Used it only once on a chartered tuna fishing trip. Used 80lb braided with appropriate rod with a top water sardine lure. Pulled in a 100lb yellow fin. Reel did its job and b/c I was on a charter boat full of people, I had to pull it in fast. Took an hour for my arms to recover. I'll try this out jigging on my next trip out. I used my friend's stella on the previous trip and there is no difference.

best thing next to the stella. I own both and I can't find anything bad at all about this reel

This reel is an absolute beast. Has so much drag and line capacity it is ridiculous for a spinning reel. This thing will last for forever if taken care of properly. Definitely impressed with it and absolutely love it. Need to get the new one now.

very rigid, extremely well sealed, excited to really test it.

I use mine for targeting bigger sharks on spinning gear. Will and 150lb+ fish in under 30 minutes. Excellent reel.

Fishermen after big catfish have long adapted salt water gear to land trophy Catfish. I use these two Dog Fights below dams in very very strong current. Strong current big flatheads from the bank are rarely landed. Put the Dog Fight on them and problem solved. Tsunami 1202xxh & Lami GSB No problemo !!!!! �����

Took this reel along with a couple of Stellas (14000 for jigging and 20000 for popping)

I loved the look and feel of the reel, it worked hard and easily managed to land 100lb+ yellow fine, drag was great, and almost a smooth as the stella.

my big disappointment is the paint job, I cant believe after one week of fishing there is bubbling on the paint at the base of the reel, incredible on brand new reel. to add to this a massive amount of paint has come off around the the reel seat and shaft.

for the money I paid this is extremely disappointing. the 2 stellas that worked just as hard in difficult weather conditions are still in perfect condition as you would expect.

Already slayed some Big Strippers on the Canal, Great Reel

Perfect example of you get what you pay for. Reel performs exceptionally well, super smooth and tough. Takes a beating and still works like new time in and time out. If you're ever interested in a reel in this class, the saltiga is worth taking a look at.

Build like a tank, huge line capacity on the 8000 model

I've been looking at the Saltiga series for many years. Once the redesign in 2015, it was time to get one and I was not disappointed. I have fished extensively with my buddy's 2 new Stellas. They are great reels on their own accord, but for my money I chose Daiwa. I enjoy jigging and plugging offshore, especially landing big fish on light tackle with artificials. These reels well paired with a high-end rod not only are very capable, they are a dream to fish with.

I got the 5000H for various types of fishing from lures to bottom fishing. It's been super smooth and strong. Not to heavy and spins like a champ.

TD out stock for 5000H and got 5000 model instead but great looking and smooth reeling.

Great looking and strong like tank.

This is my second Saltiga reel. I use both of them to fish Tarpon and other large fighting fish in Costa Rica and Belize. Excellent quality and line capacity for fish that like to run. Smooth drag also.