The Daiwa Crosscast Traditional Rod is a cork-handled carp rod range for anglers who want the slim Crosscast blank platform with a more classic handle finish. It covers shorter carp work, standard 12ft setups, a 13ft model and a spod variant.
The blank is based on the 2022 Crosscast super-slim design. It is built to feel lightweight and responsive, with a slimmer profile than many traditional carp rods, so the range suits anglers who dislike bulky blanks.
Construction uses a high modulus carbon blank with 1k woven carbon reinforcement. The build also includes a Seaguide DPS reel seat, stainless steel guides with LS rings, a traditional cork handle and a stainless steel butt cap.
Available carp models cover 10ft 3.0lb, 10ft 3.5lb, 12ft 3.0lb, 12ft 3.5lb and 13ft 3.5lb. The range also includes a 12ft 5lb spod model, which keeps baiting-up duties within the same family. Seaguide TDG guides give the rod a lighter guide package than older ceramic guide styles, with larger internal diameter for their size.
The 12ft and 13ft rods use a 50mm butt guide, giving the longer models a more casting-focused ring layout while keeping the Crosscast Traditional identity consistent across the range for anglers comparing shorter, standard and longer carp-rod options.
| Lengths | 10ft, 12ft, 13ft |
| Test Curve | 3.5lb, 3lb, 5lb |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Super slim Crosscast blank | The slim blank keeps the rod feeling lighter in the hand than a bulky traditional carp rod. |
| High modulus carbon | This gives the blank a responsive feel while keeping weight under control. |
| 1k woven carbon reinforcement | The reinforcement adds structure to the blank and gives the rod a more robust build. |
| Available lengths | Available in 10ft, 12ft and 13ft carp rod versions, plus a 12ft spod model. |
| Test curve options | Available carp-rod test curves are 3.0lb and 3.5lb, with a 5lb spod option in the range. |
| Traditional cork handle | The handle gives a classic grip and appearance for anglers who prefer cork over shrink rubber. |
| Seaguide DPS reel seat | The reel seat provides a dependable fitting for standard carp reels. |
| Seaguide TDG guides | The guide package keeps weight down and helps line travel cleanly through the rings. |
| Stainless steel guides with LS rings | This keeps the guide build durable while matching the rod family's modern component package. |
| 50mm butt guide on 12ft and 13ft rods | The longer models get a casting-friendly ring layout for anglers who want more line flow on standard and longer rods. |
| Stainless steel butt cap | The butt cap protects the handle end and gives the rod a neat traditional finish. |
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The carp rod range covers 10ft, 12ft and 13ft options. There is also a 12ft spod model in the same Crosscast Traditional family.
The carp rod options include 3.0lb and 3.5lb test curves. The spod model is a 12ft 5lb version.
Yes. The range uses a traditional cork handle with a stainless steel butt cap, giving it a more classic finish than many shrink-wrapped carp rods.
The rods use Seaguide TDG guides and stainless steel guides with LS rings. The 12ft and 13ft carp rods use 50mm butt guides.
It suits anglers who want a slim, responsive carp rod with a classic cork handle, with options covering shorter swims, standard 12ft use and longer 13ft work.
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