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Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reels
Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reels

Poised to dominate in any variety of saltwater environments the Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reels utilize some of Daiwas most advanced design features to provide ultimately dependable power and performance. Built around a heavy duty aluminum frame for maximum durability the Saltist MQ implements Daiwa...s Monocoque Body (MQ) design for even more power in a more compact frame. A feature brought down from Daiwas flagship level of spinning reels Monocoque Body refers to the use of a one-piece frame and reel body. A single piece body allows for exceptional strength and rigidity improved water resistance with the absence of screws and significant weight reduction. Perhaps best of all the MQ frame design provides better spatial efficiency and allows for a larger gear to fit inside of the reel adding power and longevity to the gear set. Anglers can expect the same effortless rotation and fluid operation they are used to from Daiwa reels in part thanks to the ultra-lightweight Zaion Air Rotor perfect for all day casting and retrieving. With a Magsealed main shaft for exceptional durability the Saltist MQ can take a splash without skipping a beat making it a great option for use from either the beach or the boat. The Saltist MQ is available in a full range of sizes to fit any application meaning anglers can select the ideal reel to battle any fish whether its from the surf along the coast or out in the deep.Features:Monocoque (MQ) Aluminum BodyZaion Air RotorAir BailMagsealed Main ShaftTough DigiGearWaterproof Advanced Tournament Drag (ATD)Aluminum Round Handle Knob

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Solid reel and quality construction. smooth for the price.

Kevin
2 years ago

I love this reel, very durable and holds up great to the elements. perfect for inshore big tarpon fishing

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Bestbreel

Jason
2 years ago

Very smooth and light

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Daiwa jigging reel

Joseph
2 years ago

Excelente carrete para jigs! (Excellent reel for jigs!)

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Best reel I ever bought

Jason h.
2 years ago

This reel is so light and smooth and plenty of power

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Super Smooth

Glenn D.
2 years ago

Purchased two of these in a 4000 and 6000, and I have to say these reels are incredibly smooth casting and reeling. I use the 4000 for closer inshore fishing for trout and redfish, and the 6000 for throwing spoons and plugs off of piers and the surf. Overall great reels!

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Awesome Reel!

Johnny
2 years ago

Smooth as a knife cutting through butter.

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Favorite new reel

James
2 years ago

Paired the 5000 with 300yrds of 20lb braid on an Okuma Rockaway 12’ 1-4oz rod and this is now my favorite pompano setup. Great reel for the price and I have a 5000 Certate to compare it too. I would choose the Saltist for an all round reel. Can easily handle pomps to bull reds.

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As good as saltist and now lighter

Chris
2 years ago

this is a big upgrade. the saltist is a really good reel, but it is heavy. the mq solves that issue and build on an already strong platform. very smooth retrieve with tons of torque. the only downside is that the handle knob is too smooth and i find myself slipping off of it even with gloves on when they are wet

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Strong little beast

Jason
2 years ago

Super strong and light. Great all around reel. I mainly use it for striped bass but also bring it when I travel. In a world of boring reels, this one looks pretty cool.

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Wow!!

Michael
2 years ago

Wow is all i can say, this reel is not only lightweight,beautiful, and has some serious drag power, its sealed it the most important areas, cant wait to buy another one!!!!

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Great Reel Saltist MQ 6000D

Eddie
2 years ago

Great reel very smooth and light. Very fast shipping and reliable from tackle direct. Wanted this reel for a few months but it was out of stock, finally it came back in stock very happy to own one. Get it when you still can before its all gone. Will test the reel out very soon. Probably will get another one =).

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Great reel

Kevin
2 years ago

I love this reel, it is not necessarily the best at anything, but it is very good at everything. It's powerful enough to horse a medium sized tarpon, but also small enough that you can still fish for smaller inshore fish as well. very durable and holds up great to the elements.

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Great product

Mookhram
2 years ago

Very satisfied with this reel. Will purchase another soon.

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Super smoothe , light , and strong

VIETWICH
3 years ago

2 trips out at the surfside jetty and has performed spectacularly with speckled trout and a few reds including a new pb 37” Bull red. The drag is super strong and made quick work on that bull. The reel performs similar to my shimano twinpower but a bit cheaper on price. The ball handle is a nice touch and works well for spooning. Up close the special composite material on the rotor… read more and monoque looks like cheap plastic similar to the bg line up. Could have made that part look higher end with some nice paint like shimano does . Overall excellent reel for now until it need servicing a few years from now .

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Daiwa for the win!

Javier
3 years ago

Daiwa this year has left me in awe with the quality of product the produce. I tried the Saltist MQ for a few weeks and it’s my favorite saltwater reel currently. I tested it at the Outer Banks, Murrells Inlets, Frying Pan Tower and much more places here in NC. I had the previous version of the Saltist and it still fights like a champ!

