Daiwa Free Swimmer BR 8000 & VIP 270S Strayline Combo

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The perfect strayline combo capable of handling the biggest Snapper!

Daiwa NZ is proud to present the new FREE SWIMMER BR. Made to cater to popular kiwi fishing styles, Bite’N’Run (BR) is a key technology for keen live or dead bait anglers, as it allows fish to take baits under minimal line tension to ensure a solid hookset is achieved.

Designed in collaboration between Daiwa USA, Daiwa Australia, Daiwa New Zealand and alongside Japanese engineers, FREE SWIMMER BR is a product five years in the making and a testament to Daiwa’s commitment to providing the best products to suit local New Zealand conditions.

Angler’s will set the Bite’N’Run tension by adjusting the dial on the bottom of the reel, a wide range can be set to suit the target species or rigging specifications chosen by the angler.

FREE SWIMMER BR is built off a strong & sturdy carbon composite frame and Air Rotor. The internals have been carefully sealed through careful design and implementation of rubber seals to make FREESWIMMER a true Saltwater Bite’N’Run reel. Careful attention to detail was paid throughout the design and prototype stages to make FREE SWIMMER BR capable of handling the largest of New Zealand Kingfish & Snapper.

FREE SWIMMER BR is equipped with a host of regular Daiwa technologies including Air Rotor, ATD Drag, Tough Digigear & more to round out the best performing Bite’N’Run reel Daiwa has ever produced.

Features:

  • ABS Long Cast Spool Technology
  • Air Rotor
  • ATD Automatic Tournament Drag
  • EVA Knob
  • Tough Digigear
  • Wirebail Solid Wire Bail Arm

Specifications:

  • Bearing Count: 5+1
  • Gear: 4.7
  • Weight: 640g
  • Drag: 10kg
  • Spool Capacity: PE5 - 300m

The Rod:

Reliability that gets the job done time and time again. Nothing says time tested quality and reliability quite like the Daiwa VIP. These classic rods feature a robust E-Glass construction with thick blank walls for maximum durability. The sensitive tip sections allows anglers to maintain fantastic contact with their line maximising bite detection. A shock-absorbing middle section maintains constant pressure to effectively wear down fish during the fight. While a powerful bottom section allows anglers to apply incredible pressure to turn and control even the strongest fish.

A durable blanks needs reliable componentry and the VIP features quality Fuji guides, a Fuji graphite reel seat, a triangular powerlift EVA grip for maximum balance and control, and a gimbal with slip-over rubber butt cap. The VIP is the perfect choice when straylining with big baits for Snapper, casting livebaits for Kingfish, or dropping bottom rigs into the depths.

Daiwa VIP 270S Features:

  • Fuji guides
  • Powerlift triangular grip
  • Underbound and overbound
  • Heavy walled E glass blanks
  • Gimbal fitting

Daiwa VIP 270S Specifications:

  • Type: Spin
  • Pieces: 1
  • Length: 215cm
  • Action: Med-Heavy
  • Taper: Regular
  • Line Weight: 12-20lb