Fresh New Look, Same Ole Workhorse: Daiwa Sealine SL-3B
Eugene L. 12.30.22
For the many anglers who like trolling the big reservoirs for walleye, salmon, and trout. Or others who like trolling the salt for stripers, blues, Mahi, and Spanish mackerel. The widely popular Daiwa Sealine series of reels is a well-known name. Being an industry leader for over 25 years now, Daiwa has now gone and updated this workhorse, the Sealine SL-3B series reels have been given a refresher.
The Sealine SL-3B’s has been given a new eye-catching modern revamp, but the beauty of the reels aren’t just skin deep. The internals of the reel is still built tough as well to make sure it can handle whatever is thrown at it in both fresh and saltwater. The revamped Sealine reels continue to feature a direct drive gear, a built-in line counter for reliable measurements of line out in feet, and the self-engaging clutch keeping the reel ready for use in an instant. Just set out your spread, set your course, and grab your rod when that clicker starts screaming. With a turn of the handle, the sealine instantly kicks into gear.
“There’s always been a lot to like about the Sealine SL-3B series and we didn’t want to change that,” says Marc Mills, senior marketing manager at DAIWA. “So, we redesigned the look, gave it a few slight engineering tweaks, and mostly let it stand on the merits it’s earned. With its precise, built-in, direct drive line counter there’s never any guessing as to how much line you are letting out or taking up. That makes it easy to place lures and baits at the exact depth or distance behind the boat you need them to be for big time scores.”
Sealine SL-3B reels feature DAIWA’s UTD (Ultimate Tournament Drag) system, which comes with impregnated drag discs that are about 30 times more durable than typical drag discs. The reels have a 1-piece composite frame and machined aluminum spool that keeps the construction of the reel light without compromising on strength. And to finish the reel off they come with Helical Cut Brass Gears that are cut on an angle for better power transfer and a quieter, smoother retrieve.
There Sealines come in eight different models, to fill a variety of roles. All of them feature 3 ball bearings for smooth and durable performance on the water. The gear ratios vary from 4.2:1 to 6.1:1 based on the model selected while the line per crank ranges from 24.4 to 42.9 inches per crank. The max drag capacity on the reels goes from 8.8 lbs up to 16 lbs depending on the model. Further specs and details can be seen here.
The latest Sealine SL-3B series reels are a must-have tackle acquisition for serious big-water trolling fans. The Sealine SL-3Bs – MSRP: $129.99 to $149.99.
Features:
- Direct Drive Built-In Line Counter
- Automatic Self Engaging Clutch
- Machined Aluminum Spool
- Helical Cut Gears
- Ultimate Tournement Drag (UTD)
- One-Piece Composite Frame
- Spool Clicker
