Daiwa Tanacom 1200Aj / Saltist 56Ht 5'6" Pe 8 Electric Combo

Dominate the deep with TANACOM 1200 reel and rod combo!

The Reel:

It’s not often Daiwa releases a new electric dendoh reel and there’s arguably no name more famous in the category than TANACOM. A total overhaul from the ground up, TANACOM 1200 is a project half-a-decade in the making between Daiwa Japan engineers and teams within Australia and America.

Sporting a totally new design incorporating the motor housed inside the spool has given Daiwa engineers the ability to increase the efficiency of the powerful motor, the same reliable unit that’s been used on TANACOM 1000 in the past. Installed in this new frame, the motor generates even more power thanks to an improved drivetrain which has been totally reengineered with beefier gears and internal components to improve durability and minimise power loss.

More power is also accompanied by more speed, a feat often difficult to achieve since a faster retrieve inevitably means lower torque, the same principal as to why bikes are easier to ride up a hill in low gear as opposed to high. The faster retrieve speed of TANACOM 1200 is a great feature when deep dropping, as your ability to reposition or check baits is sped up dramatically. A side benefit of the new design is an Increased line capacity. With TANACOM 1200 now boasting a line capacity of PE8/1000m.

Setting up the TANACOM 1200 is also now easier than ever, with a redesigned menu system which has been simplified and carefully designed to offer easy user experience for first time users and familiarity for long-time Daiwa dendoh fans. The Dot Monitor LCD screen has also been improved, with a brighter display and better viewing angles when wearing polarised sunglasses.

All areas of the reel design have been addressed with the development of TANACOM 1200. From small quality of life improvements like the aluminium ball knob, to hugely functional changes like the increased speed & power.

TANACOM has continually set the benchmark for quality and value for money in the electric reel space and the new TANACOM 1200 is set to elevate the bar once again.

Features:

• Aluminium Body - Lightweight and incredibly strong, aluminium allows strength and weightlessness to be achieved without the cost and corrosion issues of other metals.
• Line Counter - There’s no need to guess how much line you’ve got out anymore with Daiwa’s Line Counter letting your know exactly. Dropping your back down to the right depth has never been easier.
• Power Lever - This lever allows you to go from stop to start to full power with the flick of switch. It’s like stepping on the gas pedal to accelerate.

Specifications:

• Ball bearing Count: 11
• Drag Pressure: 25kg
• Gear Ratio: 2.1
• Spool Capacity: PE 8/1000M

The Rod:

Durable E-Glass construction offering fantastic value. Deepwater fishing can be challenging and rewarding, it is the ultimate endurance test for heavy-duty tackle. Increasing in popularity every year, Daiwa's range of Electric reels, unrivalled in quality and performance, have now found a reliable and affordable partner in the Saltist Bent Butt rod.

The new Saltist Bent Butt was born through the want to create a reliable price conscious rod that still looked the piece. Stylish black and silver cosmetics combine with an absolutely bulletproof blank, resulting in a stunning rod that will get the job done time and time again. E-Glass construction and an integrated solid tip combine to provide this rod with a tip section that is sensitive enough to feel the lightest touches from the deep, before smoothly transitioning into an incredibly powerful bottom section allowing angler's control over setting hooks. Immense low-end power enables you to lift monsters from the deep.

Features:

• Durable Fibreglass Solid Tip Blanks
• Pacbay Bent Butt
• Perfect for Deep Dropping

Specifications:

• Action: Extra Heavy
• Length: 5'6 / 167cm
• Recommended Line: Pe 6-10
• Section: 2
• Taper: Regular