With any of these market-leading companies in the fishing industry, one thing you come to expect apart from getting top of the line gear every time is the innovative development of new products every year. This year, Daiwa has brought out their revolutionary Revelry Reel.

Daiwa 21 Revelry: Distinctive, Next-Generation Reels

Much the same as the original Certate range, Daiwa has introduced a new reel but in two versions to cover two different fishing styles.

Targeting the Australian and New Zealand light tackle markets, Daiwa has launched the 21 Revelry FC (finesse custom) and, the stronger option, the 21 Revelry HD (heavy duty).

21 Revelry Finesse Custom: Perfectly Weighted Reel

This lightweight reel makes finesse angling intuitive. Similar to the Certate in that it is crafted from a single piece Monocoque but made out of Daiwa’s corrosion-resistant Zaion body making them one of the lightest reels in the Daiwa line up.

One-Piece Monocoque Frame

This one-piece frame cuts flex and twist by 99%. Now, the compact body is more resilient under load than any two-piece reel body. It houses the main gear in a single, sealed protective engine plate.

Corrosion-Resistant Zaion Body

Zaion is a Daiwa-patented material. This high-density carbon resin is stronger and lighter than magnesium alloys. Zaion enables the reels to weigh in as little as 165g.

Ultimate Gear Precision, Smoothness

Daiwa engineers built the 21 Revelry reels with Tough Digigear. Each gear is machine-cut. Every gear is honed for rotational smoothness, precision, and strength.

Air Rotor

Revelry’s futuristic air rotor system moves the needle forward. It’s a hollow assemblage, so interior parts have more space to react. This maintains rotational balance better than previous design strategies.

The system’s Zaion arch works to diffuse force. This cuts stressing and flexing. 

Air-Bail

The 21 Revelry reels introduce a new, stainless-steel bail. This hollow spool-gate lets any anger easily slide the line towards the roller. Lightweight line control is the name of the game. 

ABS Longcast

21 Revelry reels have a modified spool. Like all of the reels’ parts, it’s slimmed down. And, it’s built from a lightweight plastic compound.

The ABS Long cast extends flight distance by 5%. 

Automatic Tournament Drag

ATD is Daiwa’s patented drag grease compound. At rest, it’s a thin liquid. But, as soon as drag starts, ATD thickens and becomes sticky. 

This shift lets anglers maintain a smooth drag with consistent pressure. It increases friction, so an angler can get a taut spool turning when the line’s running out. 

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Bearings

The 21 Revelry reels’ corrosion-resistant ball bearings are built to last. They last twelve times longer than standard ball bearings. Daiwa’s patented coating lets these parts resist all abrasive grit.

Daiwa 21 Revelry FC MQ Reel: Models and Specifications

Choose from among four 21 Revelry FC MQ reels. Each reel is suited for different depth and drag pressure. All have solid spool capacity.

21 REVELRY FC MQ 2000S

• Gear: 5.1
• Weight: 165g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 0.4/ 300M
• Drag Pressure: 5kg

21 REVELRY FC MQ 2500

• Gear: 5.2
• Weight: 185g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 0.8/ 200M
• Drag Pressure: 10kg

21 REVELRY FC MQ 2500S

• Gear: 5.2
• Weight: 190g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 0.6/ 200M
• Drag Pressure: 5kg

21 REVELRY FC MQ 3000

• Gear: 5.2
• Weight: 215g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 1/ 200M
• Drag Pressure: 10kg

21 Revelry Heavy Duty: Matchless Power and Torque

The 21 Revelry HD Reel is built from the same premium components as the 21 Revelry FC—with one exception.

While the Revelry FC has a corrosion-resistant Zaion body, the HD has something stronger. Each 21 Revelry HD reel has a high-performance metal alloy body. It’s heavier, but it’s more durable. this reel is built to target bigger fish in harsher environments on light tackle.

Daiwa 21 Revelry HD MQ Reel: Models and Specifications

There are four models of the 21 Revelry HD MQ reel. When it comes to reels, these are lightweight, yet incredibly strong for their size they can last the harshest treatment and environments.

21 REVELRY HD MQ 2500D

• Gear: 5.7
• Weight: 230g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 1.2/ 300M
• Drag Pressure: 10kgDaiwa

21 REVELRY HD MQ 3000D-C

• Gear: 5.7
• Weight: 235g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 1.5/ 300M
• Drag Pressure: 10kg

21 REVELRY HD MQ 4000D-CXH

• Gear: 6.2
• Weight: 270g
• Ball Bearings: 8BB (4CRBB); 1RB
• Spool Capacity: PE 2/ 300M
• Drag Pressure: 10kg

21 REVELRY HD MQ 5000D-CXH

• Gear: 6.2
• Weight: 275g
• Ball Bearings
• Spool Capacity: PE 2.5/ 300M
• Drag Pressure: 10kg

The Bottom Line

Whether you’re sick of having to pay over a grand for a decent light tackle reel or looking to win the next 4lb comp we have all come to enjoy, the 21 Revelry will most definitely have a permanent position in your line up.

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