NEW from Daiwa

We've been asking for it for several years now, and we're finally going to get it:  A new high-end line counter levelwind reel from our favorite rod & reel manufacturer, Daiwa.  Last winter Daiwa introduced the new Saltist levelwind reels an they've been very well received, but we wanted to see them with a line counter for our wire diver and downrigger applications.  The new Saltist Levelwind Line Counter comes in regular and Super High Speed gear ratios and is available in several different sizes.  Here's full scoop:

Saltwateror heavy Great Lakes applications, Saltist offers the perfect match ofline capacity, durability and performance for fishing braid or mono.Plus the consistent line measurement accuracy required by today’scontrolled depth and jigging techniques.
Saltist® Levelwind Line Counter Features:
  • Direct-drive line counter measures in feet
  • Rugged, aluminum frame and sideplate
  • Daiwa CRBB Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings
  • New Carbon U.T. drag, smooth and fade resistant
  • Dual-system Infinite Anti-Reverse
  • Machined aluminum spool
  • Levelwind system lays line evenly on spool
  • Spool click

STTLW50LCA
 

Daiwa’s Line Counter
Measures line out in feet to make setting of trolling patterns a snap.And once you’ve hooked up, you can repeatedly drop right back into thestrike zone without guessing.

CRBB CorrosionResistant Ball Bearings
Shielded design keeps debris out—lasts up to 12 times longer than ordinary stainless ball bearings.
Model
Number
Action
FW / SW
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Line Per
Handle Turn
Wt.
(oz.)
Line Capacity
(Lb. Test / Yards)
Drag Max
Levelwind Line Counter
 STTLW40LCA - / M 4 CRBB, 1 RB 4.9 : 1 36.2" 22.90 25/400, 30/270, 40/240
BRAID: 40/660, 50/490 		22.0 
 STTLW50LCA - / MH 4 CRBB, 1 RB 4.9 : 1 36.2" 23.80 30/350, 40/310, 50/220
BRAID: 40/840, 50/630 		22.0 
Levelwind Line Counter Super High Speed
 STTLW20LCHA - / L 4 CRBB, 1 RB 6.1 : 1 35.0" 18.50 12/420, 14/350, 20/210
BRAID: 40/260, 50/200 		15.4 
 STTLW30LCHA - / ML 4 CRBB, 1 RB 6.1 : 1 35.0" 19.40 14/490, 20/295, 25/230
BRAID: 40/380, 50/280 		15.4 
 STTLW40LCHA - / M 4 CRBB, 1 RB 6.4 : 1 47.2" 23.50 25/400, 30/270, 40/240
BRAID: 40/660, 50/490 		20.0 
 STTLW50LCHA - / MH 4 CRBB, 1 RB 6.4 : 1 47.2" 24.30 30/350, 40/310, 50/220
BRAID: 40/840, 50/630 		20.0 
NEW ITEM
CRBB = Super Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearing, BB = Stainless Steel Ball Bearing, RB Roller Bearing


Daiwa didn't stop there though.  They've also added a new reel to the Sealine series of reels. The new Sealine SG-LCX series is an upgrade over the SG-LCA reels that we love so much.  It has an upgraded Carbon U.T. drag system and a new power handle in a corrosion-proof frame and will prove to be a great addition to the Daiwa line.  Here's the scoop on that line of reels:


Matchinga corrosion-proof composite frame with Daiwa´s CRBB anti-corrosionbearings adds versatility for fresh and saltwater use. And forunmatched control of large fish, the Carbon U.T. Drag provides a newlevel of smooth, fade-free performance.
Sealine® LCX Line Counter Features:
  • Direct-drive line counter measures in feet
  • Corrosion-proof composite frame and sideplates
  • Daiwa CRBB Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings
  • New Carbon U.T. drag, smooth and fade resistant
  • Comfortable power handle
  • Machined aluminum spool
  • Spool click

 

Daiwa’s Line Counter
Measures line out in feet to make setting of trolling patterns a snap.And once you’ve hooked up, you can repeatedly drop right back into thestrike zone without guessing.

