Star Drag Reels

The Accurate Ascender Star Drag Reel is a high-performance conventional reel designed for anglers seeking lightweight durability and exceptional drag power in saltwater and inshore fishing. Built with Accurate’s patented TwinStarDrag® technology, it delivers smooth, even drag pressure by applying stainless steel and carbon fiber washers on both sides of the main gear, ensuring consistent performance and up to 30 pounds of stopping power.

Constructed from T6 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum using CVX® technology, the Ascender offers a robust yet lightweight frame, making it ideal for casting lures or battling hard-fighting fish like tuna, yellowtail, and striped bass. The reel features ABEC 3 bearings for ultra-smooth operation and Accurate’s Xtreme Casting Technology® (XCT) for enhanced castability with minimal backlashes.

Specifications

Notes:

• Frame Material: T6 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with CVX® technology for lightweight strength.

• Drag System: Patented TwinStarDrag® with stainless steel and carbon fiber washers for smooth, consistent performance.

• Technologies: Xtreme Casting Technology® (XCT) for improved casting distance, Main Gear Bearing Support (MBS) for durability, and centrifugal cast control system.

• Applications: Suitable for jigging, live bait fishing, bottom fishing, and targeting species like tuna, yellowtail, and striped bass.

• Additional Features: Six ABEC 3 ball bearings plus one roller bearing, stainless steel gears, aluminum power arm with rubber football knob, spool lock mechanism, made in the USA.

• First TwinStarDrag® (TSD) Technology for a smooth, powerful drag
• Accurate Xtreme Casting Technology® (XCT) for ease of casting for increased distance with less backlashes
• Accurate CVX Technology for lightweight and strong reels
• Main Gear Bearing Support (MBS) Patent Pending for smoother, stronger operation
• Stainless steel gears for strong cranking power
• 6 ABEC 5 Bearings
• Made of 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum for strength and lightweight
• Side spool tension adjustment for fine tuning of spool

The Daiwa Saltiga 35 Jigging Star Drag Reel is a premium conventional reel engineered for serious offshore anglers targeting large, deep-water species like yellowtail, bluefin, yellowfin tuna, and grouper. Featuring Daiwa’s revolutionary Hyperdrive Design, this reel delivers unmatched power, precision, and durability.

The Hyper Armed Housing, crafted from a precision-machined aluminum one-piece frame and side plate, ensures maximum rigidity and precise alignment of internal components, even under extreme pressure. The Hyper Tough Clutch provides rock-solid gear engagement and disengagement, while the Hyperdrive Digigear, with oversized, reinforced gear teeth maintaining 3-point contact, offers seamless rotation and reduced wear for long-lasting performance. 

The Hyper Double Support system stabilizes the pinion gear with bearings on both sides, enhancing cranking power and smoothness. Equipped with Magsealed ball bearings, the reel resists saltwater intrusion and corrosion, ensuring longevity in harsh marine environments. The Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD) system delivers ultra-smooth, fade-free drag performance with up to 28.7 pounds of maximum drag, ideal for stopping powerful fish.

Additional jigging-specific features include an auto-engaging clutch, a spool lock for breaking free from snags, a narrow spool for effortless line management, and an 85mm T-shape power handle (adjustable 100-110mm) for ergonomic comfort and increased torque. An anode plate further enhances corrosion resistance, extending the reel’s lifespan. 

Specifications

Notes:

• Frame and Side Plate: Precision-machined aluminum one-piece frame with Hyper Armed Housing for rigidity and durability.

• Drag System: Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD) for smooth, fade-free performance with audible drag clicker.

• Technologies: HYPERDRIVE Design (Hyper Armed Housing, Hyper Tough Clutch, HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR, Hyper Double Support), Magsealed ball bearings, Anode Protection for corrosion resistance.

• Additional Features: Auto-engaging clutch, spool lock mechanism, narrow spool for line management, 85mm T-shape power handle (adjustable 100-110mm), thumb-holding frame for ergonomic handling.

• Applications: Ideal for deep-water slow pitch and medium-speed jigging, targeting species like yellowtail, tuna, and grouper.

