Daiwa Pro Speed Cloud Kit 5.8mm 1pc 1.83m PTKSC5.8-BU

By Gerry’s Fishing, the Daiwa Pro Speed Cloud Kit 5.8mm 1pc (PTKSC5.8-BU) is the ultimate high-performance one-piece top kit engineered specifically for modern commercial carp and F1 match tactics.

Measuring 1.83m in a single continuous section, this kit eliminates joint flex to provide maximum rigidity and lighting-fast strike response. It features a wide 5.8mm tip capacity to handle heavy elastics up to Daiwa Red Hydro (20 rating), combined with an anti-glare anti-spook “Cloud” finish down to the factory-fitted Dual Roller side puller. Designed specifically for long, shallow pole work, it keeps fish feeding confidently directly beneath your float without casting shadows over wary fish.

Detailed Specifications

Model Code: PTKSC5.8-BU
Product Name: Daiwa Pro Speed Cloud Kit 5.8mm 1pc
Length: 1.83m (Single Section Construction)
Tip Diameter: 5.8mm (Bore-ready for heavy elastics up to Red Hydro / 20 rating)
Bushing: Pre-fitted high-grade internal PTFE bush
Puller System: Pre-fitted genuine Dual Roller Side Puller
Finish: Specialized anti-spook Cloud grey finish down to the side puller
Material: High-grade, high-modulus carbon construction
Compatibility: Fits all flagship Daiwa UK pole mandrels (including Air, Airity, Tournament, Spectron, and Connoisseur series)

Where to Use

Commercial Shallow Carp Fishing: Unbeatable when slapping rigs or mugging carp in shallow water where standard dark top kits cast frightening overhead shadows.
Open-Water F1 Tactics: Ideal for high-speed shallow fishing at distance, providing instant strike transmission with zero section joint wobble.
Heavy-Elastic Island Reach: Perfect when targeting large commercial carp cruising tight against island ropes, reeds, or far-bank margins with heavy hollow elastics.

Pro Tip

Optimize Hollow Elastic Travel: Because this single-piece 1.83m kit creates such a direct, linear pull down to the side puller, couple it with a dedicated stripping bead on your Hydro elastic. When hooking large carp shallow, the factory Dual Roller side puller allows you to strip elastic smoothly with minimal friction, keeping complete control over hard-fighting fish right at net distance without stressing the carbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Cloud finish better for shallow fishing?

Standard dark carbon top kits create a strong silhouette against the sky, which easily spooks cruising carp in clear or shallow water. The Cloud grey finish breaks up the kit’s outline, letting you slap floats and work rigs directly over feeding fish without driving them away.

Do I need to cut the tip down to fit big elastics?

No, it comes factory-built with a 5.8mm tip internal diameter and a pre-fitted PTFE bush. It is ready to wrap and tube straight out of the sleeve for heavy hollow elastics up to Red Hydro (size 20).

Will a 1-piece 1.83m kit store easily in standard pole holdalls?

Yes, its single-section 1.83m transport length fits neatly into standard protective top kit tubes and modern rigid hard-case pole holdalls without issue.