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The casting distance to reach the fish’s mouth, the sensitivity to detect the slightest changes beneath the water, the power to set the hook instantly, and the stickiness of the blank that ensures you never lose the upper hand when battling a Big One. What the 21 Brazon sought was the true essence of a genuine bass rod, honed at the very forefront of Japanese bass fishing.
The blank, refined using the very latest modern technology, features a carbon grip—the first of its kind in DAIWA’s bass rod history for nearly a quarter of a century. Completely revamped, it combines class-leading components—including the Air Sensor Seat—with a stylish design and an overwhelmingly lightweight feel. The range comprises a total of 43 models. The 15 baitcasting and 8 spinning models are all available in both a one-piece version with a grip joint for excellent portability and a two-piece version with a centre cut. Real Versatility, Real Performance. The angler’s spirit is ignited by the exceptional sensitivity that runs through the entire rod.

DAIWA Technology

AIR SENSOR SEAT
The AIR SENSOR SEAT, incorporating carbon fibre, offers a lightweight design, high strength and high sensitivity. It is specifically designed for the Rod’s intended use, delivering a level of manoeuvrability that cannot be achieved with a standard reel seat.
*Bait Casting model: Blank Touch Trigger / Spinning model: SLIM Fit
HVF Carbon
When it comes to carbon sheets—which have the greatest influence on rod performance—DAIWA has focused not only on enhancing the elasticity of the carbon fibres themselves, but also on the amount of resin used to bind them together. ‘High-Density HVF Carbon’, which reduces the amount of resin—which could be described as ‘excess’—and instead increases the density of the carbon fibres, is more muscular and powerful. It is the ideal material for rods designed to prioritise stickiness and strength.
MEGA TOP
MEGATOP is a carbon solid in which fibres and resin are uniformly dispersed, exhibiting the same degree of flex in every direction. As a result, its strength is dramatically improved compared to conventional carbon solids. This makes it possible to create a rod tip that is slender, flexible and highly tapered, resulting in a rod tip that not only offers excellent sensitivity through the rod but also provides superior visual sensitivity, allowing the angler to detect even the slightest bite.
*ST model only
BRAIDING X
This reinforced structure suppresses torsion—which leads to power loss during Rod handling—by securing the outermost layer of the Rod Butt with carbon tape in an X-pattern. The blank itself remains slender whilst ensuring high strength, and by reducing the perceived weight, it improves manoeuvrability.

Product Details

Featuring ‘Air Sensor Seats’
The baitcasting models feature a ‘Blank Touch Trigger’ seat, whilst the spinning models feature a ‘SLIM Fit’ seat.
Carbon Monocoque Rear Grip
DAIWA’s proprietary moulded carbon rear grip. It offers excellent sensitivity and really comes into its own when it comes to casting feel and manoeuvrability.
Three-dimensional illuminated nameplate
Featuring a sharp, edgy logo design and a three-dimensional nameplate that shimmers in silver.
New labelling and items
The notation for baitcasting and spinning rods has been changed. ‘Baitcasting: C, Spinning: S’ is now used, and for 2-piece rods, ‘-2’ is added after the length.

