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Given Daiwa's expansion of their Saltwater Reels, we've now dedicated three pages to their offerings. Please Click on the Category below left to view products

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Conventional: Sealine, Saltist, Saltiga Series, Big Game, Tournament,
Spinning: Dog Fight, BG (Black Gold), Coastal & Saltist  Series...
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Daiwa Electric and Specialty Products Page
Dendoh Power Reels, Saltiga Boat Braid Line & Universal Clamp
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Luna, Pluton, Coastal Series...
Daiwa Spinning Reels Page Spinning: Dog Fight, BG (Black Gold), Coastal & Saltist  Series...

 

To order from this page just make your selections and click on the "Add to Cart" button or the  "Buy" link. If you run into difficulties please make use of our toll-free line and give us a call. Our phone numbers, fax and email addresses are posted  at the bottom of this page.  

Upon placing  your order you'll receive an immediate confirmation via email. You are not billed at that time. We process orders manually, preferring to have a human actually check things over and contact you should there be questions. Within 24 hours of placing your order you will receive a follow-up email confirmation and final invoice reflecting your total charges (Monday-Friday). You are not billed until we actually send you your final invoice.  Orders shipped to CA addresses will have California Sales Taxes applied, out of state orders are tax free. Orders over $100 are shipped FREE!* Orders less than $100 are billed for shipping. During the ordering process you can select expedited shipping if required. (Within the USA via UPS ground. International, and oversize/weight items will be billed for shipping and you will be sent an emailed invoice reflecting total charges prior to actual billing. We will not ship without you having had a chance to review the invoice).

daiwa_logo.gif (3046 bytes)Daiwa Saltwater Reels Daiwa produces some excellent reels, and they've really done some great things with their newest additions to the line. This Japanese manufacturer is very conservative, they are slow to introduce new contraptions, but once developed they stay with a winner. An indication of this is the Black Gold spinning series. I've been using these reels since I lived back in Texas...that's since 1984! The BG series are, in my opinion, as good a spinning reel you can buy for anywhere near the selling price. The conventional style SL20 and 30 baitcasters are standards out here, and very well regarded for their light line handling, casting, and smooth drags.  Diawa has some very strong contenders in the saltwater arena, and their new models really hit the nail on the head. Frankly, Daiwa's quality and innovation in reel design was one big reason why we elected to move away from Shimano's anti-competitive BS.  Daiwa represents a better competitive value, their quality is quite evident and they allow us to offer our clients a better value without the anti-competitive routine of the folks from Shimano. Within the Japanese market, Daiwa has long been considered the best. They don't build bikes, they build fishing reels...properly.

Products represented on this page include:
Sealine-X
Saltist
Saltist Levelwind
Saltiga
Saltiga Lever Drag -
NEW
Big Game Series
Spinning Reels

Just Arrived:

Daiwa Seagate Reels now at both our Huntington Beach and San Diego shops. Selling for $149 including spooling.

Daiwa's new 2012 Seagate series reels are basically a bit of a "tweener." They share some of the same features that have made their Sealine and Saltist reels so very popular over the years. The reels are a very reasonable $149, and we do our part to enhance that affordability factor stick by including free mono spooling and free shipping. The new reels have corrosion proof composite frames and side plates. You have helical cut bronze gears for smooth powerful cranking, all at a 6:1 speed. There are three CRBB corrosion resistant bearings plus a roller bearing, anodized aluminum spool, and carbon fiber drag washers. There's even a centrifugal spool brake! Very solid features and specs coupled with a reasonable price point make the new Seagate reels something well worth considering.

 
Seagate Series Price Bearings Gear Ratio Capacity
 SGT 20H $149.95 3 6.1:1 14/350, 20/210
 SGT 30H $149.95 3 6.1:1 20/295, 25/230
 SGT 35H $149.95 3 6.4:1 20/300, 25/240
 SGT 40H - $149.95 3 6.4:1 25/400, 30/280
 SGT 50H - $149.95 3 6.4:1 30/350, 40/310
Free Mono Spooling & Shipping on this item
 
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Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions, give us a call or zap over an email 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Option in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $29.99
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer 
Mono Test
Rigging Style
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00

 

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Daiwa Sealine Reels!

