Daiwa GS 9 II spinning reel

The GS9 label is synonymous with heavy-duty work across the sea fishing world. The aluminium body cases a Digigear II drive gear. This tough reel is made to measure for powerful fish


Specifications:

- UTD drag technology with felt washers
- Bearings : 5 + 1
- Aluminium body and polycarbonate Air Rotor
- Aluminium spool
- CrossWrap line lay
- Screw-in one-piece aluminium handle


Technology:

LIGHT AND TOUGH:
- LT is a new concept in Daiwa engineering which has produced new sizes of reels that are smaller and tougher than ever. The entirely redesigned Digigear drive is reinforced.

Air Rotor:
- The Air Rotor stands out for its balance, toughness and sensitivity.
- The arched profile and 15% weight reduction compared to standard rotors offers optimal winding smoothness and eliminates vibration thanks to the lowered centre of gravity.

Zaion:
Strong - Light - Anticorrosion:
- Some of Daiwa’s reel bodies and rotors are made from Zaion, an exclusive high-density carbon with anti-corrosion properties that’s both lighter and tougher than magnesium.
- Zaion’s engineers set out to build a material that was as tough as metal but as light as carbon. Conventional wisdom holds that an aluminium reel offers toughness while polycarbonate is needed to make a light body and rotor.
- ZAION is a fusion of these two qualities. While ordinary carbon is made of nylon 6-6 resin and carbon fibres at 20%, ZAION boasts twice the density of carbon fibres. The result is a unique material that is as strong as magnesium. A ZAION body is 25% lighter than its equivalent in magnesium and 50% lighter than aluminium!

Hyper Digigear:
- This is an evolution of the Digigear made with precision tooling of C6191 marine bronze for a gear that’s both light and 1.6x tougher than Dura-aluminium.

Digigear:
- A digitally cut gear with high-precision helicoid teeth for optimal fluidity on the wind.

Infinite Anti Reverse:
- The new Infinite Anti Reverse system is activated with 4 times less force than a classic system.
- Less than 2g is needed to engage the Real Stopper system which eliminates any handle movement, bringing sensitivity to the next level.

Air Bail:
- The hollow Touch Air Bail is made from SUS303 steel and is 20% tougher than a solid titanium bail of the same weight, and with a lifespan 13 x longer.

ABS:
- In contrast to classic cylindrical spool designs, ABS spools are tapered to limit the risks of tangling on the cast. What’s more, the lip reduces friction to boost casting distance.

Quick Drag:
- The clue is in the name of this ultra fast drag!
- Transition from free to tight drag in half a turn of the knob.
- Instantaneous adjustment after the cast or on the fight.

CRBB:
- High quality anticorrosion ball bearings with a lifespan 10 times greater than a standard bearing.

Real Precision Spool:
- The spool finish has been retouched down to the micron for sensitivity and rotation 10 times smoother than the standard.