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Daiwa  |  SKU: 043178185070

Daiwa 23 Wilderness X Travel Rods

The Daiwa 23 Wilderness X Travel Rod range is a versatile multi-piece travel series designed for Australian anglers wanting true packability without sacrificing casting performance, sensitivity or fish-fighting strength. Combining Daiwa’s advanced V-JOINT technology with lightweight X45 and HVF Nanoplus blank construction, the Wilderness X range delivers genuine one-piece style performance in compact travel-friendly configurations. Built for everything from estuary finesse fishing and bass through to barra, cod, swimbaiting and heavy inshore lure applications.


Sale price $159.00 AUD Regular price $199.99
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The Specs

The Specs
MODELACTIONTYPELENGTHTAPERCAST WEIGHTWEIGHT RATINGPIECES
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 604HFS BULLDOG ACTION Heavy TYPE Spin LENGTH 6'0"/183cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 10-30g WEIGHT RATING 6-10kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 664ULFS STREAM SNIPER ACTION Ultra-Light TYPE Spin LENGTH 6'6"/198cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 1-5g WEIGHT RATING 1-2kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 705LFS BACKSEATER ACTION Light TYPE Spin LENGTH 7'0"/213cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 1-8g WEIGHT RATING 1.5-4kg PIECES 5(Butt+4)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 705MLFS DEEPSTRIKER ACTION Med-Light TYPE Spin LENGTH 7'0"/213cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 4-14g WEIGHT RATING 3-6kg PIECES 5(Butt+4)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 705MHFS BLACK SNIPER ACTION Med-Heavy TYPE Spin LENGTH 7'0"/213cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 7-21g WEIGHT RATING 5-8kg PIECES 5(Butt+4)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 705HFS INLANDER ACTION Heavy TYPE Spin LENGTH 7'0"/213cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 15-70g WEIGHT RATING 8-15kg PIECES 5(Butt+4)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 604MHFB BULLUP ACTION Med-Heavy TYPE Baitcast LENGTH 6'0"/183cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 7-30g WEIGHT RATING 5-8kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 644HFB TOP ENDER ACTION Heavy TYPE Baitcast LENGTH 6'4"/193cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 10-50g WEIGHT RATING 6-12kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 664MLFB BASTRAX ACTION Med-Light TYPE Baitcast LENGTH 6'6"/198cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 4-16g WEIGHT RATING 3-7kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)
MODEL 23 WILDERNESS X 644XHFB-SB BACKTRACKER ACTION X-Heavy TYPE Swimbait LENGTH 6'4"/193cm TAPER Fast CAST WEIGHT 15-150g WEIGHT RATING 15-24kg PIECES 4(Butt+3)

Product Description

Take your lure fishing further with the Daiwa 23 Wilderness X Travel Rods. Built around technique-specific tapers inspired by the TD Hyper and TD Black families, this range combines compact 4-piece and 5-piece construction with options for finesse spin fishing, baitcasting and heavy swimbaits.

From a quick cast on a road-trip stop to a dedicated fishing adventure, choose a model that matches the lures you want to pack. The range spans 1–5g finesse presentations through to the Backtracker's 15–150g swimbait rating, so each rod has a distinct job rather than a one-size-fits-all brief.

Features and benefits

  • Travel-friendly construction: Four- and five-piece configurations make transport and storage more manageable than a full-length rod.
  • V-JOINT ferrules: Bias carbon reinforcement helps maintain a smooth bend through the joins for a more consistent rod action under load.
  • HVF Nanoplus graphite: Lightweight, responsive blank construction helps you stay connected to your lure.
  • X45 carbon wrapping: Designed to reduce blank twist for controlled casting and efficient power transfer.
  • Fast tapers: Crisp lure response and precise casting across the listed models.
  • Purpose-specific options: Spin, baitcast and swimbait models let you match your travel setup to your preferred technique.

Choose your Wilderness X model

Start with your lure weight and preferred reel type, then compare the rod's length and line rating. Specifications below are listed for each individual model, not the range as a whole.

  • Stream Sniper 664ULFS: Ultra-light spin, 6'6" / 198cm, 1–5g cast weight, 1–2kg rating, 4 pieces.
  • Backseater 705LFS: Light spin, 7'0" / 213cm, 1–8g cast weight, 1.5–4kg rating, 5 pieces.
  • Deepstriker 705MLFS: Medium-light spin, 7'0" / 213cm, 4–14g cast weight, 3–6kg rating, 5 pieces.
  • Black Sniper 705MHFS: Medium-heavy spin, 7'0" / 213cm, 7–21g cast weight, 5–8kg rating, 5 pieces.
  • Bulldog 604HFS: Heavy spin, 6'0" / 183cm, 10–30g cast weight, 6–10kg rating, 4 pieces.
  • Inlander 705HFS: Heavy spin, 7'0" / 213cm, 15–70g cast weight, 8–15kg rating, 5 pieces.
  • BasTrax 664MLFB: Medium-light baitcast, 6'6" / 198cm, 4–16g cast weight, 3–7kg rating, 4 pieces.
  • Bullup 604MHFB: Medium-heavy baitcast, 6'0" / 183cm, 7–30g cast weight, 5–8kg rating, 4 pieces.
  • Top Ender 644HFB: Heavy baitcast, 6'4" / 193cm, 10–50g cast weight, 6–12kg rating, 4 pieces.
  • Backtracker 644XHFB-SB: Extra-heavy swimbait, 6'4" / 193cm, 15–150g cast weight, 15–24kg rating, 4 pieces.

Built for the way you fish

The Wilderness X range covers light lure work for trout, bream and bass through to heavier barra, cod and inshore applications. Match the individual model's cast weight and line rating to your intended fishing rather than choosing by species alone.

Pack a lighter spin model for delicate presentations, a baitcaster for controlled lure work, or the dedicated Backtracker when bigger swimbaits are on the agenda. Select your model above to build a travel setup around the fishing you enjoy.

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David L.
STREAM SNIPER 664ULFS

I own a lot of travel rods. Some of them quite expensive. The Wilderness X is amazing as they are less that $200 but the rod blanks are excellent. A small detail is that they only come with a soft case so the cost is in the rod not an expensive case.
My only downside is that they do not run K style Fuji guides but that is a small issue and the rod quality eclipses that.
I own two of them.

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Peter G.
TOP ENDER 644HFB

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