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Daiwa Proteus Inshore Rods
Daiwa Proteus Inshore Rods

The Daiwa Proteus Inshore Species Rods are great for any inshore species like specled trout snook cobia or tarpon.Premium cork handle or Spiral Wrapped Handle (SP Models Only)Fuji reel seat with locking nutAlconite guides...

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Versatile Northeast ground fishing rod

Brian O.
2 years ago

Exceptional rod for Fluke, Seabass and scup. Great power to move the fish as well as sensitive to feel each bite. Highly recommend and can’t wait for Blackfish season to really put it to the test. I’ll be buying more.

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Beast of a rod

Mason
2 years ago

Super great rod. Has a nice backbone on. Has handle multiple nice size bullreds. Will definitely be getting another.

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Great rod

Rob
5 years ago

paired this rod with VR50 reel. I fish fish it mainly for bonita and albies from my kayak. its perfectly balanced for this type of fishing. also use it for catching schoolies on the flats. the softer tip makes it easy for working plastics.

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Daiwa Proteus Inshore Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by mike 8 years ago

are these thin rods?

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Kaitryn 8 years ago

They are very slim and thin.

Asked by Austin gulash 7 years ago

Wich model would be good for a 5000 size stradic for live bait fishing

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Donald 7 years ago

The Daiwa PRIN76HFS Proteus Inshore Spinning Rod would be a good match for the stradic 5000.

Asked by Liem 7 years ago

How long is the reargrip on the the xxh model?

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Donald 7 years ago

The Daiwa PRIN80XXHFS Proteus Inshore Spinning Rod is currently out of stock. Once the rod becomes available more specs can be provided.

Asked by Aaron 6 years ago

looking to match a Proteus Inshore spinning rod to a Penn slammer III 3500. To be used from a kayak for European Pike Do you recommend this rod for the application and if so what model?

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Devon 6 years ago

This pairing would work well for bottom fishing or vertical jigging. I would not advise using this rod if your application will involve alot of casting because it has a rather long but section which could make casting from a seated position difficult.

Asked by Mason 3 years ago

What rod will best go with a lexa wn 300

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Alex T 3 years ago

Depending on your fishing style or what you are targeting I would recommend going with a 7' Medium or Medium Heavy rated rod

Asked by Allen 6 years ago

How long are the fore and rear grips on these rods? and what rod would you recommend for a Saragossa 6000 SW? Will be using it as a snook rod

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Donald 6 years ago

I would recommend using the 7'6'' M for snook fishing and that rod has a great length grip for the application your using the rod for.

Asked by Jonathan 4 years ago

What is the lure rating for the 7foot medium heavy Daiwa proteus inshore rod? Also can this rod be used for fluke, sea bass and striped bass off a boat?

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Brian 4 years ago

Daiwa does not list a lure rating for this line of rods and it could certainly be used for those species. Would pair up well with a 4000 class spinning reels. 

Asked by Jon 4 years ago

Do you recommend the 7 foot medium heavy rod for working soft plastics, Bucktails and other lures? I fish off piers and boats and I need a rod that will be strong and hold up, but at the same time be able to cast and retrieve without problems. I fish for

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Brian 4 years ago

Yes, the MH rated for 12-20lb line would be a great option for what you are describing. 

Asked by Jon 4 years ago

Does the 7 foot medium heavy spinning rod have <span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Fuji Alconite ring

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Brian 4 years ago

Yes, Fuji K Frame guides with alconite rings on all spinning models.

Asked by Anthony 5 years ago

Would the 7'6" Medium Fast action be good for throwing small bucktails and soft plastics for NJ fluke off sod banks and jetties?? Il be pairing it with a stadic fk4000

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

Your going to want to have a rod that can handle a little bit heavier of a lure like a 3/4 to 1 oz up to 2 oz for casting ability and to hold bottom to bounce. 

Asked by Rich Pena 3 years ago

Diawa Proteus inshore 70MHXB 12-20 line<p> rating mono or braid?</p>

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Paul - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Rich,<p><br /></p><p>Daiwa does not indicate whether it is a braid or mono line rating on this series of rods, but it appears to be a mono rating when comparing to other similar inshore rods.</p>

Asked by Kaleb 2 years ago

When will you have the 76 heavy action back in stock and which one would you recommend pairing with a shimano Saragossa 6000 for throwing lures 1-2 oz for snook and tarpon?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Kaleb, We currently have the 7'6" Medium Heavy action rod in stock for the Daiwa Proteus Inshore Series Spinning rod. Model: PIN76MHXS; TD Code: DAI-3268. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-pin76mhxs-proteus-inshore-series-spinning-rod.

Asked by James 6 years ago

Are there any differences in the blanks between the proteus inshore rods and the original proteus boat rods? I want to use the conventional proteus inshore in the Heavy, and I want to be sure it can pull huge calicos out of thick seaweed, and throw 1-3 ou

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Bernie 6 years ago

Both inshore and boat rods come equipped with a graphite composite blank both made with fuji dps reel seats as well as fuji guides. The grip is the same on both rods as well Daiwa used the X-tube grip for better handling.

Asked by DANIEL CLARK 6 years ago

Will you be getting the proteus ss and boat spinner proteus rods in stock. I like to feel the rod with weights to see the action since i fluke buck tail.

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Daniel,the Daiwa Proteus Inshore Rods can be ordered for you if you would like. Should take a week or two before they come in.

Asked by JJ 5 years ago

Do you no the specs for the prin 86 mhxb. Would it be a good match with the Lexa 400 to throw light irons?

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Bernie 5 years ago

Daiwa does not list the specs for the 8'6" Proteus

Asked by Allen Walker 5 years ago

What size proteus rod would match up with a bg 5000 inshore and offshore. Snook,tarpon,trout,redfish,mutton snaper,grouper,wahoo,sailfish,etc. Thank you

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Bernie 5 years ago

A good all around would be the 7'6" heavy Proteus

Asked by Steven 5 years ago

Would the 8ft pair good with a spinfisher v 6500

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Bernie 5 years ago

The 6500 would pair up well with the 8 foot proteus.

Asked by Allen Walker 5 years ago

Would a saltist 4500 pair up with a prin76hfs for pier,surf,inshore and offshore fishing

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

Yes, the 4500 saltist will pair well with the prin76hfs