Daiwa Proteus SS Casting Rods
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| Model TD Code | Rod Type | Power | Action | Length | Line Wt. (lb) | Lure Wt. (g) | Number of Guides | Price |
| PRSS64LB DAI-2197 | Casting | L | R | 6'4 1 pc | 20-30 Braid | 30g-90g | 14 | $159.95 USD | |||
| PRSS64MLB DAI-2198 | Casting | ML | R | 6'4 1 pc | 30-40 Braid | 40g-120g | 14 | $159.95 USD | |||
| PRSS64MB DAI-2199 | Casting | M | R | 6'4 1 pc | 40-50 Braid | 50g-130g | 14 | $169.95 USD | |||
| PRSS64MHB DAI-2200 | Casting | MH | R | 6'4 1 pc | 40-60 Braid | 60g-150g | 14 | $169.95 USD | |||
| PRSS64HB DAI-2201 | Casting | H | R | 6'4 1 pc | 50-80 Braid | 90g-180g | 14 | $169.95 USD | |||
The Daiwa Proteus SS Casting rods have a super slim profile. They are still lightweight and powerful. These rods are great for fishing for stripers, bluefish, and flounder.
- X45 Bias graphite construction with HVF high modulus carbon graphite
- Fuji Alconite ring guides with K-shape tangle free frames
- Fuji genuine reel seats
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 Stars based on 4 reviews
By Craig
Ringwood, NJ
Amazing Rod
March 30, 2018
As soon a i felt this series rod i was in love. Was not sure on the MH or H but settled on heavy. Its light enough to use in the bay fluking or out in the deep for seabass. Was not sure on this of the Trevala S but settled on this due to the limited life time warranty. The guides are small but i have had no issue.
Pros
- Power
- Weight
- Warranty
Cons
- Small Guides
By Danny
New Jersey
super light but has power and backbone
November 18, 2016
great rod for NJ's inshore fishery. sensitive enough for a fluke and strong enough for a srrper
Pros
- light weight, sensitive, with strong backbone
Cons
- none
By Paul
Brooklyn, NY
great rod
July 9, 2016
Ive been using this rod on my party boat trips. perfect for fluke, sea bass and porgies. The rod has a nice backbone and is sensitive enough that you feel the slightest of hits. I like the longer butt which allows you support the rod against your forearm allowing you to use one hand /arm
Pros
- light and strong
Cons
- could be a little longer than the 6'4"
By Matt
Long island
Pr64ssh great rod
December 2, 2015
I have the ss64h and had a blast catching sea bass off of block island with it. It handled everything very well, I even caught a few nice cod on the drift. I am very impressed with it
Pros
- Very lite
Cons
- You need to know how to tie very small knots
11 Questions &
10 Answers
Paul Michura
from New Jersey asked:
November 27, 2019
Looking to pair my Quantum Accurist with the ss proteus. Which model would fit best for tog and fluke fishing. Mainly be using 1-6 oz, up to 20 lb braid.
1 Answer
If you are going to be using a wide range from 1-6oz the Heavy model DAI-2201 will be the best option!
Submitted by:
Alyssa Madosky
on November 29, 2019
Kevin
from San Diego, CA asked:
March 13, 2019
The line rating for the MH is 40-60 braid. Given the smaller guides, what is recommended for mono line.
1 Answer
8-15# mono
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on March 21, 2019
robert
from Tx. asked:
October 14, 2018
Would this be a good rod for striped bass and red snapper bottom fishing?
1 Answer
This would be a great rod for those target species.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on October 15, 2018
Christopher
from BC asked:
November 27, 2020
Im looking at the proteus SS in a 6'6 MH, I do a lot of bottom fishing off the west coast for cods and lings, would the harrier slow pitch be a better rod for my needs? I was also wondering which rod is lighter?
1 Answer
Either rod will do just fine with your fishing application, the Harrier Slow Pitch is a much stronger rod and would give you more flexibility with lure weights as it has a max of 300g jigs opposed to the Proteus SS having 150g.
Submitted by:
Alex T
on November 28, 2020
JOHN SMITH
from Fairhope al asked:
April 19, 2020
I picked this rod up to slow pitch. What are the weight capacities that work best with this rod?
1 Answer
John, recommended jig weight for each is in the order chart if viewing on desktop, and under the specifications tab on mobile. Image attached, with the last column being the recommended jig weight by model:
Submitted by:
Brian Brown
on April 20, 2020
Kevin
from San Diego, CA asked:
March 11, 2019
It says the rod is rated for Braid. Given the smaller sized guides, can you fish mono line on these rods? If so, what line rating do you think would be okay.
JC
from DC asked:
October 27, 2018
Which Daiwa or other brand reel would match best for this rod? Mainly be used for Northeast inshore to catch togs, sea bass, sheeps, etc.
I have trouble finding reel that will sit low enough because the guides are very small. Regular conventional reels sit up so high compared to the position of the many guides on the rod. I don’t want to lose the sensitivity because the line is not straight but forced to be in a high angle closest to the reel.
1 Answer
I would recommend using the Daiwa Lexa 300 Type HD Baitcasting Reels, These reels have enough drag power and line capacity for tog, sheepshead, and seabass.
Submitted by:
Ricky
on October 27, 2018
Jake
from South Jersey asked:
March 21, 2017
I have a maxel hybrid 20 reel and want to pair it with a Proteus ss rod for bucktailing deep water fluke. Weights would be 4 to 8 oz bucktails. Which model would you recommend?
1 Answer
The Daiwa PRSS64HB Proteus SS Casting Rod would the rod to use out of this series. This rod is suited for using bucktails up to 6 oz. Thank you for considering TackleDirect for your fishing needs.
Submitted by:
Donald
on March 21, 2017
J.B
from Virginia asked:
February 11, 2017
Hello do you know how long is the butt of the PRSS64HB rod . From the finger triger to the end of the rod?.
Thank you.
1 Answer
The distance from the finger trigger to the end of the rod measures 16 3/4" on model number PRSS64HB.
Submitted by:
Devon
on February 11, 2017
Joseph
from Virginia asked:
February 3, 2017
Do you know how much the heavy one of the series weighs?
1 Answer
PRSS64HB weighs 8 oz.
Submitted by:
Devon
on February 7, 2017
Carter
from Wilmington, NC asked:
December 23, 2016
Are these rated more towards casting or convential rods? Also how do these compare in size to standard casting rods?
1 Answer
The Daiwa Proteus SS Casting Rods are geared more towards casting and are similar in size to the standard casting rods.
Submitted by:
Donald
on December 24, 2016
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