Okuma Salina II High Speed

Some info on the new Okuma Salina II High Speed reels that should be out in the retail stores in the next few weeks. A pretty robust and solid reel with impressive stopping power (features Okuma's Dual Force Drag system). The difference between the high speed (6.2:1 ratio) model and the standard Salina II is quickly evident in the rounded power knob. The standard model has a 'wheel' type of power knob. The rounded knob and high speed ratio is good news for popper casters, ergonomically and speed-wise to get that popper or pencil bait running for its life (quite literally!). All in all it's a great value for money reel if you want a powerful, robust and reliable popping reel without having to break the piggy bank for one.

Specs below are courtesy of Rapala Southeast Asia's Facebook page.

Model: SASII-5000
Max Drag: 13.0kg
Bearings: 8BB + 1RB
Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Cap: 350m/5kg 260m/6kg 180m/8kg
RRP: RM660

Model: SASII-10000
Max Drag: 20.0kg
Bearings: 8BB + 1RB
Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Cap: 450m/6kg 300m/8kg 270m/10kg
RRP: RM770

Model: SASII-16000
Max Drag: 20.0kg
Bearings: 8BB + 1RB
Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Cap: 440m/7kg 337m/10kg 275/12kg
RRP: RM840

The production model for Southeast Asia

Red coloured prototype on the right alongside the Okuma Cedros. Notice the different power knobs

Testing in progress... 

The 5000 was a bit of an 'overkill' for this GT. This reel is one serious machine

Candid snap of the production model in a recent Sailfish popping trip