Daiwa Saltiga BJ 17

SALTIGA BJ 2017

Saltiga version Bay Jigging

This is the new Bay Jigging addition to our Saltiga range. Available only in the smaller 3500 and 4000 sizes, the Saltiga BJ has a Monocoque aluminium body housing a huge disk screwed directly into the body and holding an exceptionally large Hyper Digigear made from marine C6191 bronze – larger than on the Saltiga 2015 3500 and 4000 reels. The body is asymmetrical to optimise the balance between size and power.

High ratios on the Saltiga BJ mean the reels crank up to an impressive 1.10m per turn. The drive itself is protected on either side by Mag Sealed bearings for super-smooth running and increased longevity. .

The ATD drag is coated in our latest drag grease helping the drag to smoothly power up as required. The disks offer a power gain of 20% over the Certate HD. Couple this with the impressive 65mm handle and round EVA knob, and you can be confident that the Saltiga BJ is up to tackling the hardest fighting fish around!

Features:

• ATD drag technology with carbon disks
• Bearings: 12+1 including 2 Mag Sealed and 9 CRBBs
• Aluminium body and Zaion Air Rotor for smoother rotation
• Perforated aluminium spool
• CrossWrap line lay
• 65mm unscrewable, one-piece aluminium handle. Round knob in high-density EVA
• Manual pick-up. Supplied in a neoprene case with a spool band

Hightlights

• Smooth
• Monocoque body
• Powerful drag

Magsealed Bearing

Protection and smooth bearing action

MAGSEALED oil is a magnetic oil that uses aerospace technology to protect reel components and guarantee smooth rotation.

The new MAGSEALED bearings have been designed to last longer than ever. The balls are encapsulated in a completely waterproof bearing. The inner and outer rings are magnetised and joined by waterproof and stable MAGSEALED oil. The cage runs smoother and is protected from impurities.

This means that the reel’s initial performance will be indefinitely preserved. The smoothness is beyond comparison to a waterproof industrial bearing: MAGSEALED oil removes the need for a joint, meaning you won’t detect any friction on the wind. 

These MAGSEALED bearings are placed either side of the drive gear in our flagship reels, so you can activate them with the slightest turn of the handle for optimum winding smoothness. The concept has been miniaturised to apply to the roller on some of our reels.

Mag Sealed

Waterproof - Zero Friction - Increased durability

MAGSEALED oil is a magnetic oil that uses aerospace technology to protect internal reel components and guarantee smooth rotation.

MAGSEALED technology is based on a magnetic oil developed by NASA. This liquid joint was originally used for the internal workings of hard drives – providing dustproofing but not waterproofing. Daiwa engineers took on the challenge of creating a waterproof oil, working to control the intensity of the magnetic force. This took hundreds of trials with adjustments down to micron level! The technology has been tried and tested on the water with the world’s top specialists in each discipline, and it has produced a demonstrable gain in the smoothness of rotation.

Maintenance of your Mag Sealed Reel

The highly technical Mag Sealed oil is stabilised in a magnetic field and as such must not be mixed with any other component, be it an oil, grease or solvent. Do not spray a releasing agent or lubricating oil on a reel with this technology. 

Magsealed oil is held in place by magnetic force and does not degrade over time, thereby improving the smoothness and lifespan of the reel. After each session, you ideally want to rinse the reel with a gentle hose (without a booster) then dry it with a clean rag having spun the handle to shake off any excess water.

There is no need for an annual deep clean. If you’re giving the reel heavy use, especially in saline environments, you can send it to your Daiwa distributor to have the Mag Sealed technology checked by a member of Daiwa’s After Sales Service team

Only Daiwa's After Sales Service has access to the original MagSealed Oil, which is not available for general purchase. Our technicians are trained and qualified to handle reels with this technology. 

ATD Drag

The ATD boasts discs which have been impregnated with a specialist grease to optimise energy yield. This exceptionally high-quality product gives more grinding power at the start and offers a more stable and progressive drag. The risk of breaking off on the fight is kept to a minimum as the ATD adjusts to every phase of the fight: working faster and more progressively on the first run but offering a firmer hold for cranking power in the middle phase. It’s this adaptive feature that gives it its Automatic name.

Smoother, more controlled fights are guaranteed with the Daiwa ATD. Locking the knob is more accurate and the inner base of the spool fits better onto the shaft to reduce drag pulsing.

Monocoque Body: a new standard

The Monocoque Body now comes in a new, uniquely tooled symmetrical design.

This symmetrical construction first appeared on the Certate HD 2016 and now marks a turning point in reel history, ushering a new generation of tougher reels. The drive gear is encased in a one-piece body, tougher and better sealed than ever.

Cross Wrap

This technology cross wraps the line around the spool for optimised offloading on the cast. This is absolutely key to preventing tangles and linespin.

Infinite Anti Reverse

The new Infinite Anti Reverse system is activated with 4 times less force than a classic system.

Less than 2g is needed to engage the Real Stopper system which eliminates any handle movement, bringing sensitivity to the next level.

 

 The hollow Touch Air Bail is made from SUS303 steel and is 20% tougher than a solid titanium bail of the same weight, and with a lifespan 13 x longer.

 

 

 

Twist Buster II

The TB2 pickup roller has been developed by Daiwa and precision tooled to guarantee optimal line lay. The system reduces the risks of linespin on the retrieve by 90%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABS II

In contrast to classic cylindrical spool designs, ABS spools are tapered to limit the risks of tangling on the cast. What’s more, the lip reduces friction to boost casting distance.

The new ABSII design has been optimised to let you reach record distances on the cast.

 

 

 

CORROSION RESISTANT BALL BEARINGS

 

Last up to 12 times longer than standard stainless steel ball bearings.