As its name indicates, this reel is meant for saltwater fishing, through and through. It can handle salty situations and will remain smooth regardless. Keep it clean as any reel will eventually succumb to the elements, but this is one for the hard core.
With its rugged, full metal jacket all-metal construction and rigid, one-piece aluminum frame, the Daiwa Saltist Saltwater Conventional Reel is a must-have for any serious saltwater fisherman. The Saltist has:
- four ball bearings and a roller bearing;
- powerful, high-strength alloy gears;
- dual anti-reverse systems;
- dual-position power handle
- aluminum rod clamp for superior performance.
Special CRBB anti-corrosion spool bearings are shielded to keep grit and abrasives out and last up to 12 times longer in a saltwater environment. The Saltist also has stainless grease-impregnated fiber washers for smooth drag with up to 22% greater drag than similar reels. Saltist gears are machined from Daiwa’s high-strength alloy stock.
With a powerful ratio and rigid support, the saltist delivers up to 30% more winding power than similar reels. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Features:
- Rugged, all-metal construction with rigid, one-piece aluminum frame
- Four ball bearings and roller bearing
- CRBB shielded, corrosion-resistant spool bearings
- High-strength alloy gears
- Up to 30% greater winding power
- Super Drag Dual anti-reverse systems
- Dual-position power handle
- Aluminum rod clamp
