Rods

The successor to the Tournament 5000, which achieved cult status and continues to appeal to many anglers, the Entoh brought a new wave of technology to the top-end-reel market when first launched.
Now, the latest incarnation, the 5000QDA, takes what is an already brilliant performer to a new level altogether. It’s not just about the sultry new matt-black body either, although this is in keeping with modern trends as reels move towards this stealthy look and away from the ‘bling’ of silvers and gunmetal greys.

It’s packed full of Daiwa’s leading features, including AirBail, Twistbuster, Infinite Anti-Reverse; boasts a HardBodyz construction for longevity and generally has a feeling of quality build and reliability.

The compact body makes for a manageable reel size but the forward-tapered spool keeps casting potential to the fore. The QDA spool is an absolute pleasure to use and effortlessly flicks from locked up to free spool with just a quarter of a turn.

The new 5000QDA is yet another leap forward from Daiwa and we’re all champing at the bit to test this set further, more of which you’ll get to hear about in future issues.

RRP: £325

Website: www.daiwasports.co.uk