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Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by Scott Stallone 3 years ago

Does this new model have the Mag Sealed line roller bearing?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Scott,<p>Daiwa does not state anywhere that the line roller bearing is mag-sealed.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Tris 3 years ago

What would be a good fit of Daiwa Saltist MQ on 10ft Penn Carnage Surf Rod Medium (<a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-carsfii1530s10-carnage-ii-surf-spinning-rod-10.html" style="background-color: rgb(236, 237, 239); color: rgb(35, 82, 124); outlin

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Tris,<p>For the 10ft surf rod, it would be paired nicely with the Daiwa Saltist MQ 6000, you get a bit more line capacity than the 5000 and weighs slightly less.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Fazil 3 years ago

Where is this reel manufactured? 

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Fazil,<p>Daiwa Saltist MQ spinning reels are made in China.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Dartain Washington 3 years ago

Which daiwa saltiest MQ will pair best with <span style="white-space: normal; font-size: medium;">Tsunami Carbon Shield II Casting Rods Medium 7’0†and 7’6†?  Thanks for your help</span>

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Dartain,<p>The Tsunami Carbon Shield II 7ft medium rod would pair nicely with Daiwa Saltist MQ 4000 reel and the 7'6" medium rod with 6000 reel.  I would choose the 6000 over the 5000 because you get more line capacity for a slighter lighter reel.  Plea

Asked by Allison 3 years ago

I have a Saltiga 70HS jigging rod. Would a 5000 or 6000 pair well with that for slow pitch jigging?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Allison,<p>The Daiwa Salist MQ 6000 reel would be the one to pair with your Saltiga 70HS jigging rod.  You might even want to go up to the 8000 depending on the size of the fish you are jigging.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assis

Asked by Abraham Pantoja 3 years ago

I am picking between the 8000 and the 10000 for mahi mahi, yellow tail, salmon and what ever else bites any advice on these reels and also what rod would you pair this reel with. Thank you

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Abraham,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ 10000 would be the first choice for the types of fishing you are doing, as it has more line capacity and only weighs .5oz more.  As for he rod, the Daiwa Proteus spinning rod PTB70MFS will pair well.  Please let us know i

Asked by Jimmy Leo Smith Jr. 3 years ago

Which model do you recommend to pair with a 7.5  - St. Croix Avid MF action for in-shore salt water fishing?  Target species are Red Fish, flounder & trout.

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Jimmy,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ 4000D-XH will pair nicely with the St.Croix Avid Inshore rod VIS76MF for trout, redfish, and flounder.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Gary 3 years ago

Hi, how heavy is the 6000 model? And how much line retrieve per spin for this size

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Gary,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ 6000 spinning reel weighs 15,2oz and has a line retrieval of 39,9in per turn of the handle.   Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Robert Payne 3 years ago

Does the 6000 model have a manual bail

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Brian - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Yes, manual bail on the 6000 size.

Asked by Mike Decuir 3 years ago

What kind of drag washers does this reel have?  Carbon Fiber or Felt?  Also, how are the drag washers oriented?  Are there drag washers on top of the spool as well as on the bottom of the spool?  Any info on this would be appreciated.

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Mike,<p><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">The Daiwa Saltist MQ drag system is </span><u style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Carbon</u><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667

Asked by Shannon 3 years ago

Can this reel be switched over to left handed retrieve?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Shannon,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ can be made right or left handed by switching the handle to the other side of the reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Vidyasagar.g 3 years ago

Is this available in india

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Vidyasagar,<p>TackleDirect does ship Daiwa product currently to India.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Christopher walsh 3 years ago

What is the difference between the bg mq and saltist mq seem to be pretty similar to me 

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Christopher,<p>The main differences that the Daiwa Saltist MQ has over the Daiwa BG MQ:</p><p>Mag-sealed main shaft</p><p>Zaion Air rotor</p><p>Air Bail</p><p>Aluminum Round Handle</p><p>Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Asked by Aret Ozsolak 3 years ago

<font><font>Tkiyeye gderim yapıyormusunuz</font></font>

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<pre><span>Aret,</span></pre><pre><span>evet türkiyeye gönderiyoruz - yes we ship to Turkey</span></pre>

Asked by Steve 3 years ago

Which Model Daiwa Saltist MQ would you recommend for jigging for Tautog, Sheephead, and Flounder, along structure.<p>I plan to buy a Shimano Jigging Rod PX Model M 6'6 and MH 6'6 in length.</p>

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Steve,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ 6000 spinning reel will pair nicely with the Shimano Trevala PX spinning rod in either M or MH.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Mohamed 3 years ago

Is this reel good for fast jigging?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Mohamed,<p>The Daiwa Saltist MQ can be used for fast jigging.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. </p>

Asked by John Hammerschmidt 2 years ago

If I am slinging 3/4 - 1.5 oz metal on an 116 rod rated for the same weight, should I go 3000 or 4000 size? I feel like the 4000 or bigger would not balance well. Its tough to buy these when no one Stocks (I live 6+ hours from the beach) them for you to h

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi John, We recommend going with the 6000 or 8000 size Daiwa BG MQ to balance the rod out as these reels are smaller than the original Daiwa BG. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Francis 2 years ago

Does this reel have the same dealings as the bg mq aside from the mag seal.

