CERRITOS, Calif., June 5, 2009 – New from Daiwa are five sizes of Saltist spinning reels built for all-out serious saltwater fishing. Simple, straight forward mechanisms are designed to withstand the punishment of big baits and big fish, working flawlessly trip after trip.

Features include a manual bail trip for fewer moving parts - - greater strength and reliability. A dual, full-time anti-reverse means redundant reliability you can depend on, with no lever to accidentally turn off or snag line.

Gearing is Daiwa's digitally designed and cut Digigear™ system. It produces an extremely efficient mesh for maximum power and reduced wear. A retrieve ratio of 6.2 to 1 combines with the reel's large spool diameter to bring in up to 53 inches of line with every turn of the handle. Other features of the reels include:

• Rugged, all-metal construction
• Fast 6.2 to 1 gear ratio retrieves up to 53 inches of line with every crank!
• Five CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings
• Digigear™ digitally designed and machined gearing, ultra-strong and ultra smooth
• Tubular stainless Air Bail
• Sealed, waterproof drag
• Rotor brake keeps bail in convenient position when opened
• Dual, full-time anti-reverse
• Reliable manual bail trip
• Machined aluminum handle
• Twist Buster®2 line twist reduction

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