DAIWA - Daiwa Saltiga Z Fixed Spool Reel 6500EXP

From Daiwa's website ..The first ever fixed spool reel custom designed for giant, blue water sport fish the Saltiga Z delivers a maximum level of performance in every department.

It has the power and smoothness to slow Billfish, ton plus Tarpon and deepwater Amberjacks.

Using our advanced alloy technology, Hardbodyz, to create a precision cast body and rotor, the Saltiga Z houses an ultra precise power house gear system that remains sealed for life. The gears are digitally designed and made from stainless and bronze alloy, providing the power, speed and durability needed to beat giant fish.

Accommodating up to 440yds of 30lb braid, the machined reversed taper spool features a cut proof Titanium Nitrided spool lip. The hollow-stainless Air Bail increases the rotor strength whilst smoothly transferring line to the massive Twist Buster roller and the geared down ratio still returns over 90cm of line per turn of handle.Designed never to give, we have removed the facility for back winding and built in a full time Infinite Anti Reverse. Equipped with a massive, ultra smooth, water resistant drag, line release on running fish is immediate and precise whether wet or dry.

Employing a manual closure the Bail Lock feature secures the handle and rotor preventing turning and closure during the cast. Our Zero Friction Mainshaft aids smoothness and increased power during the retrieve. Combined with fifteen ball bearings and a solid machined handle the Saltiga Z cuts through the power barrier with relentless precision. It may be the reel for a select few but be sure this is just the beginning.

Meticulous in design, un-yielding in performance and aesthetically alluring, the SALTIGA-Z is truly a renaissance in reel design. A winner in everything from competitions to Japanese industrial design awards. The SALTIGA-Z is how you know where we are going.