Daiwa Power-Scope Casting Rods – Featured on Bass365
Live sonar has completely reshaped modern bass fishing. Today’s anglers aren’t jus
t fishing water — they’re targeting individual fish in real time. To capitalize on this shift, Daiwa engineered a rod series built specifically for forward-facing and live sonar techniques: the Power-Scope casting rods.
These rods aren’t adaptations of existing models. They were designed from the ground up to deliver the accuracy, sensitivity, and fish-control live sonar fishing demands.
Engineered for Live Sonar Performance
At the core of every Power-Scope casting rod is Daiwa’s SVF Nanoplus graphite blank. This advanced construction distributes resin evenly throughout high-density graphite fibers, producing a blank that is noticeably lighter, stronger, and more responsive.
Daiwa pairs this material with parabolic live-sonar actions that load deeper into the blank. The result is a rod that keeps constant pressure on fish, absorbs surges, and dramatically improves landing percentages when fishing light lines and treble-hook baits.
Precision Casting When Fishing the Screen
Live sonar fishing places extreme importance on accuracy. Whether you’re leading roaming fish or dropping a bait precisely into a sonar cone, casting precision determines success.
Power-Scope casting rods utilize X45 Bias Construction, preventing blank twist during both the cast and hookset. This delivers straighter tracking, improved distance control, and more consistent hook penetration.
For reels, Daiwa recommends a high-speed setup, and the series pairs perfectly with a Daiwa Tatula Elite 100 in an 8.1:1 gear ratio. An 8:1 reel is ideal for live sonar fishing, allowing anglers to instantly pick up slack, reposition baits on moving fish, and react quickly when targets rise, fall, or change direction on the screen.
Sensitivity That Keeps You Connected
When your eyes are glued to electronics, your rod becomes your only physical connection to the bait.
Power-Scope casting rods are equipped with smaller-diameter Fuji K-Frame guides with Alconite rings. These guides pass braid-to-leader connections smoothly while maximizing blank contact, dramatically improving vibration transfer and bite detection.
Matched with 12-pound Daiwa J-Fluoro fluorocarbon, Power-Scope excels in live sonar applications. J-Fluoro’s low visibility, abrasion resistance, and controlled stretch provide exceptional feel while still offering forgiveness when fish surge boatside.
Power-Scope Casting Lineup
Daiwa launches the Power-Scope casting series with two specialized live sonar models, each built for a distinct role.
PS681MHRB-FFS — Jerkbait Special
Designed for precision moving-bait applications when targeting suspended fish.
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Length: 6’8”
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Power: Medium Heavy
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Action: Regular
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Line Rating: 8–20 lb
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Lure Rating: 3/16 – 1 oz
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Guides: Fuji Alconite / K-Frame
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Grip: Cork
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MSRP: $249.99
Ideal pairing: Tatula Elite 100 (8.1:1) with 12-lb J-Fluoro.
PS701HFB-FFS — Close-Quarters Combat
Built for heavier baits and more aggressive live sonar scenarios that demand extra backbone.
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Length: 7’0”
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Power: Heavy
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Action: Fast
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Line Rating: 12–25 lb (Braid Max 40)
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Lure Rating: 1/8 – 1 1/2 oz
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Guides: Fuji Alconite / K-Frame
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Grip: Cork
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MSRP: $249.99
Bass365 Recommended Live Sonar Setup
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Rod: Daiwa Power-Scope Casting
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Reel: Daiwa Tatula Elite 100 — 8.1:1 gear ratio
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Line: 12-lb Daiwa J-Fluoro Fluorocarbon
Live Sonar Jerkbait Tips
Forward-facing sonar doesn’t just show fish, it teaches anglers how they react. Use it to refine your jerkbait approach.
Lead the fish, don’t cast at them
Cast past and above your target, then work the bait naturally into their path.
Watch the fish, not the bait
If fish follow but won’t commit, change cadence before changing lures. Speed and pauses trigger more strikes than color swaps.
Use reel speed to control the bait
An 8:1 reel allows instant slack pickup and quick bait repositioning when fish move.
Let the rod load
Avoid violent hooksets. Sweep and reel. The Power-Scope’s parabolic action keeps trebles pinned.
Trigger them with the pause
Many live sonar jerkbait strikes happen when the bait stops.
A Complete Live Sonar System
The Daiwa Power-Scope casting rods represent the next evolution in bass fishing equipment. When paired with the Tatula Elite 100 (8.1:1) and 12-lb J-Fluoro, anglers get a fully dialed live sonar system built for precision, control, and fish-landing performance.
From advanced blank technology to sonar-specific tapers and components, Power-Scope is engineered to turn what you see on the screen into fish in the boat.
