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Daiwa: X-Braid comes to North America

by DAIWA 17 Jul 2024 17:54 UTC

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Japans Top Brand Comes to North America

New extreme low diameter X-BRAID FINESSE developed through exclusive manufacturing processes. 

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 16, 2024) Its often said, the devil is in the details. It means the down-in-the-weeds-details are complicated, and if not managed with precision, are likely to produce a poor result. The axiom surely applies to manufacturing fishing products, too. Think about that realistically shaped and attractively painted off-brand crankbait that comes out of the box running like a bottle rocket off the stick. Sadly, it happens.

The good news is that DAIWA pays painstaking attention to detail, and it shows in their high performance rods, reels, lures, accessories, and fishing line.

Japans premier X-BRAID fishing line brand vexes over the details as well. And its why DAIWA partnered with X-BRAID to bring the worlds best fishing lines to the North American market, to include the new X-BRAID FINESSE.  

Quite literally, those details start at a molecular level. For years, braided lines woven with Dyneema® were at the top of the food chain, but thats all changed as IZANAS® takes the lead. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material has the highest strength and modulus of a manmade fiber. How strong? Try nearly 8 times stronger than piano wire of the same weight.

We turn to DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin, to further the discussion. Beyond IZANAS being an unrivaled base material, its how individual weights of the entire X-BRAID family are manufactured that makes it far superior to the competition. Other companies take a single base material and stretch it to achieve the desired diameter and weight. This creates inconsistencies, which can lead to weak spots.

Uniquely, each diameter and weight of X-BRAID is produced from a dedicated spool. So, for example, if 10-pound X-BRAID FINESSE is the desired final weight, the base material fiber is 10-pound. No stretching. No inconsistencies.

Martin goes on to underscore the weaving process employed for all X-BRAID lines. The actual weaving machines are proprietary and built in house to create the WX Weave. In traditional weaving used by other brands the line comes off multiple bobbins. That means an in an 8 strand weave there are 8 bobbins spitting out line. That results in line twist and inconsistencies.

In X-BRAIDs top secret WX Weave, the strands come together uniformly to yield exceptional consistency. Moreover, the X-BRAID process produces a denser weave 1.5 X the competition with more material in the finished product. That tighter weave results in a smoother, more abrasion resistant fishing line. The meticulous process also takes twice as long as the competition, and anglers are the beneficiaries of the patient production.

The WX Weave also generates a rounder and slightly stiffer line. This modest amount of stiffness makes it much easier to handle and tie, closer to how monofilament feels. This manageability translates into fewer birds nests on the cast, too. But if you happen to snarl, the micro stiffness makes it much easier to untangle the knot.    

The awesomeness of X-BRAID FINESSE doesnt end there. The line making process concludes with the addition of a specialized coating that allows for extremely low friction, as well as heat, abrasion, and chemical resistancenot to mention longer casts, said Martin.

Lastly, X-BRAID FINESSE comes in high visibility white to make the line easier to manage and visible in low-light conditions.  

WHY X-BRAID FINESSE?

The 8-carrier X-BRAID FINESSE was originally conceived in Japan to fish through current and in deeper water for tai (sea bream). The revered fish is used in celebrations to bring in good luck, which is associated with the tais vivid red color and beautiful shape.

Stateside, the benefits of such an extremely low diameter line are manifold. Bass anglers will love it for throwing superlight jigs, as well as fishing deep with spoons and bladebaits, said Martin. He notes that the lines supreme sensitivity makes it possible to feel the bait in those situations. He added, Theres an incredible transfer of energy from the line to the rod tip. To that, its narrow diameter greatly reduces the formation of wind knots because X-BRAID FINESSE cuts wind on the cast.

Its abilities to slash wind and provide unmatched sensitivity will make X-BRAID FINESSE popular with panfish and trout anglers as well. Think about casting 1/32nd and 1/16th ounce jigs. You need a line of this caliber to do that. And trout anglers will be able to gun inline spinners and spoons, not to mention feel the blade rotating and body wobbling.

In freshwater rivers, X-BRAID FINESSE will better slice the current reduce bowing so you can maintain contact with your bait. Walleye and smallmouth bass anglers will surely appreciate this feature.

Martin concluded by touting the lines breaking strength. Dont be fooled by X-BRAID FINESSEs super low diameter. The breaking strength is unbelievable.

X-BRAID FINESSE FEATURES:

  • Constructed of revolutionary IZANAS® polyethylene fibers
  • 8-carrier braid
  • Proprietary WX Weave process
  • Multi-color green, tan, and black for camouflaging
  • Perfectly round
  • Extreme low diameter
  • High breaking strength
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Specially coated to lower friction and repel oil, chemicals, etc.
  • 165-yard spoon
  • Available in 4-lb to 20-lb weights

MSRP $25.99

NOW SHIPPING!

For Daiwas latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa dealers in your area, call Daiwas Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: CSR@Daiwa.com. The URL for Daiwas web site is daiwa.us

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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. Daiwas 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

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Traditions Media

noel@traditionsmedia.com

(612) 708-7339

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