• Warranty: 5-year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects and free 5-year clean-and-service plan with proof of purchase.

Experience the ultimate in jigging-reel performance with the Daiwa Saltiga Jigging Star Drag 15 Conventional Reels. With a powerful yet finesse-driven design, this reel is packed with advanced features for maximum performance. The full HYPERDRIVE system and Hyperdrive Digigears ensure smooth rotation and high strength, while the sophisticated design caters to dedicated saltwater anglers.

The Daiwa Saltiga Jigging Star Drag 15 boasts enhanced stability and smoothness thanks to its Hyper double-support bearings and Magseal ball bearing. Its Hyper-Armed housing provides rigidity, while the Hyper-Tough Clutch ensures consistent spool engagement. With 7 corrosion resistant bearings, this reel guarantees lasting performance.

The Daiwa Saltiga Jigging Star Drag 15 is designed for serious anglers. With a waterproof ATD drag system, a drag clicking mechanism, and a spool lock mechanism, this reel offers precise control and smooth reeling. The 85mm custom “T” shape handle provides a strong grip for working jigs and fighting fish with ease.

Saltiga Executive 5 Year Warranty & Service 

Daiwa protects your investment with an exceptional plan for our Saltiga reel owners. When purchasing a Saltiga reel you will receive the finest service warranty and experience in the industry. Listed below are the service/warranty incentives exclusive to your Saltiga purchase.

Features:

The Daiwa Saltist SD Star Drag Reel is a versatile, all-purpose conventional reel designed for a wide range of saltwater fishing applications. Built with a robust one-piece aluminum frame and side plate, this reel offers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for harsh marine environments. Featuring a 6.3:1 gear ratio, it provides a balance of speed and power for various fishing techniques. The advanced centrifugal casting control system enables long, precise casts with surface irons or heavy jigs, while also excelling with smaller baits like anchovies, pilchards, or sardines on smaller-sized models. Whether you're targeting big game or finesse fishing with live bait, the Saltist SD Star Drag Reel delivers reliable performance to meet diverse angling needs.

Daiwa's ATD carbon fiber drag system provides smooth drag payout while maintaining durability, giving you the confidence to take on even the largest species. And with Daiwa's CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings) increasing the longevity of its smooth performance, you can trust that your Saltist will keep performing reliably, even in the most corrosive saltwater environments. Whether you're targeting trophy fish or just looking for a reliable reel to get put fish in the cooler year after year, the 25 Saltist Star Drag reels are the perfect choice.

The Daiwa Seagate Conventional Reel is an incredible reel considering the low price and great features.  Boasting 20lbs of drag, this reel was designed with big, hard fighting fish in mind.  The aluminum spool and light, yet strong, composite frame is perfect spending the entire day on the water.  

We like this reel for several reasons.  For the price, you just won't find a better, more reliable reel.  The large handle and metal star drag is smooth and clicks when you turn it.  The clicking is nice because it lets you know if you've accidentally turned the drag while on a fish and secures the star so it doesn't move under vibration from the boat.  The incredible drag this puppy puts out is excellent allowing braid line to top shots that are far heavier than the designers intended.  We spool it up with 65-80lb braid and top shots up to 80lbs which makes this reel a serious contender for bigger fish.  

The castability is great with the Seagate and can be use for both a live bait rod and a jig stick.  It's excellent for tuna, grouper, yellowtail, rockfish, white seabass, or any other medium to small game species.  Pick one up today and get on the water!!!

We have a great reel with lots of drag, level wind, at a great price.  The Okuma Convector Levelwind Reels and line counters revolutionized the fishing tackle industry, offering a powerful gearing and drag system platform previously unattainable at the Convector's value-oriented price. Today, the Convector has grown to a position as a staple in salmon fisheries from Alaska to the Great Lakes, and everywhere in between. The Convector's no-nonsense design features aluminum and stainless steel components at all critical stress points, along with Okuma's patented Mechanical Stabilization System that maintains parts alignment over the long term. Line counter models are available in both right and left hand retrieve to serve all anglers. 

