Premium Performance at an Exceptional Value
New DAIWA Procyon Inshore rods deliver elite tech to coastal anglers for a hundred bucks
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 13, 2026) – DAIWA introduces the versatile and sharply-priced Procyon Inshore series of rods built specifically to handle the wide-ranging needs of coastal anglers. The new lineup features six 7-foot models—three spinning and three casting rods—with actions ranging from Medium-Light to Medium-Heavy, providing versatile options for targeting a wealth of popular inshore species. Engineered with advanced blanks and saltwater-ready components, these rods deliver the ideal balance of sensitivity and power required to tame scrappy saltwater fish.
Built For Coastal Versatility
The series features six specialized models—three spinning and three casting rods—engineered to handle the diverse demands of coastal environments. This versatile range provides exact tool choices for launching light artificial lures, working topwaters, and managing live bait in shallow water.
Advanced Blank Technology
At the heart of every Procyon Inshore rod is DAIWA's HVF NANOPLUS graphite blank. This advanced construction utilizes Nano Alloy technology to reduce resin content while increasing graphite density. The result is a lighter, stronger, and highly sensitive rod that delivers outstanding power to turn heavy fish without sacrificing the delicate feel needed to detect subtle bites.
Eliminating Blank Twist
Each rod is further enhanced with exclusive X45 Bias Construction. Graphite layers are wrapped at precisely engineered 45-degree angles to minimize blank twist under load. This advanced design increases strength, improves hook-setting power, and delivers greater casting accuracy when placing lures into tight pockets or fighting strong winds.
Braid-Ready Components
Premium components round out the package. Fuji® Titanium Oxide ring guides are braid-ready and engineered to withstand the demands of modern fishing lines like DAIWA's J-BRAID. Comfortable, high-quality cork handles provide a secure grip and all-day fishing comfort, reducing wrist fatigue during extended casting sessions.
Factory-Built Precision
Skillfully crafted for today's versatile coastal angler, the Procyon Inshore series features responsive fast tips that keep small hooks pinned in soft-mouthed fish like speckled trout, transitioning into a powerful backbone built for redfish, flounder, and saltwater bass species. Every rod is built directly in the DAIWA factory by the finest craftsmen in the industry.
Every Procyon Inshore rod reflects the DAIWA commitment to quality, performance, and reliability. The workmanship is backed by a Limited One-Year Warranty, providing anglers with added confidence on the water.
Rods are available now at local retailers for $99.99 USD (MSRP).
Procyon Inshore FEATURES:
HVF NANOPLUS Graphite: High Volume Fiber construction combined with Nano Alloy technology reduces total resin content while maximizing carbon density, resulting in an incredibly lightweight, sensitive blank with massive lifting power.
X45 Bias Construction: Proprietary bias carbon wrapping angled at exactly 45 degrees radically reduces blank twist under load, maximizing casting accuracy and energy transfer during the hookset.
Braid-Ready Fuji® Guides: Premium Fuji Titanium Oxide ring guides engineered to easily withstand the high friction and grooving pressure of heavy braided superlines like J-BRAID.
Premium Natural Cork Handles: Classic, durable full-cork handles configured for optimal balance and reduced wrist fatigue during long wading or deck-casting sessions.
DAIWA Factory Built: Expertly built directly in DAIWA's own manufacturing facility by the industry's top craftsmen, providing premium-tier quality control at an introductory price point.
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About DAIWA Corporation
DAIWA's first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. To handle sales and distribution in the United States, DAIWA Corporation first opened its doors on September 26, 1966, operating from a small facility in Culver City, California. Today, based in Foothill Ranch, California, DAIWA Corporation sells tackle throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America. From the very beginning, DAIWA's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. DAIWA's long-standing record of innovation has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today and continues to advance the sport of fishing. Learn more at daiwa.us