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Daiwa vs KastKing:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Daiwa had more branded searches than KastKing among tackle box brands worldwide. Daiwa had about 135,000 branded searches, while KastKing had 60,500. Daiwa made up 11.6% of all tackle box brand searches we track, and KastKing accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tackle box brands, KastKing appeared in all four answers and Daiwa in none.

Among tackle box brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Daiwa, about 2 searches for every 1 for KastKing

Daiwa 135K searchesKastKing 60.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

KastKing, mentioned in every answer we collected

KastKing in 4 of 4Daiwa in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

KastKing, the only one of the two named

KastKing first in 3Daiwa never named

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Top tackle box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, KastKing appeared in all four answers. Daiwa did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Plano1st
  2. Flambeau2nd
  3. KastKing3rd
  4. Shimano–
  5. Bass Pro–
  6. Daiwa–
  7. Rapala–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Plano4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • KastKing4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Flambeau3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Bass Pro1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Shimano0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Daiwa0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Rapala0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about tackle box brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which tackle box brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Plano
    2. 2Flambeau
    3. 3KastKing
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best tackle box brands?”

    1. 1Plano
    2. 2Flambeau
    3. 3KastKing
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best tackle box brand for small fishing gear?”

    1. 1Plano
    2. 2Flambeau
    3. 3KastKing
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “fishing tackle box”

    1. 1Plano
    2. 2KastKing
    3. 3Bass Pro
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tackle boxes”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Daiwa or KastKing more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Daiwa and KastKing by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tackle box brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Daiwa and KastKing among tackle box brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Daiwa, KastKing. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthShimanoPlanoBass ProDaiwaKastKingRapalaFlambeau
Oct 202530.8%25.2%20.6%11.3%4.1%5.1%2.8%
Nov 202522.3%22.3%22.3%10%3.7%4.5%14.9%
Dec 202525%20.4%25%11.2%4.1%5%9.1%
Jan 202628.7%23.5%19.2%12.9%3.9%4.7%7.1%
Feb 202630.2%24.7%16.6%13.6%5%5%5%
Mar 202630%24.6%20.1%11%6%4.9%3.3%
Apr 202635.7%23.9%15.9%10.7%5.9%4.8%3.2%
May 202634.7%23.2%15.5%12.7%5.7%5.7%2.5%
Jun 202630.6%25%16.7%11.2%7.5%6.2%2.8%
Jul 202632.5%21.7%17.8%11.9%6.5%6.5%2.9%
Aug 202630%24.6%20.1%11%6%6%2.2%
Sep 202631.7%26%17.3%11.6%5.2%5.2%2.9%

How has the Daiwa and KastKing comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Daiwa was ahead of KastKing in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Daiwa’s share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide moved from 11.3% to 11.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KastKing’s share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide moved from 4.1% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.

How did search popularity change for tackle box brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Daiwa gained share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide, from 11% to 11.6%.

  2. In September 2026, KastKing lost share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Daiwa’s and KastKing’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Daiwa

1 branded search term

  • daiwa

KastKing

1 branded search term

  • kastking

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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