DAIWA Dragger SX 95XH-3

Approach to Bigger Fish: Realistic Lure Operability and Strong Lifting Power in Shore Jigging Rods

DRAGGER

DRAGGER, a Daiwa rock shore and shore jigging rod, means "to pull strongly". The fight style in shore jigging involves tightening the drag to the limit and floating the fish with the rod's strength. In this extreme sport, the rod must be a reliable companion. Evolving through constant refinement in the field, DRAGGER allows anglers to confront large fish with full strength.

The Professional Series "SX"

The "SX" series is ideal for shore jigging enthusiasts seeking large fish. Its development concepts are twofold:

1. High lure operability, similar to the high-end "BREAKTHROUGH" series.
2. Strong adherence to fish pull, minimizing angler fatigue while preventing the fish from releasing the drag.

Daiwa Technology:

X45 To prevent twisting during casting, action, hooking, and fighting, a bias cross (±45° diagonal carbon fibers) is wrapped in addition to the conventional 0° and 90° structure. This configuration significantly improves power, operability, and sensitivity.

V-JOINT Using bias-structured carbon sheets at the rod joints, the V-JOINT delivers a beautiful, distortion-free curve, offering significantly improved power, stiffness, and recovery compared to rods without this technology.

HVF NANOPLUS "High-Density HVF Carbon" reduces resin and increases carbon fiber density, making it ideal for rods that require toughness and strength. Daiwa's unique combination with Toray's Nanoalloy technology allows for even higher strength and lighter weight.

Product Details:

Concept 1: Stress-Free Lure Operability "SX" rods excel in lure operability, tested in various environments. The rods offer optimal lure action, reduce error actions, and allow easy casting of heavy lures for longer distances.

Concept 2: Resilient Fight Performance The "SX" series differs from the "BREAKTHROUGH" series, focusing on resilience. While "BREAKTHROUGH" rods require experienced anglers due to their intense power transmission, the "SX" rods bend according to the fish's pull, reducing drag risks and increasing catch rates.

Concept 2: Resilient Fight Performance (Action Curve Comparison) Break Through 100H-3 vs. SX 100H Load Testing: 2kg and 5kg

Blanks Balancing Operability and Power Designed for ideal jig and plug actions, the blanks enable easy casting and operation while following the pull of large fish to minimize angler fatigue and prevent drag release.

Detailed Grip Design The high-power models feature the CC GRIP (Complete Control Grip) with a vertical oval-shaped foregrip, enhancing rod holding power during powerful fights. Grooves improve lure control hold, reducing unnecessary hand strain.

Special Guide Setting Using stainless steel SiC guides with new arrangements, the guides significantly reduce line entanglement. Main KW guides, lightweight LKW guides for light concept models, and single-foot K guides for jig models improve operability. MN guides are used for heavy-load rods.

Concepts

Light Concept Designed for technical fishing with lightweight lures, this concept excels in shallow depth breakwaters with enhanced casting distance and jig control. Features lightweight LKW guides and easy-to-hold Air Sensor Standard reel seats.

All-Round Concept Versatile rods for both plugs and jigs, with powerful blanks and double-foot stainless steel guides. The CC grip enables powerful fights.

Jig Concept Unique to "DRAGGER", these rods offer easy jigging with optimal taper for sensitive action detection and control. Featuring lightweight single-foot K guides and the CC grip, they provide strong fight power.

Field Coverage

The "SX" series covers a wide range of environments, from urban harbors to offshore breakwaters and rocky shores. It offers a variety of characteristics for different conditions and fishing strategies.

Models and Load Comparisons

• SX 100H and SX 95H JS: Tested with 2kg and 5kg loads.

• SX 100MH, SX 98MH JS, SX 106M, SX 100M, SX 100ML: Tested with 2kg loads.

• SX 95XH-3, SX 97HH-3, SX 98H-3, SX 100HH, SX 100H, SX 95H JS: Tested with 5kg loads.

Recommended Reel Size, Line, and Target (PE):

Recommended Reel Size	Target
#4000-5000	3kg class bluefish
#5000	5kg class bluefish
#6000	10kg class bluefish, Japanese seabass
#10000	15kg class bluefish
#14000	15kg class bluefish, tuna, GT
#14000-18000	20kg class bluefish, tuna, GT

Item Introductions:

100ML [Mastering Light in Harbor Areas]
A light model perfect for 30g metal jigs and small minnows or top plugs frequently used in harbor areas. It features a slim, easy-to-hold design with high balance and lightweight construction. This model offers exceptional lure operability with a light tip, while retaining enough butt power to handle bluefish. Ideal for technically targeting mackerel, yellowtail, and Spanish mackerel, and adaptable to rocky shores and surf areas.

100M [Versatile Center Item for Harbor Areas]
This model is a central item for use on harbor and offshore breakwaters. It is designed to powerfully and precisely operate frequently used 40g jigs. Despite its slim and lightweight design, it possesses strong butt power capable of handling bluefish and Spanish mackerel. It can also handle 12cm minnows and blade baits, ensuring excellent balance and operability.

106M [Light Lure Casting and Sensitivity Mastery]
A long model specialized for manipulating lures like minnows and blade baits in harbor areas. It allows precise range control and thorough exploration to maximize bite chances. The strong yet resilient blank reduces the risk of fish loss due to tearing, and it is lightweight but powerful enough for bluefish and Spanish mackerel.

98MH JS [Maximizing Jig Movement and Sensitivity]
A jigging special model with a unique tip design that clearly senses underwater information transmitted through the line from the jig. It excels in precise jig actions to attract bluefish. The blank bends to reduce effort in jigging while maintaining power to lift fish from the bottom. Suitable for high-pressure harbor areas with deep waters and strong currents.

100MH [Special for Breakwaters, from Shallow to Fast Currents]
This item is focused on plugging with diving pencils around 16cm. The supple tip ensures smooth diving actions, making the pencil’s movement more enticing. It also supports small poppers and jigs, adaptable for shallow and fast current areas.

95H JS [New Sensation of Jigging Control]
A jigging special model with a unique tip design for clear underwater sensing through the jig. It supports easy jigging and strong lifting power for bottom hits. Effective in deep and fast-flowing areas, handling high-weight jigs.

100H [Entry Item for Rock Shores]
A center item for plugging targeting yellowtail kingfish. The supple tip enables smooth diving pencil actions, handling 19cm diving pencils, medium poppers, and jigs.

100HH [Excellent Control for Large Yellowtail Kingfish]
An item focused on plugging with around 20cm diving pencils. The supple tip ensures smooth actions, supporting large poppers and jigs.

98H-3 [Versatile Handling of Various Lures]
An all-round model set for handling around 19cm plugs and 80g jigs. The short setup and 3-piece design ensure easy transportation, ideal for ferries, airplanes, boats, and rocky walks.

97HH-3 [Large Yellowtail Kingfish Model with Superior Operability and Portability]
A high-power short rod handling over 20cm plugs and 100g jigs, designed for fighting large bluefish up to 20kg. The 3-piece design ensures easy transportation for ferries, airplanes, boats, and rocky walks.

95XH-3 [New Realm of Handling and Resilience]
A high-power model for fighting monsters like over 20kg yellowtail kingfish and GT. The short length ensures excellent handling and lure control while maintaining high power. The 3-piece design ensures easy transportation for various travel scenarios.