daiwa saltist 35 hsh SLTSD30 SD Star Drag Conventional Reel yet powerful enough to put big fish on the deck Daiwa 2025 Saltist SD Conventional

7 Stainless steel HPCR ball bearing + 1 roller bearing, Salt Shield ball bearing Adopted for the inner pinion gear Friction-free main shaft support structure AM gearing system COG Design Water shield carbon matrix drag system 2WAY DRAG One-piece Durametal body C6 carbon rotor Aluminum uniflow veil Rocket Line Management C6 Carbon Body Rocket Line Management Duracarbon Handle and EVA Handle Knob Always-ON Instant Anti-Reverse (without ON-OFF Lever) Saltwater Compatible Abu Garcia Revo ALX SPECIFICATIONS Model: 1000S Gear Ratio 5.2:1 Weight: 190 grams Max Drag: 3kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 63cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 148/3 Model: 2000S Gear Ratio 5.2:1 Weight: 200 grams Max Drag: 3kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 69cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 165/4 Model: 2500MSH Gear Ratio 6.2:1 Weight: 218 grams Max Drag: 5.2kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 87cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 235/8 Model: 3000MSH Gear Ratio 6.2:1 Weight: 238 grams Max Drag: 5.2kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 96cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 333/16 Model: 4000SH Gear Ratio 6.2:1 Weight: 250 grams Max Drag: 7kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 98cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 333/16 Model: 5000H Gear Ratio 5.6:1 Weight: 365 grams Max Drag: 10kg Bearings: 7+1 Line retrieve per crank: 91cm Braid Capacity (yd/lb): 405/22 Abu Garcia Revo ALX durability The Revo ALX incorporates a new Salt Shield bearing concept with a water-repelling shield to greatly increase corrosion resistance, smoothness and long term durability in the saltwater environment

The next conventional rod and reel combo will utilize a Kong 7-6 heavy duty rod, this one is rated slightly higher at 30 to 60 pounds, and again, with properly set drag pressure, 70-pound braid could be used without issue

Heavy Jigs & Bottom Dragging If all else fails in the frigid waters of January, slow dragging a heavy jig on the bottom still turns up some impressive catches

Some anglers look down on the simple Senko due to a perceived lack of skill in fishing it, but thats kind of the point

Both will cast out of the guides really well