If you love high-quality fishing gear, there’s a good chance you’ve used a Daiwa reel or rod before. Known for precision engineering, smooth performance, and unbeatable durability, Daiwa is one of the most respected fishing brands in the world.
But here’s something many visiting anglers don’t know — Daiwa gear is significantly cheaper in Vietnam than in most Western countries. Whether you’re after a travel setup or a new piece of kit to bring home, Vietnam is one of the best places in Asia to buy genuine Daiwa equipment.
Let’s break down why.
🇻🇳 1. Daiwa Manufactures in Vietnam
Vietnam is home to several official Daiwa factories, where many of the brand’s mid-range and high-end reels are produced before being exported worldwide.
That means the gear available here is often locally made, skipping import costs, shipping fees, and retail markups seen in the U.S., Europe, or Australia.
💬 Translation: the same reel you’d pay USD 150 for abroad might cost less than half in Vietnam.
💰 2. Local Market Pricing = Real Bargains
Because Vietnam is a fast-growing fishing market, local distributors price gear competitively for domestic anglers.
This benefits visiting fishermen — prices are already lower without any special deals.
For example:
- 🎣 Daiwa Tatula XT rods start around 1,500,000 VND (~USD 60)
- ⚙️ Daiwa Exceler reels can be found from 1,600,000 VND (~USD 65)
These are authentic, brand-new Daiwa products available in official and trusted stores around Ho Chi Minh City.
💡 Tip: Always buy from reputable tackle shops — avoid online marketplaces or generic stores that don’t specialize in fishing equipment.
🏙️ 3. Where to Find Daiwa Gear in Ho Chi Minh City
If you’re visiting or living in Saigon, there are plenty of local tackle stores stocking Daiwa rods, reels, and accessories.
The most popular among both locals and foreigners is:
Tackle Berry Vietnam
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A Japanese-origin store chain known for authentic products, both new and second-hand, and a wide range of Daiwa and Shimano gear.
You’ll also find Daiwa reels at several local shops such as Tuấn Hàng Xanh Fishing Store, offering solid gear and friendly service just a short Grab ride from the city center.
👉 For a full list of stores and directions, check our guide:
Fishing Store in Ho Chi Minh City
🌏 4. Perfect for Traveling Anglers
If you’re joining one of our fishing tours and want to travel light, buying your gear once you’re here makes perfect sense.
You can pick up a quality Daiwa setup for under USD 130 total, perfect for catching barramundi, grouper, mangrove jack, and more during your trip.
💡 And if you prefer not to bring anything, our tours already include premium rods, reels, and tackle — ready to fish.
⚓ 5. Genuine Quality, Lower Prices
Vietnam’s combination of local manufacturing and competitive retail pricing means anglers get the same Daiwa qualitytrusted worldwide — just at better prices.
Before you fly home, it’s worth visiting a store to stock up on a few reels, rods, or spools of line — the value is simply too good to ignore.
🎣 Plan Your Wild Fishing Adventure
Once you’ve geared up, come test that new Daiwa setup where it really counts — in Vietnam’s wild waters.
Our private fishing tours take you through mangrove forests, oyster farm rivers, and salt field lakes, all just outside Ho Chi Minh City.
👉 Book your private fishing tour here
and see what your new Daiwa reel can really handle.
