Daiwa 25 Saltiga Spinning Reel

Description

The Daiwa 25 Saltiga 14000-XH (G) is a top-of-the-line spinning reel designed for extreme saltwater fishing, part of the powerful and highly engineered Saltiga series. The "(G)" designation often indicates it is a model destined for the global or general market. Engineered to be one of the most powerful spinning reels ever produced, it is suited to tackling large, aggressive saltwater game fish such as tuna, GT (Giant Trevally), and large kingfish, especially where a high-speed retrieve is crucial. The 14000-XH model's Extra High (XH) gear ratio of 6.2:1 with a retrieval rate of 133 cm per crank makes it ideal for high-speed surface lure fishing, shore casting, and medium-to-heavy jigging where a faster retrieval to clear the jig is desired. Key technologies and design elements include the PowerDrive Design, which combines the reel's core strength and efficiency. This encompasses an oversized Power Digigear main drive gear made from G1 duralumin, 10% larger and 6% thicker than the previous model's gear, accommodated within the Monocoque body to deliver unmatched winding power, precision, and durability with minimal power loss. The PowerDrive Rotor maintains low inertia while providing superior stability and 7% increased rigidity for a smoother, more powerful retrieve under pressure. Roller Power Oscillation uses a redesigned two-ball bearing pillar support system that enhances oscillation efficiency by 20% for smooth, powerful winding, even under heavy loads. The Monocoque (MQ) aluminum body is a rigid, one-piece construction that eliminates the need for screws to stabilize the drive gear, maximizing internal space to house the larger, thicker gearing and dramatically increasing strength, retrieve power, and resistance to dirt and salt intrusion. MagSealed technology uses a special magnetic liquid (MAGOIL) to create water and dust-resistant barriers, protecting the gearing inside the main body, with MagSealed bearings on both sides of the drive gear and a MagSealed solid line roller at a key point of water ingress and friction. The ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) Tough Drag System uses a large carbon drag stack to deliver exceptional drag strength and smoothness, guaranteeing constant and reliable slip force during intense fights. The LC-ABS SW spool is saltwater-optimized with a two-step taper, minimizing friction and preventing line tangling while improving casting distance by approximately 2%. The Crank Power Bail features a new crank-shaped design that smoothly directs line to the roller, with a redesigned spring mechanism to prevent unintentional bail movement during jigging and when the line is under tension. - Model: 25 Saltiga 14000-XH (G) - Type: Spinning Reel (Fixed Spool) - Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 (Extra High Speed) - Line Per Crank / Retrieve: 133 cm (52.6 inches) - Max Drag (Break Strength): 25 kg (55.1 lbs) - Weight: 690 g (24.3 oz) - Ball Bearings: 14/1 (Includes 2 MagSealed Bearings, 4 CRBB, 8 BB, 1 Roller Bearing) - Line Capacity (PE Braid): PE 6 – 300 meters (Also listed as PE 65/330, 80/280 in J-Braid lb/yards) - Drag System: ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) Tough Drag System (Carbon washers) - Handle Knob Type: Soft Egg - Body Construction: Monocoque (MQ) Aluminum Body - Saltwater Resistance: Yes (Built for extreme saltwater conditions, Made in Japan)