One of the best values in sportfishing!

Daiwa's Sealine X series are a wonderful group of reels, have been for years now. The spool disengages when you cast, so the freespool performance is excellent. The drags are reliable and sound, and I've been aboard the Red Rooster when a fellow took the jackpot with a tuna over 110 pounds - so I know they are sound pieces, solid, capable performers.

The reels are excellent for tossing iron or bait. Reels in this series reels feature Super Speed Shaft for longer casts (like a neutral), selectable centrifugal casting brakes, waterproof sealed drags - waterproof, fast gearing, tough marine bronze and stainless gears, aluminum spool, composite frame and sideplates, rod clamp... For 2006 Daiwa upgraded the reel by adding improved CRB bearings for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Sealine X Series Price Bearings Gear Ratio Capacity
 SLX  20SHA $119.95 3 6.1:1 12/420, 20/210
 SLX  30SHA $119.95 3 6.1:1 20/295, 25/230
 SLX 40HA $119.95 3 4.9:1 25/350, 30/300
 SL X40 SHA - $119.95 3 6:1 25/350, 30/300
 SLX  50HA $119.95 3 4.9:1 30/380, 50/220
 SL X50 SHA - $119.95 3 6:1 30/380, 50/220
Free Shipping on this item
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Optional Mono Spooling @ $8.99
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and/or mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no name "braid."
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 300 yds $29.99
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer 
Mono Test
Rigging Style

Daiwa Saltist Star Drag Reels
New Models
 We're including FREE SPECTRA SPOOLING with topshot!

While we were indeed sorry to see the old series of Saltist star drag reels go away, I've got to say we are more than pleased to see the new ones arrive.

The New Saltist Black Gold reels share some common features, such as a one piece aluminum frame and sideplate, four CRBB (corrosion resistant ball bearings) plus roller bearing. One of the big changes is the finish of these reels. They are now anodized instead of painted (yes, the older series had a painted finish, very good but not as good as an anodized finish when it comes to wear). The drag has also been upgraded to Daiwas's Ultimate Tournament carbon drag which provides increased drag performance. There's an infinite anti-reverse, machined aluminum spool and a centrifugal anti-backlash control, and all the reels have clickers! There are some significant upgrades on these reels, making them an even better value than the older models. Pricing has not changed dramatically from the older series, and that's some very good news, too!

 

 

Model Capacity
Mono (yds)
Capacity
Spectra
Bearings Max
Drag
Gear Ratio Line Retrieve
per Crank (")
Weight
in ounces
Price
STTBG20H 320 @ 15# 300 @ 30# 4 BB/1RB 15.4# 6.1:1 35 16.5 $179
STTBG30H 295 @ 20# 280 @ 50# 4 BB/1RB 15.4# 6.1:1 41 17.2 $179
STTBG35H 240 @ 25# 360 @ 50# 4 BB/1RB 19.8# 6.4:1 48 21.1 $189
STTBG40H 270 @ 30# 400 @ 65# 4 BB/1RB 19.8# 6.4:1 48 22 $199
STTBG50H 310 @ 40# 500 @ 65# 4 BB/1RB 19.8# 6.4:1 48 22.7 $209

 

To kick off the introduction of these excellent new reels we're doing our part to make things affordable for you. We're including your choice of FREE quality Spectra Spooling (with topshot if required) with each purchase.

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Rigging Options
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no name "braid."
Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling additional 200 yds - total 500 yds - must order 300 yd Spectra option above $19.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select Spectra test above (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00
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Daiwa Saltist Series Star Drag Levelwind!

The Saltist Series of reels have proven themselves the best in their class. The right combination of quality construction, excellent performance, saltwater proven components. Now the same level of quality is available in a levelwind reel!

The reel has all the same features in terms of construction as the standard Saltist, but with the addition of the levelwind and addition of two CRBB bearings for a total of four instead of 2 CRBB and 2 BB on the non-levelwinds (so that's a change for the better). Maybe they'll spin a bit less, but they'll require less regular  maintenance.

