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Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rod 8' Med Hvy/Fast
In Stock: 1
Price: $99.99
  • Casting Rod Length: 8'
  • Casting Rod Power - Casting Rod Taper: Medium Heavy - Fast
Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rod 8' Hvy/Fast
In Stock: 5+
Price: $99.99
  • Casting Rod Length: 8'
  • Casting Rod Power - Casting Rod Taper: Heavy - Fast
Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rod 8' X-Hvy/Fast
In Stock: 5+
Price: $99.99
  • Casting Rod Length: 8'
  • Casting Rod Power - Casting Rod Taper: Extra Heavy - Fast
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Overview

The Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rods are the new extreme swimbaits rods from Daiwa. Daiwa listened to pros and anglers alike and tried to incorporate all the features they wanted in their go-to swimbait rods. Perfect for big swimbaits and even umbrella rigs, they have the beefy backbones you need to get the hook into big fish with a big bait, especially at the end of a long cast. Each rod measures in at 8ft in length for maximum leverage and line clearing capabilites, and the super sensitive IM7 graphite blanks also allow you to toss swimbaits a mile with pinpoint accuracy and feel everything your bait comes into contact with.

Long full-grip cork handles and fore grips give you plenty to hang on and also comfortably tuck under your arm. Premium Fuji Aluminum Oxide Guides deliver the strength and durability to stand up to casting big baits and fighting big fish, and premium Fuji Reel Seats also provide a sturdy ergonomic base for your reel. Designed for swimbait anglers by swimbait anglers, the Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rods also come in at a great price point.

-Limited 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

Model Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Length Handle Type
DX801MHFB Fast 10-30lb 1-6oz 8+Tip 23-1/2" DX Swimbait
DX801HFB Fast 12-40lb 2-8oz 8+Tip 23-1/2" DX Swimbait
DX801XHFB Fast 20-50lb 3-10oz 8+Tip 23-1/2" DX Swimbait

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4.0 out of 5
2 Customer Reviews
3 out of 5 Stars
Quality control is lackingGuides came all good or so it seemed. First cast with my brand new resin glide shad and a sharp spot on a guide and there goes my bait into the middle of the lake. Not cool. Being cheap costs sometimes I guess.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Huge Value for PriceI hate the eva trend with swimbait rods so it's nice to see a full cork LONG handle swimbait rod for $100. I regularly fish K9s, Deps 250, explorer gen 2s and magnum spoons. Really like the rod overall. Handles well, casts well but certainly isn't a "high end" feel. It's not as light as the other rods on the market at $400 but it does everything well enough. Not sure what people are on about with quality, but mine has been through the ringer and still kicks a few years later. Just do your normal mass chinese manufactured rod inspection and send back the one with obvious defects!

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Comments: I got the X-heavy model and it is great! I've had it for a while almost 2 months and it handles big baits wonderfully. The two fish I have caught on it were on a klash ghost and a savage gear 10" trout. It casts the ghost (an almost 9oz bait) beautifully and it has enough tip for treble hooks but can lay into them with big jig hooks like on the savage gear.

From: Kyle: Oregon 8/27/23

Comments: I got the H model a couple of years ago, figuring I'd use it for a backup swimbait rod and paired it with an inexpensive Quantum Monster 300 and 110mm handle. I threw a Hud on it a few times but ended up not really needing it for swimbaits. I ended up tying on a-rig one day and it worked great. So now I have an inexpensive a-rig set up in the rod locker at all times without having to re-tie.

From: John: TX 12/7/22

Comments: I've been using the x hvy for two years throwing the SS250 and other big glides. Zero issues, and I do not treat it gently. I am unsure how you can say this is not a big bait rod. The x hvy most def is. Check the eyes and guides when you get it, send it back it they have issues. Great rod series for a great price.

From: O’billy: 11/19/22

Comments: Have ordered and returned 2 of the Daiwa DX MH swimbait rods. First one had poor/cracked epoxy work on 3 of the guides. I returned it with a note on the return form asking that TW check the build on the replacement to make sure it was up to par. The one they sent as a replacement was missing the eye in the tip guide. I work in the industry and know the realities of build quality on a $100 rod, but so far I've been disappointed by both Daiwa and TW on this particular model. I'm still hopeful that I'll get an acceptable rod on the third try since the reviews suggest they are out there.