Item Overview

items Description
C64L-BF
C64L-2・BF
A ‘bait finesse model’ suitable for everything from light rigs, centred on no-sinker rigs and small jig heads, to small hard baits.
C64L-ST・BF
C64L-2・ST・BF
Featuring a MEGA TOP for superior manoeuvrability and sensitivity. By setting the solid section to a stiffer action, this ‘Bait Finesse Solid Model’ combines the ability to trace the bottom with the ability to avoid snags, enabling precise control of bait finesse rigs.
C66ML
C66ML-2
A ‘Light Versatile Model’ suitable for all-round use, from light rigs to small to medium-sized heartbaits.
C66M
C66M-2
C610M
C610M-2
A ‘versatile model’ suitable for a wide range of applications, from medium to large hard baits such as Crank baits and spinnerbaits to bottom-fishing techniques like the downshot and Texas rig.
C66M-ST
C66M-2・ST
The solid tip, featuring a ‘MEGA TOP’ specification with a firm setting, offers high sensitivity and excellent manoeuvrability. A ‘versatile solid model’ designed to cast and control ‘sticking’ rigs such as downshot and Texas rigs with precision.
C66M+ -G
C66M+ -2・G
Featuring a supple tip and a sturdier Rod Butt, this ‘glass composite model’ is compatible with a wide range of hard baits, from Crank baits to wire baits.
C66MH-ST
C66MH-2・ST
A rod that combines delicacy and power, featuring a solid tip with a firm ‘MEGA TOP’ setting and a robust Rod Butt. This ‘Power Solid Model’ allows you to reliably work the water around cover and pinpoint spots using Texas rigs, FREE rigs and other casting techniques, whilst manoeuvring the lure exactly as you wish.
C67MH-FR
C67MH-2・FR
A ‘Frog Model’ that masterfully combines a soft tip, which produces a precise action, with the formidable power of the Rod Butt to forcefully drag the lure out of cover.
C68L-BF
C68L-2・BF
A ‘bait finesse model’ suitable for everything from light rigs, centred on no-sinker and small jig heads, to small hard baits.
C69H-ST
C69H-ST-2
A “Heavy Solid Model” featuring a MEGA TOP, ideal for heavy-duty casting techniques such as Texas rigs and jigging.
C610MH
C610MH-2
A “Power Versatile Model” suitable for everything from medium to large hard baits to heavy-duty Texas rigs and rubber jigs.
C611H-SB
C611H-2・SB
A ‘Big Bait Model’ with a slow taper and the power required for S-shaped big baits and swimbaits.
C70XH
C70XH-2
A ‘Hard & Power Model’ ideal for power fishing with heavy lures, which also handles punching through matt cover with ease.
C72H
C72H-2
A ‘Power Strong Model’ featuring the explosive power to drive Futoshi hooks through the cover and the strength to pull monster-class fish out of the cover.
S61ML-ST
S61ML-2・ST
An aggressive solid-tip rod featuring a MEGA TOP-spec, tensioned solid tip that achieves a high-level fusion of delicacy and manoeuvrability. By combining a delicate tip with a robust Rod Butt, this rod—which is both delicate and robust—ensures you never miss a short bite, sets the hook instantly and reels the fish in using the Rod Butt.
S63UL-ST
S63UL-2・ST
A ‘Finesse Solid Model’ featuring the MEGA TOP, which allows for precise control of light rigs and ensures a smooth hookset without alarming the Bass, even in tough conditions.
S64UL
S64UL-2
A ‘Finesse Model’ offering a high level of performance with all light rigs, as well as for ‘mid-water, bottom and hover’ techniques.
S64L
S64L-2
A ‘Light Versatile Model’ suitable for a wide range of applications, from light rigs such as no-sinkers and small jig heads to small to medium-sized hard baits.
S64L-ST
S64L-2・ST
A ‘Light Solid Model’ that combines the versatile performance required for a wide range of situations—from small hard baits to light rigs—with the handling characteristics of a solid rod.
S67ML
S67ML-2
A highly versatile ‘Versatile Model’ that handles not only weightless rigs, downshot rigs and light Texas rigs, but also tiny Cranks and MINNOWs.
S68MH
S68MH-2
A ‘Power Finesse Model’ designed to target uncooperative Bass in heavy cover using light rigs, such as small jig heads.
S69L
S69L-2
A ‘light versatile model’ suitable for everything from light rigs such as no-sinkers and small jig heads to small to medium-sized hard baits.
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Kazuya Yamashita: Winning without a single mistake in the middle and heavyweight divisions

