Daiwa Saltist Boat Rod

Description

The Daiwa Saltist Boat Rod in 7ft 6in, 15-25lb is the finesse-focused model in the Saltist range. Where the longer rods in the series are built for reach, this one is designed around direct contact, fast recovery and total control. It sits in the middle ground: light enough for a sporting scrap with a summer bass, yet with the reserve power to turn a stubborn ray in a fast tide. The blank uses a 1+1 assembly, with a long tip section fitting into a dedicated handle. This preserves the integrity of the blank and means the action is never interrupted by a mid-blank joint. Daiwa combines HVF Nanoplus with X45 technology to resist twisting during aggressive jigging, while 3DX interwoven carbon reinforcement helps the rod hold its structural shape when fully compressed, giving more lifting power than its slim diameter suggests. - 1+1 Piece Construction: the long tip into the handle design ensures a seamless, one-piece action for maximum sensitivity and strength - X45 Bias Carbon: engineered to prevent blank twist, resulting in more accurate casting and better lure control - 3DX Tubular Power: a hexagonal carbon structure that reinforces the blank's power, allowing you to pressure big fish with confidence - HVF Nanoplus: High Volume Fiber technology combined with nano-scale resin for a rod that is light but significantly stronger than standard carbon - V-Joint Technology: ensures the connection between the tip and handle is flexible and strong, eliminating flat spots in the rod's curve - Fuji K-Series Guides: designed to shed tangles and wind knots, suited to high-performance braided lines - Powerlift Foregrip: a specialised EVA grip shaped for comfort and leverage during vertical battles - Model: STB762M-AU - Length: 7'6" (2.29m) - Class: 15-25lb - Sections: 1+1 (Handle Join) - Guides: Fuji K-Series Alconite - Reel Seat: Fuji DPS - Blank Material: HVF Nanoplus / X45 / 3DX - Special Features: Fuji Gimbal and Powerlift Grip This 7ft 6in 15-25lb model is a general purpose boat rod for UK coastal waters. It suits drift fishing for bass and pollack with lures or live baits, where the shorter length gives plenty of feel when working a weighted sandeel or shad close to the seabed. It is equally at home on light reef fishing for bream, ray and plaice, where bite detection matters as much as the ability to lead a fish away from snags. Fished from a private boat or a smaller catamaran, the 7ft 6in length makes handling and netting fish easier than longer alternatives. Other models in the range: - Saltist Boat Rod 7ft 6in, class 15-25lb, weight 302g, sections 1+1, transport length 163cm - Saltist Boat Rod 7ft 6in, class 25-40lb, weight 327g, sections 1+1, transport length 163cm - Saltist Boat Rod 8ft 6in, class 15-30lb, weight 383g, sections 2, transport length 134cm