Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels Review

Name: Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels
Brand: Daiwa
SKU: fc6449f4
Rating: 86.70 (15 reviews)

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Excellent & super smooth Reel

Steve

1 year ago

My first Daiwa reel. It is the smoothest reel I have ever used to date. I will get another Daiwa in future. So far has handled very well with reds, flounder & trout. Looking forward to some snook fishing. Casting is amazing distance even with light lures.

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Nice reel, when it’s not broken!

Bill

1 year ago

Purchased two 3000 sized reels. Very smooth and balanced. One real broke twice within 12 months. The other one broke once within 12 months. Warranty service not good. Slow and unresponsive. Went back to shimano.

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Still best option

Skye s.

2 years ago

i bought the 6500 reel for slow pitch jigging and have used it hard and caught many fish on it now. the reel has a very smooth drag as well as a huge line capacity unfortunately the spring holding the anti reverse slipped and was dragging on the gears making a ticking noise when reeling after a month of intense jigging the anti reverse still worked though. another problem is because… read more of the anti reverse system it is not instant like some other reels i have used causing a clunking noise in the gears when jigging, so far no more problem after i fixed the spring after the first month.

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If you don't mind the weight

Anthony

2 years ago

This reel is butter smooth, but the weight is a significant difference. I like to use this reel when I'm not going to be casting over a 5 hour trip, the couple of ounces extra on this one makes a difference. Other than that it's solid and has tons of fight power.

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Good reel but heavy

Chris

2 years ago

this thing is heavy, and i usually fish a slammer which everyone says is the heaviest. i disagree. these do not put out the drag power of the slammer either. they are smooth and have good torque. but i really think the slammer out preforms it. the new mq model is nice as well, very smooth.

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Love it!

Matt

2 years ago

Just bought this and paired it with a St Croix Med/Light rod... love the combo of the two- this Daiwa reel is where its at for the money!!! Thanks TackleDirect for making it easy as always

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Bought the 4000 last year and the 4500 three days ago!

Richard

2 years ago

Im exceptionally thrilled with my Saltist 4000 and 4500. Thursday I stopped at my local bait store looking for a reel to match my 106 rod. My man showed me a couple reels that I didnt like. He asked how the Saltist 4000 held up with my Tsunami 9 Trophy II. Its a phenomenal product. Now Ive got two reels from Diawa that performed superbly.

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Very satisfied

Don W.

2 years ago

Very smooth reel, both the drag and the action of the reel

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Pleased

Jamey

2 years ago

Happy with purchase.

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Built like a tank

David G.

2 years ago

living in south Florida I tear up a lot of reels fishing for big tarpon and alligators. only the toughest survive especially on gators.the manual bail just adds more strength in this reel. we are hard on tackle down here and diawa just made the odds better for success.

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Awesome reel for offshore or surf chunking

James

2 years ago

I got the 5000 two years ago, it is a great reel for chunking clams or mackerel from the beach for stripers and blues. A bit heavy for tossing plugs and eels all night and not durable enough for consistent dunks. I have caught many 150 pound sharks on this from the beach and it handles those great. Drag is exceptional. That being said it can not be fished hard in the surf. I was… read more using the saltx as my wetsuit rock hopping reel and one night that went down so I switched to the saltist. The reel now sounds like an old penn but still performs well. I would assume a few more nights of fishing like that and the reel would lock up. This reel is a great once a trip dunker and for the money is unrivaled.

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Feels Very Durable

Kirk

2 years ago

So far so good for this reel. Like the aluminum parts much more than carbon fiber or graphite.

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Great reel I have had this reel about a year and a half in that time it has been dunked about 3 times in brackish water with no problems. What really impressed me was I decided to take my kayak to the beach lost control of the kayak, kayak rolled about 3

Anthony

2 years ago

Now I want a saltist mq

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Great reel

Tom

2 years ago

Great reel

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Daiwa got me again!

