new daiwa airity rods

[paul k]

Has anyone seen the new daiwa tournament airity rods yet?
I've just seen a picture in the angling times match supplement and in my opinion they look weird! I'm sure they'll be superb to fish with and they'll get a cult following though. They've got a locking reel seat similar to the old bolo rods or beachcasters even. So,no cork handle-the reel seat is fixed to the actual blank itself. They look very futuristic too. The feeder rod looks like its got a small sight bobbin probably an inch or so down from the tip eye instead of a painted tip section. Just wondering what you guys think of it ;-)

[kev bell]

they look crap paul but i bet they are spot on ,just cant get my head around no proper handle

[paul k]

I'll bet they'll be superb to fish with kev-but you're right about the handle-looks weird. I'd have one if they were giving them away,mind you ;-)

[NathanWatson]

Bet they'll be cold to the touch in winter!

[paul k]

Exactly what I thought,nathan! Have you seen the pictures? What do you reckon?

[kev bell]

diawa are now selling airty neopron match gloves they are black with red pipping,only £29.99 pair,they must go with the gloves in the winter????????????????????

[NathanWatson]

Hahahaha! I'll av to try 1 but not keen on look of photos!

[stevie yome]

didn't someone else release a rod that the reel fixed to the blank? Was it shimano?

[johnnyfby]

Yes it was the Shimano Antares Dynabalance feeder rods, which probably one day will be classics???

[BIG COL]

Bet they'll be cold to the touch in winter!

That was exactly what i said
think they look awful personaly
i like Cork handles