With support again this weekend 25th Annual Indiana Muskie Classic organized by Muskie, Inc. in Indiana, the local Daiwa crew will also showcase the soon-to-be-available Ardito Muskie travel rods during evening activities during the tournament.
“Attendees fishing at this event are exactly the type of avid angler we want to show Daiwa’s commitment and focus on the muskie tackle and fishing market,” said Rick Stagowski, who supports Daiwa’s sales efforts at tackle dealers throughout the Midwest states. “With the success we had with the new Daiwa Bessie muskie lures introduced at fishing shows last winter, along with the new Ardito travel rods in terms of length, power and action for targeting large muskies and northern pike on Midwest and Canadian lakes, I have found that With additional muskie-specific rods and reels to be showcased at the 2023 ICAST show, Daiwa continues its goal of being the premier fishing tackle brand for muskie anglers.”
Daiwa will showcase the up-to-date rods, as well as other muskie rods, reels, baits and braid, during a registration event held at renowned muskie shop Ye Olde Tackle Box in North Webster, Indiana on Thursday, May 18, and then again on Saturday, May 20 , when all participating anglers will be invited to a dinner, donation auction and other activities at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana.
The Ardito muskie travel rods will be offered in both high-power and extra-high-power versions in 8’5-inch lengths, with Daiwa’s exclusive “V-Joint” ferrule design that allows the five-piece rods to fish and fish like a one-piece model. HVF Nanoplus carbon blanks provide the durability needed for casting immense muskie baits, while the X-45 blank construction process eliminates blank twist for improved casting accuracy. Both rods are equipped with Fuji K guides and a carbide top guide.
Stagowski notes that the up-to-date Ardito travel rods will have a retail price of $249.99 and will begin to be available at select tackle stores in early June, which is perfect timing for anglers planning summer muskie trips that they’ve always wanted to catch. over 50 inches in diameter.
Held on the Webster, Tippecanoe and Barbee chains of lakes in north-central Hoosier, the competition attracts nearly 180 avid muskie anglers from across the Midwest. A division of Muskies, Inc. based in Indianapolis has played a key role in providing financial support to the Indiana DNR for stocking muskies in competition waters over the years, helping it become a muskie fishing destination over the past two decades, especially early in the year when many states still have closed seasons .
There are still a very narrow number of places available for interested anglers. More details can be found on the Facebook event page at www.facebook/com/groups/IndianaMuskieClassic. More information about Daiwa’s up-to-date Ardito muskie travel rods will be available in early June at https://daiwa.us/collections/travel-rod.