Gary

2 years ago

To be honest I really didn't need another reel, but I'm going on a multi-day tuna trip and wanted a backup to one of my old favorites the Original Saltist STT6500H. I thought I was going to get one of the other brands, but after looking into the new Saltist 6500 and at this price... I was sold. My problem now is keeping away from the Saltiga Spinning reels.

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Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

Asked by David Reyes 3 years ago

will a 5000 have enough drag for cobia off a pier because im looking for a reel for a custom bastón 1088

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

Yes, the 5000 should have enough drag for cobia.

Asked by Damon VAsquez 7 years ago

What s new about it for 2016. I'm going to east cape November 11th

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Donald 7 years ago

This reel is an updated version. It has waterproof carbon ATD drag system and protrusion free airbail.

Asked by Tyler 7 years ago

Is this real have the same magseal construction as the ballistic EX?

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Donald 7 years ago

The Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels are Magsealed line roller and main shaft.

Asked by _Andrew_ 7 years ago

What rod would go good on the saltist 8000 for fishing on the pier for giant tarpon, big king fish, Bonita, sharks?

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Donald 7 years ago

The Daiwa Saltist 5000 with a St Croix AVSS96MHF2 Avid Series Surf Spinning Rod would be a better fit for pier fishing and the fish you will be targeting.

Asked by Vic 7 years ago

Could I use a 8000 saltist for surf fishing Blacktips?

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Devon 7 years ago

Yes, the Saltist 8000 would have sufficient drag and line capacity for blacktips.

Asked by Matt Burns 6 years ago

Does this line of reels have the anti-reverse switch?

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Devon 6 years ago

No, the Saltist does not have an anti-reverse switch.

Asked by anthony p 6 years ago

can you tell me the reel foot length for the 3000-4500 i have a rod that needs a smaller foot

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Devon 6 years ago

The reel foot on both sizes measures 2 5/8".

Asked by Sergey 6 years ago

Which rod (preferably 2 pieces) would you recommend to match Daiwa saltist 5000 reel? TSAWSS-902XH and STIN76HFS rods look good. I'm preparing for shore fishing (from the reef edge, probably 50 lb braided line and 60-100 g lures) for 10+ kg GTs. Would you

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Donald 6 years ago

Fishing from a boat your going to want to go with the STIN76HFS. Fishing from a pier or the shore lines the TSAWSS-902XH would be a good option. Both can be used with the size braid your using. The overall better balance that you could get would be with t

Asked by jeff 5 years ago

what is the line rerieve on the 4000 and 4500 reels

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Rebecca 5 years ago

The Saltist 4000 has 39.9 line retrieve per crank. The Saltist 5000 has 47.4 line retrieve per crank. (In inches)

Asked by John 4 years ago

I have a 9' tfo rod and was wondering if the 5000 would be the right fit?

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Brian 4 years ago

4500 or 5000 would be best on that rod depending on your line capacity needs. Basically same size with a shallower spool on the 4500.

Asked by JR 4 years ago

I have 8ft Lamiglass Ron Arra Surf Pro rod. What size Saltist would be best match?

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Sydney 4 years ago

The Daiwa Saltist 6500 would make a great fit for your rod.

Asked by Robi Chin 3 years ago

I'm interested in the 5000 and 6500 for tarpon and sharking here in Florida. Will the drag burn out on those long runs?

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Alex T 3 years ago

These reels are very well designed and have sealed ATD Carbon Drag system, these should hold up pretty well to these fish, I would recommend going up a size for the Shark fishing applications though, that increased line capacity usually comes in handy wit

Asked by Gary Jones 3 years ago

So just making sure,Is this Saltist 8000 model got the Magseal thanksIs it possible to send to Gisborne, New Zealand cheers if so how much please

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The line roller and main shaft are magsealed. Yes, we are able to ship to your location. If you look on the checkout page on the website, you can find the tab where you can estimate the shipping cost. There are several different shipping options to choose

Asked by Jim 3 years ago

How would the Saltist 8000 pair with a Proteus 76 hvy/fast for casting poppers to smaller tuna(less than 150 pounds)?

