The 2025 Saltist Star Drag 40 is Daiwa's answer to anglers who need a workhorse conventional reel that holds up in demanding saltwater conditions. Its aluminum body keeps weight down without sacrificing structural rigidity, while the ATD carbon fiber drag system delivers pressure that ramps up smoothly the instant a fish makes its move — not a moment too late. Four corrosion-resistant ball bearings round out a platform built to stay reliable across seasons of salt exposure.

Features:

• Aluminum Body: Lightweight and rigid construction resists corrosion while keeping overall reel weight low.
• ATD Drag (Automatic Tournament Drag): Uses a specialized drag grease that stays low-viscosity at rest and increases viscosity the instant the drag engages, reducing start-up inertia and producing a smooth, consistent pull from the first moment of hook-up.
• Centrifugal Brake: Brake force scales proportionally with spool rotation speed — higher spool speed produces greater braking force for controlled casts and reduced backlash.

Specifications:

• Model: SLTSD40
• Bearings: 4CRBB + 1RB
• Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
• Line Per Crank: 47.4 in
• Weight: 21.3 oz
• Mono Capacity: 25 lb/400 yd, 30 lb/270 yd
• J-Braid Capacity: 65 lb/480 yd, 80 lb/350 yd
• Max Drag: 22 lb