Description Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ 18000 Spinning Reel With a brand-new single piece aluminium Monocoque (MQ) body, the new Saltist MQ reel is now better equipped than ever to take on the rigors of Australian saltwater fishing and the hard fighting fish that call Australia home. Arguably one of Daiwas most famous features, Magseal combines with the MQ body to make Saltist MQ one of the best protected reels from the harsh environment Daiwa has ever produced. The single piece Monocoque (MQ) body houses a larger diameter Tough Digigear transferring all of that power delivered through the handle to your line, ultimately stopping those fish in their tracks. A tubular hollow Air Bail is also equipped on Saltist MQ, improving line management and line flow back into the line roller for unmatched performance with even the lightest braids in windy conditions. Available in a full size range of 2500 up to 20000, Saltist MQ has something to cater to every corner of the country. Whether youre looking for a strong and tough small spinning to fish our coastal estuaries and rivers, or a large heavy tackle spinning reel suited to casting lures & dropping baits for reef species and pelagics. All Saltist MQ models are now also equipped with the Aluminium Round Knob to offer the best grip and stability. If youre looking for a new saltwater spinning reel capable of standing up to the test, look no further than the brand new Saltist MQ. Technology & Features: ABS-LONGCAST – Compared to conventional spools, the LC-ABS has been shown to increase the average flight distance by approx. 5% due to its reduced weight and modified shape. AIR-BAIL -Daiwas innovative bail design features a hollow tubular stainless steel bail that delivers maximum rigidity and strength with minimum weight. Featuring a smooth protrusion-free design and construction line easily slides unencumbered along the Air Bail towards the line roller for trouble free line control. AIR-ROTOR – Lighter, stronger and more balanced than any rotor system thats come before, Air Rotor delivers a great leap forward in rotor design and function and delivers the ultimate line roller support. Made from Zaion and featuring a redesigned arch that disperses pressure to the lower section of the rotor to reduce stressing and flexing, the design is further enhanced with a hollowed out construction reducing weight, while increasing reel sensitivity and rotational balance. ATD-DRAG – Daiwas Automatic Tournament Drag uses an improved drag grease that exhibits a low viscosity at rest, yet becomes more viscous immediately after drag start up. This reduces initial drag start-up inertia and combined with the structural changes of the ATD Drag System results in a smoother drag from the initial hook up. INFINITE ANTI REVERSE – Daiwa’s advanced system that limits rearward backplay handle movement to almost zero for solid hooksets with less shock to the reel. The result is the elimination of handle slap-back and the unwanted release of line. MACHINE CUT HANDLE – Our new handle design is slimmer, more compact, and 50% lighter. MAGSEALED-BODY – Ultimate protection is delivered to the engine room of the reel with a magnetised oil seal located on the main shaft of the reels rotor shutting the door to the elements and unwanted intruders. Dust, water, and salt intrusion into the inner workings of a reel are a thing of the past with MagSeal. METAL BALL KNOB – Providing maximum contact between handle knob and hand, ball knobs are designed for optimal rotation balance, rotation, and functionality. METAL ALLOY BODY – Rock solid in strength and performance, alloy is tailor made for Australian conditions and allows a reel to be created that is light, yet strong, and supremely rigid and highly corrosion resistant. PERFECT LINE STOPPER – Our new larger rectangular flexible clip that can be used from all line angles and from light to heavy lines. MONOCOQUE (MQ) – MQ Body takes reel design to the next level. The MQ system does not require conventional side plate, instead using an engine plate to screw directly to the body. Eliminating the need for screws to hold a body cover in place. MQ body improves the strength of the reel, it also improves the water-resistance of the body and allows a larger diameter drive gear to be installed. Specifications & Dimensions: MODEL GEAR WEIGHT BALL BEARINGS SPOOL CAPACITY DRAG 2500D-H 5.7 235g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 1.2/ 300M 10kg 3000D-XH 6.2 270g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 1.5/ 300M 10kg 4000D-XH 6.2 290g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 2/ 300M 12kg 5000D-H 5.7 430g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 2.5/ 300M 12kg 6000D-H 5.7 435g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 3/ 300M 12kg 8000-H 5.7 620g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 4/ 300M 15kg 10000-H 5.7 635g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 5/ 300M 15kg 14000-H 5.7 630g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 6/ 300M 15kg 18000 5.3 835g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 8/ 300M 20kg 20000 5.3 840g 6BB (1CRBB); 1RB PE 10/ 300M 20kg