Daiwa 25 Saltiga Long Cast Rods

The Daiwa 25 Saltiga LC series introduces an entirely new category within the Saltiga family, purpose-built around modern Australian light casting applications where sensitivity, casting efficiency and refined lure control are critical. Developed specifically for Australian conditions with extensive input from anglers fishing everywhere from Sydney harbour systems through to far northern Queensland reefs and offshore grounds, the Saltiga LC range delivers one of the most technically refined inshore and offshore lure rod platforms Daiwa has produced to date.

The “LC” stands for Light Casting, but this is far from a finesse estuary rod range. Instead, the Saltiga LC series has been engineered around modern offshore lure fishing techniques involving deepwater soft plastics, offshore jighead fishing and light topwater casting for serious saltwater species. The range bridges the gap between technical inshore fishing and full heavy offshore casting, giving anglers exceptional versatility across multiple Australian fishing styles.

The lineup itself has been carefully refined around highly specific fishing applications. The shorter 7’0” models are designed for deepwater plastics and vertical-style lure fishing where increased control, direct lure contact and stronger lifting authority are required. The versatile 7’5” models are purpose-built around casting soft plastics and jigheads for iconic Australian species like snapper, reef fish and inshore pelagics. The dedicated Plug Special models then step into light offshore topwater fishing, specifically designed for casting smaller stickbaits and floating pencils at tuna, mackerel, salmon and fast-moving pelagic fish.

At the core of the range is Daiwa’s flagship SVF Compile-X Nanoplus blank construction. This ultra-high modulus carbon platform dramatically reduces excess resin content while increasing graphite density throughout the blank, creating rods that feel exceptionally lightweight, crisp and highly sensitive in the hand. The fast blank recovery and refined responsiveness allow anglers to maintain direct contact with soft plastics, stickbaits and jigheads even in deeper water and moving current.

Further enhancing overall rod performance is Daiwa’s advanced X45X Full Shield technology. This highly advanced carbon bias wrapping system dramatically reduces blank twist during casting and under load, allowing more casting energy to transfer directly into the lure while improving overall blank stability and lure responsiveness. The result is increased casting accuracy, improved lure control and noticeably sharper blank recovery across technical offshore fishing situations.

Select AGS models within the range further reduce overall rod weight through Daiwa’s advanced carbon fibre Air Guide System. These AGS guides weigh significantly less than traditional titanium guide systems, reducing tip weight and dramatically increasing blank sensitivity and responsiveness while also reducing angler fatigue during prolonged casting sessions.

Daiwa’s Complete Control grip design also plays a major role in the overall fishability of the Saltiga LC range. The redesigned butt and foregrip configuration improves comfort, leverage and rod control during both casting and prolonged fights with larger fish, particularly when fishing heavier jighead systems and technical offshore lure presentations.

The range has been purpose-built around modern Australian lure fishing applications including deepwater plastics for snapper, casting soft plastics over reef edges, working smaller stickbaits over shallow reef flats and targeting pelagic species feeding on smaller bait profiles. Whether fishing southern reef systems, tropical reef edges or offshore bait schools, the Saltiga LC range delivers elite-level sensitivity and highly refined casting performance for serious saltwater anglers.

Built specifically for Australian conditions and modern lure fishing techniques, the Daiwa 25 Saltiga LC series stands as one of the most advanced light offshore casting rod ranges currently available.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SVF Compile-X Nanoplus blank construction delivers exceptional lightweight sensitivity, ultra-fast recovery and highly refined lure responsiveness for modern offshore light casting applications.

X45X Full Shield technology dramatically reduces blank twist during casting and under load, improving casting accuracy, lure control and overall rod stability.

The lightweight high-modulus graphite blank design improves direct lure contact and bite detection when fishing deepwater plastics and offshore jighead systems.

AGS carbon fibre guide models significantly reduce tip weight while increasing overall sensitivity, responsiveness and casting efficiency.

Fast recovery blank actions improve lure tracking, jighead control and casting precision across technical inshore and offshore fishing situations.

The shorter 7’0” models are purpose-built for deepwater plastics and vertical offshore lure fishing requiring increased control and lifting authority.