 

Rugged all metal construction with rigid one-piece aluminum frame
Four CRBB shielded corrosion-resistant ball bearings and a roller  bearing
High strength alloy gears
Up to 30% greater winding power
Super drag with up to 22#'s of drag max
Dual anti-reverse systems
Dual position power handle
Aluminum rod clamp included

 

 

 

MODEL BEARINGS GEAR RATIO WEIGHT CAPACITY MONO CAPACITY SPECTRA Price
STTL20H 4 CRBB,
1 RB
6:1 18.5 OZ 15#/280 40/260, , 50/200 $169.95
STTL30H 6:1 19.4 OZ 20/290 40/380, 50/280 $179.95
STTL40 4.9:1 and
6.4:1
for High Speed version
23.6 OZ 25/400, 30/270 40/660, 50/490 $189.95
STTL50 24. OZ 30/350, 40/310 40/840, 50/630 $199.95

 

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Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $30.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling additional 200 yds - total 500 yds - must order 300 yd Spectra option above $19.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select Spectra test above (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

Saltist Levelwind LINE COUNTER REELS

For those who need accurate depth data, for use with downriggers, targeting salmon and other species. The need for a line counter exists. Daiwa offers the best reels we've seen in this respect, they're not toys, not compromised fishing instruments, but with respect to Daiwa's LC reels you have something well worth fishing for many years to come. Rugged and dependable, with the right features for YOUR particular style of fishing.

 

 

Model
Number
Action
FW / SW
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Line Per
Handle Turn
Wt.
(oz.)
Line Capacity
(Lb. Test / Yards)
Drag Max
Levelwind Line Counter
 STTLW40LCA  - / M  4 CRBB, 1 RB  4.9 : 1  36.2"  22.90  25/400, 30/270, 40/240
BRAID: 40/660, 50/490 
22.0 
 STTLW50LCA  - / MH  4 CRBB, 1 RB  4.9 : 1  36.2"  23.80  30/350, 40/310, 50/220
BRAID: 40/840, 50/630 
22.0 
Levelwind Line Counter Super High Speed
 STTLW20LCHA  - / L  4 CRBB, 1 RB  6.1 : 1  35.0"  18.50  12/420, 14/350, 20/210
BRAID: 40/260, 50/200 
15.4 
 STTLW30LCHA  - / ML  4 CRBB, 1 RB  6.1 : 1  35.0"  19.40  14/490, 20/295, 25/230
BRAID: 40/380, 50/280 
15.4 
 STTLW40LCHA  - / M  4 CRBB, 1 RB  6.4 : 1  47.2"  23.50  25/400, 30/270, 40/240
BRAID: 40/660, 50/490 
20.0 
 STTLW50LCHA  - / MH  4 CRBB, 1 RB  6.4 : 1  47.2"  24.30  30/350, 40/310, 50/220
BRAID: 40/840, 50/630 
20.0 

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Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $30.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling additional 200 yds - total 500 yds - must order 300 yd Spectra option above $19.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select Spectra test above (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

NEW Daiwa Saltist LD HYPERSPEED

Daiwa's NEW Saltist Lever Drag Hyper Speed lever drag is a speedster made for jigging duty. The new reels feature a blazing fast 7.3:1 gear ratio, exactly what may be required to trigger an aggressive jig strike from fast moving predatory fish. Folks targeting wahoo, kings in the Gulf or breezing yellowtail off California will certainly appreciate what these powerful speedsters can accomplished. For folks working deepwater jigs, the added retrieve speed will especially come in handy for those times when you need some speed to get bit, and also for those times when you've failed to get bit and it's time to bring the line back in for another shot at the fish. Like the other lever drag reels in the new Saltist line up, you get up to eight CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings, precision helical cut stainless steel gears. Tournament quality carbon drags, offset power handle, round speed knob, all aluminum frame and left sideplate made from one solid piece of metal. These reels are anodized, not painted. They also have a dual infinite anti-reverse, and a machined aluminum spool. Lots of quality in the production, lots of innovative creativity in the design add up to a series of reels destined to many, many years of pleasurable fishing.

