NEW FOR 2026

Celebrating 60 Years, One Cast at a Time

60^TH Anniversary Limited-Edition TATULA Bass Rods join DAIWA’s milestone lineup

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (August 6, 2026) – Six decades. That’s how long DAIWA has been putting technologically advanced tackle into anglers’ hands. To mark the milestone, DAIWA is introducing a pair of 60th Anniversary Limited-Edition TATULA Bass Rods — a fitting companion to the brand’s TATULA legacy in bass fishing.

The new TATULA 731MXS spinning rod and 731MHFB casting rod pair premium performance with commemorative styling built for the occasion. Sterling silver cosmetics and a special “US DAIWA 60 YEARS LIMITED” marking set these rods apart, but they’re built to fish, not just to look good in the rack.

TATULA 731MXS

TATULA 731MHFB

SVF Carbon Construction

The blank on the 60th Anniversary Limited-Edition TATULA Bass Rods is built from DAIWA’s high-density SVF (Super High-Volume Fiber) carbon, which packs more carbon fiber into the layup while cutting back on resin. Less resin means less dead weight, so the rod stays light in hand through a full day of casting and working baits.

That reduction in mass also sharpens sensitivity, letting anglers feel subtle bites and bottom contact that a heavier blank would mute. For a rod built to commemorate 60 years of performance, it’s the foundation that makes everything else on the blank worth talking about.

X45 Bias Construction

Layered over the SVF carbon, DAIWA’s exclusive X45 Bias Construction wraps fibers at intersecting 45-degree angles rather than running them in a single direction. That crosshatch pattern locks the blank against twisting under load, which translates directly into tighter, more accurate casts when placing a bait next to cover.

It also adds durability right where anglers need it most — through the hookset and into the fight, when a blank is absorbing the most stress from an aggressive bass.

Custom Reel Seat and Cork Grips

Finishing touches matter on a rod built for a milestone anniversary, and DAIWA didn’t cut corners here. A custom DAIWA reel seat locks the reel down with a secure, precision fit that holds up cast after cast, while premium cork grips wrap the handle for a comfortable, natural feel that keeps anglers locked in through long days on the water — all while adding a touch of the classic styling that fits the commemorative look of these TATULA rods.

Built for the Techniques Anglers Actually Use

“With us only able to offer a limited quantity of each rod, we selected the versatile 7’3″ length and a blank action that covers most standard bass fishing techniques,” said Chris Martin, DAIWA’s Field Marketing Manager. “They’re a natural match for our 60th Anniversary Limited TATULA reels.”

“Sixty years is a long run in this industry, and it’s a credit to the anglers who’ve trusted DAIWA gear generation after generation,” said Marc Mills, DAIWA’s Marketing Manager. “These rods are our way of marking that milestone with something anglers will actually want to fish, not just admire.”

TATULA 60TH Anniversary Limited-Edition Bass Rods FEATURES:

• High-density SVF (Super High-Volume Fiber) carbon blank construction for a lighter, more sensitive, more powerful rod
• X45 Bias Construction — carbon fibers wrapped at intersecting 45-degree angles for increased casting accuracy and added strength for powerful hooksets
• Custom DAIWA reel seat and premium cork grips for a secure fit and all-day comfort
• Sterling silver cosmetics with exclusive “US DAIWA 60 YEARS LIMITED” marking
• Available in two popular actions at a versatile 7’3″ length — spinning (731MXS) and casting (731MHFB)
• Limited production run

MSRP $229.99

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