Engineered for extreme reliability during heavy-duty trolling, jigging, and deep-water bottom fishing, the Daiwa Saltist Levelwind Conventional Reel combines high-speed retrieval with bulletproof durability. Built on a rigid, one-piece aluminum frame with matching side plates, this reel resists twisting and flexing even under the crushing strain of large saltwater gamefish.
The integrated levelwind system lays line automatically and evenly across the spool, allowing anglers to focus entirely on battling fish rather than guiding line manually—a critical advantage when trolling for salmon, drop-rigging for halibut, or power-hauling grouper off deep structure. Equipped with high-speed gearing (up to 6.4:1), Daiwa's smooth Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag (UTD), and Corrosion-Resistant Ball Bearings (CRBB), the Saltist LW delivers unrelenting cranking torque and protection against harsh saltwater environments.
Key Features
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One-Piece Aluminum Frame & Side Plates: Ensures absolute structural rigidity and precise gear alignment under heavy drag pressure.
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Automatic Levelwind System: Tracks smoothly across the spool to ensure optimal line lay during fast retrieves and heavy drop-offs.
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High-Speed Gear Ratios (6.1:1 & 6.4:1): Picks up line rapidly—up to 47.2 inches per crank—for fast deep-water lure control and quick line recovery.
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Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD): Carbon drag washers deliver fade-free stopping power and minimal initial stick-slip.
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CRBB Shielded Bearings: Anti-corrosion ball bearings last up to 12 times longer than standard stainless steel bearings in salt spray conditions.
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Infinite Anti-Reverse & Spool Clicker: Eliminates handle backplay for solid hook sets and provides clear auditory alerts while trolling.
Technical Specifications
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MODEL |
BEARINGS | GEAR RATIO | LINE PER CRANK (IN) | WEIGHT (OZ) | MONO CAPACITY | BRAID CAPACITY | DRAG MAX |
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| STTLW20HB | 4 (2 CRBB) +1 | 6.1 | 35 | 18.5 | 12/420, 14/350, 20/210 | 40/330, 50/260 | 15.4 |
| STTLW30HB | 4 (2 CRBB) +1 | 6.1 | 35 | 19.4 | 14/490, 20/295, 25/235 | 40/450, 50/370 | 15.4 |
| STTLW40HB | 4 (2 CRBB) +1 | 6.4 | 47.2 | 23.1 | 25/400, 30/270, 40/240 | 40/660, 50/490 | 20 |
| STTLW50HB | 4 (2 CRBB) +1 | 6.4 | 47.2 | 24 | 30/350, 40/310, 50/220 | 80/460, 100/360 | 20 |