The original Tournament Basia QD was launched to critical acclaim and has long been a firm favourite with the most dedicated members of the UK’s carp fishing community. When the time came for Daiwa to update the design, the brand was under no illusion of the mountainous task it faced. After all, how to do you improve on a product that so many anglers consider perfect? Somehow, the brand has managed it and this latest version of the Tournament Basia, the QDX, features all the of the top end features of the original, as well as a few extras that really put it head and shoulders above the competition.

If you’re a long time Basia fan then chances are that you’ll have already noticed the most obvious difference between the original and the Tournament Basia QDX. This reel has undergone an ultra-modern facelift! Long gone are the days of traditional silver, this new carp reel is finished with stunning all black cosmetics. This ensures that the reel doesn’t simply perform perfectly but it looks pretty perfect too – ideal for the modern carp angler who likes to look good on the bank, this is one reel with will complement any carp rod setup.

• Magnesium alloy body
• Ultra long 45mm anodised spool
• AirBail
• Two high impact line clips
• Starlight holes on spool skirt
• Infinite Anti Reverse
• Super compact construction
• Superior line lay
• Stainless steel AirBail
• Vented rotor arms
• QD drag engagement
• Spare spool supplied