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Event Article:
2008 ISE San Mateo |
Kicking off the Season with the 2008 International Sportsmen's Expo San Mateo
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Daiwa:
Daiwa starts the year with the introduction of two new smaller Saltist reels,
the STT20H and STT30H, both of which feature the same bearing count as the
originals with a smaller profile. These reels are actually almost small enough
to palm and match up nicely with lighter rods. They feature a quick 6.1:1 gear
ratio, and both models are capable of bringing in 36 inches of line per handle
turn.
Daiwa debuts new smaller versions
of the popular Saltist
The Saltist is available in new 20
and 30 sizes
Side by side
with the original 40 size the difference in form factor is obvious
Side by side with the other reels the new Saltists are noticeable smaller in
profile, but Daiwa maintains the same quality ergonomic grip knob for fighting
fish. The new Saltist reels are shipping now and will retail for 159 dollars per
copy.
Daiwa also introduced new casting and spinning Saltiga jigging rods
Saltiga jigging rods:
Daiwa also debuted their new Saltiga jigging rods which match up perfectly with
the lighter Saltist reels. These rods feature a very slim bias ply graphite
blank that is extremely light yet very powerful. We loaded these rods up and
were surprised just how powerful they were.
These rods
feature Fuji Alconite "New Concept" guides
The rods make use of Fuji
Alconite "New Concept" guides and the grip of the rod is constructed out of EVA
and finished with and oversized butt cap. We were also pleasantly surprised by
the great price point of only 99 dollars per rod.
The first
thing JIP thought when he picked up the new Saltiga jigging rods was that they
would be perfect for Rockfish
The butt of
the rod is finished with an attractive oversized rubber cap
Cal loads it
up, and is surprised by the sheer lifting power
Frank shows us the new Saltiga and smaller Saltist reels, a fantastic jigging
combo
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