Punishing. That’s the word that often comes to mind when it comes to the saltwater fishing environment. Everything—from the fish to the water to the weather—is trying its best to destroy your customers’ gear, and every weakness is inevitably found and exploited.
KastKing
Built for saltwater fishing, Kapstan Elite Spinning Reel is KastKing’s top-tier waterproof reel, rated at IPX6. Boasting 15 EverSeal rubber rings to prevent water from entering the main gear. The Intrusion Shield System features grease-sealed labyrinth grooves to minimize rotational friction and ensure a dependable watertight seal. The exceptionally strong and smooth Carbon Fiber drag system offers powerful braking force with max drag from 30 to 55 pounds. Strong aluminum body and CNC aluminum frame offer extra-strength and power. A high-capacity CNC aluminum spool is “Braid Ready” so there is no need for backing when spooling. Each Kapstan Elite reel is equipped with 6 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings, a specially designed polymer roller bearing, and one 8-pin stainless steel one-way bearing to prevent the flywheel from reversing. An HRB 90 high strength aerospace alloy pinion gear with manganese brass gear guarantees extreme durability and smooth operation. The heavy-duty gears are 20% more durable than Aluminum and 95% more durable than zinc. Available in 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, & 8000 sizes.
Daiwa
Coming to life in man-eater sizes 8000 to 25000, the new supersized 2025 Daiwa SALTIGA Spinning Reel is armed to take on the world’s largest denizens of the deep, like marlin, jumbo stripers, reef-donkey amberjack, silver-king tarpon, goliath grouper, and huge tuna. Features a one-piece monocoque (MQ) aluminum frame and first-of-its-kind progressed DRD roller drag system, which generates minimal heat under extreme pressure, available on the 18000, 20000, and 25000 sizes. For one, the new system includes a larger and thicker drive gear. Its G1 Duralumin Tough Digigear is 10 percent larger and 6 percent thicker than previous models and Daiwa’s strongest gearing ever. The new high-strength, spherical aluminum POWERDRIVE ROTOR is symmetrical and extremely balanced around the axis of rotation, which provides high rigidity.
SEVIIN Reels
IPX5 water-resistance-rated GW Series Saltwater Spinning Reels outperform their modest retail price while delivering uncompromising SEVIIN performance and reliability. Fully sealed and gasketed corrosion-resistant rigid aluminum bodies combine with a shielded 5+1 stainless-steel bearing system and silky multi-stack carbon-fiber drag to yield smooth operation and loads of stopping power. Other features include forged and hard-anodized aluminum braid-ready spools and corrosion-resistant internals. Five sizes are available from 2500 to 6000. Available now.
St. Croix Rod
Consisting of 39 high-performance boat, jig, and slow-pitch jig conventional and spinning models, all-new ROGUE V rods are crafted from St. Croix’s new Matrix Composite material with FRS, TET, and ART technologies for extreme strength and durability while maintaining the thin diameters and lightweight handling characteristics saltwater anglers demand. ROGUE V features technique-optimized premium EVA handles, strong and worry-free K-style stainless-steel guides, and clean, tech-forward aesthetics.
Quantum
The third generation of Quantum’s beloved Cabo was winner of Best Saltwater Reel at ICAST in 2025 and is more advanced than ever. With advanced Sealoq IPX8 sealing, a carbon fiber drag system, and battle-tested gearing, the all-new Cabo is engineered to outlast whatever the ocean throws at it. From surf to skiff, anglers trust Cabo when failure isn’t an option.
This is only a small, key selection of new products in the Saltwater Rods, Reels & Combos category. To see more click HERE.
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