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Daiwa Saltiga saltwater conventional reels |
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The Daiwa Saltiga reel is built for today’s super braids. The fine diameter and strength of today’s braided super lines lets you pack a tremendous amount of fighting power into a compact reel. It also puts incredible strain on gear trains and drags designed for monofilament. That’s why these Daiwa Saltiga conventional reels feature beefed up components within a super-rigid frame machined from solid bar stock aluminum. Reels just don’t get any tougher.
 Daiwa Saltiga reel features:
Grease-impregnated graphite and stainless drag
Seven ball and roller bearings
Precision machined, aircraft-grade aluminum spool for maximum casting performance and strength
Massive, machine-cut, high-strength alloy gears
Dual-system Infinite Anti-Reverse
Two-position Power Handle with massive, hand-fitting grip
Frame and sideplates machined from solid, aircraft-grade bar stock aluminum, hard anodized to prevent corrosion
Fast retrieve pulls in almost a metre of line with every handle turn
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Model Ratio B/B Weight Capacity Diam mm/m
SA30 5.4:1 6+1 475g .37mm/500m .40mm/450m .43mm/400m
SA40 5.9:1 6+1 675g .40mm/575m .43mm/525m .47mm/475m
SA50 5.9:1 6+1 710g .43mm/625m .47mm/575m .52mm/525m
Rugged, precision components throughout.
Ultra-smooth “wet” drag with maximum surface area.
Daiwa has raised the bar for saltwater reels with the incredible new Daiwa Saltiga reel.
Offshore and surf angling places high demands on your tackle and the last thing you need to worry about is poor quality equipment when you hook into a trophy fish. New advances in technology have made it possible to continue the refinement of braided and fused superlines, Daiwa's brand new Saltiga was designed to harness the full potential of these amazing new lines and up the ante when it comes to premium offshore tackle.
Daiwa introduced two Saltiga reels to market, the SA conventional and SAZ spinning reels. Both these reels are designed for the discriminating offshore and surf enthusiast and aim to deliver the highest level of refinement and performance to anglers that are willing to pay for quality tackle that was designed from the ground up to deliver nothing short of stunning saltwater performance.
When asked to comment about the new Daiwa Saltiga reels, Bill Liston, the representative from Daiwa summed it up by stating "These are some very tough reels for handling some very tough fish on some very tough lines. And if that isn't enough, they're also some of the best looking reels around too!"
The Daiwa Saltiga reel has a compact profile and is a hard core saltwater reel that has awesome credentials. The Saltiga has impressive line capacities for a reel of this size and has a smaller profile than the Shimano Trinidad. The Daiwa Saltiga was designed for impressive fish fighting power using super braids.
The Daiwa Saltiga's design is elegant with clean lines and simple operation. The Daiwa Saltiga reel is extremely solid and compact due to a frame and sideplates which were cut from solid aircraft-grade aluminum bar stock. The reel is solid and cut to perfect specifications.
The frame has no flex regardless of how much force is placed on it as the frame is extremely rigid. The internal components and machined as opposed to cast alloy and the gears are larger and have larger teeth to handle the extreme pressure and strain put on the gear train.
In the design of the Daiwa Saltiga you will recognize the extreme drag system and ultra light aluminum spool design. The side plate system is among the best designed when it comes to re-enforcing the reel frame and keeping corrosive saltwater out of the moving parts of the reel. This is done by using six screws on the sideplate to provide constant even pressure to the shield.
The refinement of the Daiwa Saltiga reel is impressive, every edge, corner, knob, and handle has been rounded through careful machining to make the reel extra ergonomic and easier to maintain. The Saltiga ships with a easy to use multi-tool (screwdriver, handle wrench) that is used to both adjust the handle and remove the side plates.
Daiwa's Saltiga was created to take advantage of braided and fused superlines that take up much less room on the spool thanks to tightly woven micro fiber braids that reduce the line diameter and overall spool space required. The braid offers more strength, sensitivity and line capacity, which Daiwa has fully exploited.
The Daiwa Saltiga reel feels more like a baitcaster than a traditional more cumbersome saltwater reel. The freespool on the Saltiga is simply amazing, and will allow for great casting distance. The spool is within easy reach of your thumb to prevent those troublesome overwinds.
Retrieving with the Daiwa Saltiga reel is a real joy as this reel boasts a silky retrieve not normally found in saltwater reels due to the six precision cut bearings, and one roller bearing. The Saltiga's effective dual-system anti reverse keeps the handle right where you want while it while retrieving.
The reel has a flex free frame which means each turn of the handle is efficiently transferring 100% of the winding power into the reel. Whether retrieving a jig or a large fish its a quick trip to the surface with the ability to pull in almost a metre of line with each turn of the handle. A nice option not normally found in reels of this compact size is the ability to switch the handle position to provide more or less leverage, essentially translating into speed or power mode. The rubberized handle is very ergonomic and provides an exceedingly solid grip.
Daiwa drags are among the best in the business and the Saltiga can generate about 9kgs of drag pressure, which is phenomenal performance for a reel this size. Using an assortment of grease impregnated graphite drag washers, the Saltiga's drag keeps running smoothly throughout the longest runs with consistent pressure. The adjustment of the drag is surprisingly fine for a saltwater reel and provides a wide range of control to prevent break offs while taking advantage of stretch free braided lines.
Daiwa built the Saltiga reel super tough and it shows. While the entire frame is seamless in construction the overall design of the reel prevents any unwanted contaminates to enter the guts of the operating parts. To ensure the reel looks and feels new long after initial use Daiwa anodized every component of the Saltiga so it could better resist corrosion. The open face construction allows this reel to fish just about any big game fish you can throw at it. When handling both tough fish and tough lines the Saltiga will not fail.
The Daiwa Saltiga reel has great design and an unprecedented level of refinement for a saltwater reel. The beefed up components, flawless drag, and immense muscle will make a believer out of anyone who is looking for a premium saltwater reel that is built to handle today's toughest new super lines.
The Daiwa Saltiga reel is a must for any saltwater angler who is looking for exceptional quality reel that will stand up to any challenge it is presented with. |
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