Star Drag Reel Recommendation

[xaf]

A friend of mine asked for a recommendation for a new star drag reel in about the 30lb class.  I have a couple Daiwa Saltiga 30 and 40 star drag reels that are my go to reels.  The problem is that Daiwa no longer makes the Saltiga with a star drag.  Can anyone recommend a star drag reel that is well constructed and will hold up to heavy offshore use. (Construction and performance are more important then cost.)

[MarkT]

Trinidad 16a and 20a are the Shimano equivalents to the Saltiga 30 & 40.

[Marcq]

Also Penn Fathom 30

Marc..

[Hook um]

The Truth SS comes with a Lifetime Warranty but is priced at $ 350.00
 
    STAR DRAG
    WEIGHT: 16.8 OZ
    GEAR RATIO: 6:1
    38" PER CRANK
    MAX DRAG: 24#
    CAPACITY: MONO 20# 275 YDS
    CAPACITY: BRAID 40# 500 YDS
    CERAMIC SPOOL BEARINGS ABEC-5
    4 CARBON DRAG WASHERS

  Bob

[funhog]

Price / Budget was not mentioned. Best bang for my $ has been The Diawa "Saltist"

[MarkT]

There's the new Pro Gear V series.

[basto]

Shimano TLD Star 20/40

[alantani]

Shimano TLD Star 20/40

x2!

[nelz]

With so many great metal reels available, why a plastic one?

[mike1010]

I believe Daiwa reintroduced the Saltiga star drag.

Mike

[MarkT]

THey did but they're not the same reels.  So far, the ones release are little jigging reels.

[johndtuttle]

With so many great metal reels available, why a plastic one?

Because when it comes down to it, dollar for dollar, a graphite reel is hard to beat for value. 

[xaf]

Thanks for all the replies.  Lots to research and to think about.  Cost is not really a consideration.  I thought I had mentioned that but guess I didn't.  I haven't seen the Pro Gear reels.  I will have to take a look at them.

BTW:  I have one of the new Saltiga's 15H's.  Great little reel but I guess I'm old school and can't get used to the small size.  Sure wish they would bring back the Saltigas in the 30 & 40 sizes.

[alantani]

randy pauly has one of my favorites, a star drag progear classic series 500. 

[basto]

With so many great metal reels available, why a plastic one?

If you are referring to the 20/40, It has a graphite frame but inside is stronger than any reel this size that I have seen.
Put a carbontex drag in it and it will last a lifetime.
I must congratulate Pro Gear on their new  reels being under 6:1 gear ratio. A rare bird these days. Looks like a great reel.
Basto