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Francis, According to Daiwa, The Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel series are mag sealed. The Daiwa BG MQ series is not mag sealed. The BG MQ uses rubber seals which surrounds the Drag knob and also has seals around the gear box for this series. Ple

Asked by Tony Jackson 2 years ago

Is this a left/right retrieval reel?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Tony, The Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reels have interchangeable handles that can be left or right hand retrieve. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines</span>

Asked by Sebastian Alzate 2 years ago

<p>what materials are the main shaft and main gear made of?</p>

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sebastian, According to Daiwa, The Daiwa Saltist MQ spinning reel series will have the Main gear made of Zinc alloy, and the Main shaft is made of stainless steel. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </

Asked by Zach Nelson 2 years ago

What is your return policy if I buy two of these reels and they are to small for I am wanting?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Zach, our return policy is as follows: If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return new and unused items in the original box with all accessories within 30 days for an exchange or refund to the credit card account charged, less any ship

Asked by John D. 2 years ago

Looking for recommendations for a surf/river bank fishing rod to pair with the Saltist MQ 4000.  

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi John, Based on your fishing application I would recommend a St. Croix SES80MMF Seage Surf Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-ses80mmf-seage-surf-spinning-rod.html</a><span> This would be pefect for both surf and bank fi

Asked by Sebastian 2 years ago

How much 20lb suffix 832 braided line can a 5000 hold?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sebastian, The Daiwa SALTIST MQ 5000 Spinning Reel would be able to hold approximately between 288yds to 300yds of 20lb Braided line. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by Sebastian 2 years ago

How much 30lb suffix 832 braid can an 8000 hold?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hi Sebastian, The Daiwa SALTIST MQ 8000 Spinning Reel would be able to hold approximately between 413yds to 430yds of 30lb Braided line. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. 

Asked by Sebastian 2 years ago

Is the pinion gear also made of zinc? Is there any rubber sealing in the reel?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sebastian, According to Daiwa, The Daiwa Saltist MQ features a thick and finely cut Zinc alloy for both the Main and Pinion Gear. The MQ body is supported by a series of 2 gaskets that serve to seal the reel from water penetration for the body. T

Asked by Sebastian 2 years ago

The 4000 and 6000 have the same amount of drag. Is the only difference spool, rotor and frame size, or are the internal gears different sizes as well?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sebastian, According to Daiwa, The Daiwa Saltist MQ reels share different size bodies so size of the gearing, rotor, and spool will also increase for each model. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </sp

Asked by Nick 2 years ago

Planning on picking up the 14000 and putting 80lb braid on it do you have suggestions on rods i should pair it with? Looking for something good quality 9ft max but something stong and 2 piece. Gonna be doing shore fishing. Thank you 

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Nick, I would recommend a Ocean Tackle International OTI-TS286080 TS2 Popping Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-oti-ts286080-ts2-popping-rod.html</a><span> This rod would pair well with a Daiwa Saltist MQ 1400

Asked by Ashton 2 years ago

would the 6k Daiwa saltiest MQ be the same size of the Daiwa BG or Shimano Saragosa 6k

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ashton, The Daiwa SALTISTMQ6000D-H Saltist MQ Spinning Reel would be closest in size to a Shimano Saragosa 6000 SW Spinning reel and slightly smaller than the Daiwa BG 6000 Spinning Reel. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist y

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

Which of these would pair best with a star vpr 106 rod for targeting tarpon off the beach?

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Josh, <p><br /></p><p>6000 size would pair best with a Star VPR 106. </p>

Asked by Jason 2 years ago

What size reel would be a good for a 11ft surf fishing rod?

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Jason, <p><br /></p><p>A 6000 is best for lure fishing, an 8000 is best for bait fishing. </p>

Asked by Shea 2 years ago

Could you put a 6000 model spool on a 5000 model?

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Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi, Shea, The Daiwa Saltist MQ does not allow you to swap spool sizes due to the bail and rotor not being the right size for the reel. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Andrew Leverette 2 years ago

What size is best for a medium power 7ft st croix mojo inshore

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

2500 is the best fit, but if you plan on using 20 lb braid or higher, I would consider the 3000 for its increased line cap.Â