BLX Series Bass
Made-in-Japan premium bass series with SG (finesse/sensitivity) and LG (reaction-bait) blank variants
The BLX Series Bass is Daiwa's refreshed Black Label lineup, introduced at ICAST 2019, made in Japan. It is a premium bass rod series ($399–$439 MSRP) based on two explicitly different blank philosophies and intended for technique-specific setups in competitive and serious recreational bass fishing. The target angler runs multiple rods and assigns each to a specific presentation. The series splits into SG (Sensitive Graphite) and LG (Limber Graphite) variants. SG rods use HVF Nanoplus carbon with 3DX cross-carbon honeycomb structure and X45 bias wrap, fast to extra-fast action, high stiffness for jig, worm, dropshot, and finesse techniques that require direct feel.
LG rods use the same Nanoplus base but with a formulation tuned to mimic fiberglass flex characteristics without the weight, moderate to moderate-fast action for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and bladed jigs where blank load-up improves casting and reduces treble-hook pullouts. Fuji SIC guides and proprietary cork-grip reel seat across both variants. Eight models split 4 spinning (all SG-designation) and 4 casting (SG and LG). Spinning models run 6'8"–6'10" in L and ML for finesse spinning.
Casting models span 7'–7'11" in ML through XH. The 7'11" XH casting (BLXSG7111XHXB) is the outlier, a punching/heavy-mat-flipping rod at the extreme of the lineup. The LG designation on BLXLG731MLFB and BLXLG741MHRB indicates crankbait and reaction-bait assignments.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 8 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 8 5 casting · 3 spinning
- Length
- 6'8"–7'11" 2.00–2.40 m
- Power
- L–XH 5 classes
- Action
- XF–R
- Line
- 3–30 lb
- Lure
- 1/16–3 oz 1.8–85 g
- Market
- United States
- Released
- 2019
Rods in this series
8 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLXSG681MLXS | 6'8" | ML | — | |
| BLXSG6101LFS | 6'10" | L | — | |
| BLXLG6101MLFS | 6'10" | ML | — | |
| BLXSG701MHXB | 7' | MH | — | |
| BLXSG721HFB | 7'2" | H | — | |
| BLXLG731MLFB | 7'3" | ML | — | |
| BLXLG741MHRB | 7'4" | MH | Buy from Daiwa | |
| BLXSG7111XHXB | 7'11" | XH | — |
Model notes
4 of 8 modelsCompact finesse spinning rod. The 2/32 oz floor signals a dropshot or micro-ned-rig application; 4–8 lb line is light-fluorocarbon or light-braid territory. Shorter than the two 6'10" spinning stablemates for tighter-cover finesse work.
LG blank with Fast action, unusual combination suggesting a lighter reaction-bait or jerkbait role where some tip sensitivity is needed alongside the forgiving LG bend. 1/7–7/8 oz range and ML power point to shallow jerkbaits and finesse swimbaits.
LG (Limber Graphite) construction with Regular action, the primary crankbait model. Parabolic load-up during a dive-and-pause retrieve cushions the hook connection; 7'4" length provides leverage for long cranking. 1/4–1.5 oz range covers shallow to mid-depth divers.
The heavy-cover tool of the series. Nearly 8 ft of XH SG blank is standard configuration for punching heavy mats, flipping laydowns, or fishing large swimbaits. The longest rod in the lineup by several inches.