■BLAZON C610MH
 Whilst the C610MH is an indispensable model for fishing cover with jigs, Texas rigs and backslide lures, it also works well with retrievable lures such as spinnerbaits and swim jigs, making it incredibly versatile. In short, this rod is a ‘specialist for medium- to heavy-weight single-hook lures’. It has the power to drive thick hooks through the fish and offers excellent manoeuvrability. It ensures a solid hook-up even at long range, making it ideal for Carolina rigs, whilst for reeling lures, it handles buzzbaits and chatterbaits with ease. Although it has a bit of tension for shallow-running crankbaits, it’s perfect for techniques such as the ‘lift and fall’ with vibration lures.
 Among the many 610MH rods available, the BLAZON C610MH has the edge in terms of ‘castability and the ability to prevent fish from coming off the hook’. It offers sufficient tension to manoeuvre the rig whilst bending supple, making it easy to cast and ensuring fish are less likely to come off the hook once hooked. When it comes to power ratings of MH and above, I believe longer rods offer greater versatility.
 The C610MH is truly a versatile rod, but by carefully selecting the right reel and line combination, you can make it feel much more like a dedicated rod. As for reels, if you’re mainly reeling in lures, a standard-gear model is easy to use; for casting, choosing an H or XH model gives you more manoeuvrability and improves your catch rate. Furthermore, even when using the same 14lb Fluoro line, the stiff and tensioned STEEZ FLUORO Type-MONSTER is well-suited to casting, whilst the supple Monster BRAVE Z doesn’t dampen the action of lures that vibrate vigorously, such as chatterbaits.

[Products used]
Reel: ZILLION SV TW 1000H
Line: STEEZ FLUORO TYPE-MONSTER, approx. 14lb.
Lures: Jigs / Texas rigs / Back-slide-style weightless rigs / Spinnerbaits / Buzzbaits / Swim jigs / Vibrating lures, etc.

The Ultimate Versatile Light Spin: Naoki Yamashita

■BLAZON S64L-ST
It’s not a case of ‘within the BLAZON range…’; I simply prefer to use this S64L-ST extensively. There are various types of solid tips, but this one is a medium-resilience solid tip designed to prioritise manoeuvrability. It’s a far cry from the solid tips of a few years back, which, in their obsession with bite alone, were so flimsy and flexible that they were difficult to throw and offered poor manoeuvrability.
 Whilst it’s designed for ‘lightweight lures in general’, it’s particularly effective with a downshot rig using a treble hook. Even when shaking the lure whilst allowing some slack in the line, it’s easy to feel the undulations of the bottom. Even the slightest changes that a tubular tip might miss can be detected by this solid tip. Another major attraction is its ‘wide range of manoeuvrability’, which handles everything from slow, gentle shakes to quick, fine shakes. Normally, rods that excel at a fast rhythm struggle with a slow one, or vice versa, but the S64L-ST, surprisingly, handles both with ease.
 It’s also well-suited to a wide range of light rigs, from light Jig rigs and Nail Sinkers right through to insect-style no-sinker rigs. What I really want to emphasise is that this Rod ‘sets the hook firmly and prevents fish from coming off’. I’ve caught plenty of fish over 50 with the S64L-ST, both in tournaments and during Shore/Bank Fishing, but as for losing a big one… I honestly can’t recall ever doing so.
 Finally, the S64L-ST is perfectly suited to small lures. It’s not just good for ‘maneuverable’ lures such as small poppers and pencil baits; it’s also excellent for ‘reeling’ lures, such as Shads. Personally, I find this Rod better than those developed specifically for light plugging—it really is that good.

[Products used]
Reel: LUVIAS AIRITY FC LT2500S-XH-QD
Line: FINESSE BRAVE Z 3.5lb.
Lures: Downshot rig / Nail Sinker / Jighead rig / Insect-style weightless rig / Small poppers / Small Pencil baits / Shads, etc.

