looks solid. Great stuff Daiwa 👍🏼
The cross link FC looks amazing! I live Forster now, and fishing everything from the flats to the racks and in between! I do like to tie FG knots for my fluoro, braid connection when I'm setting up the night before, but in the boat it's a slim beauty everytime!
Once again Great Stuff you guys put out there at Daiwa Australia for (22/2023) 👍🏻 As it really seems like so much more High-End Gear, (Reels, Rods, Etc) then we get here from Daiwa USA you guys are very lucky! 👍🏻
Well done on covering everything. Very informative 👌🏻👍🏻
My dream location is Grand Lake COLORADO to use the TD battler fishing rod. Another amazing video; thanks Daiwa
Seems like the new Daiwa J Thread Cross Link will be an improvement. My choice of Knot to join braid to either mono or fluro is The GT Knot, easy to make and a very small knot.
I would love to go out jigging and to finally catch my first big kingfish and a Sampson fish, I love my fishing and I think that I would put this maverick mq reel to great use 🤙
A TD Battler to stalk trout from banks in Victoria would be nice! Never had a top end rod, so heres me shooting my shot!
Would love to catch large gummy sharks with the Maverick fishing reel. Cheers 🍻
Fg knot are the best .. never gave up on me .. I am excited for jig-heads .. sick of taking tackle box for jigheads.. and definitely buying some soft vibe 😍
The Maverick MQ would be a great addition to use on special occasions and baby it in my bedroom cupboard displaying my reels, never know may take over the Penn Slammer and Shimano range forever.
Alberto knots my go to, but I definitely need to move on from it as the knots snapped a few times! Might need to suck it up and actually learn an FG knot
thx Daiwa for the new product review. new Battler, its been awhile for an upgrade. now the Battler has 2 swimbait rods which has my full attention. was hoping for a 22 upgrade on the Tatula rods, maybe next year.
Would love to chase some mulloway off the beach in Sa, salt creek
Love the work fellas!
My favourite and strongest knot I use is the FG! Salt stong has the best and easiest trick to tie the FG.
5 turn surgeons knot. Super easy to do especially up a backwater creek at midnight just after a big Bass has dusted you and your hands are still shaking.
I absolutely love the FG connection line to leader. It goes really smoothly through small guides and is super strong.
FG knot is my favorite when I can tie them the night before!
Definitely to be able to fish for those big breams around Gippsland with one of the new Daiwa Battler rods would be a dream!
I can not say enough for the 95 double clutch (DC) so far I have caught 14 different species from Grinners to Tailor and Cod to Flathead, Bream, Longtom, Pike and many more !!! Amazing lures especially in the Ghost pearl. Keep up the good work ! ❤️
just purchased new diawa exist 4000.. I just love its simplicity and practicality and can't wait to get it loaded up.. 🐟
The Maverick MQ would be killer on GTs I reckon! A reel that looks that good deserves to be used to reel in some killer GTs.
The TD battler is an awesome looking rod. I would love to give it a go fishing at Proserpine dam for some big Barra.
Amazing stand this year team. Credit to all the hard work over the last week. It's been a big effort by all!
I would love to catch some big salmon,tunna of the rocks and harbour fishing with the Maverick MQ
Would love to finally be able to start chasing landbased GTs with the Maverick MQ, id probably get smoked but its always been a big goal of mine.
I like using a double uni knot to connect my leader to main line. I just find it quicker and easy and gives me more time fishing
My favourite joiner knot must be the FG knot
My favourite line to leader knot has to be the FG Knot, hands down!
TD-Battler looks the goods for a trip to the Montybellos Islands off WA.
Favourite braid to leader knot? Can’t go past the Albright for ease of tying and surprising strength.
I like to use a FG knot to connect braid to mono on my casting reels and a PR knot for droning and drop baits
The Maverick MQ would be awesome for throwing stickbaits across the reef flats in NQ for big GT's, Coral Trout.
I have been waiting for a good quality leader for some time and the all new X-Link FC is here. The FG knot is the only knot I tie for braid to leader.
The Maverick MQ looks Like an absolute Beast of a reel.
My favourite line to leader knot is the GT knot because it is very strong and easy to tie in the boat.
New Maverick MQ looks mint and I'd use it to cast at Spanish Mackerel.
TD battler rods would be used around Hinchinbrook Island chasing Jack's, barra and flatties.
My wallet will be screaming but my face smiling. Some epic new additions to the various ranges 😍🔥
I really like the improved Albright knot when you need something quick and easy to connect braid and leader
Staring at save up for the TD zero now. I hope it will be in my hands by December. 🤫
Really looking forward to seeing the new Daiwa products at my local tackle stores really soon. I’d love to take one of those new Battler rods to a Queensland impoundment to catch and experience my first ever barramundi. Thank you Tom, for the really informative rundown of your products.
The 22 TD Battler, I'd take it definitely up to north Queensland in the creek systems chasing Barra and Jacks!
The Maverick MQ looks insane, a big dream of mine is to catch a big GT, I would absolutely love to do it on that reel 🤙
Got back into fishing lately and switching to lures and been having some promising results with my new daiwa reel and rod!
would love a td battler spin rod in the 3-6 kg range to chase mulloway ,flaty
,king and snapper in lake mac and my favourite line to leader knot would be the double uni never let me down always holds and gets out of most snags
Would love to use the new TD battler down at Mallacoota chasing those big black bream 👌🏽
The Maverick looks awesome, got a trip to North QLD coming up, would be awesome to test it in a big gt 🐟
I usually use an fg but if I’m in a rush or just going for a quick flick i just use a double uni when I’m using light gear
I’d love to chase some big kings off the rocks and the Maverick MQ would be perfect for just that!!!🔥🔥🔥
Fg knot is definitely my favourite knot for joining lines
Gotta love the good old Alberto knot
I absolutely love the look of that new Maverick MQ, it looks and sounds like a best of a reel, the Maverick MQ looks premium and high quality like all your other reels, the Maverick MQ stands out to me because of its gear set up as inside the reels body it is running a G1 dura lumen drive gear setup and this is exactly the same gear setup as everyones favours the Saltiga and the Certain SW which are both amazing reels, the Maverick MQ stands out to me more then other reels because it has the G1 dura lumen drive gear set up and it has a Zion air rotor to allow a super smooth and powerful retrieve, this reel also stands out to me because of its looks, the reel comes will a aluminium round knob and has a mag seal body under the rotor and a mag seal ball bearing installed. all of these features makes this reel a super smooth and powerful reel that will be perfect for small game fish like Mahi Mahi, King fish, Cobia, Mackerel, samsonfish, amberjack, little tuna, wahoo, small marlin, sailfish, and even small sharks. This reel is so versatile because I can use it jigging for kingfish or samsomfish and amberjack, and I can use it for live baiting for small pelagics, and I can also use it for trolling skirts and large hard bodys around for small pelagics. I will love to win this Maverick MQ reel because I am only 15 and have a huge fishing addiction but its hard for me to buy such a reel like the Maverick MQ, this reel will be amazing for me because it will help me to pursue my fishing adventures.
I use an FG knot for my braid to leader connection. Cant wait to get my hands on the new J Thread FC X-Link leader to see how well the J Braid Bites in for strength. Curious to see how much more abrasion resistant it is also.
The TD Battler looks like a great rod can see myself fishing topwater for cod in eildon. Sounds like a match made in heaven