Reviews & Where To Buy
The Daiwa Matchman Power Pole series is perfectly suited for anglers who regularly fish commercial venues where larger carp are present. With options ranging from 7m to 14.5m, these poles offer exceptional strength and reliability whether you’re fishing tight to features or out in open water.
They’re particularly well-suited for anglers who need a robust, dependable pole that can handle heavy elastics and withstand the pressure of battling larger fish, without the worry of expensive breakages. The comprehensive packages with pre-bushed, side puller-fitted top kits make them ideal for those wanting a ready-to-fish setup straight out of the box.
Here’s a summary of who we think these poles cater for best:
| Feature | What This Means |
|---|---|
| HMC+ High Modulus Carbon Plus | Premium carbon construction that provides exceptional strength while maintaining good balance and responsiveness |
| ITS Taping | Special tape on non-decorated sections that helps the pole slide effortlessly through your hands when shipping in and out |
| Section Alignment System | Arrows that allow you to line up the spine of the pole correctly, enhancing overall performance and strength |
| Pre-Fitted PTFE Bushes | All top kits come with bushes already installed, saving setup time and ensuring smooth elastic performance |
| Interlastic Side Puller | Built-in elastic control system on all top kits, giving you immediate ability to manage elastic tension when playing fish |
| Varying Bore Top Kits | Both 4.7mm and 5.8mm bore kits included, allowing for a range of elastic strengths from standard carp to extreme power setups |
| 0.8m Mini Extension | Provides additional reach when needed without having to add a full section, offering more versatility in fishing positions |
| Model | Length | Weight | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Matchman Power Pole 1450 | 14.5m | 1420g | Ideal for fishing to islands or well away from the bank in open water |
| Daiwa Matchman Power Pole 1300 | 13.0m | 1035g | Perfect for anglers who never fish beyond 13m but need power for commercial venues |
| Daiwa Matchman Power Margin Pole 900 | 9.0m | 745g | Versatile margin pole that can also fish open water while priming the margins |
| Daiwa Matchman Power Margin Pole 700 | 7.0m | 555g | Dedicated margin pole for close-quarter combat with big carp |
The Daiwa Matchman Power Pole range represents a significant step forward in commercial pole fishing, with models designed specifically to meet the demands of modern carp-dominated venues where fish continue to grow larger and more powerful.
From the 14.5m flagship model to the 7m margin specialist, each pole in the range shares the same robust construction principles and attention to detail, providing exceptional strength and reliability when battling large carp in demanding situations.
What stands out most about the Matchman series is the comprehensive nature of the packages, with each pole supplied with multiple top kits featuring pre-fitted PTFE bushes and side pullers, alongside a cupping kit and padded holdall. This ready-to-fish approach adds significant value, particularly at these price points.
With modern commercial fish growing ever larger and venues becoming increasingly challenging, these poles deliver exactly what today’s anglers need: reliable power, practical features, and the confidence to apply serious pressure when it matters most.
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The Matchman Power Pole range showcases Daiwa’s expertise in creating poles that can withstand serious punishment. Built using HMC+ (High Modulus Carbon Plus) technology, each pole features reinforced walls and specially strengthened joints to handle the strain of playing large fish.
What’s particularly impressive is the level of thought that’s gone into the functional elements. The Section Alignment System ensures optimal strength by allowing you to perfectly align the spine of each section, while the ITS taping on non-decorated sections enables smooth shipping even in wet conditions.
The finish quality is excellent throughout the range, with the understated graphics adding a touch of class without compromising performance. All joints fit together with reassuring precision, striking the vital balance between secure connection and easy shipping that’s essential when fish are feeding confidently.
While these aren’t the lightest poles on the market, this is a deliberate design choice rather than a compromise. The additional wall strength provides the durability commercial anglers need, with the carefully considered balance ensuring they remain comfortable to use despite their power-oriented construction.
In use, the Matchman Power Poles deliver precisely what commercial anglers need most: reliability when the pressure is on. When connected to a double-figure carp, these poles respond with authoritative power, providing the confidence to apply serious pressure even when fishing tight to snags or features.
The longer models (14.5m and 13m) maintain impressive rigidity given their length and strength-oriented design, with minimal tip bounce when striking and good recovery after playing fish. During testing of the 14.5m model, the pole responded in style when extracting hard-fighting carp from close to a set of snags and also when hitting fast bites in shallow water.
The range’s margin specialists (9m and 7m) offer exceptional power in compact packages, with the 9m model providing enough length to fish open water while margins are being primed before switching to edge fishing when the time is right. Their lightweight construction belies their incredible strength, with the 7m model weighing just 555g at full length.
What unites all models is their ability to handle heavy elastics without complaint. The 5.8mm bore top kits will accommodate the heaviest elastics on the market, while the 4.7mm kits (supplied with the 13m and 14.5m models) provide options for more balanced setups when targeting F1s or smaller carp.
Here’s a video from a recognised expert demonstrating the Matchman pole in use:
The kit packages across the Matchman range are particularly impressive, especially given the price points. The flagship 14.5m and 13m models come with five top kits in total: two with a 4.7mm bore for standard elastics and three with a 5.8mm bore for heavier setups, one of which comes fitted on the pole.
All kits come pre-fitted with appropriately sized PTFE bushes and Interlastic side pullers, meaning you can install your chosen elastic and be fishing within minutes. This ready-to-fish approach adds significant value and convenience, particularly for anglers who may be upgrading from more basic equipment.
The margin models aren’t short-changed either, with both the 9m and 7m versions coming with two 2.4m power kits featuring a 5.8mm bore, PTFE bushes and side pullers. We find that most poles of this length and in this price bracket only have one top kit – this has two, plus a cupping kit and padded holdall!
All models also include a cupping kit with cups, allowing for precise feeding right from the outset. The compatibility between kits across the range is another thoughtful touch, providing flexibility for anglers who might own multiple models or wish to expand their collection in the future.
When you consider the comprehensive packages on offer, with multiple pre-fitted top kits, cupping kits and holdalls included, these poles represent exceptional value.
I can honestly say we would struggle to find a better package for the money on the market! This value proposition is particularly impressive when you consider that many competing poles at similar price points offer fewer top kits and often require additional purchases before they’re fully ready to fish. For this reason, we have featured it in our guide on the best fishing poles as the best budget pole available.
The inclusion of side pullers and PTFE bushes on all top kits adds further value, saving both time and additional expense. For anglers looking to upgrade their equipment without breaking the bank, or those requiring a dedicated power pole for specific commercial venues, the Matchman range offers performance and features typically found on much more expensive models.
Here is how the Daiwa Matchman Power Pole compares against other products in its category.
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