Please note, we don't use the "canned" images supplied by the manufacturer, we actually have the reels in stock, and that's what we shoot. The model 40 pictured is Daiwa's prototype, that one we had to borrow for the image since it's not available yet. But the 20 and 30 are in our inventory...now!

 

Model Bearings Gear Ratio Retrieve/Turn Weight Capacity Spectra Mono Drag Strike/Full Price
STTLD20HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.3:1 42.4" 13.8 OZ 30#/300YDS 15#/320YDS 13.2/22.0 $239
STTLD30HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.3:1 40.3" 14.5 OZ 50#/280YDS 20#/295YDS 13.2/22.0 $249
STTLD35HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.3 OZ 50#/360YDS 25#/240YDS 17.6/26.4 $279
STTLD40HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.0 OZ 65#/340YDS 30#/270YDS 17.6/26.4 $289
STTLD50HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.7 OZ 65#/500YDS 40#/310YDS 17.6/26.4 $299

At present we have the STTLD20HSH and 30HSH in our inventory.
The larger size 35, 40 and 50 sizes will become available in July.
(the 35 is like a 30T in the older Saltist series)

FREE MONO & UP TO 300 YDS SPECTRA SPOOLING (1 cent)
and Shipping w/in USA!

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- Select your new reel using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no name "braid."
Mono Spooling is FREE, Spectra spooling is FREE - the topshot will also be free.
Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

 

Daiwa Saltist Reels!

Daiwa Saltist Series - winners of the 2009 ICAST Best Saltwater Reel Honors, the new Saltist Lever Drag and their newest Big Game Series and Spinning reels. The new reels are all here, with the exception of two larger Saltist casting sized lever drags (40/50). Those will be arriving in November/December.

The newest from Daiwa, Saltist Leverdrag Two Speeds...earned top honors at ICAST BEST NEW SALTWATER REEL 2009!
 

Daiwa Saltist Lever Drag
Single Speed & 2 Speed Reels!

Daiwa introduced a new series of saltwater reels based upon their very popular and well designed Saltist series of cast aluminum reels. These new reels offer some features sure to please anglers looking to combine both speed of retrieve and cranking power.  While the smallest size reels arrived first, we've now received ALL models into our inventor: 20, 30, 40 & 50 sizes are all here now.

Certainly Daiwa took a look at what Avet's been up to for the past few years and came to the realization that spectra has changed the game in favor of the use of smaller gear for bigger fish - if that gear is up to the challenge. Daiwa also upgraded the drag material to a carbon fiber design (again more like Avet's been offering on all their reels). Daiwa states that the reels will have 13-17#'s of drag with freespool, and button down at 22-26#'s of drag. Pretty impressive specs if they can live up to that level of performance. They also feature 6 bearings, and a 6.3:1 & 3:1 gear ratio.  All in all, it appears that Daiwa will have some winners on their hands with the new Saltist Lever Drag reels.

 

Introduced at the same time as the two-speed LD's, Daiwa produced the same reels in a single speed form. These single speed reels all share a 6.3:1 gear ratio, and 13#'s of drag measured at strike with freespool performance (manufacturer's spec). Like the 2-speeds, the little 20 will hold about 325 yards of 15# and 210 of 20# mono, the larger 30 size will hold 295 yds of 20# and 230 of 25# line. The 40 holds 270 yds of 30# mono, the 50 holds 310 yds of 40#. Pictured Right: the 40 & 50 size Saltist 2 speed. Daiwa also introduced a narrow 40, the model 35. It shares all the same features of the 40, size of drag...but in a skinnier form. Wonderful size for use on a jig stick.


Model 40


Model 35

 

(You might notice, our pictures look a bit different than most wanna-be imitators. That's because we actually have inventory, we shoot our own pictures - from our own merchandise. May not seem like a big deal, but it is. It means we actually have stock, we don't blow smoke, we run a million dollar inventory so we can ship your order in a timely fashion. Beware of phantoms of the 'net. There are plenty who present a big image, but the reality is something quite different. We've been around for over 12 years as a legitimate retailer and e'tailer. We were the first saltwater specialty internet retailer - we do things right...and treat folks the way we ourselves would like to be treated.)
We're offering FREE SPECTRA SPOOLING on these reels as an introductory special. Due to our ordering script, the Spectra will carry a charge of 1 cent, however the price of the reel will be reduced by the same amount...so it's free, and it's the good stuff that's being offered.

