DAIWA Emeraldas MX Ikametal K410LB-S/W

Captivated by the Alluring Emerald Eyes:

Aoriika, with its mesmerizing emerald-green eyes, enchants all who encounter it. In the early days when night fishing was the norm, DAIWA pioneered the world’s first brand dedicated to eging: Emeraldas. Featuring groundbreaking rods, reels optimized for PE lines, and innovative squid lures (egi), this brand has established the genre of daytime eging. At its core lies an unwavering commitment to excellence. DAIWA's development team and charismatic testers, renowned for their expertise, relentlessly pursue evolution in eging. This dedication delves into the simplicity and depth of eging, unraveling its seemingly paradoxical allure—all to meet the Emerald.

High-Performance Squid Metal Basic Models:

Emeraldas MX boasts high-performance squid metal basic rods with three distinct concepts: N (Nose), K (Kake), and OR (Omorigu). Featuring the X45 for improved response and the Mega Top tip (painted orange for visibility), these rods offer lightweight handling. The bait models come with the lightweight ZERO-SEAT cavity trigger, while the spinning models feature the slim-fit Air Sensor Seat in a down-lock configuration. These rods, equipped with V-JOINT and HVF technology, combine lightweight design with power.

Rod Descriptions:

• N (Nose) Concept: Designed for stable and easy control of the lure underwater, suitable for a wide range of situations.
  • N60ULB-S TYPE-N "Nose" Model: A versatile all-round rod with regular taper, ideal for both beginners and experienced anglers. Its flexibility ensures stable lure movement.
  • N65LB-S TYPE-N "Nose" Model: Slightly firmer for handling a broader range of weights (20-30 class lures), maintaining flexibility for stable control in various situations.
• K (Kake) Concept: Fast taper models for actively inducing bites with a sensitive tip and powerful butt.
  • K56ULB-S TYPE-K "Kake" Model: Combines delicate tip and powerful butt for shallow water and delicate bite detection, recommended for anglers targeting fine bites.
  • K60LB-S TYPE-K "Kake" Model: All-round rod with a sensitive tip and powerful butt, ideal for active bite detection and control.
  • K60MLB-S TYPE-K "Kake" Model: Powerful rod for 40-class lures, suitable for deep or fast currents, combining specific taper with strong butt for unique action.
• OR (Omorigu) Concept: Models designed for heavy squid metal and Omorigu, combining power and control.
  • OR63MLB-S TYPE-OR "Omorigu" & Heavy Squid Metal: Powerful bait model for Omorigu and 40-class lures, 6.3ft length for excellent control in tough conditions.
  • OR63MLS-S TYPE-OR "Omorigu": Spinning model with a sensitive tip for bite detection and strong butt for casting and hooking, 6.3ft length for crowded boats.
  • OR70MLS-S TYPE-OR "Omorigu": 7ft spinning model for versatile use, featuring a powerful butt for casting and hooking, suitable for various situations.

K410LB-S TYPE-K (Hooking action)

A super-short “hooking” model designed for active jigging and precise bite detection.
Based on the “hooking” concept long advocated by DAIWA field tester Toru Iwaki since the early days of ika metal fishing.
Its 4.10 ft ultra-short blank offers an unmatched level of direct feel and lets you control the jig with millimeter precision.
Primarily designed for standalone metal sutte rigs, it also offers sufficient butt power for multi-hook setups like Obama rigs.

Daiwa Technology:

X45 Through years of research, Daiwa concluded that to prevent twisting during actions like casting, retrieving, hooking, and fighting, the optimal solution is to wrap the rod with "45°" bias cross (carbon fibers inclined at ±45°) in addition to the conventional structure (0° and 90° angles to the rod tip). Incorporating X45 technology prevents twisting, significantly enhancing power, operability, and sensitivity.

MEGA TOP Mega Top is a carbon solid where fibers and resin are uniformly dispersed, providing equal bending strength in all directions. This results in dramatically improved strength compared to conventional carbon solids. This technology allows for the creation of fine, flexible, high-taper rod tips that offer not only tactile sensitivity but also superior visual sensitivity, detecting even subtle bites.

ZERO-SEAT The Zero Seat represents a new design philosophy for reel seats, aiming to provide a stress-free fishing experience, allowing anglers to fully enjoy their time on the water.

AIR SENSOR SEAT The Air Sensor Seat, containing carbon fibers, achieves lightweight, high strength, and high sensitivity. These reel seats are specifically designed according to the rod’s intended use, providing an operational feel that is unattainable with universal reel seats.

V-JOINT By employing a bias-structured carbon sheet at the rod joints, Daiwa achieves a bend that is almost as seamless as a one-piece rod. Compared to rods without this technology, those equipped with V-Joint exhibit significantly improved power, stiffness, and quick recovery from bending, resulting in an ideal rod action.

HVF Carbon Daiwa focuses on both increasing the elasticity of the carbon fibers and reducing the amount of resin (adhesive) binding the fibers. The high-density HVF (High Volume Fiber) Carbon minimizes excess resin, maximizing the density of the carbon fibers. This material is more muscular and powerful, making it ideal for rods that prioritize toughness and strength.

Product Details:

■ Ideal Reel Seat for Squid Metal Fishing The ZERO-SEAT Cavity Trigger and Air Sensor Seat Slim Fit are adopted to achieve lightweight and comfortable handling. Both reel seats contribute to a significant increase in sensitivity due to their lightweight nature. These reel seats are the same as those used in higher-end models like EX and AIR.

■ Comfortable Grip with Air Sensor (Slim Fit)

■ Joint Design to Maximize Butt Power The rod’s construction allows for optimal power extraction from the butt section, enhancing performance during fishing.

■ Grip End for Stable Retrieval The design of the grip end ensures stable winding by allowing anglers to tuck the rod under their arm.

■ Excellent Visibility with Orange + Yellow Thread (Bait Models)

■ Wide Range of Bait Models Available

■ Excellent Control with Zero Seat (Cavity Trigger)

■ Trouble-Free KW Guides (Bait Models)

■ Excellent Visibility with Orange + Yellow Thread (Spinning Models)

■ Three Concepts: N, K, OR The lineup covers modern squid metal and Omorig fishing scenes with three concepts: the N (Noset) model for basic squid metal fishing, the K (Kake) model for aggressive fishing, and the OR (Omorig) model for the increasingly popular Omorig technique. The range includes 8 models to cater to various fishing fields nationwide.

■ Adapts to Recent Heavy Weight Trends As squid metal fishing has spread nationwide, rigs have become heavier and more diverse. While maintaining Daiwa's renowned high sensitivity, the lineup includes items that can handle squid metal rigs ranging from 20 to 40号 (weights). Additionally, a new K-MLB model has been developed, offering capabilities previously unavailable.