Okuma's Convector Reels feature - 

The second generation PENN Fathom II Star Drag Reel is built with a rigid metal frame and sideplates, now with added features to make it more angler friendly than ever. Featuring our fast gear access sideplate, any angler can service their gears and HT-100 drag system quickly and efficiently. The PENN live spindle design offers long, effortless casts, while the power gear ratios (select models only) give ultimate torque for winching up deep fish. Magnetic casting brake available on 12 and 15 sizes only. 

Features:

• Full metal body and sideplates
• If the model has a "P", it's the low gear "Power" model
• Fast gear access sideplate
• Machine-cut marine grade bronze main gear with hardened stainless steel pinion
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Line capacity rings
• 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system
• Instant anti-reverse bearing

The Shimano Ocea Jigger Star Drag Reel is a flagship-level star drag jigging reel that uses Shimano's Infinity Drive technology to reduce friction between the pinion gear and spool shaft for paramount cranking power. It uses MicroModule Gearing for an unmatched gear feeling. The Ocea Jigger is available in 1500, 2000, and 4000 sizes. The 1500 size is recommended for fishing 50–80m, while the 2000 size is recommended for fishing 100m.

Equipped with Shimano's cutting-edge Infinity Drive technology, a redesigned main shaft supporting structure is employed to cut down friction with the pinion gear, which in turn results in greatly improved rotational torque. Rotational torque is also augmented by an adjustable long crank handle to provide the angler with exceptional leverage over heavy loads. 

The X-Protect feature enhances durability and preserves that out-of-the-box effortless rotation by utilizing a labyrinth construction that channels water away from key internal components, combined with a water-repellant coating. 

Shimano Ocea Jigger Features:

• Two position adjustable long crank handle offers all day jigging comfort
• Exciting drag sound allows anglers to know when they are in jeopardy of pulling hooks or breaking off
• Auto-Clutch return to easily bring the reel in and out of free-spool and react quickly to bites
• Spool lock allows anglers to more safely break off when they snag bottom
• New trouble free drag star design which allows for easy adjustment
• E.I. coating on the spool surface in order to prevent corrosion
• HG and PG gear ratios to properly pair with various jigging styles
• Shimano's best-in-class S-ARB bearings to provide long lasting performance

The Shimano Torium A Star Drag Reels are packed with new features. They are more compact and rigid with a one piece frame and smaller side plate   This powerful saltwater conventional reel offers excellent castability and durability with more drag and a lighter more compact profile.  The new Torium A is sure to find a spot in your reel line-up.

Size 16 - 46 inches per crank - Mono 16/450, 20/320, 25/260 - Braid 50,530, 65/330, 80/250

24 # Drag - 3 + 1 bearings - 6.2:1 ratio - 18.9 ounces

Size 20 - 46 inches per crank - Mono 20/420, 25/340, 30/280 - Braid 50,710, 65/375, 80/310

24 # Drag - 3 + 1 bearings - 6.2:1 ratio - 19.2 ounces

Size 30 - 46 inches per crank - Mono 25/420, 30/350, 40/260 - Braid 50,1015, 65/515, 80/415

24 # Drag - 3 + 1 bearings - 6.2:1 ratio - 19.8 ounces

• S Compact Body: Power-Rigidity-Durability, results in a reel that feels one size smaller in your hand. The B side plate is all one piece contributing to both rigidity and in-the-hand palming comfort. The A side side plate has the handle, drag adjustment and cast control knob.
• E.I. is a second layer of surface treatment that is added after the anodizing process. This treatment is forced into any micro sized surface impurities, giving salt no place to adhere thus preventing corrosion.
• Cross Carbon Drag: The ideal material for the high drag pressure setting, with smoothness and consistent performance.

The Shimano Trinidad is a name that resonates with all Saltwater Anglers. It has earned an impeccable reputation for power and reliability world wide. Shimano's quest to make the ultimate Trinidad A was no easy task. Lighter, smaller and more compact were the key physical characteristics and they were accomplished. The performance goal was to build the best casting reel in this category. We shattered our targets and have built a reel for casting which all others will be measured by.