Daiwa Rebellion Rods Discontinued?

[NorthernBasser]

Have you guys heard if they've been discontinued? There's no spinning rods listed on TW. They only have 2 casting models. I can't find them on Daiwa's website.

 

It's too bad if so. These were some very nice rods which were made to compete head to head with the Shimano Zodias. For whatever reason I just don't think they took off like they were hoping. 

[Bass Rutten]

I've been shopping around online for a cranking rod and noticed them disappearing too. I'd bet the next gen rebellion will be arriving at this summers icast.

[Fishin Dad]

4 minutes ago, Bass Rutten said:

I've been shopping around online for a cranking rod and noticed them disappearing too. I'd bet the next gen rebellion will be arriving at this summers icast.

I love the Rebellion as a cranking rod.  Found it for $99 early last season and loved it.  

[JediAmoeba]

They are gone. I have the full 23-24 catalog and they are not in there. So if you can find them, I would buy them. 

 

 

[LCG]

I bought both a spinning and casting in the Rebellion line. I have really liked them. For whatever reason they never advertised them or promoted them like the Tatula lineup. Not sure why as they have proven to be great rods. Mine are two piece rods, which is hard to find in a quality rod nowdays.

[Eric 26]

Are/were they available in the Japanese domestic market? 

[LCG]

3 minutes ago, Eric 26 said:

Are/were they available in the Japanese domestic market? 

When I was researching them before buying, I saw some of YouTube videos of Japanese professional anglers sponsored by Daiwa using them. Didn't understood them as I don't speak the language, but I assume they were readily available in Japan.

[JediAmoeba]

Some of the rebellion rods were US only: https://www.daiwa.com/global/en/products/rebellion/

 

That's why I say they are gone. They may be reintroduced though!

[Big Hands]

If there is a particular Daiwa rod that you want, I would call them directly and ask if they have any in their warehouse.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

I dont think Rebellion sold too well.  People bought them, but they probably sell 15 or 20 Tatulas to every 1 Rebellion.  The line wasnt very extensive, just a few versatile lengths and powers.  I was curious about buying one a couple years ago, but I couldn't find too many too much info on them and no shops around here carried them.  I did finally get to get hands on one at TD last summer and I liked it, but its got some tough competition @200$.   

[thunderblack]

If these didn't fly under the radar they would be sold out not discontinued. BLX rods were killer too and not many people fished those either. 

[SproDD79]

The 7ft ML spinning is an amazing neko ned rod. I'm hopeful Daiwa brings them back with new and improved components. 

[NorthernBasser]

2 hours ago, SproDD79 said:

The 7ft ML spinning is an amazing neko ned rod. I'm hopeful Daiwa brings them back with new and improved components. 

That's the one I have. It's a great rod. 

[lynxcat]

I own a two piece rebellion casting that is for taking on trips. It’s an okay rod…I much prefer my Tatula elites over it. 

[Fishin Dad]

It seems that Daiwa has not figured out how to market their rods.  They make some awesome rods, but you rarely hear them mentioned, especially outside the Tatula Elite and Tatula line.  They need to figure out how to get that segment going.  

[Bass Rutten]

31 minutes ago, Fishin Dad said:

It seems that Daiwa has not figured out how to market their rods.  They make some awesome rods, but you rarely hear them mentioned, especially outside the Tatula Elite and Tatula line.  They need to figure out how to get that segment going.  

 

 

Daiwas rod tiers are a little screwy, the rebeliion line is trying to compete at the $200 price point with not only other brands but also with their own tatula elites at $190 which is also the line they chose to place some of their signature rods and heavily market. Then you have a $100 price gap between them and the $300 AGS rods. A new and improved rebellion or a completely new series at $250 would make the most sense.

[Fishin Dad]

1 hour ago, Bass Rutten said:

 

 

Daiwas rod tiers are a little screwy, the rebeliion line is trying to compete at the $200 price point with not only other brands but also with their own tatula elites at $190 which is also the line they chose to place some of their signature rods and heavily market. Then you have a $100 price gap between them and the $300 AGS rods. A new and improved rebellion or a completely new series at $250 would make the most sense.

I agree!   That’s why I think they need to clean up their marketing and have R & D involved with them.  I have regular Tatula, Elite, and Rebellion, even though none are for the same technique.  They have all been nice rods for me.  Nothing crazy, but solid for their purpose. The Rebellion with Ti sic guides for $200 seems like a good deal.  I like the rod a lot.  I have the Heavy Regular for for bladed jigs.  I love it for that.   Very light and actually sensitive for glass.  I almost want to grab another one in case something happens to this one. 

[Bass Rutten]

Not sure which one you're looking for but copperstate tackle has 3 different versions of rebellion glass models in stock, I was hoping to see some discounts on them but I couldn't wait any more. Yesterday I sprung for one of the new for 23 tatula elite rods, found a screaming deal for $150 on the Takahiro Omori glass cranking rod.

[NorthernBasser]

25 minutes ago, Bass Rutten said:

Not sure which one you're looking for but copperstate tackle has 3 different versions of rebellion glass models in stock, I was hoping to see some discounts on them but I couldn't wait any more. Yesterday I sprung for one of the new for 23 tatula elite rods, found a screaming deal for $150 on the Takahiro Omori glass cranking rod.

Very nice. AGS or non-AGS? Old model or new model? 

[Bass Rutten]

5 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Very nice. AGS or non-AGS? Old model or new model? 

It's the new for 23 non ags model with the darker grey finish. The last elite I had I sold, I couldn't take the look of it, I sold it to the silver surfer, he's over the moon with it 😆

[NorthernBasser]

6 minutes ago, Bass Rutten said:

It's the new for 23 non ags model with the darker grey finish. The last elite I had I sold, I couldn't take the look of it, I sold it to the silver surfer, he's over the moon with it 😆

Yeah, the new model is so much nicer. Color, and they weigh less. Also, the reel seat is so much more comfortable. I have the Howell 7'4 MH/M casting rod. I definitely think I'll get another in this line. Maybe a spinning rod. 

[Bass Rutten]

Just now, NorthernBasser said:

Yeah, the new model is so much nicer. Color, and they weigh less. Also, the reel seat is so much more comfortable. I have the Howell 7'4 MH/M casting rod. I definitely think I'll get another in this line. Maybe a spinning rod. 

They are nice, I've been using the 23 feider topwater/jerk rod since last spring, so light and fun for topwater fishing. This one will be my first bonafide glass cranking rod so although I'm excited to get it I'm not sure quite what to expect with it being glass, might love it , might hate it, hopefully the former.

[JediAmoeba]

5 hours ago, Fishin Dad said:

It seems that Daiwa has not figured out how to market their rods.  They make some awesome rods, but you rarely hear them mentioned, especially outside the Tatula Elite and Tatula line.  They need to figure out how to get that segment going.  

Almost all of my rods are Daiwa.I have 31 Daiwa rods. 

[Fishin Dad]

3 minutes ago, JediAmoeba said:

Almost all of my rods are Daiwa.I have 31 Daiwa rods. 

Wow!!   Any favorites?   Do you happen to have the Tatula 7’1” drop shot spinning rod?   Might be my next purchase.   Have heard great things.   

[NorthernBasser]

38 minutes ago, Fishin Dad said:

Wow!!   Any favorites?   Do you happen to have the Tatula 7’1” drop shot spinning rod?   Might be my next purchase.   Have heard great things.   

This is my drop shot rod and it's great. For $160 (when did the price go up...used to always be $150) it's a bargain. Especially if you get it on sale.