Daiwa is a name that has been around for years and they have developed a reputation for great gear. I remember my first rod and reel combo was a Daiwa spin-casting reel with the thumb trigger. Great reel for catching crappies and perch, but not much use for a tuna!
To get trophy tuna, striper, wahoo, marlin and other large fish into the boat requires a much more substantial rod. The Daiwa Saltiga is a great boat rod for butterfly jigging. These may be classified as a light, inshore rod but it is capable of controling a 100+ lb fish. Match up this rod with a stand up harness and no more than 50W line and you should be all set for a variety of great game fish.
Check below for current deals.
 DAIWA VIP SALYWATER FISHING ROD US $39.95 
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 DAIWA Eliminator Boat Rod 7 Foot 1 Piece US $23.99
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 Daiwa INFEET VR 902MHRS INSHORE Salt Water Rod New US $212.60
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 Daiwa New BeefStick Surf Spin Rod 8 2PC BFSF802M US $19.99
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 Japanese Fishing Rod Daiwa SJ 110H for surf and shore US $599.99
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 Two Piece Daiwa Graphite Regal Strike SK 16C Fishing Rod 8 1 2 US $9.99
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 Daiwa Saltiga Ballistic Surf Rod SABS 33 405G US $479.95
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 Daiwa Saltiga Ballistic Surf Rods SABS 40 405G US $479.95
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 DAIWA SALTIGA G SAG J511HF 511 HEAVY BOAT JIGGING ROD CONVENTIONAL US $179.99
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 DAIWA OFFSHORE BOAT FISHING POLE US $59.00
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 Team Daiwa S Surf model NoTD S s 802MRS 8 FT US $60.00
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 Daiwa New Beefstick Bottom Rod 6FT6 XH BFBT66XHR US $27.99
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