The balance between hardware and software is ◎. Gai Nakagawa

■BLAZON C610M
 Whether you’re doing Shore/Bank Fishing on local rivers such as the Goshi and Ōe, or from a boat on a rental lake, the C610M is sure to come in handy.
 When doing Shore/Bank Fishing, you often find yourself fishing from high ground, so whatever you’re doing, you really want a rod of this length (6ft 10in). This is particularly true of the Goshi River. There are areas where you have to cast whilst peering out from the undergrowth towards the water’s edge, and the ground there is quite high up. That said, a rod that’s too long won’t swing properly because there’s not enough space on either side. Just as there are areas like that, there are also open areas where you need to make long casts towards sandbanks, so 6ft 10in is just right.
 I believe this ‘6ft 10in · M Power’ specification is favoured by many anglers looking for a versatile Rod. It offers a good balance between length and power, handles both short and long casts with ease, and has a wide range of ‘handled lure weights’. That’s why I think you’ll find so many 610M models on shop shelves, but what makes the ‘BLAZON 610M’ stand out is that it strikes a perfect balance between its suitability for both hard and soft baits.
 Reeling in, hooking fish with a spinnerbait, working jerkbaits and surface lures, feeling the bottom properly with a free rig or heavy-duty rig—and sometimes even working light cover with this rod. It’s an incredibly versatile rod that allows for plenty of improvisation, so I find it extremely useful.


[Products used]
Reel: TATULA SV TW103H
Line: MONSTER BRAVE Z 14lb.
Lures: Spinnerbaits / Crankbaits / Jerkbaits / Pencil baits / FREE rigs / Heavy downshot rigs / Light Texas rigs, etc.

