Built for the demands of saltwater fishing, the Daiwa Saltist Star Drag 30 pairs an aluminum frame with a tournament-grade drag system engineered to handle hard-running fish without faltering. The ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) uses a specialized grease that stays fluid at rest but thickens the instant the drag engages, cutting start-up inertia and delivering an exceptionally smooth initial release. Four corrosion-resistant ball bearings back up the internals, while a centrifugal braking system scales brake force proportionally to spool speed — applying more resistance when the spool spins fastest. The result is a conventional star-drag reel built to keep producing season after season in demanding saltwater conditions.

Features:

• Aluminum Body — Lightweight and strong, resisting corrosion without adding unnecessary weight.
• ATD Drag System — Tournament-grade automatic drag grease shifts from low viscosity at rest to high viscosity under load, minimizing hook-set inertia and smoothing out every run.
• Centrifugal Brake — Brake force scales with spool rotation speed, providing greater stopping power at high speeds and lighter resistance as the spool slows.
• CRBB Bearings — Corrosion-resistant ball bearings maintain smooth performance across extended saltwater use.

Specifications:

• Model: SLTSD30
• Bearings: 4 CRBB + 1 RB
• Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
• Line Per Crank: 39.5 in
• Weight: 16.6 oz
• Mono Capacity: 14 lb / 490 yd, 20 lb / 300 yd
• J-Braid Capacity: 40 lb / 450 yd, 50 lb / 370 yd
• Max Drag: 17.6 lb