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The 8000 would be big for that rod. If you want to go with the Proteus, I would go with the PRTB80HXHFS or the PRTB80XHFS, which are the 8' models. <h1 class="cyc-item-h1" style="margin-bottom:0px;font-size:23px;font-family:'Roboto Slab', Arial;line-heigh

Asked by Steve 4 years ago

will the size 5000 work well for a 7ft fenwick saltist rod? I'll be fishing from a boat for striped bass in may on the capein Massachusetts.

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Ryan Henry 4 years ago

Diawa reels usually run one size bigger then reels like shimano or Penn. I would probably go with a 3000, or 4000.

Asked by John 3 years ago

Why would I consider a Saltist reel over much less expensive BG Saltwater? The specs on weight, drag and capacity are identical. Thanks.

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The Saltists are more durable and have the mag seal on the line roller and main shaft. Overall, they are a beefed up BG that will ultimately be more durable.

Asked by Gary 3 years ago

Is the handle reversible? I am left handed and reel with my right hand.

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TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Yes this reel is a dual retrieve and can be switched to either side

Asked by Rocket 2 years ago

Does the daiwa saltist come with another handle? Specifically a round handle.

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Rocket,The Daiwa Saltist does not come with an extra / spare round handle. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Asked by Bob 2 years ago

Which reel would you recommend on a 12 rod intended to catch bull red drums off the surf?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hi Bob, I would recommend Daiwa Saltist Model: SALTIST6500; TackleDirect Code: DAI-2348. <a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-saltist6500-saltist-spinning-reel.html.</a> This will pair well with a 12ft Surf rod going for bull reds. Ple

Asked by Ricardo 6 years ago

Q tal es la primera vez q paso x esta pÃ¡gina, necesito un carrete para surf-casting y pesca de fondo, este carrete es mejor a comparaciÃ³n del Daiwa bg5000 ?????? Cuantos dÃas tarda en llegar a CancÃºn Quintana Roo, MEXICO, precio en moneda mexicana ???

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hola Ricardo, el envÃo mÃ¡s barato disponible para MÃ©xico es de $ 29.05UPS en todo el mundo acelerado. Los saltish, aunque son muy buenos, son carretes bastante pesados, recomendarÃa el Shimano Ultegra5500. Total en 219.04 DÃ³lares estadounidenses es i

Asked by Dave L. 6 years ago

Is the Saltist 3500 sufficient for Striped bass?

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Dave, the 3500 saltist can handle striped bass.

Asked by Joe 6 years ago

Are the spools interchangeable between the 3500 and 4000? Does Daiwa sell extra spools for these reels?

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Bernie 6 years ago

You can buy a extra spool from Daiwa and the spools are interchangable between the 3500 and the 4000

Asked by Mike 5 years ago

I'm looking to pair this with my 10' Tsunami Airwave TSAWSS1002MH and St. Crioix Mojo MSS110MHMF2. I know these reels are sized bigger than Shimano which is what I normally use. It will be used for surf fishing using bait or lures, targeting big fish. I

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Bernie 5 years ago

Size for size the Daiwa BG and the Daiwa Saltist weight wise are exactly the same. I would recommend the Saltist 6500, it's not going to be light but line capacity and a strong drag it does have.

Asked by irvin 5 years ago

Do saltist 4500-5000 fit on my shimano game type j?

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Bernie 5 years ago

The Saltist 4500-5000 will fit the game type J

Asked by DJ Allen 5 years ago

Rod recommendation for cobra or really anything I see while heading out and during trolling.

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Bernie 5 years ago

The 7 ft 30-50 line weight Penn Rampage Boat Rods would be a good all around spinning trolling rod

Asked by Chernandez 5 years ago

What country it is made

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

China

Asked by Wal 5 years ago

Saltist 8000. How many kg of drag .8000 saltis orqantam cabo 80 for reef fishing 50lb braid

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ethan matuzsan 5 years ago

The 8000 has 33lbs or roughly 15kg of drag.

