{"product_id":"daiwa-25-saltiga-18000-h-g-spin-reel","title":"Daiwa 25 Saltiga 18000-H (G) Spin Reel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eOver two decades of relentless refinement, the 25 SALTIGA stands at the pinnacle of strength and reliability. Featuring the groundbreaking POWERDRIVE DESIGN, it’s built with an uncompromising focus on power and toughness to perform when it matters most.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Next Generation of Spinning Reels. \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eEngineered Power a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003end Performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 25 SALTIGA is all muscle, designed to help you \"BREAK YOUR RECORD\" and capture trophy fish, cast after cast. With a gear over 10% larger than its predecessor, the 25 SALTIGA delivers unmatched strength and precision you can feel with every turn.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNo Failures. \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eNo Compromises.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhen the pressure is on, 25 SALTIGA delivers. The one-piece MONOCOQUE BODY and MAGSEALED technology ensure superior water resistance, keeping out salt and impurities for consistent, reliable performance in all conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eControl in \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eEvery Turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSmooth and controlled, even against the hardest runs. The 25 SALTIGA's POWERDRIVE DESIGN and POWERDRIVE ROTOR minimise start-up inertia, while the new DRD\/ATD TOUGH DRAG system deliver constant pressure for unmatched control during the fight.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFish Harder, \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eFish Longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEngineered for balance and comfort, POWERDRIVE DESIGN lets you fish harder, longer, and stronger. Meticulously balanced for a better feel in hand, engineered for stamina, to keep you on the water from dawn to dusk chasing giants.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePowerdrive \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eDesign.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA design philosophy that pursues toughness and power above all else to deliver anglers the ultimate strength.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe next generation of large spinning reels have been designed in pursuit of powerful reliability, enabling anglers to target the largest fish around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePOWERDRIVE DESIGN consists of two technology units: the body unit “POWERDRIVE ENGINE” and the rotor unit “POWERDRIVE ROTOR”.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePOWERDRIVE ENGINE \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eExperience raw strength redefined with the POWERDRIVE ENGINE body unit. Featuring an OVERSIZED POWER DIGIGEAR and POWER ROLLER OSCILLATION system, it delivers unmatched winding power, smoothness and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOVERSIZED POWER DIGIGEAR \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE THAT COMMANDS PERFORMANCE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eBuilt with G1 duralumin for exceptional durability, the MONOCOQUE BODY design accommodates a larger, thicker gear—10% larger and 6% thicker than the previous model. Precisely engineered gear teeth enhance drive efficiency, while minimal deflection ensures stable, consistent meshing. This reduces power loss, providing smooth and effortless winding performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eROLLER POWER OSCILLATION \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eSMOOTH UNDER PRESSURE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe redesigned two-ball bearing pillar support system enhances oscillation efficiency by 20%, ensuring smooth, responsive, and powerful winding, even under heavy loads. Frictional resistance is significantly reduced, providing reliable performance and ultimate control when tackling the strain of the largest fish in the ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePOWERDRIVE ROTOR \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003ePOWER MEETS PRECISION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe new POWERDRIVE ROTOR is engineered for strength and efficiency. Crafted to handle the heaviest loads, this rotor delivers superior stability, allowing anglers to pull in the largest of fish with ease. The unique shape, which appears as though it was cut from a sphere, maintains low inertia and has an increased rigidity of 7%. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe POWERDRIVE ROTOR ensures that each turn of the handle translates into a smoother, more powerful retrieve, even under extreme pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTOUGH LINE ROLLER SYSTEM \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eENHANCED LINE MANAGEMENT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe redesigned TOUGH LINE ROLLER SYSTEM is enlarged to endure repeated heavy loads, and the updated design better integrates the screw with the bail arm. Removing joints at high-stress points enhances rigidity and durability around the line roller. The new line roller, optimised for PE braided lines, reduces sliding resistance by approximately 3%.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCRANK POWER BAIL \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eALWAYS IN CONTROL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe new crank-shaped design directs line smoothly to the line roller without fail. The redesigned shape and spring mechanism enhances opening and closing angles, preventing unintentional bail movement. This improvement significantly enhances line feeding to the roller, especially during jigging and while the line is tensioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDRD DRAG SYSTEM \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eDrags that use carbon washers are highly durable, but DRD takes it to another level with a new drag mechanism designed to target larger fish. Equipped with eight metal rollers on a single metal plate, DRD controls the loss of drag force caused by frictional heat. It is smooth under pressure and is 5x times more durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDRD DRAG SYSTEM \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe incredibly durable DRD Drag System is used for 18000 size and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eATD TOUGH DRAG SYSTEM \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe ATD TOUGH DRAG delivers exceptional drag strength and smoothness. The large carbon drag stack provides anglers with the ultimate in smooth performance and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eATD TOUGH DRAG SYSTEM \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eUp to 14000 size, Daiwa’s ATD Carbon washers are used for reliable and smooth drag control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRigid one piece body. \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eWith support from a new full metal MONOCOQUE (MQ) body concept, 25 SALTIGA has gained extra strength and retrieve power compared to previous models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eA new MONOCOQUE (MQ) body design further enlarges internal body space to allow larger drive gear to be installed. MQ construction also allows the engine plate to replace the need for screws to stabilise the drive gear. MQ concept improves support of the internal parts and adds durability and resistance to intrusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePrecise line flow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDAIWA’s “LC-ABS SW” technology enhances power and rigidity. The spool’s upper section is optimised with a two-step taper toward the spool ring, minimising friction for smoother line release.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIts narrow width prevents tangling, even during the final stages of casting with less line remaining. 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