20 SALTIGA (G)

Salt Compatible

Categories: REEL, SPINNING

DESCRIPTION

The Saltiga series of reels has made many anglers’ dream come true.
In 2020 Saltiga will return with the introduction of an MQ body and brand-new cosmetics.
The larger diameter radiation drag knob with a heat sink system coupled with a newly designed drive gear brings
strength and smoothness to the reel whilst the latest technology spool, creates trouble-free casts.
By adding every element of newly developed Daiwa Technology,
we are certain by far that the 20 Saltiga is the toughest reel produced throughout the long history of Saltiga.

Technologies

MONOCOQUE BODY

Being able to trust your reel while in use becomes a major advantage for an angler. The larger diameter and the added thickness will reduce the amount of wear including twist and deformation to the drive and also to the pinion gears.
In comparison to 15 Saltiga, it is more than double the strength.

Up until 20 Saltiga, reel bodies consisted of two key elements known as a body and body cover. The MQ System does not require a body cover, it allows an Engine plate to screw on direct to the body. Therefore, the body no longer has a need for body cover screws, this development allows a larger diameter drive gear to be fitted providing the reel with more power.

MAGSEALED

From the first Saltiga, a water resistance system has been a must-have technology.
Starting off with rubber sealing, evolving to the way of Magsealed system then the addition of Magsealed ball bearings.
Now with the MQ Body system, 20 Saltiga has finally obtained perfect a water resistance system.

MAGSEALED BALL BEARING

After the great success of Magsealed, Daiwa decided to install the Magsealed system into a ball bearing. By adding the fluid, it creates a magnetic seal within the bearings to support and reduce the amount of saltwater intrusion. Instead of the use of rubber seals, it’s far more effective and creates a smoother spin of the reel. In 20 Saltiga, Daiwa has installed the Magseal bearings on each side of drive gear just like 15 Saltiga. This structure will protect the internals of the reels and eliminate the intrusion of saltwater.

MAGSEALED LINE ROLLER

Out of all the components within the reel, the Line Roller takes the most damage from the salt, sand and other elements your line picks up while fishing. Adding the Magsealed ball bearing into the line roller assembly allowed the roller remains smooth and extends its life. The long life of the Magsealed Line Roller will decrease the amount of line troubles whilst fishing.

The test results of the rotor strength. The test put the same amount of force through both rotors, as shown in the images above, 15 Saltiga has taken an impact around the bail arm/wire section. (Highly impacted part of the rotor is shown in Red)
In comparison, AL Air Rotor on 15 Saltiga is more red compared to the 20 Saltiga.

The aluminum air rotor is more than double the strength compared to the 15 Saltiga. It is also 1.5 times more durable compared to AL Air Rotor on the original Saltiga (2002 Model).