The Daiwa PRO Margin 103 lands in tackle shops tomorrow — perfect timing for the peak of margin fishing season. Built on the same mandrel as Daiwa’s UK-made poles, this new release offers serious edge power, full section compatibility, and the strength to handle double-figure carp with confidence.
Be warned, though: performance like this doesn’t come cheap. The retail price is listed at £959.99 on Daiwa’s website, putting it firmly in premium pole territory. Prices in stores such as Fishing Tackle and Bait have the price at £799.99.
Margin work is a key tactic on modern commercial fisheries. In warm weather, carp often patrol the edges, making short-line fishing incredibly productive. To make the most of these opportunities, you need a pole that’s both strong and responsive. The PRO Margin 103 fits the bill. At 10.3 metres, it promises to be stiff, well balanced, and ready for demanding situations. It comes supplied with a professional power kit, fitted with a 5.8mm PTFE bush. This setup is ideal for big elastics, heavy lines, and aggressive match-day feeding.
Despite its power-focused design, the pole still delivers a crisp action and won’t fold under pressure.
It’s strong, it’s still stiff, and it’s not going to let you down,” said Daiwa’s presenter during testing. “You can tame big fish, even on heavy gear.
One key feature is interchangeability. The PRO Margin 103 is built on Daiwa’s UK-made mandrel, so it shares sections with models right up to their 16m poles—up to section eight. That means you can carry spares, protect your flagship pole when it’s windy or snaggy, or simply drop straight into your current setup.
The included power kit is ideal for larger elastics like Red Hydro. The extra internal width helps elastic run smoothly under load while also adding stiffness to the top kit itself. Less flex means less friction and more fish control when it matters most.
With no bending in the top kit, it becomes stronger—and that means it’s not going to let you down.
Whether you’re targeting big edge fish in summer or need a reliable spare for testing conditions, the Daiwa PRO Margin 103 looks set to become a staple across the match scene this season.
Daiwa Pro Margin 103 Package
- 10.3m pole
- Pre-bushed margin power kit
- Cupping kit
- Daiwa pole holdall
- RRP: £959.99
Daiwa Pro Margin 103 Overview and Specs
Designed for the Daiwa pole user who seeks a high performance margin pole. Increased wall strength, a high endurance factor and its designed ‘fighting action’ for handling high levels of load, make the Pro Margin the perfect ‘power’ partner to any UK Daiwa pole.
Utilising high density MSG this pole delivers ‘more muscle, less fat’. Built on the same mandrel as our UK range, the 10.3m Pro Margin is suited to any Pro or Generic top kit, making it ready to handle Red Hydro via the 5.8mm Pro Power Kit. It is a top level choice for controlling big margin feeding fish and presenting a trap near features here the fish go bulldozing off or head straight to cover. Easily fished longer where required with an 8/9 PHEX or the butt sections from any UK made Daiwa pole.
| Model | Length | Weight | Max Elastic Rating |
| Pro Margin 103 | 10.3m | 630g | 20 |
For more detials, check out the annoucement video below:
Will you pick up the Daiwa Pro Margin 103 pole when it hits stockists tomorrow? Let us know in the comment section below. If you’d prefer to feel the pole before shelling out nearly a grand, you can see it at the Aston Park Open Day on Saturday.