Midwest anglers can catch the latest gear from DAIWA at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo
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Midwest anglers can catch the latest gear from DAIWA at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo |
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (January 19, 2026) – Bringing its newest and finest tackle offerings to Midwest anglers targeting bass, walleye, musky, panfish and those trolling for salmon and steelhead on the Great Lakes, DAIWA is again on board as a major sponsor of the upcoming Chicagoland Fishing Expo being held January 22-25, 2026 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. |

NEW DAIWA PROREX MQ LT
“The Chicagoland Fishing Expo is one of the major shows we support every year – this being the seventh consecutive year getting behind the event,” said Marc Mills with DAIWA. “We’ll have the DAIWA booth staffed with product experts and pro staff that know our rods, reels, line and lures very well, and can offer educated guidance on selecting the right tackle for any type of Midwest fishing adventure.”
Along with recently introduced new tackle, including the ICAST Show award-winning Ballistic MQ LT spinning reels and TATULA cork handle bass rods, bass anglers can check out the new TATULA X TW 100 and KAGE SV TW baitcasting reels, while walleye and musky anglers will want to take the new PROREX MQ LT and PROEX X LT for a spin.

NEW DAIWA TATULA Bass Rods
For those looking for quality and value in tackle for a weekend trip with family and friends, DAIWA will be showcasing the new Crossfire LT spinning reels, plus the new Crossfire LT spinning combo and D-Shock II spinning combo, which is pre-spooled with DAIWA J-Braid.
Once again, a long list of show specials are being offered when purchasing DAIWA gear from exhibiting dealers at the show, including Angler’s Outlet, Bluff City Outdoors, FishTech, Tackle Shack and Temps Tackle.

Additionally, anglers will receive a free DAIWA/AFTCO hoodie sun shirt with the purchase of any TATULA rod, reel or combo, and free DAIWA ‘Snow Camo’ tech long-sleeve shirt with the purchase of any KAGE rod or reel, along with other added value items including Evergreen lures, X-BRAID spools, and Bessie musky baits with select purchases.
Walleye anglers purchasing DAIWA’s popular TD Eye rods will score a $25.99 value spool of chartreuse X-BRAID. Stop by the DAIWA booth for more information on show specials.

NEW DAIWA KAGE SV TW 150
For show attendees looking to expand their knowledge about forward-facing sonar and targeting giant smallmouth bass, DAIWA pro staffer Chris Johnston, the back-to-back Angler of the Year on the B.A.S.S. Elite circuit, will present seminars on Friday and Saturday at the show’s ‘Hawg Trough’ and will be in the DAIWA booth throughout both days to talk tackle and techniques.
Every day of the show, attendees can stop by the DAIWA booth for a daily drawing to win a new TATULA X baitcasting reel, and on Sunday, the first 100 kids 11 and under with receive free DAIWA rod/reel combos.
Check out the Chicagoland website for show info. Visit https://DAIWA.us for further information on DAIWA’s rods, reels, line, lures and fishing accessories.

For DAIWA’s latest color catalog and/or information on DAIWA dealers in your area, call DAIWA’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: [email protected]. The URL for DAIWA’s web site is daiwa.us

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About Daiwa Corporation Daiwa’s first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. To handle sales and distribution in the United States, Daiwa Corporation first opened its doors on September 26, 1966, operating from a small facility in Culver City, California. Today, based in Foothill Ranch, California, Daiwa Corporation sells tackle throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America. From the very beginning, Daiwa’s emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. Daiwa’s long-standing record of innovation has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today and continues to advance the sport of fishing. Learn more at daiwa.us |