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Daiwa Embraces IoT With New Bluetooth Equipped IM Z LIMITBREAKER Baitcaster



Introduction: Daiwa Japan has launched a new generation of the Z series reels with the IM Z LIMITBREAKER. More than just an update in styling and refinement the IM Z is a Smart Reel that makes use of Daiwa's new bluetooth and app controlled "Connecting System" to control, track, and update the new Intelligent Magforce braking system.

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This was an EXCELLENT review of this new reel. I watched the lure news piece in Japanese but obviously don’t speak/read Japanese. The gist came through. I still think this model is aimed at the saltwater anglers with an eventual trickledown for bass anglers.

All I see is hyper gears for my Z200.

I’m super excited about this reel BUT in all honesty i could have done without the blue tooth

Might have missed it, but I am wondering if the reel can function when the battery is dead. Is there any braking at all? Would be nice if they make a non-electronic version that could spool swap with this one. Again, I have no idea what is coming or what is even possible so just thoughts.

I just hope they don't reserve this frame for only the ultra-expensive class, much like they did with the Steez CT SV. I would love to see a cheaper version of that reel still, even if in the $350 range. Same goes with this new Z. I understand how things go though and know that is all HIGHLY unlikely...

Does the app have an English mode?

Tokugawa wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:07 pm

Does the app have an English mode?

Looking at the translation, I think that's what it means about 'unavailable outside Japan'. Not literally unavailable, but that it's only in Japanese language and script.

All battery life diminish over time so now I have to think about that, pull out my phone to change brake settings and remember to charge my reel if it's low on life fml...

I got all excited for a new Z, but this is definitely not what I expected. The idea of an app to go with a reel is just a little too much for me

I've always thought the idea of a custom braking profile for a DC reel would be cool. I always envisioned it as a system that generates its own power and to set parameters and braking curves you would connect it to a PC and power the reel via a mini USB. You would run a program to visualize and change the braking curves and then download the profiles to the reel with a dial or selector to choose which profile. Not sure this app allows this. I also wanted to see the return of the Z. Not thrilled about both happening in the same reel though. I do hope it sticks around and develops over time because it is kinda cool.

It would be cool to develop and share the perfect 4 oz glide bait braking profile for big non braid line with the reel or the perfect deep crank casting profile with 10# flouro with light wind. I guess the app based nature of it could allow for sharing of braking profiles assuming it's Bluetooth based. You could have a bunch on your phone ready to go. Average Joe can't even figure out Magforce 3D so doubt this would have mass market appeal but it is a flagship reel. I could also share backlash.exe as a grifter to all the noobs.

Backlash.exe But customization of braking curves would be really interesting and great fun. Really hoping that will be possible. Actually I believe it will be possible. Maybe not with original reel but with modified reel.

A Bluetooth reel?

This makes me feel incredibly old.