DAIWA introduces the PROREX MQ LT

 DAIWA introduces premium spinning reel developed for cold water conditions: PROREX MQ LT

NEW FOR 2025 Go Google North America. Click images. Select a basic map and print it out. Grab a Sharpie and draw a lateral line across the center of the United States. DAIWA’s newest addition to the PROREX family, the 2025 PROREX MQ LT spinning reel, was created for anglers north of that line... Why? Because the Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and mountain states, as well as the whole of Canada, have genuine cold water periods, but never had a series of spinning reels catering specifically to frigid conditions.  “There are design elements you can implement to make a reel perform better in temperatures below the 50-degree mark,” said DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin. “We went with lower gear ratios, to ease that resistance,” said Martin. “When it’s cold, that grease thickens, with lower gear ratios, it takes less effort to rotate the handle. Plus, the lower gear ratio better accommodates cold weather fishing techniques.” (The 2000 size has a 5.1:1 gear ratio; 2500 size 6.2:1; and 3000 and 4000 size 5.2:1.) For largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, cold water and weather demand slower, more meticulous techniques like dropshotting, wacky worming, slow hopping Ned rigs, and jigging with hair. Same goes for walleyes and perch, with anglers relying on a jig and minnow or soft plastics or slowly dragged bottom rig with a live minnow. All these techniques are better employed with a lower gear ratio. DAIWA’s new PROREX MQ LT sports numbers of other advanced DAIWA technologies as well, ones shared across the board with other premium spinning reels. Martin said AIRDRIVE® DESIGN is one of those difference makers. “The concept focuses on making our spinning reels lighter, exceptionally smooth, and highly responsive by DAIWA reimagining the front end of the reel.” (More on AIRDRIVE DESIGN below.) Martin went on to highlight PROREX MQ LT’s refined drag system. “Our ATD (Advanced Tournament Drag) Type-L was developed for lighter lines where the drag payout needs to be especially smooth and methodical. It keeps you from pulling out or bending out finesse wire hooks when a fish runs.” Lastly, Martin spotlighted PROREX MQ LT’s pioneering drive system. “We digitally designed TOUGH DIGIGEAR™ and use sophisticated aircraft grade aluminum gears,” said Martin. “The shape, thickness, and tooth profile are like no other, delivering unmatched rotational movement, smoothness, and power, all while extending the life of the reel.” MSRP $219.99 TO $229.99