Daiwa Morethan Branzino 3500 Reel

Simply legendary!

Few reels had the looks, strength and refinement of the legendary
Morethan Branzino released in 2008. An amalgamation of the best
spin reel technology Daiwa had to offer, the Branzino was cutting
edge design cloaked in a black, industrial-styled amour. Offering
unrivalled power and precision it was a perfect marriage between
beauty and brawn.

Now the legend has returned, and it’s back with the same swagger,
advanced designs, and eye-catching good looks. Dressed in black and
with a stylish gold allure the Daiwa Morethan Branzino 3500
Reel is back, which means it’s time to get back in
black.

Employing Daiwa’s ultimate reel technology – Monocoque (3500size),
Magsealed, Magsealed Bearings, Magsealed Line Roller, ATD, Zaion,
Airbail (one-piece construction), Digigear II and an all-new Air
Rotor, each Morethan is individually constructed and made with the
highest quality materials available. Designed for the serious
angler, the 2017 Morethan sets the standard for the ultimate and
future in spinning reel technology.

Indestructible, indismissable, and totally enigmatic the new
Branzino is design brilliance like only Daiwa can deliver. The
legend continues with the all-new Daiwa Morethan Branzino
3500 Reel.

Magseal
Given the popularity of saltwater fishing, reducing water
penetration into the reel is a major goal to minimise corrosion and
promote longer life and better performance. If saltwater
infiltrates a reel and dries, it crystallizes and then erodes gears
and bearings.

Through years of research and development, Daiwa found the solution
– a membrane of magnetic oil, in conjunction with magnets between
the body and the rotor of the reel, which greatly reduces the
penetration of water inside the body via the main shaft. Being
magnetized this lubrication system avoids any friction, reduces
dust intrusion, eliminates oil spray and improves reel life
expectancy.

Magseal debuted in 2010, cementing itself as the world’s most
advanced spinning reel, this technology was used in many of other
flagship reels like Saltiga, Caldia and Exist.

The new 2017 Morethan introduces innovations and unparalleled
designs, with the combination of Monocoque, Magseal, Magseal
Bearings, Air Rotor, ATD and Zaion, making it Daiwa’s most
sensitive and powerful technically advanced reel ever
developed.

Magsealed Line Roller
Not content with Magsealing the rotor/anti-reverse system, Daiwa
introduced fully contained Magsealed bearings in the line roller
system to attenuate water intrusion, maintain rotation smoothness
(reducing line twist) and increase part longevity. The line roller
bearings are the first part on the reel to contact saltwater. They
are one of the hardest wearing parts in a reel, and are constantly
working. The pressure of the line, continual water and salt
impregnation destroys roller bearings quickly.

Introduced to spinning reels over 20 years ago, line roller
bearings have now reached the pinnacle of evolution with the
addition of Magsealed ball-bearings.

Magsealed Ball-bearings
After the Line Roller, prevention of water ingress into the gear
system via the reel handle is the next revolutionary step to
maintain ultra smooth rotation and longevity of the reel.
Traditional bearings require packing with grease or oil and metal
or rubber seals which can restrain contamination by water and
foreign matter.

This creates friction and impedes smooth rotation of the reel,
while minimal twist in the bearings during rotation, can result in
penetration of foreign matter, causing abnormal noise and declined
rotational performance.

Daiwa has improved the use of traditional CRBB ball bearings by
combining them with a fully contained external Magsealed membrane.
Water intrusion via the Magsealed Ball Bearings is now a thing of
the past, and when they are placed into the gearbox system of the
reel, they prevent invasion of water and dust, maintaining the
bearings original light, ultra smooth performance. Preventing dust
and salt intrusion greatly reduces reel noise and corrosion and
ultimately improves the long-term durability of the reel.

Zaion Air Rotor
Sensitivity is one of the strongest attributes of Air Rotor. The
rotor is made from a highly sensitive, high-density carbon resin
called Zaion. Zaion is a new material, composed of carbon resin and
long carbon fibres. This high-density material is light, strong and
resists corrosion, used in many of Daiwa’s reels, it far exceeds
the strength of magnesium in a strength per unit weight
comparison.

Zaion transmits vibration through the reel more efficiently than
ever before. By hollowing out the rotor system, a lighter
construction is created with more surface area, resulting in
increased strength and greater transmission of vibration. With a
decrease in weight, the balance has been fine-tuned. A lower centre
of gravity and precise centre of axis allows the rotor to spin more
efficiently with perfect balance. This decrease in weight,
increased surface area and new Zaion construction transmits lure
vibration to the angler like never before.

ATD
The biggest issue with many drag systems is that they are not
smooth at the beginning of the drag. ATD or Automatic Tournament
Drag is the newest introduction into Daiwa spinning reels. On one
level ATD implements structural changes to the spool metal of the
reel that provides greater support of the spool across the entire
length of the main shaft. This additional support of the spool
reduces spool twist under load, promotes more even pressure on the
drag washers and ultimately reduces “pulsing” of the drag when
fighting the fish.

The second aspect of ATD, is an improved drag grease that exhibits
a low viscosity at rest, yet becomes more viscous immediately after
drag start up. This reduces initial drag start-up inertia and
combined with the structural changes of the ATD Drag System results
in a smoother drag from the initial hook up, allowing you to
concentrate on the fight.

Monocoque
Strength is everything in a larger reel. A solid base is the most
important component for any reel. The 3500 size utilizes the
Monocoque Body. The Monocoque body is a symmetrical, one-piece
structure that will revolutionize future generations of spinning
reel design.

The Morethan were designed for lure casting from the beach,
headlands and rocky shores to target hard fighting fish. The gears
of the new 3500 model is embedded in the one-piece Monocoque body
construction. Previously the body and a side cover/plate held the
gearing in place. The new design allows the BJ models to be more
rigid, with a better sealing mechanism, heralding the arrival of
the next generation in reel design

The new Morethan models will give anglers opportunities for more
powerful fishing styles with lighter tackle.

Daiwa Morethan Branzino 3500 Reel Features:

• Real Four
• Mag-sealed rotor & main gear
• Mag-Sealed line roller
• Zaion air rotor
• Hyper digital gear
• Carbon hybrid spool
• Silent oscillation III
• Super metal body
• Cross wrap engine plate
• ABS II
• Neo cross wrap
• Twist buster II
• Tough air bail
• Aluminium machine cut handle
• UTD – Ultimate Tournament Drag
• CRBB system
• Real Stopper
• Washable

Daiwa Morethan Branzino 3500 Reel
Specifications:

• Gear Ratio: 4.9:1 (83cm)
• Bearings: 12+1
• Drag: 8kg
• Line Capacity: PE 2/300m, 2.5/250m