Tsunami SaltX II ArmourTech Spinning Reel

The Tsunami SaltX II ArmourTech Spinning Reel takes the fully sealed SaltX II platform and adds Tsunami's highly durable ArmourTech protective coating for increased resistance to scratches, everyday wear and corrosion.

Built around a machined A6061 aluminum body and rotor, the SaltX II ArmourTech is designed for anglers who regularly expose their equipment to demanding saltwater environments.

With an IPX-8 sealed system, 20 seals, sealed Hammer Drag System, stainless steel S-Drive gearing and titanium components, this is a premium saltwater spinning reel built for serious inshore, nearshore and coastal fishing.

ArmourTech Protective Coating

The defining feature of this SaltX II is Tsunami's ArmourTech coating.

ArmourTech is engineered to provide greater hardness and corrosion resistance than traditional reel coatings while helping protect the reel against scratches and normal wear.

For saltwater anglers, that's particularly valuable. Reels are constantly exposed to spray, salt, boat decks, rod holders and the everyday abuse that comes with fishing.

ArmourTech adds another level of exterior protection to an already heavily sealed reel.

IPX-8 Sealed Protection

The SaltX II ArmourTech utilizes a fully sealed design with 20 seals and an IPX-8 sealed system.

Salt, sand and water are some of the biggest enemies of spinning reels, particularly for anglers fishing beaches, passes, jetties and other environments where reels are regularly exposed to harsh conditions.

The extensive sealing system helps protect the reel's critical internal components while allowing anglers to fish confidently in demanding saltwater environments.

Sealed Hammer Drag System

Tsunami equips the SaltX II ArmourTech with its sealed Hammer Drag System.

A quality drag system is critical when fighting powerful saltwater species that can make long, sustained runs.

The sealed design helps protect the drag system while providing the smooth, controlled pressure needed when fighting hard-running fish.

A6061 Aluminum Body & Rotor

Both the body and rotor are constructed from A6061 aluminum, creating a rigid platform for the reel's internal components.

Rigidity matters when a spinning reel is placed under heavy load.

A strong reel body helps maintain proper gear alignment and provides a solid foundation when applying significant drag pressure to powerful fish.

Stainless Steel S-Drive Gearing

Inside the reel is Tsunami's digitally optimized S-Drive stainless steel main and pinion gear system.

The stainless gearing is designed to provide the strength and durability needed for repeated saltwater use while delivering smooth power during the retrieve.

The SaltX II ArmourTech also utilizes 7+1 dual-sealed stainless steel ball bearings and a sealed anti-reverse bearing.

Titanium Components

Tsunami incorporates titanium into several important components of the SaltX II ArmourTech.

The reel features a:

• Titanium spool lip
• Titanium bail wire
• Titanium main shaft

These components help reduce weight while providing excellent durability and corrosion resistance for saltwater fishing.

Braid-Ready Spool

The braid-ready spool makes the SaltX II ArmourTech well suited for modern saltwater spinning setups.

Braided line provides the capacity, sensitivity and strength-to-diameter ratio preferred by many inshore and coastal anglers, and the SaltX II is designed around that style of fishing.

Built for Serious Saltwater Fishing

The combination of extensive sealing, aluminum construction, stainless gearing, titanium components and the ArmourTech finish makes this reel particularly well suited for anglers whose equipment regularly sees hard saltwater use.

Depending on reel size and setup, the SaltX II ArmourTech can cover a wide range of applications from lighter inshore fishing to heavier coastal and nearshore work.

Features

• ArmourTech scratch-resistant protective coating
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• IPX-8 sealed system
• Fully sealed design utilizing 20 seals
• A6061 aluminum body
• A6061 aluminum rotor
• Sealed Hammer Drag System
• Digitally optimized S-Drive gearing
• Stainless steel main and pinion gears
• 7+1 dual-sealed stainless steel ball bearings
• Sealed anti-reverse bearing
• Braid-ready spool
• Titanium spool lip
• Titanium bail wire
• Titanium main shaft
• One-piece machined handle arm
• Round non-slip power knob
• Convertible right- or left-hand retrieve

Best For

• Saltwater Fishing
• Inshore Fishing
• Tarpon
• Snook
• Redfish
• Jacks
• Surf & Beach Fishing
• Jetty Fishing
• Nearshore Fishing
• Heavy-Duty Spinning
• Braided Line
• Harsh Saltwater Environments

Why Choose the Tsunami SaltX II ArmourTech?

The combination of IPX-8 sealing and ArmourTech protection is the major advantage.

The SaltX II platform is already designed around protecting its internal components from harsh saltwater conditions. ArmourTech adds another layer of protection to the exterior of the reel, helping resist scratches, wear and corrosion.

For anglers who fish their equipment hard rather than keeping it protected in the boat, that's a meaningful upgrade.

Add the machined aluminum construction, stainless gearing, titanium components and sealed Hammer Drag System, and the result is a spinning reel built specifically around durability in demanding saltwater environments.

Premier Tackle Take

The Tsunami SaltX II ArmourTech is a strong choice for Florida anglers who are particularly hard on their spinning reels.

What stands out to us isn't simply the ArmourTech finish. It's the combination of that exterior protection with the IPX-8 sealed system, 20 seals, aluminum construction, stainless gearing and titanium components underneath.

We see this reel making particular sense for anglers fishing tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks and other hard-fighting saltwater species, especially around beaches, passes, jetties and other environments where equipment is routinely exposed to salt and spray.

If durability and saltwater protection are high on your list when choosing a premium spinning reel, the SaltX II ArmourTech deserves a serious look.

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