From: KS: Illinois 1/19/22

Comments: Pretty sweet. Cons: NOT a big baits rod. These guys aren't for throwing big glides or Spro baits. They are brittle if you grab the middle while pulling. I broke one and my buddy broke one on a hookset, but both could be attributed to misuse. Pros: super good for Bullshads, Bullgills, Triple Trout, smaller glides like the S-wavers and Arashis, great for throwing a 10XD, and usable for pretty much anything larger than general tackle up to about four ounces. Would gladly buy more.

From: Ford: Texas 1/6/22

Comments: I use the heavy for swimbaits for striper and largemouth as well as for lingcod and rockfish here in CA. Does well for lings and stripers but have yet to catch largemouth. Good backbone and decent sensitivity, it does well as an all-around rod.

From: Unknown: Northern CA 12/20/21

Comments: I have the Medium model and it is good for throwing treble hook baits up to around 3 ounces max. It has a soft tip and throws those weight baits well.

From: Unknown: 12/3/21

Comments: Absolutely the best rod for under $100. I can't believe the quality of this rod for the price. I can sling my Alabama rig a mile.

From: Trap: Auburn, AL 11/4/21

Comments: I own the H and XH and have for a few years now. I am not gentle with my rods, they get thrown around, and they hold up. I've boat flipped 4's and 5's (never a good idea) and the rods are fine. I throw a Hinkle and a Deps 250 with the XH rod, which cost more than the rod itself. If you need a good low price swimbait stick, buy this one.

From: Jason: Unknown 9/30/21

Comments: Purchased the 8ft Hvy and paired it with a Piscifun Alijo 300 for around a $200 swim bait combo. Took it out for the first time today rigged with an R2S S waver and hooked up with three largemouth. Landed 2 of them. Overall impressions after one day are very favorable. This is an extremely budget conscious and so far, well performing rod. I'm looking forward to throwing some Huddlestons next. Will update review if anything changes.

From: Cory: Penn Valley, CA 9/26/21

Comments: A great swim bait rod for the price point if you know how to fish swimbaits your good all around. I have the 8ft heavy and the 8ft xtra hvy and they both work great

From: Kirk: Los Angeles, CA 7/23/21

Comments: One of the better swim bait rods out there the 8' heavy will pretty much cast any swim bait well from within 6oz. I don't know why anyone would have a complaint the price point is definitely low for the quality why anyone would hook set a swim bait like a jig I don't know but if you know how to use a rod it's perfect tip is soft enough to have feel but it's not a noodle either. Great for getting started on swim baits.

From: Kirk: Los Angeles, CA 4/30/21

Comments: I bought the Heavy rated rod and it's working great. I've been casting 1.5-2oz swim baits and 3 oz spoons off the jetties and it's perfect for those. Casts well and it is pretty light. Not sure you could beat this rod for the price point. I've caught a bull red and was using 20lb mono on my Abu Garcia Blue Yonder reel that doesn't have a level winder and it felt great and casts way way out there haha. Also pairs well with my Abu Garcia 5600 bait caster. Can't wait for the Kings and Jack's to show up and be caught!! I will be ordering one more either another H or XH. Fish on!

From: Victor: South Padre Island, TX 2/12/21

Comments: I love this rod, got the extra heavy 8ft.  One thing I will say about most swimbait rods is they could all do with a slightly longer butt.  I added an extra 4 inches to the butt, casts my larger glide baits like a dream.  Great rod for the money.

From: Unknown: 2/12/21

Comments: Don't waste your money, I don't know why these people are saying anything good about these rods, I bought 1, it lasted 1 fish, I fish a lot of swimbaits, this is not a swimbait rod, this is a broomstick made out of peanut brittle, Daiwa you should stick to making reels, had the 8' H and was throwing a 5" bullshad, unfortunately when I swept the hook, the rod snapped right where the full handle ends, I still got my fish, but uh negative on a rod snapping on a 2 lb bass. Wish I had Diawas name so I could scam people as well. If it wasn't for the line staying intact I would've been out a bullshad as well. (Still caught her) go okuma, Dobyns, or phenix. I own all 3, don't ever cheap out for a rod like I did at first. If you're new to the swimbait game or a kid. Save up another 40-50 $ and go cop a okuma guide select series.

From: Unknown: 1/17/21

Comments: Crazy good rod for the price. I have the XH and it's perfect for lighter buck tails for muskies and heavy swimbaits for bass.

