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Daiwa Slide Tray Feeder Chair
Slide Tray Feeder Chair
A feeder chair with a proper practical twist: a slide-out tray that works on either side. There’s plenty of adjustment too, but at 9.6kg it’s better suited to settling into a swim than travelling light.
- Weighs 9.6kg, with a steel and aluminium frame.
- Integrated 485 × 310mm tray extends to either side and locks in position.
- Seat height adjusts from 32–46cm; the backrest is adjustable too.
- 36mm telescopic front legs accept Daiwa SYSTEM 36 accessories.
Make sure it’s the right one. This is the Daiwa chair with the integrated underside slide tray and 36mm telescopic front legs. We haven’t tested it on the bank; these are our thoughts on its features and intended use.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
Provisional feature-based scores, not bank-test results; durability, loaded stability and long-session comfort remain untested, and value depends on the actual selling price.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching7.7/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money7.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Feeder anglers settling into one swim. The tray, adjustable seating and accessory compatibility make sense for an organised session with everything close by.
- Anglers wanting chair comfort with a more structured setup. You get a padded seat and adjustable backrest alongside a working tray and mounting options.
Maybe skip if
- Roving anglers and long-walk regulars. A 9.6kg chair takes a fair chunk out of your carrying allowance before bait, rods and the rest.
- Anglers who only need somewhere to sit. The integrated tray and accessory system may be unnecessary complexity if your fishing is deliberately stripped back.
The lowdown
Introducing the Daiwa Slide Tray Feeder Chair
A feeder chair with a proper practical twist: a slide-out tray that works on either side. There’s plenty of adjustment too, but at 9.6kg it’s better suited to settling into a swim than travelling light.
- Weighs 9.6kg, with a steel and aluminium frame.
- Integrated 485 × 310mm tray extends to either side and locks in position.
- Seat height adjusts from 32–46cm; the backrest is adjustable too.
- 36mm telescopic front legs accept Daiwa SYSTEM 36 accessories.
Quick verdict
A tidy base for a proper feeder session
The slide tray is the big attraction here. Keeping bait and the bits you reach for beside your seat makes sense, and being able to use either side gives you useful flexibility when setting up your swim.
The catch is the carry. At 9.6kg before you add accessories, this isn’t a chuck-it-over-your-shoulder chair for wandering miles. For anglers who settle in and want an organised feeder setup, though, it’s a convincing option.
Provisional feature-based scores, not bank-test results; durability, loaded stability and long-session comfort remain untested, and value depends on the actual selling price.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 7.7/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 7.7/10
The steel and aluminium frame, padded mesh seating and adjustable hardware look like a well-considered package, though long-term durability is unverified.
The reversible locking tray and adjustable seating offer a practical layout for settled feeder fishing, with loaded stability still untested.
Keeping essentials within reach may help your routine, but the chair itself won’t improve feeding decisions or presentation.
The integrated tray and flexible adjustments are handy once positioned, but the 9.6kg carry counts against convenience.
Combining seating and working space offers useful value if you need both, although a confirmed selling price is needed for a firm judgement.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Daiwa Slide Tray Feeder Chair
A feeder chair earns its place when it does more than give you somewhere to park your backside. You want to watch the tip comfortably, reach your bait without folding yourself in half and get up cleanly when a fish needs landing. The Daiwa Slide Tray Feeder Chair tackles that everyday stuff with an integrated tray underneath the seat. Slide it out, choose your side and you’ve got a working area where you need it. Simple idea, mate, but a useful one for a settled feeder session.
The tray is the headline feature, and rightly so. It measures 485 × 310mm, extends to either side and locks in position. That gives you a sensible place for the bait and small bits you’re using now, rather than encouraging you to spread your entire tackle bag around the peg. Think a hookbait tub, disgorgers and a few immediate essentials, with the main supplies kept elsewhere. Plan the layout before casting, though: your landing-net handle still needs a clear route when something decent turns up.
Being able to choose the tray side is more than a cheeky convenience. Different swims force different arrangements, especially when there’s a bush beside you, a narrow platform or an awkward approach to the water. Your preferred baiting hand matters too. With this chair, the table position doesn’t have to dictate the whole setup. Just remember that the tray occupies space beside the seat once extended. It’s worth thinking about where your rod butt, tackle bag and feet will go before you start filling it with tubs.
The seat measures 55 × 50cm, with a 66 × 50cm backrest. You also get an adjustable backrest and a seat-height range of 32–46cm, which should give you useful scope to find a sensible fishing position. For active feeder work, I’d aim for feet planted and an easy movement towards the rod, rather than reclining as though bite-time has been cancelled. The padded nylon seat includes quick-drying vented mesh, a practical detail for damp mornings. That doesn’t mean you should expect it to stay dry in rain.
Underneath, Daiwa uses a steel and aluminium frame, with 36mm telescopic front legs and large tilting mud feet. The feet are there to help the chair accommodate the ground, while the telescopic adjustment lets you work towards a level sitting position. Don’t mistake any of that for permission to perch on a dodgy bank edge. Set the chair on firm ground, check the feet are properly supported and tighten everything before loading up. There are also 180-degree swivelling hand wheels, giving you adjustment hardware that can change orientation.
Those front legs are also part of the chair’s appeal if you like building a proper station around you. It’s compatible with all Daiwa SYSTEM 36 accessories, so there’s scope to arrange compatible extras around your fishing rather than balancing everything on the floor. That could be especially handy when feeder fishing means repeating the same bait-up, cast and wait routine for hours. Keep it sensible, though. Every extra fitting adds something else to carry, position and check, and an organised setup isn’t necessarily the one with the most attachments.
