Its mission is to always continue to evolve with the most advanced and cutting-edge technology. Assuming that harsh conditions may occur on the rocks, the tackle's mission is to maximize the angler's performance.
TOURNAMENT's domain. In rock fishing, the "competition" and "confrontation with large fish" require the highest level of concentration and technique. In long-distance cage casting, it can withstand the strong power of bluefish. Supporting this are products that bring innovation to fishing techniques and lead to satisfaction for anglers. We are the first to adopt cutting-edge technology and build new standards for rock fishing. Stronger, faster, more comfortable... the quest never ends, and we are always with those who fight.
The impact of a new era of ultra-slim fishing rods
Ultra-thin, thick blank x high-elasticity carbon opens up new horizons.
The unique ultra-thin, thick blank creates a sharp swing action and a silhouette that greatly reduces wind resistance, realizing light operability and outstanding lightness in the hand.
After hooking, it changes from a main action to a body action depending on the load, and the more you bend it, the stronger the tenacity and lifting power it produces.
Daiwa technology makes the impossible possible, and this is the answer we have arrived at: an ultra-thin grayling rod. The new tournament overturns conventional wisdom.
It is a harsh field where anglers are forced to fish under limited conditions .
For anglers who are trying to catch black porgy there, it
is not only the ever-changing sea conditions that they have to compete with...
That is why they use thinner tackle, aim further away,
and catch bigger fish. " TOURNAMENT ISO AGS " has been reborn for that purpose.
Daiwa Technology
The idea of slimming the rod to achieve both maneuverability and bending
Changes in wind speed and resistance
By reducing the projected area exposed to the wind, the burden on your hands is reduced.*This is a calculated value based on the projected area of the blank from the top of the reel seat to the tip. It may differ from the actual usage experience.
Overcoming toughness and strength beyond slimming
On the other hand, to give the slender blank power, tenacity, and sufficient strength, it was necessary to thicken the material with high elasticity and low resin, which had never been used before. Carbon fiber expands and contracts with the bending of the rod, but the higher the elasticity, the less the amount of expansion. If this material is used in an iso rod that is bent greatly, it will not be able to follow the bending, which will lead to a decrease in strength. However, this is where the carbon fiber "Torayca® M46X", which maintains a high elasticity while increasing strength, comes to the rescue. In addition to thickening the blank, this new material was the final piece, and Daiwa's ultra-slender iso fukase rod with the tenacity and lifting power it was looking for was realized. It would be possible to obtain the material alone. However, the essence of the birth of the "Power Slim Blank" lies in the idea of making it slimmer by utilizing the characteristics of high elasticity materials, and Daiwa's know-how and solid technical capabilities in thick-molding the difficult low-resin material "SVF Nano Plus" into an iso rod blank.
The more you bend it, the more lifting power you get
NEW TOURNAMENT ISO AGS MH-53 24Model
You can see that the most force is concentrated at the top of the reel seat, and the entire rod is bent all the way up to the base section. The force is evenly distributed towards the second section, and each section functions to fully exert its restoring force. Although it is slender, it minimizes power loss and fully utilizes the material properties of ``TORAYCA® M46X'' and ``SVF Nano Plus'', providing unrivaled lifting power.
TOURNAMENT ISO AGS 1.5-53 20Model
* This diagram is an image based on an analysis of strain energy.
Ready, control, prepare, grip.
The Zero Seat (Power Hump Hold) focuses not only on how to put it on, but also what to do after you put it on.
Up until now, the evaluation criteria for reel seats have been based on operability when casting tackles and mending the line. The new reel seat was developed with an eye on operability when fishing for big fish. While waiting for a bite, most sea bream anglers place their index finger on the lever in preparation for a quick response when they hook a fish. The new seat has been designed to be the most comfortable and lightest to hold in this state. It has achieved a grip that is truly in line with actual fishing. After hooking a fish, the shape was derived through many trials and errors so that when you pull the lever after hooking a fish, it is in a state similar to a clenched fist that allows you to put in a lot of force. The ``Zero Seat (Power Hump Hold)'' that was completed in this way improves comfort, such as rod handling and lightness, more than ever before until the fish is hooked, and promises a more stable fight than ever before when you encounter a sudden large fish or when you need to fight forcefully around the roots. The new reel seat takes advantage of the characteristics of the ``Power Slim Blank'' and plays an important role as a factor in catching big fish.
The AGS TYPE-0 is equipped with a high-strength ceramic N-ring molded into a 0 (zero) shape, which maintains its lightness while significantly expanding the inner surface area of the guide ring. This achieves excellent line release. In addition, the shaped HVF resin frame material holds the 0 (zero) shape ring at the optimal angle, greatly reducing line tangles. The tip has also been made lighter, reducing vibration. This allows for stress-free line mending.
Guide shape that prevents thread tangling
The guide frame is a forward-leaning type, and the resin part (base part) that supports the frame is rounded to create a shape that is less likely to get tangled.
1 Thread tangles that occur unexpectedly or during strong winds
2 The new shape adopted for the "AGS" allows the line to slip away
3 Tangled lines are released without being tied.
Red Line = Line through the guid
Blue Line = The part of the line coming out of the top guide
Product Details
Testers who have actually used the rod have praised it for being lighter than they would imagine given its weight.
While it has the sharp operability of a tip-action rod, when a fish is hooked, the whole rod bends like a main action rod and receives the pull of the fish.
[Features of the 5.3m model]
While it has the operability of a main action rod, when a fish is hooked, it bends smoothly like a body action rod.
Item Explanation
| Model |
Explanation
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| L-50 (0.8~1 equivalent) |
It is ideal for situations where you need to use line size 1 or smaller when fishing on rocky shores in bays during the coldest season, when fishing near the edge, or when you need to use extremely thin line (size 0.8) and precise line manipulation.
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| L-53 (0.8~1 equivalent) |
It is ideal for situations where you are aiming for a size of around 35cm with thin line (0.8 to 1) or when you are slowly catching a reluctant large black porgy with thin line by taking advantage of the rod stroke.
Flexible action that can also be used for black porgy. |
| ML-50 (equivalent to No. 1 to No. 1.2) |
It is ideal for situations where you need to use relatively thin 1 to 1.25 go fishing line to lure 40cm class sea bream with quick rod handling and bring the fish to the surface.
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| ML-53 (1 to 1.2 equivalent) |
It is ideal for situations where you need to use 1 to 1.25 size line to catch 40cm class sea bream, and have the rod hold the line and handle the fish with ease.
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| M-50 (1.2~1.4 equivalent) |
Target 45cm class sea bream with 1.25 to 1.75 line. Ideal for situations where you want to do detailed line mending.
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| M-53 (1.2~1.4 equivalent) |
Ideal for situations where you are targeting 35-45cm class sea bream using 1.25-1.75 size line.
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| MH-53 (1.4~1.6 equivalent) |
It is ideal for situations where you can consistently catch fish of around 45cm, or where you want to bring the fish to the surface quickly, such as near rocks or fly roots.
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| ML-50SMT (equivalent to No. 1 to No. 1.2) |
Unlike previous SMT models that emphasized operability and had a strong tension, this model combines sensitivity and flexibility.
Its sensitivity can be used for various fishing methods and can handle a wide range of sizes from 30 to 45 cm. Its flexibility allows for aggressive handling even with thin lines. This is an item that can be used from the preliminary rounds to the finals of a competition. |
Positioning Map
Even with the L (equivalent to 08-1) and ML (equivalent to 1-1.2), the lifting force after bending is greater than that of conventional rods, and they can easily handle 40cm-class thick-spotted Japanese Bream
