DAIWA Saltiga 80 Tuna Spinning Rod 2.44 m

Saltiga Spinning rods distil the very best carbon technologies to offer the ultimate tropical and big game fishing tools. The high quality carbon is coated with 3DX reinforcement layers to punch out the very biggest lures and stand up to the biggest specimens: bluefin tuna, giant trevally or crevelle jack. For your biggest fishing adventures, why risk anything other than the gold standard?The range now comes with a consistent aesthetic across all models some designs have therefore changed. N SALTIGA BLUE FIN 78: - This rod is the evolution of the famous Hiramasa 78, a beast of power offering unparalleled comfort. Specially designed for chasing, this rod allows you to punch out and animate a lure with precision, as well as come out on top against the biggest specimens. Ideal for tropical sport with surface lures or for tuna hunting in the Mediterranean. The rod is perfectly balanced when fitted with a 4500 or 5000 reel. N SALTIGA TUNA 80 TN: - Based on the build of the former Saltiga 80 TN, this evolution incorporates 3DX technology for even faster butt action for extreme battles. The N SALTIGA TUNA 80TN is a pure 50 pounder but will handle up to 60lb with an accurately set drag of 5 to 8 kg. This rods balance is perfectly completed by a 4500 or 5000 Daiwa reel. SALTIGA BIG GAME 85: - This blank will bring you face to face with huge specimens when using poppers and sliders in intermediate sizes. When the fish arent responding to bigger poppers, scaling down will often tempt bluefin tuna a real 80 pounder! N SALTIGA GT 86: - A fast action and a remarkable finish are the hallmarks of this top-of-the-range rod for heavy casting set ups and the heaviest fish. The popper rod par excellence for hunting out giant trevally. Recommended drag rating of 4.5 to 8kg (20kg max). SALTIGA CASTING 76S: - This rod has been designed for extreme 80lb popper fishing and has been developed from the original Mura Mura. Impressive power yet easy to handle to your advantage. Features: - Carbon blank 89 to 95% HVF (High Volume Fibre) wrapped with x45 technology and reinforced with 3DX carbon - Off Set V-Joint at butt - Triple wrapped Fuji SiC guides with reinforced tip guide - Fuji DPS reel seat with customised Saltiga carbon and alu screw hood and counter-locking Fuji backstop - High density EVA handle with Fuji BRC butt cap - Tip action with a lot of power in the blank - Supplied in a cordura sleeve Specifications: - Weight: 389 - Casting weight: 30-100 g-----50-60 lb Technologies: 3DX: - Multidirectional carbon fibres are structured through 3 equiangular axes (i.e. at 60°), to create a hexagonal carbon structure which maximises the rods resistance to compression under all angles. HVF: - A reduction in the quantity of resin used and increased carbon fibre adhesion during the hot-polymerising stage. V-JOINT: - The V-Joint is made from Bias carbon wrapped at 45°, improving the curve and action of the rod under compression on the cast and the fight. The V-Joints Bias carbon has a perfect shape memory returning to its original position as soon as the force exerted on the blank is lifted. FUJI: - The FUJI logo is linked to a Daiwa rod featuring at least one FUJI element, whether its a reel seat or guide. FUJI KOGYO CO., LTD was founded on 20 January 1945 in Japan and is the worlds leading rod component manufacturer. Daiwa and Fuji have been collaborating as Japanese manufacturers for decades. FUJI has the technical engineering know-how to respond to the increasingly high demands of anglers for improvements in their tackle. In this respect the company is on the same wavelength as Daiwa in terms of putting innovation at the service of the angler. This is the story behind the FUJI guides, reel seats, rings and other components that youll find on numerous Daiwa rod ranges around the world. FUJI K Guides: - The frame of FUJI K ANTI TANGLE GUIDE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PREVENT TANGLES WHEN CASTING