Have you guys seen this reel? The new Daiwa Saltiga DOGFIGHT spinning reel, available in July 2009, has 66 pounds of drag! That’s killer for a spinning reel. Oh, and a price tag of just $1099, that’s all.

Some more details: The Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight SA-Z6500HDF Spinning Reel is the ultimate Saltiga spinning reel. With a drag max of 66 lbs., it’s built to handle the heaviest of braided lines and control large, strong-pulling predators like Tuna, Amberjack, and Marlin. Features include: 14 bearing and 1 roller bearing, 66 lbs. max drag pressure, 6.2:1 gear ratio, Machined aluminum alloy body, sideplate, and rotor, Digigear digital designed stainless and bronze alloy gears, Dual full time infinite anti-reverse, Touch air bail tubular stainless bail, Water resistant hi-performance graphite drag, Forged aluminum spool with titanium ring, Double supported pinion system “zero friction main shaft”, Manual return bail closure system, Bail and rotor lock – during cast, Custom, machined aluminum ball-shape grip and handle, Drilled round power knob, and Saltiga Z 6500 HDF.

Matching the Saltist Conventional is a new Saltist spinning reel by Daiwa.

As the Saltist name implies, these reels were designed for all-out serious saltwater fishing, and that means simple, straight forward mechanisms that can withstand the punishment and still work flawlessly, time after time. Like a manual bail trip for fewer moving parts – greater strength and reliability. Even a dual, full-time anti-reverse you can depend on, with no lever to accidentally turn off or snag line. Reliability and performance…that’s Saltist. Features include: Rugged, all-metal construction, Aluminum alloy body, sideplate, and rotor, 6.2:1 high speed gear ratio retrieves up to 53 inches of line with every crank, Digigear digital designed stainless and bronze alloy gears, 6 bearing (5 CRBB + 1 RB), Manual return bail closure system, Bail lock – during cast, Airbail tubular stainless bail, Machined aluminum handle, Waterproof drag and body construction, Forged aluminum spool with blue titanium nitride ring, Zero friction main shaft for added power, Dual full time anti-reverse, 22 – 33 lbs. of max drag pressure, Twist Buster 2 line twist reduction, STT 4000H, 4500H, 5000H, 6000H, and 6500H sizes.

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Pre-ICAST sneak peak of the new Daiwa Saltist Lever Drag conventional reel. Pretty cool color combination huh?

Saltist Lever Drag Conventional Single and Two Speed Casting Reels combines a compact, lever drag design with the free-spool ability to easily toss live baits and hardware. Saltist LD features include: Choice of single or two speed models, Fast, One Touch gear shift, Six CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings, Precision stainless steel gears, helical-cut for smooth, powerful winding, Ultimate Tournament carbon drag (UTD), Offset power handle with round speed knob, Aluminum frame and left sideplate are one solid piece for unmatched strength, Dual system Infinite Anti-Reverse (single speed models), Precision ratchet Anti-Reverse (two speed models), and Machined aluminum spool.

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