Product Specifications

DESCRIPTION Overall length (m) Number of sections Joint Specifications Packed dimensions (cm) Standard weight (g) Tip / Bottom diameter (mm) Lure weight (g) Lure weight (oz) Recommended line: Nylon (lb#) Suitable line: PE (No. – m) Carbon content (%) Taper
BLAZON C64L-BF 1.93 2 Grip joint 165 100 1.7/10.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 86 F
BLAZON C64L-ST・BF 1.93 2 Grip joint 165 103 1.2/10.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 88 XF
BLAZON C66ML 1.98 2 Grip joint 170 104 1.7/10.9 3.5–14 1/8–1/2 6–14 - 86 RF
BLAZON C66M 1.98 2 Grip joint 170 108 2.0/12.9 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 87 RF
BLAZON C66M-ST 1.98 2 Grip joint 170 113 1.4/12.9 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 89 XF
BLAZON C66M+ -G 1.98 2 Grip joint 170 118 1.9/14.9 5–28 16 March – 1 8–16 - 63 F
BLAZON C66MH-ST 1.98 2 Grip joint 170 114 1.2/12.9 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 - 90 XF
BLAZON C67MH-FR 2 2 Grip joint 172 111 2.0/12.9 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 MAX #5 90 F
BLAZON C68L-BF 2.03 2 Grip joint 175 106 1.6/10.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 87 F
BLAZON C69H-ST 2.06 2 Grip joint 177 120 1.6/14.9 11–42 8 March – 1½ 12–25 - 90 XF
BLAZON C610M 2.08 2 Grip joint 179 108 1.8/12.9 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 89 RF
BLAZON C610MH 2.08 2 Grip joint 179 112 2.1/12.9 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 - 90 F
BLAZON C611H-SB 2.11 2 Grip joint 181 120 1.7/14.9 11–113 8–4 March 14–30 MAX #5 90 S
BLAZON C70XH 2.13 2 Grip joint 182 135 2.2/14.9 14–84 1/2–3 14–30 MAX #6 89 RF
BLAZON C72H 2.18 2 Grip joint 188 126 2.0/14.9 11–42 8 March – 1½ 12–25 - 90 F
BLAZON S61ML-ST 1.85 2 Grip joint 162 94 1.2/10.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 4–8 - 88 XF
BLAZON S63UL-ST 1.91 2 Grip joint 167 86 0.8/10.8 0.45–3.5 1/64 to 1/8 1.5–4 - 85 XF
BLAZON S64UL 1.93 2 Grip joint 169 85 1.3/10.8 0.45–3.5 1/64 to 1/8 1.5–4 0.15–0.8 87 RF
BLAZON S64L 1.93 2 Grip joint 169 87 1.4/10.8 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 88 F
BLAZON S64L-ST 1.93 2 Grip joint 169 89 1.2/10.8 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 86 F
BLAZON S67ML 2.01 2 Grip joint 176 94 1.5/10.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 4–8 - 88 F
BLAZON S68MH 2.03 2 Grip joint 177 110 2.2/12.9 3.5–21 1 January – 4 March 8–20 0.8–2.0 91 RF
BLAZON S69L 2.06 2 Grip joint 181 93 1.5/10.9 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 87 F
BLAZON C64L-2・BF 1.93 2 Centre Cut 100 95 1.6/8.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 85 F
BLAZON C64L-2・ST・BF 1.93 2 Centre Cut 100 98 1.2/8.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 88 XF
BLAZON C66ML-2 1.98 2 Centre Cut 102 101 1.7/9.9 3.5–14 1/8–1/2 6–14 - 88 RF
BLAZON C66M-2 1.98 2 Centre Cut 103 107 2.0/9.8 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 88 RF
BLAZON C66M-2・ST 1.98 2 Centre Cut 102 108 1.4/9.8 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 91 XF
BLAZON C66M+ -2・G 1.98 2 Centre Cut 103 115 1.8/11.9 5–28 16 March – 1 8–16 - 61 F
BLAZON C66MH-2・ST 1.98 2 Centre Cut 102 120 1.2/10.9 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 - 90 XF
BLAZON C67MH-2・FR 2 2 Centre Cut 104 120 2.0/10.9 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 MAX #5 89 F
BLAZON C68L-2・BF 2.03 2 Centre Cut 105 100 1.6/9.4 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 5–12 - 89 F
BLAZON C69H-2・ST 2.06 2 Centre Cut 106 121 1.6/12.9 11–42 8 March – 1½ 12–25 - 92 XF
BLAZON C610M-2 2.08 2 Centre Cut 107 110 2.0/10.7 5–21 16 March – 4 March 8–16 - 88 RF
BLAZON C610MH-2 2.08 2 Centre Cut 107 123 2.1/11.4 7–28 1/4–1 10–20 - 90 F
BLAZON C611H-2・SB 2.11 2 Centre Cut 109 124 1.7/12.9 11–113 8–4 March 14–30 MAX #5 91 S
BLAZON C70XH-2 2.13 2 Centre Cut 110 130 2.2/12.9 14–84 1/2–3 14–30 MAX #6 91 RF
BLAZON C72H-2 2.18 2 Centre Cut 112 132 2.1/12.9 11–42 8 March – 1½ 12–25 - 91 F
BLAZON S61ML-2・ST 1.85 2 Centre Cut 96 95 1.2/9.4 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 4–8 - 88 XF
BLAZON S63UL-2・ST 1.91 2 Centre Cut 99 90 0.8/8.4 0.45–3.5 1/64 to 1/8 1.5–4 - 84 XF
BLAZON S64UL-2 1.93 2 Centre Cut 100 88 1.3/10.9 0.45–3.5 1/64 to 1/8 1.5–4 0.15–0.8 88 RF
BLAZON S64L-2 1.93 2 Centre Cut 100 91 1.4/9.4 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 89 F
BLAZON S64L-2・ST 1.93 2 Centre Cut 100 92 1.2/8.9 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 87 F
BLAZON S67ML-2 2.01 2 Centre Cut 104 96 1.5/9.9 1.8–11 16 January – 8 March 4–8 - 88 F
BLAZON S68MH-2 2.03 2 Centre Cut 105 108 2.2/10.4 3.5–21 1 January – 4 March 8–20 0.8–2.0 89 RF
BLAZON S69L-2 2.06 2 Centre Cut 106 96 1.5/9.9 0.9–7 1/32 to 1/4 2.5–6 - 88 F
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