The Japanese brand is one of the most recognised by anglers around the world, particularly when it comes to designing reels for tuna fishing.
The range dedicated to stalking this legendary fish boasts a number of features designed specifically for tuna fishing, just like a rod fishing reel leaving the factory Daiwatechnology, size, drag system, retrieve speed, bearing, line or nylon, crank handle, LBS capacity - everything has been taken into account to give maximum pleasure to every angler.
As you can imagine, tuna requires extremely robust equipment, and you can count on the expertise of Daiwa who, like Shimano make it a point of honour to create a range of reels specifically for each type of fishing.
Whether you're a boat angler, a lure fisher or just a spey fisher, you'll find what you're looking for in the comprehensive catalogue of daiwa fishing reels.
It's important to stress that the reel you choose should be adapted to the technique you want to use, just like a rod fishing rod. If you choose your equipment without considering this vitally important factor, you're likely to be extremely disappointed and will soon give up fishing... which would be a real shame.
The technologies offered by the Japanese brand
Being the market leader means having superior know-how to the competition, which is why the brand keeps reinventing itself every year with new designs and, above all, cutting-edge technology.
As you can see, catching a fish like tuna is no trivial matter, and requires top-quality equipment that is often part of a range in its own right.
Mag Sealed
This high-tech product comes straight from the aerospace industry. It's a magnetised oil that provides optimum protection for the internal mechanics and improves the rotation of the mill.
All the specialists in the field agree: the gain in fluidity of rotation is considerable, a very important factor in tuna fishing.
ATD brake
The ATD brake system is unique in that a special grease optimises the energy efficiency of the brake. You'll get more grip on start-up, more stability and more progressiveness during use.
The risk of breakage when fighting the biggest tuna will be minimised, giving you a much longer life.
This technology will enable you to engage in the most violent fights with serenity and control.
Air Rotor
The Air Rotor provides improved spinning comfort, thanks to its arch profile which is 15¨% lighter than a standard rotor found on Shimano for example.
This advantage will give you more balance, and the mill will enjoy increased robustness combined with optimum smoothness of rotation.
What's more, you'll feel less vibration, thanks to a lower centre of gravity than normal.
Digigear wheel
This sprocket is machined by a digital machine for unrivalled precision. It uses a very high-precision helical pattern to once again improve the fluidity of the assembly. You'll find technology like this in the range of baitcasting and spinning reels.
Monocoque frame
This part was introduced by the Japanese brand in 2016 and has quickly established itself as the new standard. This new symmetrical, one-piece structure ensures unfailing evenness and unstoppable strength.
Air Bail
This tubular 'Touch Air Bail' is made from SUS303 steel, with the clear result of 20% greater strength and up to 13 times longer service life than titanium.
CRBB bearings
This type of bearing is essential for tuna fishing, as it is corrosion-resistant. Their lifespan is 10 times greater than that of a simple set of bearings, and retrieve speed is also improved.
Our selection of models
The Saltiga
This reel is a benchmark in tuna stalking, quite simply the best reel ever created by the brand.
It's designed to satisfy the most demanding anglers looking for extreme fishing.
Naturally, it benefits from the very latest technology from the brand, as well as that mentioned above. In its spinning version, you'll need to go for the 14000 size to ensure comfort in all circumstances.
You can use it in combination with a sturdy rod fishing line that will be able to withstand the violent battles that await you. Its comfortable crank handle will give you even more control over the pressure, and speaking of pressure, the brake will withstand a thrust of 25 kg (55 lbs), which is no mean feat..
If you're fishing for grayling from a boat, the ideal size would be 20,000 H, so you can track down giant tuna and set new records.
The BG MQ 2020
We're well aware that satliga isn't for everyone, but fortunately the Japanese brand has anticipated this and has come up with a much more affordable reel that has nothing to be ashamed of when compared with the competition's special strong fishing ranges. At a price of 199 euros, you'll enjoy optimum resistance to tuna and other powerful predators.
The technology is there too, with the monocoque frame, LT gear and DS5 polycarbonate air rotor.
The 6000 DH model is the most powerful, weighing in at 430g with a nylon and line capacity of 150m at 0.43 cents. The 12kg drag will do the trick when it comes to tiring out the toughest predators.
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