Daiwa’s NEW PROREX XT Line of Muskie Casting Rods
Eugene L. 08.17.23
Daiwa has brought out their new PROREX XT musky rod series. This shows Daiwa’s continuing commitment to the tackle needs of anglers targeting northern pike and musky. The four-rod PROREX XT series covers the basic needs for anglers chasing after these northern “apex predators” of the freshwater ecosystem. These four new casting rods consist of a one-piece heavy power 7’6” rod, and three telescoping rod models, including a heavy-action 8’6” and extra-heavy 8’6” and 9’5” rods. All four rods are designed to meet and exceed the requirements and expectations of both novice and avid muskie anglers alike.
“The telescoping feature on the 8’6” and 9’ PROREX XT rods – and their $99.99 price tag – put them in a category not found in the musky tackle world,” notes Brad Olson who handles DAIWA’s sales efforts with tackle shops throughout Wisconsin. “Those days of short pool stick rods are long gone once anglers realized the advantages longer rod provides for figure 8’s and casting bigger lures to cover more water. But until now with these new PROREX XT, anglers only had the choice of rods $250 and higher that could provide them with the telescoping feature.”
Daiwa PROREX XT Muskie Rods Key Features
- CARBIDE TIP TOP GUIDE
- SeaGuide SLRAG Guides
- Telescopic Design (Select Models)
- Full Cork Foregrip/Rear Grip
- 1 Year Warranty
- MSRP – $99.99
- Available soon
The PROREX XT Muskie Rods are made with durable graphite composite blanks, and a carbide tip-top guide that is matched with a set of SeaGuide SLRAG guides. The natural cork grips give anglers all-day-casting comfort. Even the hook keeper is built for targeting muskies, with it being specially designed for big swimbaits like Daiwa’s large profile PROREX Bessie. These rods will match up well with any of Daiwa’s higher-end large-capacity baitcasting reels, including the Lexa and PROREX TW 300 and 400 size low-profile reels. As well as the Millionaire Classic 300 size round reel for anglers just starting out. Letting anglers start on their 1000 casts for muskies with an ideal rod and reel combo for under $200.
