Daiwa SMD664ULFS Fishing Rod
- Fishing Rod
- 6 lb
- 1
- Graphite
- Better rated than 75%
A dedicated ultra light graphite casting rod for crappie, light in hand and rated for 6 lb line.
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How it ranks among the 54 fishing rods we track
4.6★ across 46 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
46 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 54 fishing rods we track - how the scorecard works · full fishing rods data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
An ultra light graphite casting rod from Daiwa, 6.5 feet long and rated for 6 lb line, built around crappie fishing at a light 0.36 pounds.
Graphite construction keeps the blank light and transmits bite feel better than fiberglass, which matters on ultra light presentations where strikes can be faint. The 6 lb line rating and crappie-focused build point this rod at panfish rather than anything requiring backbone.
- 6.5 foot graphite casting rod
- Ultra light power, rated for 6 lb line
- 0.36 pounds
- Built for crappie
Who it's for
Crappie anglers who want a dedicated ultra light casting rod with graphite sensitivity. Not built for anglers targeting larger fish or fishing heavier line.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Graphite build for bite sensitivity
- Ultra light power matched to crappie fishing
- Light overall weight at 0.36 pounds
- 6 lb line rating limits it to light presentations
- Not suited to larger fish or heavier cover
Performance notes
Graphite blanks flex less and transmit more feedback than fiberglass, which is the point on an ultra light rod meant to register light crappie bites through the tip. The 0.36 pound weight keeps casting light lures less tiring over a day on the water.
Specifications
| Brand | DAIWA |
|---|---|
| Model | SMD664ULFS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 6 lb |
| Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
| Size | One Size |
| Length | 6.5 feet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Graphite |
| Color | Brown |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Ultra Light |
| Technique | Casting |
| Target Species | Crappie |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fishing rods.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa SMD664ULFS Fishing RodThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 46 | 3.9 / 5 |
| PLUSINNO FPLFBO01-FBA Fishing RodPLUSINNO | 4.3 / 5 | 6,208 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Sougayilang 1.8mHBSXY with bag-CA Fishing RodSougayilang | 4.3 / 5 | 5,571 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Berkley 1121420 Fishing RodBerkley | 4.6 / 5 | 2,127 | 4.2 / 5 |
| KastKing Centron Combo-1 Fishing RodKastKing | 4.4 / 5 | 2,552 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the DAIWA SMD664ULFS
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What species is the Daiwa SMD664ULFS designed for?
It is built for crappie fishing.
Is it a spinning or casting rod?
It is a casting rod.
What line weight does it use?
6 pounds.