 

 

Single Speed 20 LD
 

 

 

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- Select your new reel using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no name "braid."
Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

Daiwa Star Drag Saltiga

Here's a superior statement in reel design and execution from Daiwa. The  Saltiga reels represent Daiwa's finest effort, the ultimate combination of workmanship, quality parts and construction, and a reel that's every bit as fishable as it is stunningly attractive.  It's a gorgeous blend of royal blue and chrome, machined perfection that fits in your hand.

The reels are over-built, excellent strength, and even better engineering.  They're a natural for spectra backing and a mono top-shot. The newest Saltiga star drag reels feature machined aluminum one piece frame and side plates and rod clamps, six ball bearings, infinite anti-reverse, a spool click selector and a centrifugal anti-backlash control...like the smaller offerings. The larger reels offer a 4.9:1 gear ratio.  The 40 holds 270 yards of 30# mono, the 50 handles 310 yards of 40# mono. The new 30 Tall holds 300 yds of 20# or 200 of 30#.  But, with reels built this strongly, Spectra is encouraged.  That way you've got some serious line capacity to deal with the bigger fish these fishing reels were made to tame. They are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.  They're very capable performers, powerful fishing reels indeed! 

 

Daiwa has also introduced a surf fishing variant based upon the Saltiga 30. The new reel uses a counter balanced handle, has slightly different cosmetics and like all Saltigas, has great casting, excellent machining and effective drags.

 

 

Price includes FREE  Spectra spooling.

*Rigged Your Way Free!

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Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

New 2010/11 Daiwa Saltiga Reels

FREE SPECTRA!

For a long time we've wanted the Saltiga with a precise lever drag. There are times a star drag is called for, and times when a lever really is the best option. Now, anglers have a choice. The LD series is the best Daiwa produces, impeccable machining, durability and performance. They are made for fishing braided lines (and American produced Spectra is the best in this regard). They feature smooth one-touch shifting and Daiwa's Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag material.

Features
- simple, one touch gear shift mechanism providing both speed and power
- six CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings
- offset power handle with soft touch grip
- massive stainless steel gears - helical cut for power and smoothness
- machined aluminum frame and left sideplate
- machined aluminum spool
- centrifugal casting brakes
- machined aluminum rod clamp
- precision ratchet anti-reverse

 20 & 30 size below


Daiwa 35 above, and below

 

Model
Number
Action
FW / SW
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Hi / Low
Line Per
Handle Turn
Hi / Low
Wt.
(oz.)
Line Capacity
(Lb. Test / Yards)
Drag Max
Strike / Full
Lever Drag 2-Speed Conventional
 SALD20-2SPD  - / L  6 CRBB  6.3:1 / 3.1:1  37.2 / 18.0  18.30  12/420, 14/350, 20/210
BRAID: 40/260, 50/200 
13.2 / 26.0 
 SALD30-2SPD  - / ML  6 CRBB  6.3:1 / 3.1:1  37.2 / 18.0  18.80  14/490, 20/295, 25/230
BRAID: 40/380, 50/280 
13.2 / 26.0 
 SALD35-2SPD  - / ML  6 CRBB  6.3:1 / 3.1:1  46.9 / 22.8  25.30  20/300, 25/240, 30/200
BRAID: 40/600, 50/360 
28.0 / 40.0 
 SALD40-2SPD  - / M  6 CRBB  6.3:1 / 3.1:1  46.9 / 22.8  25.50  25/400, 30/270, 40/240
BRAID: 40/660, 50/490 
28.0 / 40.0 
 SALD50-2SPD  - / MH  6 CRBB  6.3:1 / 3.1:1  46.9 / 22.8  26.40  30/350, 40/310, 50/220
BRAID: 40/840, 50/630 
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Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

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Daiwa Big Game

Saltist Lever Drag
- New Models HERE NOW!

