| Introducing Daiwa's new Saltist, with the features | | | | reel is well within the reach of most anglers and is |
| and rugged Full-Metal Jacket construction | | | | by no means a stripped down reel to save costs. |
| demanded by today's ultra-strong braided lines | | | | The reel features a Full-Metal Jacket construction |
| and mono lines. Choose from standard 4.9 to 1 | | | | and virtually all components are metal for |
| retrieve or new ultra high speed 6.4 to 1 retrieve | | | | maximum reliability. There are also many more |
| models that rip in over 1.2 metres of line with | | | | performance enhancing features that are only |
| every crank, just the ticket for Kingfish. | | | | available in more expensive reels. |
| Features: | | | | The Daiwa Saltist has a striking resemblance to |
| Rugged, all-metal construction with rigid, one-piece | | | | the award winning Daiwa Saltiga. The Daiwa Saltist |
| aluminum frame | | | | reel is like the Saltiga and is built to handle the |
| CRBB shielded, Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings | | | | strong braided lines as well as monofilament lines. |
| on spool | | | | The frame and sideplates are all constructed of |
| Super Drag | | | | rigid high grade aluminum alloy to minimise body |
| Total of four ball bearings and roller bearing | | | | flex. The reel has a 4.9:1 gear ratio and is capable |
| Up to 30% greater winding power | | | | of pulling in over a metre of line with every turn |
| Aluminum rod clamp | | | | of the handle. The reel has four ball bearings and |
| Powerful, high-strength alloy gears | | | | a roller bearing which provide for an efficient drive |
| Dual Anti-Reverse systems | | | | train. Daiwa's special CRBB anti-corrosion ball |
| Dual-position power handle | | | | bearings supporting the Saltist's spool. |
| Full-Metal Construction | | | | The gears are machined from Daiwa's exclusive |
| Virtually all components are metal for maximum | | | | high strength alloy stock. These gears have very |
| reliability. | | | | tight tolerances for extra high strength and a |
| Up To 22% Greater Drag Max! | | | | smooth retrieve feel. With a powerful ratio and |
| Stainless and grease-impregnated fiber washers | | | | rigid frame support the Saltist should deliver |
| offer super-smooth drag with up to 22% greater | | | | exceptional winding power right out of the box. |
| drag max than similar reels. | | | | The Daiwa Saltist reel features a similar wet drag |
| Model Gear Line Per | | | | drag system to the Saltiga with stainless and |
| Number Action Bearings Ratio Handle Turn Weight | | | | grease impregnated fiber washers which offer |
| Line Capacity (mm/m) Max Drag | | | | super smooth drag pressure. This ensures that |
| STT30TH ML 2 CRBB, 2 BB, 1 RB 6.4:1 1.2m | | | | maximum contact is maintained with each disc's |
| 680g .37/500, .40/450, .43/400 9kg | | | | surface and the drag remains super smooth even |
| STT40H M 2 CRBB, 2 BB, 1 RB 6.4:1 1.2m 690g | | | | when in the heat of the battle. |
| .40/575, .43/525, .47/475 9kg | | | | If the Saltiga's premium price has left you |
| STT50H MH 2 CRBB, 2 BB, 1 RB 6.4:1 1.2m 720g | | | | wondering how you will find yourself a high quality |
| .43/625, .47/575, .52/525 9kg | | | | robust reel then look no further than the Daiwa |
| The reel is a very exciting new reel that is | | | | Saltist. This reel offers great features at a great |
| designed to deliver a new level of performance | | | | price. |
| for about R1600 (about $250). The Daiwa Saltist | | | | |