From: Mike: Illinois 11/16/20

Comments:
Awesome rods. Can't beat them for the money. Hammered down plenty of rockfish, lingcod, bass etc. hooked a 32 inch Cali white seabass and the rod handled that no problem. I own the xxh and the xh and I can say these rods are as durable as they come and are great for hucking lures or bottomfishing.

From: Unknown 1/20/20

Comments:I have had this rod for almost a year and it is a beast. I have the XXH and I paired it with a revo toro s. I use this rod mainly for musky fishing and it can throw all of my musky lures. I have also caught bass on it and I will say, the sensitivity is amazing. It is strong enough to handle 40+ inch muskys but still sensitive enough to feel a four pounder. Definitely an awesome rod would highly recommend it.

From: Unknown: 10/18/19

Comments:I have a Daiwa XXH rod that I got for my bigger baits and man does it do the job! I can throw my Roman Made Mother pretty easy with this rod.. i have a Dobyns 908 for my bigger stuff now so this will be for my deps 250 and baits in the 6-8 oz range! i recommend this rod for anyone getting into the swimbait game!

From:Unknown: 6/14/19

Comments:Just got this rod in today and it looks sweet. I got the MH. The rod is extremely light for an 8ft and the quality is there especially for the price. Took it out ( to the yard lol ) to test out on a few lures at different oz. The rod is over rated I feel, anything over 5 oz loads the rod up a whole lot. The sweet spot for this rod would be 1-3 oz. Excellent rod for small trebled hooked swimbaits like the Spro bbz 6in or the Gancraft 178, even magnum worms will excel with this sweet thing. Small jig hooked swimbaits could work for it, like the 6in hudds or the mattlures but if you're going to fish that style I would go up a power just for more backbone to drive the jig hooks in. Overall these were just my first impressions, really looking forward to fish this baby! The rod seems like a winner to me!

From: Visai:Arkansas 12/6/18

Comments:I own a med-heavy and two heavy dx swimbait rods. I will purchase an extra-heavy in time. Great performing rod at a great price.

From: James - Georgia 10/11/18

Comments:I currently have this rod in the Heavy which is rated for 2-8oz. It's a great rod for the money and is pretty comfortable. Although, if I throw anything over 2 ounces the tip really bends and doesn't cast very well. The 168 S-waver waver loads perfectly and casts a mile which I believe is just over 1.5 ounces. All in all this is a great rod for the price and very durable. Just buy the XH it will be worth it.

From: Evan - 10/11/18

Comments:I'm using it in Korea. It's a good fishing rod. The load for throwing heavy Luer at this price isI can't find it in Korea. Suitable for 3 oz or more Luer use Fish over 50 centimeters are pretty easy to control. Recommend.

From:Recon: Korea 6/22/18

Comments:Bought the heavy 2-8 oz for small medium swimbaits for bass. Used for 1-4 oz jig and plastic grubs for lingcod/rockcod off the jetty at the most dangerous point for landing fish(No one really tries these areas). Put 65lb braid, cast out by staying up higher and safer. Working my lure.. Fish on.. I'll be able to use this stout rod + braid to carry fish over dangerous wet rocks onto a safe landing spot and grab my fish! Jetty lings with lures aren't usually the big ones (under size and most are 4-8lbs)

From: Unknonwn: California 11/13/17

Comments:Got the heavy model and man is it SWEET!! Im amazed at the quality of a rod this cheap! I have it paired up with a Luna 300 and I've thrown everything from a keitech 7.8 all the way up to a 5oz sebile magic swimmer. Im sure it can handle heavier but I plan on getting an XH for some of the bigger baits. And i bet the XXH could double as a boat rod for stripers and bottom fishing up here in the Northeast. All around awesome stick!!

From: Demitri - 11/11/17

Comments:I got the heavy to throw an 8" hud. It handled it decently well. Probably should have went with the extra heavy, but I'm still satisfied.