Then there’s the number that might make you pause: 9.6kg. That’s the chair’s weight, not your complete bankside load, and it needs factoring in honestly. If you’re fishing a swim close to the car or taking a trolley, the integrated tray and adjustable seating are easier to justify. If your usual day involves a lengthy towpath walk and several moves, it’s a different conversation. A lighter, simpler chair may leave you happier, even if it means giving up this rather tidy built-in working area. No point arriving already knackered.
We haven’t had this chair on the bank, so long-session comfort, wear and how the tray feels under everyday use remain things we can’t vouch for. What we can say is that the layout makes good sense for feeder anglers who stay put and value having essentials within reach. It won’t sort your clipped-up distance, choose the right hooklength or turn a blank into a bag-up session. It can, however, give your fishing a more orderly base. If that’s what your current chair lacks, this Daiwa deserves a closer look.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Weight and frame
- 9.6kg; steel and aluminium construction
- Seat dimensions
- 55 × 50cm
- Backrest
- 66 × 50cm; adjustable
- Seat height
- Adjustable from 32–46cm
- Integrated tray
- 485 × 310mm; slides to either side and locks in position
- Legs and accessory fit
- 36mm telescopic front legs; compatible with all SYSTEM 36 accessories
Specs checked with Daiwa, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Less reaching, less loose kit
Rather than treating the bait table as an afterthought, Daiwa builds one underneath the seat. Pull it out on your preferred side, lock it in position and arrange your essentials around how you actually fish.
That’s a workflow benefit, not a promise of extra bites. Your spot, feeding and presentation still do the catching.
The setup
Closer look: a chair with its working space built in
The underside tray is the main reason to choose this over a simpler chair. At 485 × 310mm, it’s best treated as your immediate working area rather than somewhere to unload every bait tub you own. Sliding it to either side lets you keep that area away from your landing-net route or position it beside your preferred baiting hand.
The adjustable backrest, 32–46cm seat-height range and telescopic front legs give you several ways to tune the setup. Get the chair settled first, then arrange your tray and accessories. It’s much less faff than trying to level everything with open bait tubs already aboard.
Worth knowing. The tray’s ridge rail accommodates an optional sliding clamp and leg. Those are optional items, not something to assume comes with the chair. We don’t have a confirmed tray load limit, so don’t treat it as a lifting handle or lean on it to stand up.
Your kind of fishing
Who it suits: settle in, get organised
This makes most sense for anglers committing to one swim for a proper feeder session. Whether you’re watching a tip for bream or regularly recasting a Method feeder, having the essentials nearby can cut down on unnecessary reaching. The adjustable seating is also appealing if a basic folding chair leaves you too low or too laid-back for active fishing.
It’s less convincing for roving, minimalist fishing or awkward carries. At 9.6kg, you need to genuinely want the integrated tray and accessory options. Already happy with a light chair and separate bait table? This isn’t automatically an upgrade just because it combines the two jobs.
Before you buy
FAQs in full: the practical bits
Can you choose the tray side? Yes, it extends to either side and locks in position. Choose the side that keeps your baiting routine comfortable without blocking the rod or net. Leave yourself clear space to stand, too; an organised peg still needs room for you to move.
What fits the legs? Daiwa states compatibility with all SYSTEM 36 accessories, and the front legs are 36mm telescopic items. For accessories outside that system, check the intended leg diameter and clamp arrangement rather than assuming anything labelled universal will be bob on.
How portable is it? The confirmed weight is 9.6kg, before additional accessories. That’s manageable in some setups and a chore in others, depending on your carry and transport. We haven’t checked its folded bulk or carrying comfort, so weight alone shouldn’t be your only check before buying.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Integrated tray works on either side to suit your preferred layout.
- Adjustable seat height and backrest give you room to tune your sitting position.
- SYSTEM 36 compatibility offers scope to build a dedicated feeder station.
- Large tilting mud feet help accommodate uneven ground.
- Padded seat combines nylon with quick-drying vented mesh.
Worth knowing
- The 9.6kg weight is a real consideration on long walks.
- The tray is useful working space, but not a replacement for a large bait station.
- Additional SYSTEM 36 accessories mean more expense and more kit to carry.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Can the tray be used on either side?
Can the tray be used on either side?
Yes. The integrated underside tray extends to either side and locks in position, so you can choose the layout that suits your swim.
02Which accessories fit the chair?
Which accessories fit the chair?
It’s compatible with all Daiwa SYSTEM 36 accessories and has 36mm telescopic front legs. Don’t assume accessories from other systems will fit without checking their clamp requirements.
03Is it a lightweight chair?
Is it a lightweight chair?
Not really. It weighs 9.6kg before you add accessories. That’s easier to justify for a settled session with a short carry or trolley than for a long walk with everything on your back.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a tidy base for a proper feeder session. The strongest reasons to choose it are integrated tray works on either side to suit your preferred layout. and adjustable seat height and backrest give you room to tune your sitting position.; the main trade-off is the 9.6kg weight is a real consideration on long walks..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Integrated tray works on either side to suit your preferred layout.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Feeder anglers settling into one swim: The tray, adjustable seating and accessory compatibility make sense for an organised session with everything close by.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 9.6kg weight is a real consideration on long walks.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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