New Lethal Fishing Weapon – Daiwa Saltiga 6500

October 3rd, 2010 | Author: Fishing_tips

One of the latest product releases from Daiwa is the king of the range Daiwa Saltiga 6500 spinning reel. Unsurprisingly, the reel has already found itself in the hands of fishermen and is receiving very positive feedback. Daiwa have really focused on building this reel as durable as possible. To prevent water entering, both the gearbox and the drag system are completely sealed units and are housed inside a Hardbodyz reel casing. The huge amount of cranking power available with this reel is the result of a skillfully designed and bulletproof gear system.

No compromises have been made in the construction of this reel with only the finest quality materials used throughout. The reel boasts all metal construction and the 14 ball bearings are high grade stainless steel. The crank handle is machined out of a solid piece of aluminum and attaches directly into the gearbox. To get the highest performance from the gearbox, digital technology is used to control cuttingof gears to very high tolerance levels using high grade stainless steel and marine bronze. And for those of us accustomed to seeing plastic used for the knob on the handle it is a pleasant surprise to discover this one is solid aluminum. In a world where many goods are now manufactured in unexpected places like India, China, or Thailand, it is reassuring to see that this product is made in Japan

In keeping with the quality build throughout the reel the outside coating has a superb sheen in a choice of Gold, Blue or Silver. The spool is larger than previous models with a capacity of 550 yds./50 lb or 440 yds./60 lb. And to protect the spool lip from nicks and scratches a special titanium nitride finish has been applied Additional features include twist buster line roller, zero friction main shaft, manually operated tubular air-bail arm and bail lock. Daiwa have taken their already outstanding drag system to a whole new level on the Saltiga 6500 with the unit producing a stunning 66 pounds of smooth grunt.

This certainly is a standout product in Daiwa’s spinning reel range. Here you have a gloves off, no holds barred, take no prisoners, extreme sports fishing reel. It offers the best quality levels, excellent durability and maximum possible power in a unit weighing only 29.8 ounces. If you are looking for an upgrade of your current sports fishing reel then the Daiwa Saltiga 6500 warrants your careful consideration.

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