Hey Raiders,
Just received the best birthday present ever !!
I Just got my hands on a new Daiwa Saltiga SPARTAN Rod.
What the hell is that you ask ? Well here is the lowdown.
This rod is limited, from what I have heard only 50 have been brought in by Daiwa Australia. It is not advertised anywhere and it is only supplied to serious tackle suppliers.
My particular model is the 63-S - 6'3'' One piece Jigging rod MADE IN JAPAN from a combination of carbons. Apparently it has broken world records in the way the blank is wound
It is rated at 60lb (YES, 6 foot 3 inched jigging rod rated at 60lb)
Weighs 310 grams
Up to 210 gram jigs but i personally think it will handle 300 no worries.
It comes in a beautiful leather like soft case - AWESOME !!
I held the rod and was loaded up, the torque this rod produces is something I have never seen before.
Have you ever wandered how such small frame asian girls pull in Monster fish in Lord Howe Island all day long and don't struggle, I have and this this rod justifies it all for me, it is tippy but when push come to shove it takes full control of the situation. This rod proves that it's all about gear and techniques, Not brute strength when it comes to jigging, it takes alot of the work out of your battle.
The chequer work in reel seat is awesome, it is like a Carbon Fibre finish.
This will be paired up with a Daiwa Saltiga Z4500 and it will be the ultimate Combo.
I will try and get some photos up soon of the workmanship in this rod.
Not sure for what they retail for exactly but from what I am hearing at the moment they are betweem $900-$1000 but as they get scarce I am sure some retailers will slap a $1200 + price tag on it.
Anyone who knows about this rod and isn't sure if they should get one, believe me you will regret it later on if you miss out.
I am happy to pass on the info of where I bought it if anyone is interested, just PM me.
Cheers,
Theo
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