Daiwa Kage Rods

[SproDD79]

Does anyone have experience with them? I'm looking for thoughts/opinions,  how is the sensitivity? I'm thinking about a ML spinning for finesse, but I am open to a MH casting for bottom contact.  Thanks in advance. 

 

https://daiwa.us/products/kage-premium-bass-rods

[Functional]

I've got the 7'3" mhf casting rod and really like it. Sensitivity is right up there with my st Croix Victory. Cork seems good quality so far and has held up well. It's currently my chatterbait rod but will likely end up as a dedicated bottom contact in the next week or 2 once I find a different chatterbait rod. 

 

I don't think you'd be unsatisfied .

[Big Hands]

I had the Kage M/F 7' spinning rod, and I would tell friends to avoid it for only one reason: the reel seat on that rod allowed to reel foot on every spinning reel I own (almost all of them are Daiwa) to squirm in the reel seat. It was not a Fuji seat like it is on the Tatula of the same specs that I traded it in for. I am very satisfied with the Tatula.

 

Maybe the ML/F version doesn't do that, but I would suggest checking it for yourself. Kage rods are not supposed to be sold online, so I assume you're able to put hands on them in a shop. I have two other Kage casting rods, and love them. One of them is the 7'3" MH/F and I feel the same way about it as I feel about the St.Croix Mojo Bass rod I mention below.

 

I have a Zodias 7' ML/F and a St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'6" ML/XF. I will just say this: I will sell the Zodias to the first person that makes me a decent offer. You can have my Mojo Bass 7'6" ML/XF when you can pry it from my cold dead fingers. YMMV.

 

Daiwa makes a Tatula 7'6" ML-M/F spinning rod that I have been scheming on.

[SproDD79]

1 hour ago, Big Hands said:

I had the Kage M/F 7' spinning rod, and I would tell friends to avoid it for only one reason: the reel seat on that rod allowed to reel foot on every spinning reel I own (almost all of them are Daiwa) to squirm in the reel seat. 

I was able to hold the Kage Walleye rod 7ft medium, the handle is different from the Bass rods,I liked the way the handle feels but I see what you're saying in regards to the spinning bass rod.. The issue was it was at mom and pop shop, that was the only model they had in stock. They are able to order more. By looking at pictures , the spinning reel seat on the bass rods don't look ideal. I may bite the bullet and pick up the ML spinning walleye version, the only difference appear to be the handle and its Xtra fast vs. fast. Thanks for the input, it's appreciated.

[tlf6668]

How do you like the 7' Kage? Im thinking of getting the 6'6 m but have read its really stiff. I have the 6'6m Tatula. Do you know how they compare? 

[PAriverfish]

I don't own the specific lengths you're asking about but I have the 6' medium Kage Walleye spinning rod and a Tatula 6'3" medium Bass spinning rod.  The Kage is a bit less stiff than the Tatula and the action is notably faster, as it should be as an Extra Fast vs. the Tatula's Fast action.   It also feels a bit lighter, though the Tatula itself is reasonably light.  The Kage is more sensitive as well.   I've had no issues with the reel seat on either rod with Tatula spinning reels.   I like both rods a lot, I think the Tatula has a little more "reserve" power and the Kage a better choice for finesse and quick hoot sets as it loads very quickly.  Both are very fine rods for the price.

Correction, the Tatula I own is the 6'6" spinning rod.

[Born 2 fish]

I own the spinning  7’ multi purpose and really like it I have a Daiwa tatula 3000 chx and never had any issues with the reel seat.

[SproDD79]

I picked up 7ft ML Kage Walleye XF, it's light and sensitive. I find the grip to be very comfortable with no issues keeping the reel secure. I use it for neds and neko rigs, I do not find it stiff, I  have been very happy with it.

[webertime]

Tatula and Kage blanks are the same

[Big Hands]

50 minutes ago, webertime said:

Tatula and Kage blanks are the same

 

As far as I know, this is true.

 

I have both a Kage and Tatula M/F spinning rod and they fish similarly, although the Kage is 6'10" and the Tatula is 7'. The differences are in the reel seats (as I mentioned above), butt/handle arrangements, and guides.

 

I also have a Tatula and a Kage casting rod. They are two of my three favorite casting rods. 

[tlf6668]

On 8/26/2023 at 4:25 PM, PAriverfish said:

I don't own the specific lengths you're asking about but I have the 6' medium Kage Walleye spinning rod and a Tatula 6'3" medium Bass spinning rod.  The Kage is a bit less stiff than the Tatula and the action is notably faster, as it should be as an Extra Fast vs. the Tatula's Fast action.   It also feels a bit lighter, though the Tatula itself is reasonably light.  The Kage is more sensitive as well.   I've had no issues with the reel seat on either rod with Tatula spinning reels.   I like both rods a lot, I think the Tatula has a little more "reserve" power and the Kage a better choice for finesse and quick hoot sets as it loads very quickly.  Both are very fine rods for the price.

Correction, the Tatula I own is the 6'6" spinning rod.

So you think the Kage Walleye is less stiff than the Tatula? The Tatula 6'10 mxf is rather stiff. Im on the fence between the 6'6 mxf and mlxf. 

[torm]

9 hours ago, tlf6668 said:

So you think the Kage Walleye is less stiff than the Tatula? The Tatula 6'10 mxf is rather stiff. Im on the fence between the 6'6 mxf and mlxf. 

I assume the kage walleye is gonna be less stiff since its a walleye rod and those guys usually don't want a super stiff rod for jigging. The tatula probably is gonna be stiffer since its a bass rod.