From: Josh: KY 9/23/17

Comments:Outstanding swimbait rod. Swooped the xhvy rated 3 to 10 oz and I've thrown everything from an 8in hudd to a 10in magdraft to a Deps 250 and its performance is flawless

From: Matt: Florida 9/4/17

Comments:My DXSB X Heavy 3-10oz rod arrived in Australia in 1 piece today! Can I just say how happy I was to see how well the rod was packed for its long flight down under! The cardboard rod tube was thick and heavy duty.. I gave the rod a quick run this afternoon casting a 6oz Jackall Gigantrel. The rod handled it with ease and I can't wait to put it into action chasing our mighty Murray Cod!! Thanks TW

From: Brad: Victoria, Australia 6/7/17

Comments:I have this rod (medium heavy) paired with a Tatula type-HD for throwing mainly S-waver 168s and Hud 68s. It is a very good rod, especially when you consider the price point. It handles the s-waver great but perhaps the heavy model would be better suited for the Hud or s-waver 200. I have caught some smallies on it but nothing huge. However, last Saturday, while looking for a kicker fish on the s-waver I got bit, not by a bass, but by a 23 lb. northern pike. What a monster! I must say, the rod/reel combo whipped him. No contest at all. The biggest trouble we had was getting the fish into the net (too small) which resulted in the fish making several extra runs which were no problem for the DX Swimbait rod. I'm very satisfied.

From: Mark: Hayden ID 5/17/17

Comments:Awesome rod! I throw my Deps 250 like nothing on the xtra heavy! Gonna buy another for dead twitches!

From: Unknown - 4/8/17

Comments:Got xxh for 10inch hudds and the Jointed Claw 303. No issues with the rod, handles the weight well. I've thrown as light as a Bullshooter 160 and it does fine at the lower range of weight.

From: LV - California 4/8/17

Comments:Bought the 8 ft Heavy put a 200 Curado on it with 20 # Vicious Fluorocarbon and started launching a HUD Gill. First time out caught two 3's a 4 and a 5 , amazing rod for 109 $ ! I have a more expensive Swim Bait rod and actually like the DX better. Will be buying the DX Extra Heavy in the near future.

From: Ross - TX 2/19/17

Comments:Bought this rod just to see how it is cause I noticed it was such a good price and alot of good reviews and letMe tell you it is a beast. I just throw my bbz and hudds with it so far anything over 6oz I use other rods. Never Tryed anything over that but im sure it would work love the long quarts handle so you have alot to grab to set. That hook thats forsure.

From: Patrick: Hollister, CA 1/17/17

Comments:This rod is a beast! I have no complaints about this rod, it's cheap (for the quality you get), versatile, and durable. I have the medium heavy and manit's a workhorse! So far it's just up to multiple three pounders, a couple snook, and smaller tarpon. I usually throw 6 inch savage gear trouts and bluegills, gambler big EZs, and 12 inch worms Texas rigged. Definitely looking to pick up more of these. Awesome versatile rod PERIOD!

From: Pete: Sarasota, Fl 1/3/17

Comments:Bought the Medium Heavy and the Heavy. Throwing Hud 68's, Spro Rats, etc on the Medium Heavy and throwing 8" Huds on the Heavy plus the 8" BBZ. The rods are sweet. I was a little hesitant on buying a rod on line, much less two. But TW packaged these in a heavy duty card board cylinder and bubble wrapped the rods inside. They arrived without any issues. Both rods do an excellent job. They load up well and cast like a dream. Have yet to hammer a bass or stripper on these but can't wait. I will definitely buy some more of these.

From: Mark: GA 10/31/16

Comments:Bought the MH rod for tossing "smaller" swimbaits and absolutely love it. I've now fished if for 3 full seasons & I can honestly say that it's a solid rod! I usually throw 6" hudds or 7"-8" ms slammer style baits & it handles them easily. I especially like the long rod butt, it fits nicely under your arm & the full cork handle is comfortable. The rod is rugged too, it has proven to handle countless fish & survive being tossed around. For $110, I feel it's a total bargain & I would absolutely get another one, in fact, I like it better than my more expensive SB rods.

From: Jake: Scituate, MA 8/25/16

Comments:Got the 8' heavy. The price is right. This rod throws 2-5oz baits like a champ. The hook keeper is nice & the rod isn't too heavy. Buy one or more! At this price, a ceiling fan can eat a couple & you won't be too upset. Kidding... keep them out of the fans, kids.

From: Jay6: USA 5/3/16

Comments:absolutely amazing rod. Can you say versatile? I use it for frogs, jigs, larger lures, and swimbaits. Sensitivity is great, and the rod had plenty of backbone, even in the medium heavy model i got. It also has a good tip on it, and i can use treble hooks with full confidence. The only downside is transporting the thing. It is 8' which is great for casting, but not so great for transportation. But we have a pickup so moving it around isn't a big deal.

