Daiwa raise the bar with budget Matchman rods

Mark enjoys some explosive pellet waggler action from carp at Decoy Lakes in Peterborough. Armed with Daiwa's new Matchman rods, these big fish give this budget kit the ultimate test.
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[@dennisnorton1484]

Budget poles next perhaps

[@andrewshields5322]

I bought a Normark vantage machine rod in 1997 and I'm still using it today having no reason to replace it. It was pricey at the time but quality lasts.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

I was just saying this to my dad a few months ago....Most of our kit we had is from the early/mid 90s. Mix of Abu Garcia, Shimano, Daiwa rods paired with Daiwa Regal Z baitrunners.... Worked great for us and since we never needed to cast a lead all the way to the horizon, we never bothered replacing or upgrading anything because nothing ever broke.

[@philipwalton4877]

Really like that the load is spread across the entire rod from tip to butt instead of just the top section doing all the work. What a great rod for 50 buff. Mind you , you can’t go wrong with Diawa these days they do quality at a good price

[@derekclarke7478]

I have 3 pellet waggler and 9,10,11 fort feeder rods

[@thegael1996]

Have one and it's a great rod, caught a load on Tench and Hybrids on it.

[@WolfmanWoody]

Back in 1995 I tested a Daiwa Tornado-Z 13ft tod costing £54.99 for another magazine (sorry). It was a really good then and all carbon, but the reel was held on by the old two plastic loops and the rings weren't all lined like you find today.

[@foggy460]

They look like they are.nice little rods.

[@istvanfarkas3033]

Hi

[@dale-fi1fi]

I just purchased the daiwa Ninja pellet waggler will this be good with carp I'm new into the game

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

Just got back into fishing, were can I get the rod? What's a good reel to go with it please?

[@scottpardoe6349]

Great video mark. But maybe pair it up with a similarly priced reel for a more realistic review next time.

[@maggotdrowner2940]

I got 2 shuriken 11ft pellet wag rods for £16 each made by daiwa probably same blank

[@paulAnthony7236]

Carbon technology has come along way now and fittings too.

[@life551]

Purchased today for £34.99 Angling direct

[@shaunhartley5416]

i have a ten footer soon as i got the cash Barry DON'T KNOW IF THAT IS YOUR NAME BUT LET ME GO WITH IT. Bless

[@toneloke5145]

DPS = DEEP POSITION SEAT

[@alirashid490]

Just purchased one to add to my Daiwa range of rods. Plus it is now £40. Unbelievable

[@christopherjackson5275]

more like it . the prices of expensive poles is disgusting to pass on to the customer . needs exposing tbh

[@toneloke5145]

Hi I've just bought the matchman is the top section supposed to be a different colour and texture than the blank because mine is, top section is grey and rough and the blank is black and shiny, thanks for your help take care, 👍