Using a overhead combo instead of a conventional eggbeater for livebaiting gives you many unique advantages which will help you hook and land fish. Overhead reel hold far more line than spin reels, have quicker drag settings, smoother drag and have more power than spin reels due to their gear configurations. The Tyrnos 16 uses high efficency gearing and is made out of aluminium. Hence why it is a trusted reel used by pros and charters around Australia. The Daiwa Saltist 23 overhead rods are perfect for livebaiting as they are short, meanig you can land them with less hassle once surfaced as you can hold the fish closer to the boat. The Saltist uses Fuji K Guides which are anti tangle. Additionally the Braiding-X technology makes these rods almost unbreakable.
This Combo Includes
- Shimano Tyrnos 16
- Daiwa 23 Saltist 6ft PE6
- 300m Daiwa J-Braid x4 multicolour, 65lbs
Shimano Tyrnos
| Model |
Mono Cap (kg/m) |
Capacity Power Pro (lb/yard) |
Gear Ratio |
Retrieve Per Crank (cm) |
Bearings |
Drag Power (kg) |
Drag Type |
Weight (g) |
| 12 |
7/384 |
40/495 |
5.0:1 |
89 |
4 |
15 |
LD |
760 |
| 16 |
9/475 |
50/775 |
5.0:1 |
89 |
4 |
15 |
LD |
819 |
23 Saltist:
|
MODEL
|
TYPE
|
LENGTH
|
TAPER
|
CAST WEIGHT
|
RECOMMENDED LINE
|
SECTIONS
|
ACTION
|
SKU
|
| 23 SALTIST B60-4/6 |
Overhead |
6'0"/183cm |
Fast |
150-300g |
PE 4-6 |
1 |
Heavy |
13278 |