DAIWA 20 SALTIGA SPIN SW REELS

Since the first Saltiga was released in 2002, the demand for heavy-duty saltwater spinning reels has grown consistently. The original Saltiga set a new standard for this category and has improved since then. In 2020, the new Saltiga is more technologically advanced than ever. According to the original Saltiga field-tester, Mr. Murakoshi, the 20 Saltiga is the perfect mixture of both the angler’s and engineer’s perspectives.

The 20 Saltiga has been extensively redesigned and engineered, from the drag knob to the handle, and it features the most advanced list of features ever. At the heart of the redesign is the brand new Monocoque body, which is a single piece body made of high-strength aluminum that can hold much larger internal gearing components, providing unheralded strength and improved sealing. Housed within the MQ body, is a brand-new drive gear, providing gear strength more than double that of its predecessor. The diameter has increased 12% against the 15 Saltiga, and the new G1 Drive Gear is also thicker with a newly designed Tough Digigear concept of larger and deeper cut teeth.

The new MQ body improves upon the 15 Saltiga, as it improves the rigidity of the body assembly. When used under heavy loads against the ocean’s toughest predators, the 20 Saltiga delivers ultimate strength. The new MQ body also boasts a new rear cover design, eliminating screws from the underside of the reel to improve against intrusion, and the cover is also produced from reinforced ABS to eliminate potential electrolysis with the aluminum body. The improved paint and finishing processes extend the durability to the cosmetic side, delivering much-improved corrosion protection.

The improvements just keep on coming. The 20 Saltiga features a brand-new aluminum Air Rotor that delivers more than double the rigidity against the 15 Saltiga. The change to an aluminum construction rotor, which comes with increased weight, was enabled by clever engineering of the newly designed shape, keeping the weight increase to a minimum.

Improvements have also been made to the spool and drag assembly, where drag pressures have been increased to an astounding 25/30kg. Limited by the spool capacity, Daiwa engineers created a new drag stack, increasing the number of washers to deliver ten times the drag durability compared to the 15 Saltiga. A newly designed aluminum Radiation Drag Knob provides improved cooling and heat dissipation compared to the 15 Saltiga, thanks to its aluminum construction and increased size compared to the 14 Expedition. A newly designed ABS Longcast lip design offers improved casting performance and enhanced line management. A noticeable lack of porting and a unique under-side lip in the spool design is another deliberate strategy to minimize water intrusion under the spool.

The 20 Saltiga is designed to ‘Break Your Record’. Every piece and point have been carefully selected to help anglers achieve their fishing dreams. Made in Japan and bulging at the seams with technology, the 20 Saltiga is design excellence like only Daiwa can deliver, and strength and power that only Saltiga can offer.