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Vastly improved CROSSFIRE LT spinning reels and combos now feature core DAIWA technologies while maintaining attractive pricing |
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (October 21, 2025) – DAIWA introduced its inaugural CROSSFIRE reel in 2007, making a huge mark in affordable, entry-level reels. The CROSSFIRE line underwent a major redesign in 2017 with the launch of the CROSSFIRE LT (Light & Tough) series, which featured a lighter composite body, DAIWA’s signature DIGIGEAR™ gearing system, and improved drag performance. And now, DAIWA raises its own bar with the 2025 CROSSFIRE LT Spinning Reel and Combo. So, what’s the big deal about the improved CROSSFIRE LT? DAIWA has infused the value-priced reel with AIRDRIVE DESIGN and made it 20% lighter than previous models with its carbon light body, while enhancing durability. The AIRDRIVE engineering concept centers on reducing weight, improving balance, and enhancing rotational efficiency across multiple reel components. It represents a fundamental rethinking of how the front section (rotor, spool, and bail) of a spinning reel should function, blending lighter materials, optimized geometry, and smoother mechanics, making it feel effortless to operate. It’s equally shocking to find DAIWA’s famed TOUGH DIGIGEAR gearing system in a $35 reel. The advanced gear technology features larger, digitally designed and machine-cut gears, engineered for significantly increased strength, durability, and smooth rotation. TOUGH DIGIGEAR utilizes a high-precision cutting process and state-of-the-art materials to achieve extremely smooth gear mesh, higher torque transmission, and minimal resistance during reeling. |
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CROSSFIRE LT also boasts DAIWA’s exclusive Long Cast (LC) ABS spool. The friction typically caused by line contacting the spool edge during casting has been significantly reduced. The LC-ABS two-stage spool features a unique upper wall angle that reduces line friction, allowing for tighter line exit and longer, smoother casts with fewer wind knots. This, while accommodating the maximum amount of line. The reel’s ATD (Advanced Tournament Drag) TYPE-L drag system works in tandem with the pull of a fish. The initial response of the drag has been significantly improved, especially with lighter lines to reduce the load and enable a quicker catch and minimize stress on the fish and handle sudden bursts of speed or steady pressure during extended battles. The DAIWA CROSSFIRE LT Combo is an affordable and versatile spinning rod and reel combo, ideal for beginners or anglers seeking a reliable backup. It features a lightweight graphite rod with cork handles and the previously described CROSSFIRE LT reel. The two-piece rods are available in 6’, 6’6”, and 7’ lengths in medium and medium-light power with fast actions. |
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CROSSFIRE LT Reel FEATURES:
MSRP $34.99 |
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CROSSFIRE LT Combo FEATURES:
MSRP from $54.99 |
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For DAIWA’s latest color catalog and/or information on DAIWA dealers in your area, call DAIWA’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: CSR@DAIWA.com. The URL for DAIWA’s 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. Daiwa’s 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 |
