Daiwa 23 Infeet EX Rods

Daiwa 23 Infeet EX Rods

The Daiwa 23 Infeet EX range offers nine technique-focused spinning rods for Australian estuary and finesse fishing. From lightly weighted plastics around pontoons to crankbaits, blades and small surface lures, each model provides a different combination of length, loading characteristics and casting range.

The range features SVF Compile-X Nanoplus graphite blanks, X45X Full Shield construction and ZERO SEAT spinning reel seats. A hybrid guide train combines Fuji Titanium SiC lower guides with Daiwa AGS carbon-fibre upper guides.

Selected models feature MEGATOP solid graphite tips, adding a compliant tip option for subtle lure presentations. Choose your model around the complete weight of your rigged lure, then compare length, taper and transport requirements.

6101ULRS-ST (Blue Cosmetic): compact finesse crankbait specialist

The 6101ULRS-ST is a 6'10" one-piece spinning rod with a regular taper, a 0.5–5g casting range and a 0.5–3kg line rating.

Its MEGATOP solid graphite tip combines with a progressively loading blank for small crankbaits and light treble-hooked presentations. The shorter format suits anglers who prefer close control of their lure without the extra length of the longer EX models.

Consider this model for finesse hardbody fishing around estuary edges and structure. Compare it with the 742ULRS for a longer regular-taper option, or the 752ULFS-ST for additional reach with a solid tip.

702LFS (Red Cosmetic): a versatile soft-plastics starting point

The 702LFS is a 7' two-piece spinning rod with a fast taper, a 1–7g casting range and a 1–4kg line rating.

A practical starting point for general estuary soft-plastic fishing, it combines a manageable length with a responsive action for working single-hooked presentations. It suits anglers wanting one model around which to build a light-lure outfit.

Choose this when a 7' format suits your casting space and preferred handling. Compare it with the 712LFS and 742LFS if you want additional length while retaining the same listed casting and line ratings.

712LFS (Red Cosmetic): subtle plastics and small jerkbaits

The 712LFS is a 7'1" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a fast taper, a 1–7g casting range and a 1–4kg line rating.

Designed for subtle soft-plastic movements and twitching small jerkbaits, it offers a useful crossover option for anglers who regularly switch between those techniques. Its sensitive tip helps maintain contact with light presentations throughout the retrieve.

Consider it when you want a little more length than the 702LFS without moving to the longer 7'4" models. Choose by your preferred tip response and presentation style rather than length alone.

722ULFS (Red Cosmetic): ultra-light blades, plastics and surface lures

The 722ULFS is a 7'2" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a fast taper, a 0.5–5g casting range and a 0.5–3kg line rating.

Developed around small metal blades and vibes, this model also suits ultra-light soft plastics and small topwater presentations within its casting range. It is an option when your usual lures need a lighter casting range than the light-rated EX models.

Compare it with the 742ULRS when deciding between fast and regular tapers at the same listed casting and line ratings. Include the plastic and jighead together when checking total casting weight.

742ULRS (Blue Cosmetic): small crankbaits with a regular taper

The 742ULRS is a 7'4" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a regular taper, a 0.5–5g casting range and a 0.5–3kg line rating.

Its progressively loading action suits small treble-hooked crankbaits, including appropriately weighted Infeet Spike 44, Rollin’ Crank and Kodachi models. The longer format gives anglers another option for casting and managing line with light hardbody presentations.

Choose this when small crankbaits are your main focus. Compared with the 742LRS, it has lower listed casting and line ratings despite sharing the same length and regular-taper designation.

742LFS (Red Cosmetic): longer-reach plastics and small topwaters

The 742LFS is a 7'4" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a fast taper, a 1–7g casting range and a 1–4kg line rating.

Consider this model for soft plastics and small surface lures when extra reach and line management are useful. It provides a longer alternative to the 702LFS and 712LFS for open-water presentations and working lures at distance.

Compared with the 742LRS, it shares the same length and listed ratings but offers a fast rather than regular taper. Choose according to the lure response and loading characteristics you prefer.

742LRS (Blue Cosmetic): regular-taper crankbait control

The 742LRS is a 7'4" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a regular taper, a 1–7g casting range and a 1–4kg line rating.

Developed around crankbait fishing, it combines a progressively loading action with additional reach for managing line around structure and during a fight. It suits anglers who prefer a longer rod for treble-hooked hardbody presentations.

Compare it with the 742ULRS when your usual lures call for the higher listed casting and line ratings. Choose it over the 742LFS when a regular taper better suits your fishing style.

742L+XS-ST (Red Cosmetic): finesse plastics and flats presentations

The 742L+XS-ST combines a 7'4" butt-jointed two-piece format with Daiwa’s MEGATOP solid graphite tip. Designed around soft plastics and flickbait presentations, it offers an option for anglers working shallow flats and open estuary water.

The solid tip provides a compliant feel for subtle lure work, while the longer format helps with reach and line management. Its listed casting range is 0.6–10g, with a 1–5kg line rating.

Consider this model when soft plastics are your main focus and you want a longer solid-tip rod. Match the total rigged lure weight to the casting range before choosing.

752ULFS-ST (Red Cosmetic): longer solid-tip finesse presentations

The 752ULFS-ST is a 7'5" butt-jointed two-piece spinning rod with a fast taper, a 0.5–5g casting range and a 0.5–3kg line rating.

The longest model in the EX range, it features a MEGATOP solid graphite tip and is aimed at small stick minnows, jerkbaits and ultra-light crankbait presentations. It offers extra reach for anglers who prefer a longer rod while retaining the range’s ultra-light ratings.

Compare it with the 6101ULRS-ST when choosing between solid-tip models. Both share the same listed casting and line ratings, but differ in length, taper and section configuration.

Before you choose

Match the complete model code to your selected option. Check total rigged lure weight, length, taper and section configuration together.

Solid-tip construction and overall rod taper describe different characteristics. Do not assume every MEGATOP model loads the same way.

Butt-jointed rods do not necessarily separate into equal-length sections. Confirm packed length separately if transport or storage space matters.

Line ratings are not recommended drag settings. Match working drag to your rod, line, leader and connections.

If you’re choosing between models, tell us your reel, usual rigged lure weights and preferred techniques, and we can help narrow the options.