Daiwa Introduces Advanced
Saltwater Reels at ICAST including a New
Saltiga and Millionaire
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Another key adaptation of
technology is the new Air Rotor™ design which features a corrosion-proof “Zaion”
carbon construction. The same Zaion that Daiwa developed and used in reels like
the Fuego and the Zillion rods. The re-engineered design spreads stress more
evenly throughout the rotor eliminating high-stress points while eliminating
excess material not required for strength. The result is a strong, lightweight
and corrosion-proof rotor. Its reduced weight allows it to turn almost
effortlessly for a smooth, fluid feel and increased sensitivity.
The reel also features a Zaion
rotor for corrosion resistance and weight reduction
Other enhancements include a automatic rotor brake
to keep the rotor totally stationary when the bail is open, a waterproof carbon
drag which can deliver up to 66lbs. of drag pressure, digital cut gearing, a
lightweight aluminum spool that is finished with carbon, and a machined aluminum
handle with a lightened two piece machined knob. This is one very slick looking
spinning reel!
The Saltiga is finished with a two
piece machined knob
There are five new sizes
of Saltiga spinning reels from 3500 to 6500 and are designed to cover just about
any saltwater spinning need. These are premium offerings and the MSRP for the
new reels ranges from $1,099.95 to $1,299.95.
The record breaking Millionaire
surf reel is now coming stateside
A Millionaire Surf Casting Reel: At the
show Daiwa also introduced a brand new Millionaire surf casting reel which has
already been made popular in Europe.
These are the 7HTMAG and
factory “Super Tuned” model M7HTMAGST. These reels feature proven, record-class
performance in European casting competitions, and are designed to offer anglers
exceptional performance right off the shelf. Both are built in Daiwa’s Japanese
factory to ensure maximum quality control.
This reel is proven overseas and
delivers exceptionally long casts
To control the
high-performance tuned spools of these reels, capable of reaching speeds up to
30,000 rpm, Magforce® Z (called Magnofuge in Europe) automatically applies
smooth magnetic braking as the spool approaches maximum speed to prevent over
run, then backing off as the spool slows. The end result is the spool starts and
builds speed faster, then keeps spinning longer. The amount of control is fully
adjustable to meet varying conditions and your particular casting style.
To up the ante there is now a
supertuned version
The supertuned version features
more aggressive styling and souped up guts including the increased bearing count
and use of carbon fiber
The
supertuned M7HTMAGST comes
loaded with 8CRBB, 1BB, 1RB and weighs in at 11.5oz. and will retail for
$499.95, while the 7HTMAG has 5CRBB, 1BB, 1RB and weighs 12.2oz. and will retail
for $299.95. Both reels have the same powerful 5.8:1 gear ratio and are capable
of bringing back 28 inches of line per handle crank.
The swept carbon fiber handle
looks just like the Zillion Type R, just with new EVA knobs