Asked by Gary 4 years ago

What size is good for all round spinning and popping

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Alyssa Madosky 4 years ago

Saltist 6500 is a great size for jigging and popping. Depends on the rod but that size is generally great and not too big!

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will a 5000 have enough drag for cobia off a pier because im looking for a reel for a custom bastón 1088

What s new about it for 2016. I'm going to east cape November 11th

Is this real have the same magseal construction as the ballistic EX?

What rod would go good on the saltist 8000 for fishing on the pier for giant tarpon, big king fish, Bonita, sharks?

Could I use a 8000 saltist for surf fishing Blacktips?

Does this line of reels have the anti-reverse switch?

can you tell me the reel foot length for the 3000-4500 i have a rod that needs a smaller foot

Which rod (preferably 2 pieces) would you recommend to match Daiwa saltist 5000 reel? TSAWSS-902XH and STIN76HFS rods look good. I'm preparing for shore fishing (from the reef edge, probably 50 lb braided line and 60-100 g lures) for 10+ kg GTs. Would you

what is the line rerieve on the 4000 and 4500 reels

I have a 9' tfo rod and was wondering if the 5000 would be the right fit?

I have 8ft Lamiglass Ron Arra Surf Pro rod. What size Saltist would be best match?

I'm interested in the 5000 and 6500 for tarpon and sharking here in Florida. Will the drag burn out on those long runs?

So just making sure,Is this Saltist 8000 model got the Magseal thanks<p>Is it possible to send to Gisborne, New Zealand cheers if so how much please </p>

How would the Saltist 8000 pair with a Proteus 76 hvy/fast for casting poppers to smaller tuna(less than 150 pounds)?

will the size 5000 work well for a 7ft fenwick saltist rod? <p>I'll be fishing from a boat for striped bass in may on the cape</p><p>in Massachusetts.</p><p><p><br></p></p>

Why would I consider a Saltist reel over much less expensive BG Saltwater? The specs on weight, drag and capacity are identical. Thanks.

Is the handle reversible? I am left handed and reel with my right hand.

Does the daiwa saltist come with another handle? Specifically a round handle.

Which reel would you recommend on a 12 rod intended to catch bull red drums off the surf?

Q tal es la primera vez q paso x esta pÃ¡gina, necesito un carrete para surf-casting y pesca de fondo, este carrete es mejor a comparaciÃ³n del Daiwa bg5000 ?????? Cuantos dÃ­as tarda en llegar a CancÃºn Quintana Roo, MEXICO, precio en moneda mexicana ???

Is the Saltist 3500 sufficient for Striped bass?

Are the spools interchangeable between the 3500 and 4000? Does Daiwa sell extra spools for these reels?

I'm looking to pair this with my 10' Tsunami Airwave TSAWSS1002MH and St. Crioix Mojo MSS110MHMF2. I know these reels are sized bigger than Shimano which is what I normally use. It will be used for surf fishing using bait or lures, targeting big fish. I

Do saltist 4500-5000 fit on my shimano game type j?

Rod recommendation for cobra or really anything I see while heading out and during trolling.

<b>What country it is made</b>

Saltist 8000. How many kg of drag .8000 saltis orqantam cabo 80 for reef fishing 50lb braid

What size is good for all round spinning and popping

will a 5000 have enough drag for cobia off a pier because im looking for a reel for a custom bastón 1088

How would the Saltist 8000 pair with a Proteus 76 hvy/fast for casting poppers to smaller tuna(less than 150 pounds)?

Q tal es la primera vez q paso x esta pÃ¡gina, necesito un carrete para surf-casting y pesca de fondo, este carrete es mejor a comparaciÃ³n del Daiwa bg5000 ?????? Cuantos dÃas tarda en llegar a CancÃºn Quintana Roo, MEXICO, precio en moneda mexicana ???