DAIWA DWO PRESSO AIR ULTRALIGHT SERIES
The Presso Air is a specialized "Area Trout" style rod designed for the high-finesse enthusiast. It takes the concept of "ultralight" and refines it using Daiwa’s premium carbon technologies, resulting in a rod that feels almost weightless in the hand but possesses the surgical precision required to cast micro-lures and detect the faintest "pressure" bites from wary fish.
Key Performance Features
HVF Nanoplus Graphite Blank: By using High Volume Fiber (HVF) and a nano-resin that binds carbon fibers more densely, Daiwa has created a blank that is incredibly thin and lightweight. This reduction in "mass" allows the rod to transmit vibrations more efficiently, making it one of the most sensitive ultralight blanks on the market.
MegaTop Solid Carbon Tip: Unlike traditional hollow tubular tips, the MegaTop is a solid carbon construction.
The Advantage: It is extremely supple and sensitive, allowing the tip to "load" under the weight of a tiny lure while providing a visual and tactile indicator of a strike. Because the fibers are evenly distributed in all directions, it offers consistent flex and incredible durability for its thin diameter.
X45 Graphite Construction: This 45-degree bias wrap eliminates "blank twist" during the cast. In ultralight fishing where you are often using 1/32 oz lures even a tiny bit of torsion can ruin your accuracy. X45 ensures that your micro-jigs and spoons land exactly where you aim.
Fuji K-Guides (Braid Ready): Specifically chosen for their "tangle-free" properties, these guides are essential when using the ultra-thin (PE 0.2-0.4) braided lines favored for finesse fishing. They prevent the line from looping around the frame during a cast.
Precision Ergonomics: The "Air" in the name refers to the overall minimalist design. The reel seat and grip are stripped down to the essentials to maintain the rod’s balance and keep your fingers in direct contact with the blank.
Original: $239.99
-65%$239.99
$84.00
Description
The Presso Air is a specialized "Area Trout" style rod designed for the high-finesse enthusiast. It takes the concept of "ultralight" and refines it using Daiwa’s premium carbon technologies, resulting in a rod that feels almost weightless in the hand but possesses the surgical precision required to cast micro-lures and detect the faintest "pressure" bites from wary fish.
Key Performance Features
HVF Nanoplus Graphite Blank: By using High Volume Fiber (HVF) and a nano-resin that binds carbon fibers more densely, Daiwa has created a blank that is incredibly thin and lightweight. This reduction in "mass" allows the rod to transmit vibrations more efficiently, making it one of the most sensitive ultralight blanks on the market.
MegaTop Solid Carbon Tip: Unlike traditional hollow tubular tips, the MegaTop is a solid carbon construction.
The Advantage: It is extremely supple and sensitive, allowing the tip to "load" under the weight of a tiny lure while providing a visual and tactile indicator of a strike. Because the fibers are evenly distributed in all directions, it offers consistent flex and incredible durability for its thin diameter.
X45 Graphite Construction: This 45-degree bias wrap eliminates "blank twist" during the cast. In ultralight fishing where you are often using 1/32 oz lures even a tiny bit of torsion can ruin your accuracy. X45 ensures that your micro-jigs and spoons land exactly where you aim.
Fuji K-Guides (Braid Ready): Specifically chosen for their "tangle-free" properties, these guides are essential when using the ultra-thin (PE 0.2-0.4) braided lines favored for finesse fishing. They prevent the line from looping around the frame during a cast.
Precision Ergonomics: The "Air" in the name refers to the overall minimalist design. The reel seat and grip are stripped down to the essentials to maintain the rod’s balance and keep your fingers in direct contact with the blank.
