Daiwa Saltiga LD Lever Drag Conventional Reel – SAGLD15-2SPD

The Daiwa Saltiga LD Lever Drag Conventional Reels are designed to excel in blue water environments, offering unrivaled performance and reliability. With a wide range of models available, including single-speed, two-speed, and tournament-style reels, there's a Saltiga LD to suit every saltwater angler's needs.

The reel features a single-piece machined aluminum frame and side plate, ensuring precise alignment of bearings and gears for smooth operation and increased power. The spool is also machined from solid aluminum, providing resistance to bending or deforming under heavy drag pressures. This allows anglers to confidently wind both braid and monofilament lines tightly.

To maintain smoothness over time, the Saltiga LD incorporates Corrosion Resistant Ball-Bearings (CRBB). Its oversized stainless steel gears are perfectly meshed together, allowing for silent and powerful drag performance. The reel utilizes Daiwa's Advanced Tournament Drag (ATD) system, which features proprietary grease to keep the reel cool during long battles with large fish.

The smaller models come with soft-touch rubber handles for fast and comfortable retrieves, while the larger models feature a long “T” style offset aluminum power handle for improved leverage and comfort. The SAGDL35JH model is specifically designed for jigging, featuring a narrower spool and a more compact frame for lighter weight and enhanced maneuverability during long jigging sessions.

All models of the Saltiga LD have a substantial spool clicker that serves as a strike indicator. The maximum drag ranges from 22 to 45 pounds, depending on the model, while the line retrieve per handle turn ranges from 39.9″ to 47″. The tournament-style sailfish models (SAGLD50HS and SAGLD60H) have a more finely adjustable drag curve and a maximum drag setting of 22 pounds, making them ideal for use with circle hooks and lighter monofilament lines. These high-speed models offer retrieval speeds of up to 56″ per handle turn.

The Saltiga LD reels showcase Daiwa's advanced technologies, including the lightweight and strong aluminum body, precision-engineered DigiGear for maximum efficiency and smoothness, corrosion-resistant ball bearings with a longer lifespan, and the ATD drag system that provides consistent and powerful drag pressure.

Overall, the Daiwa Saltiga LD Lever Drag Conventional Reels are built to perform at the highest level, making them a top choice for serious saltwater anglers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use braided line with the Saltiga LD reels?

Yes, the Saltiga LD reels are designed to handle both braid and monofilament lines. The machined aluminum spool provides the necessary resistance to prevent bending or deforming under heavy drag pressures.

2. What is the maximum drag setting for the Saltiga LD reels?

The maximum drag setting for the Saltiga LD reels ranges from 22 to 45 pounds, depending on the model. The tournament-style sailfish models have a maximum drag setting of 22 pounds, making them ideal for use with circle hooks and lighter monofilament lines.

3. How smooth is the drag performance on the Saltiga LD reels?

The Saltiga LD reels utilize Daiwa's Advanced Tournament Drag (ATD) system, which provides consistent and powerful drag pressure. The oversized stainless steel gears and Corrosion Resistant Ball-Bearings (CRBB) contribute to the smooth operation and silent drag performance of these reels.

4. Are the Saltiga LD reels suitable for jigging?

Yes, the SAGDL35JH model of the Saltiga LD reels is specifically designed for jigging. It features a narrower spool and a more compact frame for lighter weight and enhanced maneuverability during long jigging sessions.

5. What are the handle options available for the Saltiga LD reels?

The smaller models of the Saltiga LD reels come with soft-touch rubber handles for fast and comfortable retrieves. The larger models feature a long “T” style offset aluminum power handle for improved leverage and comfort.