Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ Spin 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 Daiwa’s 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 you’re 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 you’re looking for a new saltwater spinning reel capable of standing up to the test, look no further than the brand new Saltist MQ.

 

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-ROTOR - Lighter, stronger and more balanced than any rotor system that’s 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.

AIR-BAIL - Daiwa’s 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.

ATD DRAG - Daiwa’s 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.

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.

MONOCOQUE (MQ) - A one-piece frame eliminates the use of traditional two-piece body & sideplate construction. A single piece body utilises a screw-in engine plate to house the main gear, reducing flex and twist under load creating a sealed mechanism. The elimination of the side plate also has also allowed for a more compact body design. MQ technology not only makes reels stronger & better sealed, but also more compact.

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 reel’s 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.

MACHINE CUT HANDLE - Our new handle design is slimmer, more compact, and 50% lighter.

METAL BALL KNOB - Providing maximum contact between handle knob and hand, ball knobs are designed for optimal rotation balance, rotation, and functionality.

PERFECT LINE STOPPER - Our new larger rectangular flexible clip that can be used from all line angles and from light to heavy lines.

WIREBAIL - Featured on entry level reels Wire Bail is light, strong, ultra smooth and protrusion free, allowing line to slide effortless along the bail towards the line roller.

 

Specifications

MODEL	RATIO	WEIGHT	BALL BEARINGS	SPOOL CAPACITY	DRAG
21 SALTIST MQ 2500D-H	5.7	235g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 1.2/ 300M	10kg
21 SALTIST MQ 3000D-XH	6.2	270g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 1.5/ 300M	10kg
21 SALTIST MQ 4000D-XH	6.2	290g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 2/ 300M	12kg
21 SALTIST MQ 5000D-H	5.7	430g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 2.5/ 300M	12kg
21 SALTIST MQ 6000D-H	5.7	435g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 3/ 300M	12kg
21 SALTIST MQ 8000-H	5.7	620g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 4/ 300M	15kg
21 SALTIST MQ 10000-H	5.7	635g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 5/ 300M	15kg
21 SALTIST MQ 14000-H	5.7	630g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 6/ 300M	15kg
21 SALTIST MQ 18000	5.3	835g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 8/ 300M	20kg
21 SALTIST MQ 20000	5.3	840g	6BB (1CRBB); 1RB	PE 10/ 300M	20kg

It is our goal to ensure your shopping experience with Fishing Station is as easy and seamless as possible. All orders are double checked prior to packaging, to minimise errors as much as possible.

We understand that circumstances do change, and offer a returns policy to suit.

Ineligible Items

• Custom product creations: Skirted Trolling Lures, Lure Builder, Rigging, Hook Rigs and Services are not eligible for return.
• Items “On Sale”, Clearance or Discount are not eligible for return (excluding consumer guarantees as required by law)
• Gift Vouchers are not eligible for return or refund.
• Gift Packs are not eligible for return or refund.
  
  

Line Spooling

Any line spooled on a reel sold by Fishing Station, that is to be returned, is subject to a $15 de-spooling fee (per reel).
 

30 Day Returns Policy (For Online Orders)

• Product/s must be unused
• Still in original packaging and condition (including any shrink or plastic wrapping)
• Returns window is activated from date of delivery from logistics carrier (or date of pickup from post office)
• All return postage costs are paid by buyer
• Original shipping costs are non-refundable
  
  

Returns Process

• Contact us to open a Return Authorisation
• Provided the request falls within the 30 day returns window, we will email through a Return Authorisation form
• This form must be included within the box for the return.
• Please ensure sufficient packaging and protection inside the box to prevent transit damage
• Our returns address will be provided at this time.

It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that the parcel is dispatched within the 7 days – parcel tracking must show the parcel is scanned by the logistics carrier within the 7 days of initiating the return. Parcel tracking and insurance is strongly recommended. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure the parcel reaches us. We will not accept returned goods stamped “More To Pay”.

All returns are carefully examined upon receipt to ensure they adhere to the returns policy. Relevant photos will be taken to confirm this.

Any returns received:

• Outside the returns window,
• Damaged,
• Without prior authorisation,
• Without an enclosed Return Authorisation form

will not be processed, and will be shipped back to the buyer at their cost.

In-Store Returns

• We have a separate returns policy for instore purchases – please ring the shop to confirm this.
• All returns (for orders placed online) can also be processed in-store, within the 30 day returns window.
• Prior authorisation is not required for in-store returns, however please bring your invoice.
  
  

Incorrect / Damaged Items on Arrival

Any imperfections to orders received must be reported to us within 24 hours of delivery. If an incorrect item has been sent, please do not open any sealed packaging – any attempt to use the incorrect item will be deemed to be acceptance of the item by the buyer.

Please follow these instructions:

• Prior to opening, please take photos immediately of the damaged box
• Please take photos of the damaged item showing the fault (if possible)
  
  

We will replace items that are damaged in transit by the carrier, or incorrectly shipped due to fulfilment errors on our side. Please contact us and we will arrange the return and replacement.

Warranty Claims / Faulty Items

It is the policy of Fishing Station that all warranty and faulty item claims come back to our shop first for inspection by our staff. Should the item need to be sent back to the manufacturer, the buyer will be notified and kept up to date with its repair progress.

Intentional misuse of an item by not following instructions and usage guidelines, such as (but not limited to):

• Submersing a reel
• Breaking a rod by exceeding its strain capacity

Will not be covered by our warranty and fault protocol, and the item will be returned to the buyer at the buyer’s cost.

Australian Consumer Law Guarantees

All products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. This entitles buyer’s to:

• Replacement or refund for a major failure of the product
• Compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage
• Repair or replacement of the goods if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.