As we've previously stated, Daiwa had a great showing at the tackle industry's big trade show held in July. They took the show for saltwater reels, and that was the firm's focus for 2009 and 2010. This is clearly demonstrated in their new Saltist Series of small lever drag, spinning and their newest Big Game reels which grace the #1 spot of this week's specials.

Daiwa's new big game lever drags seriously update their tried and true 20 and 30 series trolling/casting reel line. The new reels feature a push button shifter (for the 2 speeds) and offer bullet-proof reliability while trolling, and they can spin with the best of 'em for casting duty, too! The reels feature stainless steel gears, seven CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings, with dual carbon fiber discs. The new reels have Daiwa's Infinite Spin feature which provides excellent free spool performance for maximum casting and live bait presentation. They use a main shaft bearing stabilizer which prevents excess side pressure on spool bearings, regardless of drag tension. Their all aluminum frame and left sideplate are one solid piece for added strength. They also have a Zaion corrosion-proof drag lever, and rugged dual point gear shaft support. Their machined aluminum spool is designed for extended line capacity, and come with an aluminum rod clamp.

 

Model Bearings Gear Ratio Line per Turn Weight Max Drag w/ Freespool Capacity Price
STTLD20T2SP 7 CRBB 4.7/1.7:1 41.8"/15.1" 37.4oz 15.4 40#/350yds $349.95
STTLD30T2SP 7 CRBB 4.7/1.7:1 41.8"/15.1" 38.5oz 15.4 50#/340yds $359.95
STTLD20TH1 7 CRBB 5.1:1 45.4" 34.9oz 15.4 40#/350yds $249.95
STTLD30TH1 7 CRBB 5.1:1 45.4" 36.2oz 15.4 50#/340yds $259.95

 


20 Size Single Speed

30 Size Two-Speed

FREE SPECTRA SPOOLING AND TOPSHOT!

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Spectra Spooling
Select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions? give us a call or zap over an email. 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Options in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

 

Saltiga Braided Boat Line

It took me a while to warm to this product, multi-colored lines have earned a pretty poor review over the past years. But, it seems to me the folks at Daiwa have a good thing going with their version of a "super braid." Their Saltiga  Braided line is a bit different from the norm. It's a "super line" along the lines of PowerPro, Izor, Jerry Brown... The thing that sets it apart is that it's actually a darn good version of the super braid genre, and it offers bottom fishing anglers a nice advantage. It's a five color line, providing a distinct color break each 10 meters and with five and one meter indicators so you know your depth with accuracy. It's a smooth braid, not the stiff coated stuff you've come to dislike... It really does have more of a feel like Izor or JB. It is an 8 braid line, of thin diameter. (JB, BW and Izor are typically 12 or more). It's not stiff, with an abraisive coating. It will deal with line guides more kindly that at least one popular braided line we know of.  Daiwa introduced this line as part of it's Dendoh style power assist reels which were designed to fish deep. But, this accessory product has a great future ahead on any reel who's owner happens to do some bottom fishing.

We stock the line in reel filling 300 and 500 meter lengths as well as bulk spools of 1800 meters.

Buy Description Price
Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid 55# x 300 yds $36.62
Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid 80# x 300 yds $45.78
Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid 100# x 500 yds $82.45
Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid 150# x 500 yds $91.62

Daiwa Accessory Reel Seat Clamp

Here's something that many guys have been waiting for. I know Max here at the shop has been bugging me about this since ICAST. Daiwa showed off a wonderful accessory at the show, a reel clamp that fits most reel on the market. While it was made to fit their Saltiga 15-50, Saltist 20-50, Leverdrag 20-50, Levelwind 20-50 and Line Counter 20-50 (excluding their Big Game Series). As you can see from the images, we put one on a little Luna 300, and she fit! There will be a broad range of application. The piece features a couple spacers to allow a better match for different reels and rods. It's a very nice piece of aluminum, strong, well finished, sleek and smooth. It's very much a precision product, and could be something you've been looking for. They're not cheap, but they're darn good!


Luna 300

Saltist 30T
 
Buy Description Price
Daiwa ARSC1 Accessory Reel Seat Clamp $59.95


 

 

 

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