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The Saltiga Expedition is equipped with the latest technical
developments made in Japan.
The handle shaft is completely isolated via two MagSealed ball bearings at both sides - no saltwater can intrude into the gear via the axis - the lifespan of your gear thus is optimized distinctly - the appearance of salt crystals is eliminated during normal usage. The Hyper Digigear drive pinion is CNC milled out of one block and withstands also highest strains of sea fishing. The drag knob of the Saltiga Expedition series is made of a special metal composite material which channels off heat and thus protects the drag from getting overheated during the fight with the fish.
The size 5500 with 15kg drag power is perfectly suited for heavy jigging for halibut and cod in Norway, as well as for light fishing for amberjack, GT etc. in the tropics.
The size 8000 has especially been constructed for extreme fishing for yellow fin, GT and amberjack, where beyond extreme drag power (30kg) also great line capacity is needed.
Technological features
- MAGSEALED® body construction
- 13 ball bearings (incl. 2 "CRBB®" and 3 MAGSEALED® ball bearings)
- 2 MAGSEALED® axis ball bearings
- 1 MAGSEALED® line roller ball bearing
- ZAION® AIR ROTOR®
- HARDBODYZ® aluminum reel body
- Waterproof UTD drag system
- CNC cut Hyper DIGIGEAR®
- Infinite Anti-Reverse®
- One-piece AIR BAIL®
- Twist Buster® II line roller
- Forged ABS® II aluminum spool
- Machined aluminum handle
- CNC cut handle knob
- Silent oscillation system
- Rotor brake - prevents unwanted bail turning
- Made in Japan
The Ultimate Tournament Drag ensures a perfect interaction between drag control, drag power and supersoft drawing of the line.
CNC milled digitally developed power gear for highest strains. The precision of the gear teeth is tenfold elevated compared to conventional gears.
We have the perfect metal alloy, we have a more precise processing and we have the knowledge for building precise, durable and very lightweight metal reels.
These reels have a technological advantage and they are not - compared to other synthetic reels - more expensive and in comparison to our traditional reels they have an economic price.
To prevent the penetration of water, dust particles or salt crystals between rotor and reel body, we have developed a nearly frictionless barrier based on magnetic oil, which cannot be overcome by neither water nor smallest particles. The result is a silky-smooth running.
Zaion is an excellent material developed by DAIWA to built reel bodies and rotors. The big advantage of this material is its lightness and solidity. Zaion is a kind of "High Density" carbon strain material, which is made for highest performance and to resist maximum impact.
Due to Zaion, it is possible to construct a lightweight reel body that durably supports the gearing. The strength of Zaion corresponds to magnesium and is 20% stronger than Nylon/ABS material, usually used for reel bodies. Zaion is about 50% lighter than Aluminium. Zaion - the ultimative reel material!
Especially for our reels with oil barrier (Mag Sealed reels) mechanism we have developed a complete new Air Rotor. So the enormous strains, which affect the rotor via the line and the line roller are better distributed. This causes less pressure on the single parts of the rotor. The new rotor is 15% more light weighted than usual rotors of the same material - this reduces vibrations and enhances the rotational balance thanks to a very low centre of gravity.
Daiwa's innovative bail design featuring a hollow tubular stainless steel bail for maximium rigidity and strength with minimum weight. Due to the smooth, protrusion-free design of the Air Bail®, even loose line common after a cast slides easily down the bail onto the line roller as the reel is turned, without snagging or hanging up.
By the special position and guidance of the oscillation-gear wheels we improved the smoothness of the gear in comparison to usual systems of similar construction.
- Reel Size
- 5500
- Gear Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Reel weight
- 635,0 g
- Line Capacity
- 350 m / 0,37 mm
- Manufacturer
- Daiwa
- Line/Handle Turn
- 124 cm
- Color
- Blue, Silver
- Model
- Saltiga
- Product
- Saltiga Expedition 5500
- Material
- Aluminium, Zaion
- Fishing Type
- Saltwater Fishing