The versatile 7’5” models excel for casting soft plastics and jigheads at snapper, reef species and inshore pelagics across Australian coastal waters.

Plug Special models are specifically tuned for casting smaller stickbaits and floating pencils at tuna, mackerel, salmon and fast-moving pelagic species.

Complete Control grip design improves comfort, leverage and rod handling during prolonged offshore casting and fighting situations.

Purpose-built for Australian inshore and offshore lure fishing applications targeting snapper, tuna, kingfish, mackerel and reef species.

25 SALTIGA LC S70-2/3

The lighter of the two 7' models. The shorter rod carries stiffness further through towards the tip, giving the angler control over heavier jighead and lure weights enabling perfect lure control and hook setting power.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR SOFT PLASTICS, STICKBAITS

25 SALTIGA LC S70-3/4

The heavier of the two 7' models. This rod has a more forgiving parabolic action than the longer 7’5” PE3/4 models to improve comfort when fighting big fish. This rod is the perfect choice if you need power to extract stubborn fish when fishing deeper water.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR DEEP WATER SOFT PLASTICS, PELAGICS

25 SALTIGA LC S75-1/2.5

Designed for the toughest snapper fisheries where light jigheads and line excel and the giants don’t come out to play too often. Suiting jighead weights between 1/8 up to 1oz makes the rod still extremely versatile, and the PE2.5 maximum line rating still exhibits enough grunt to extract a big snapper from the wash.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR SNAPPER, NORTHERN REEF SPECIES

25 SALTIGA LC S75-2/3

The do-everything of the SALTIGA LC range, suiting jigheads between 1/6 up to 1.5oz this model exhibits more pulling power and a slightly stiffer tip to aid in working heavier baits.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR LARGE SNAPPER, REEFIES, PELAGICS

25 SALTIGA LC S75-3/4

The PE3-4 model is the heaviest of the 7’5” offerings, suiting jigheads between 1/2oz to 2.5oz. This model is the one you need if you’re looking to put the brakes on the biggest fish in amongst the shallow wash and reef where it’s close quarters combat at its best.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR LARGE SNAPPER, REEFIES, PELAGICS

25 SALTIGA LC S76-3/4 'PLUG SPECIAL'

Shorter, more powerful, the 7’6” PE3-4 model ups the max cast weight to 80g and has enough power to capably handle reef flats fishing for emporers and trout, or hard-fighting pelagics like large longtail tuna.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR REEF FLATS, TUNA, MACKEREL, KINGFISH

25 SALTIGA LC S78-2/3 'PLUG SPECIAL'

The longer softer 7’8” PE2-3 model is the ultimate long-casting mackeral, salmon or other fast-fighting pelagic species, suitable for lure weights between 15-55g.

• FUJI TITANIUM SIC GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR REEF FLATS, MACKEREL, TUNA

25 SALTIGA LC S75-1/2.5-AGS

AGS GUIDE MODEL. The ultimate in lightness and sensitivity. Suiting jighead weights between 1/8 up to 1oz makes the rod still extremely versatile, and the PE2.5 maximum line rating still exhibits enough grunt to extract a big snapper from the wash.

• LIGHTWEIGHT AGS GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR SNAPPER, NORTHERN REEF SPECIES

25 SALTIGA LC S75-2/3-AGS

AGS GUIDE MODEL. The ultimate in lightness and sensitivity. The do-everything of the SALTIGA LC range, suiting jigheads between 1/6 up to 1.5oz this model exhibits more pulling power and a slightly stiffer tip to aid in working heavier baits.

• LIGHTWEIGHT AGS GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR LARGE SNAPPER, REEFIES, PELAGICS

25 SALTIGA LC S75-3/4-AGS

AGS GUIDE MODEL. The ultimate in lightness and sensitivity. The PE3-4 model best suits jigheads between 1/2oz to 2.5oz. This model is the one you need if you’re looking to put the brakes on the biggest fish in amongst the shallow wash and reef where it’s close quarters combat at its best.

• LIGHTWEIGHT AGS GUIDES
• SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS CARBON
• PERFECT FOR LARGE SNAPPER, REEFIES, PELAGICS