Daiwa Gekkabijin Air TW 8.5L

Ready for high-end from the Far East?

In Japan, a special type of fishing was developed known as "Gekkabijin", which means "Queen of the Night" in English.
Ultra-light saltwater fishing equipment is used, supplemented by micro-plastic baits in combination with tiny, slowly sinking jigs. This technique is mainly used for fishing species such as rockfish (mebaru) and amberjack (ajing). 

With the Gekkabijin, Daiwa has achieved a masterpiece
Because this reel is specially designed for this fishing technique, it is of course also ideal for other common BFS techniques, so BFS anglers and ultralight tackle nerds can use it without hesitation.

Packed with high-end technology

According to Daiwa, this is intended to prevent the throwing of 1-2 g bait already works very well - that's an announcement!

The Gekkabijin has an ultralight and flat 28 mm diameter air spool, which was specially developed for very thin braided line.
The micro ball bearings in the spool ensure that the fishing reel runs very smoothly and reduce friction to a minimum.

The Magforce Air Brake System, which harmonizes wonderfully with the Air Spool, ensures long throwing distances without the dreaded backlashes. 

The popular TWS T Wing gives the line more freedom of movement, which minimizes friction a little and results in up to 5% more casting distance.

The housing of the BFS baitcaster reel is made of a high-quality aluminum alloy and is saltwater resistant. 

For an adrenaline rush, Daiwa has built a line release clicker or drag clicker into the reel.
This ensures that you always know exactly when a strong fish has bitten and is taking line - what could be nicer than a screaming horsefly for an angler? 

With the 80 mm aluminum handle with high-grip finesse knobs and the UTD, Ultimate Tournament Star Drag, you always have full control over the queen of the night.

Technology Overview

• Translation 8.5:1
• Rope pull-in per crank revolution 74 cm
  
• Weight: 165 g
• Braking force 3.5 kg
• Ball bearing 12+1
• Line capacity 0.128 mm corresponds to approx. 0.6 braid - 100m
• Spool 28 mm diameter, including micro ball bearings, ultralight and flat, especially suitable for braided line
• TWS T Wing
• Dragclicker installed
• Magforce Air Brake System, 20 levels adjustable
• Aluminum body, saltwater resistant
• Casting weight from 1-2 g to approx. 25 g (maximum weight is our estimate)