[ICAST 2023]The New Free Swimmer EX from Daiwa

Eugene L.   07.26.23

Daiwa has brought out their next level of live-lining spinning reels to ICAST this year with the new Free Swimmer EX. This goes beyond the more entry-level Free Swimmer fishing reel they introduced last year. Upgrades include the addition of an Air Bail to the Air Rotor on the reel for better balance, toughness, and sensitivity in the reel. The lower weight, arched profile, and lower center of gravity are matched to the lighter and tougher SUS303 steel air bail for a more rugged reel. The reel also comes with Daiwa’s waterproof and super smooth carbon Automatic Tournament Drag (ATD) system, capable of putting out 22 lbs of drag pressure in both reel sizes.

• Automatic Bite N’ Run Clutch
• AIR DRIVE ROTOR
• AIR BAIL
• DIGIGEAR
• Waterproof Carbon Automatic Tournament Drag (ATD)
• MAGSEALED
• 4CRBB+1BB+1 Ball Bearing System
• Aluminum Handle Knob
• Machined Aluminum Screw-In Handle
• 4.7:1 Gear Ratio
• Available in 8000- and 10000-sizes
• Max Drag – 22lbs
• Inches of line per handle turn: 39.6-inches (10000-size) and 36.1-inches (8000-size)
• MSRP $299.99

Eugene L.

Fishing Writer for AllOutdoor.com An avid angler since I was little, based out of the South East United States.