So I had the chance to peek at the '09 line up, and from what I saw, things are going to get even better.  There are new reels coming out, one with a red spool that looks killer. There's also going to be a Steez Swimbait rod out for 09.

Can't wait for ICAST guys.  

Spill the beans I here a new slow ratio is coming. If you dont want to release it can you pm me?

Yeah man

Tell me, will Daiwa be coming out with a low pro BC that will address throwing super light lures?

ie... a US version of the Daiwa Pixy....

That would be awesome....

Spill the beans!!!!

Yeah man

Tell me, will Daiwa be coming out with a low pro BC that will address throwing super light lures?

ie... a US version of the Daiwa Pixy....

That would be awesome....

Spill the beans!!!!

The Sol????

Nah

The sole is the same as the Daiwa Alpha's basically

Pixy is smaller and can throw even lighter

Daiwa Presso too....

Redline,

do you know if they are making any changes/additions to the spinning reels? Would love to see a smaller size.

Nah

The sole is the same as the Daiwa Alpha's basically

Pixy is smaller and can throw even lighter

Daiwa Presso too....

Presso is a waste the comparison between light weight throwing between the pixy and presso is marginal.

I ohave specs on one of the rods and reels so far.  Looks like the swimbait rod will be the US version of the JDM "Stratofortress".  7'4", 2 piece, 1/2 to 2 oz lure weight, and 16 - 30 lb line weight.  The Steez reel is striking with a red spool and black body, similar to the Shimano Core.  That offering will be hi - speed, 7.1/1.

There's also atleast 2 more Steez rds, one is 6'5", probably US version of The Blitz, and the other is 7'2", which would be the US version of the Steez Wylie Deepstrike.  

There's also an all red Zillion that will be out, although I have no specs on that reel as of yet.....

Oh how I need an all red Zillion     :)

Oh how I need an all red Zillion :)

The red Zillion will be limited edition, and they are also coming out with a 4.9/1 Zillion as well.  The US version of the JDM "Crazy Cranker"