Daiwa Tournament SLR Feeder Rod – 12′ (3pc, 90g) – UK Edition

The Daiwa Tournament SLR (Super Long Range) Feeder series stands at the pinnacle of high-performance match and specialist fishing tackle, and the 12′ (3.66m) 90g 3-piece model is the ultimate choice for the discerning UK angler. This particular model was developed as a highly sought-after, lighter-action three-piece version of the 12ft rod, offering exceptional convenience and a superb, smooth playing action without sacrificing the performance synonymous with the SLR range. It’s engineered for maximum accuracy and distance with lighter to medium-weight feeders, making it perfectly suited for challenging match venues, commercial fisheries, and medium-sized rivers across the United Kingdom.

Product Details and Uses

This rod is a true high-end professional and competition tool, Made in the UK for the highest demands of the modern angler. The 12ft length and up to 90g casting weight rating make it exceptionally versatile. In a match fishing scenario, it excels at accurately deploying method, hybrid, or conventional feeders to distances where the lighter 11ft model might struggle, yet still offers the finesse to handle silverfish like bream and roach. On a commercial lake, it provides the perfect balance of power and sensitivity for casting to islands, open water features, or far bank margins, while the blank’s power (coupled with the progressive V-Joint Alpha) gives you the backbone needed to safely tame large carp. On slow to medium-paced rivers, the 90g casting weight is ideal for holding lighter feeder setups in the current while targeting barbel, chub, or quality roach. The innovative three-piece construction provides a shorter closed length for easier transport compared to two-piece equivalents, without compromising the rod’s flawless curve and fish-playing capability.

Advanced Technology & Construction:

• X45X Full Shield – Bias Carbon Technology: This next-generation carbon construction applies bi-directional carbon fibres at a 45° angle throughout the blank. This technology drastically increases torsional strength (resistance to twisting) during the cast, translating directly into further and more precise casts—a critical advantage in UK match and distance fishing.
• HVF Nanoplus – High Volume Fibre with Nano Technology: Blending higher carbon density with nano-sized resin particles results in an incredibly light, perfectly balanced, and immensely strong blank. This enhances casting energy conversion for superior distance and casting accuracy.
• V-Joint $\alpha$ (Alpha): This refined spigot joint technology ensures seamless transitions between sections, creating a smooth, consistent curve under load. This prevents flat spots, improves fish-playing action, and enhances overall rod durability and casting performance.
• American Tackle Ti Air Forged Guides: These ultra-light, anti-tangle guides reduce down force and sharpen up the rod’s recovery after a cast, rapidly reducing tip oscillation to add valuable distance and accuracy.
• Handle Design: The rod features an Armlock Handle for added stability during the fight and casting, along with a newly designed three-sided Handlock butt grip for enhanced hold and control. The handle is finished with a Fuji VSS reel seat and a Laser Etched Duplon grip.

Detailed Specifications