CRBB CorrosionResistant Ball Bearings
Shielded design keeps debris out—lasts up to 12 times longer than ordinary stainless ball bearings.
Model
Number
Action
FW / SW
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Line Per
Handle Turn
Wt.
(oz.)
Line Capacity
(Lb. Test / Yards)
Drag Max
Line Counter Reels With Counter Balanced Handle
 SG27LCX H / L 2 CRBB 4.2 : 1 23.6" 17.00 12/450, 14/360, 20/210 22.0 
 SG47LCX XH / M 2 CRBB 4.2 : 1 23.6" 18.70 14/480, 20/280, 25/230 22.0 
NEW ITEM
CRBB = Super Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearing, BB = Stainless Steel Ball Bearing, RB Roller Bearing

To top it all off, the guys at Daiwa have updated the entire line of Heartland trolling rods:

Heartland offers a wide variety of trolling actions for today's most productive trolling techniques.

Cut-proof Aluminum Oxide guides

Wire line trolling rodFeatures the tangle-free AFTCO® Roller Swivel Tip, plus lightweight roller guides.
Heartland®-HLD Trolling Rods Feature:
  • Rugged E-Glass blank on most models. Graphite blank on Trout Leadcore, Kokanee and Walleye trolling rods
  • Classic cork handle on most actions—resilient Duracork® grip on Downrigger, Diver and Wire Line rods
  • Quality Fuji® reel seat
  • Cut-proof Aluminum Oxide guides
  • Hook keeper

Model
Number
Power
Action
Length
Feet
Pieces
Line Wt.
(Lb.)
Lure Wt.
(Ounces)
No.
Guides
Walleye Trolling
 HLD-W710TMHFB  MH  F  7'10"  Tel.  10 - 20  1/4 - 1  10 
 HLD-W86TMHFB  MH  F  8'6"  Tel.  10 - 20  1/4 - 1  10 
Salmon Hot Shotting & Trolling
 HLD-SS761HFB  H  F  7'6"  1  10 - 25  1/2 - 6  9 
Downrigger Trolling
 HLD-DR802M  M  S  8'  2  12 - 20  —  9 
 HLD-DR862M  M  S  8'6"  2  12 - 20  —  9 
Dipsy Diver Trolling
 HLD-DD962H  H  S  9'6"  2  12 - 30  —  10 
 HLD-DD1062H  H  R  10'6"  2  12 - 30  —  11 
Kokanee Trolling
 HLD-KN862L  L  S  8'6"  2  4 - 8  —  10 
Wire Line Trolling Rod (AFTCO® Roller Swivel Top)
 HLD-WL862M  M  R  8'6"  2  15 - 30  —  9 
Great Lakes Leadcore Line Trolling
 HLD-LC662M  M  R  6'6"  2  18 - 27  —  7 
 HLD-LC702M  M  R  7'  2  18 - 27  —  8 
Trout Leadcore Trolling
 HLD-LC661ML  ML  S  6'6"  1  4-12lb. Mono 12-18lb. Lead Core  —  8 
 HLD-LC661M  M  S  6'6"  1  4-12lb. Mono 12-18lb. Lead Core  —  8 
 HLD-LC701ML  ML  S  7'  1  4-12lb. Mono 12-18lb. Lead Core  —  9 
 HLD-LC701M  M  S  7'  1  4-12lb. Mono 12-18lb. Lead Core  —  9 
NEW ITEM


As you can see, the team at Daiwa has been very busy lately.  We're looking forward to getting our hands on some of this new gear and putting through it's paces.  I'm sure we're going to love these new rods & reels just as much, if not more than the Daiwa products that we're using today!

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

Posted by Captain Bill at Thursday, July 23. 2009
Categories: uncategorized
 

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