From: Matt: Plainfield, IL 2/16/16

Comments:Bought this bad boy in December damn has it done an amazing job. I've thrown Jackall, Savage Gear & Spro BBZ Rat & I'll tell you it can handle it all. I bought the 8' Heavy and it's a monster. Haven't caught anything on it yet, but it definitely handles the lures very well. Waiting for the time when the hog strikes.

From: Kenny: Stockton, CA 2/5/16

Comments:callum is right on that part, but there is no way the xh can throw a mother, being a 10 ounce bait. This thing maxes out realistically at a deps 250 and it struggles with that. Go with the xxh for the big baits.

From: Charlie: USA 1/6/16

Comments:Got the XH rod and its a beast. Just a warning, don't get the XH unless you really will be throwing 3-10oz baits. If you want to throw an S-waver or Hudd 68, go with the heavy. Great bang for your buck, you won't regret buying it.

From: Callum: Austin, TX 12/12/15

Comments:It works for me personally I love both swimbait & Carolina rig fishing & if your trying to get serious about either this is the rod for you! I got the heavy which throws 2-8 ounces now I wouldn't try anything above 6 oz just doesn't feel safe enough but trust me you can throw 1 ounce lures on it & I've thrown 5-6 ounce umbrella rigs & swimbaits my first bass of it was a 5.1 lb largie off a Carolina rig I barely had to set the hook to get her & the held up great! It's amazing for 6 inch swimbaits make sure you get a heavy line and a reel to stand up to the abuse I've been considering getting another one just for Carolina rigs! If your looking for a swimbait rod & don't want to spend a lot id highly recommend this rod I've thrown these huge 6 ounce striper baits on mine & I've never had a problem with the rod cracking or snapping & I'm slinging them hard they're about 5-6 ounces each and there's a saying you get what you paid for well that's not true in this case they could charge a lot more for it if it was! FYI the rod butt is longer than you'd think which I like for sweeping hooksets on swimbait

From:Colson: USA 10/23/15

Comments:first impressions of the 8'0H model was solid. It's pretty light for the most part and paired with a Lews wide spool is effortless and tons of fun to throw 1-3.5 ounce swimmers on. The comfort zone for me so far would be the 2-3 ounce baits. If you want something fairly priced and just starting out with swimbaits like I did, don't try anything else!

From: Paul: FL 8/13/15

Comments:Fished this rod with 8 inch swimbaits for probably around 20 hours. Today I put on a much lighter pencil popper and the rod broke about half way on a cast. I don't know if it's something I did wrong but I've had alot of graphite rods and never had one break on a cast.

From: Alex: Mannford, OK 8/3/15

Comments:I purchased the H one and I really like it. I can throw an A rig, 8 inch salvage gear trout with it with no problem. I'm going to be taking it out to do some inshore fishing to really test out this rod.

From: Anthony: Lompoc, CA 4/15/15

Comments:I have the DXSB heavy and extra-heavy. Awesome rods! Paired both with Luna 300L's.

From: T. Lain: Menifee, CA 11/13/14

Comments:These are the best bang for the buck rods out there. Great build quality. The ratings are a bit optomistic, on the Heavy I would not go above a 4 oz. Bait. Other than that, these rods are perfect.

From: Brian: Waynesboro, PA 11/6/14

Comments: Great price, good rod, no complaints. Put a Daiwa Lexa 300 on it and its a beast, it's cheaper than the curado 300! Love the setup!

From: Scott: Little River, SC 9/11/14

Comments:I too bought this rod because of the price. I am using the XH swimbait rod. So far throwing an 8" Huddleston and 9" M.S.Slammer on it have proved it to handle these baits very well. The rod is light for it's size and seems to be plenty sensitive enough. I don't think you would regret buying one especially if you are just starting out throwing big swimbaits.

From: Gerry: Montgomery, TX 8/28/14

Comments:I picked this rod up because it was a good price, and I love Daiwa. So far I have used the rod to throw the BBZ-1 6inch and it handles the bait perfectly. I have the Med Hvy model. I love the rod. I dont have any experience with other swimbait rods to compare it to, but I will say for what I needed it for it seems to be perfect. It is also extremely light weight which I was not expecting for the size rod it is.

From: Cameron: Burlington, NC 8/8/14

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