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.)
Trinidad 16a and 20a are the Shimano equivalents to the Saltiga 30 & 40.
Also Penn Fathom 30
Marc..
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
Price / Budget was not mentioned. Best bang for my $ has been The Diawa "Saltist"
There's the new Pro Gear V series.
Shimano TLD Star 20/40
With so many great metal reels available, why a plastic one?
I believe Daiwa reintroduced the Saltiga star drag.
Mike
THey did but they're not the same reels. So far, the ones release are little jigging reels.
Quote from: nelz on March 08, 2016, 06:28:12 AM
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. ;D
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.
randy pauly has one of my favorites, a star drag progear classic series 500.
Quote from: nelz on March 08, 2016, 06:28:12 AM
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
If cost is not a consideration look at one of the OCEA Jiggers.
I have a new Pro Gear V20 that seems very well built, although it hasn't been put to the test yet. I also have a Torque 25N that I know is up to the task, but will cost you many pennies.
The discontinued Okuma Cedros 10 Star can still be found, I saw one at a shop in South San Francisco recently, and would be a solid choice.
Jack