Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels

Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels

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Model
TD Code
Max Drag (lbs)Line Capacity Mono (yds/lb)RetrieveWeightBearingsGear RatioLine Capacity Braid (yds/lb)Price
SALTIST2500
DAI-2343
15.4210/6
170/8
140/10
Dual9.5oz95.6:1190/15
170/20
120/30
$229.99 USD
SALTIST3000
DAI-2344
15.4240/8
200/10
170/12
Dual10.8oz95.6:1280/15
240/20
190/30
$239.99 USD
SALTIST3500
DAI-2594
17.6240/10
210/12
170/14
Dual14.8oz95.7:1310/20
230/30
150/40
$209.95 USD
SALTIST4000
DAI-2345
17.6300/10
260/12
210/14
Dual15.0oz95.7:1370/20
280/30
200/40
$239.99 USD
SALTIST4500
DAI-2346
22.0350/14
280/17
210/20
Dual22.2oz95.7:1340/40
270/50
230/65
$259.99 USD
SALTIST5000
DAI-2347
22.0470/14
380/17
280/20
Dual22.9oz95.7:1480/40
360/50
310/65
$259.99 USD
SALTIST6500
DAI-2348
33.0370/20
310/25
260/30
Dual29.6oz95.3:1550/50
440/65
330/80
$279.99 USD
SALTIST8000
DAI-2349
33.0550/20
440/25
370/30
Dual30.0oz95.3:1730/50
590/65
440/80
$279.99 USD
Daiwa Saltist Saltwater Spinning Reels were made for serious saltwater fishing. These reels were designed to provide reliability and performance.

Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels Features:

  • Machined aluminum screw in handle
  • Waterproof carbon ATD drag system
  • Digigear system
  • Magsealed line roller and main shaft
  • Hard bodyz body and side cover
  • Air rotor
  • Braided line ready spool
  • Dynamic cut aluminum ABS spool
  • Protrusion free AirBail
  • Manual Return bail (4500-8000 size models only)
  • Infinite anti-reverse system (4000-8000 models only)
  • Infinite dual anti-reverse system (4500-8000 models only)
4.5 Stars based on 52 reviews
By Steve
Virginia Beach area.
Excellent & super smooth Reel
August 11, 2022
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.
Pros
  • Very smooth Reeling and casting.
Cons
  • None
By Bill
Cape cod
Nice reel, when it’s not broken!
August 8, 2022
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.
Pros
  • Smooth
Cons
  • Warranty
  • Durability
By skye s.
barbados
still best option
April 2, 2022
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 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.
Pros
  • line capacity
  • size
  • retrieve rate
  • strength
Cons
  • anti reverse
  • service ability
By Anthony
SAN BENITO, TX
If you don't mind the weight
March 24, 2022
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.
Pros
  • Smooth
  • Durable
  • Fighting power
Cons
  • Heavy
By Chris
Massachusetts
good reel but heavy
February 21, 2022
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.
Pros
  • can take a beating,
Cons
  • heavy, not as much drag power as some others.
By Matt
Bradenton, Florida
love it!
January 6, 2022
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
By Richard
Philly
Bought the 4000 last year and the 4500 three days ago!
November 14, 2021
I’m exceptionally thrilled with my Saltist 4000 and 4500. Thursday I stopped at my local bait store looking for a reel to match my 10’6” rod. My man showed me a couple reels that I didn’t like. He asked how the Saltist 4000 held up with my Tsunami 9’ Trophy II. Its a phenomenal product. Now I’ve got two reels from Diawa that performed superbly.
Pros
  • Exceptional retrieve
  • Well made
  • Not horribly expensive
  • Cool looking exterior
Cons
  • No
By Don W.
SC
Very satisfied
October 25, 2021
Very smooth reel, both the drag and the action of the reel
By Jamey
Palm Harbor, FL
Pleased
October 22, 2021
Happy with purchase.
Pros
  • Well made, smooth retrieve. And I like the color,
By David G.
Okeechobee
built like a tank
October 14, 2021
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.
Pros
  • strength and build quality
Cons
  • to pretty for the beating its going to take
By James
Plum island Massachusetts
Awesome reel for offshore or surf chunking
October 13, 2021
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 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.
By Kirk
Detroit
Feels Very Durable
October 13, 2021
So far so good for this reel. Like the aluminum parts much more than carbon fiber or graphite.
By Anthony
Florida
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
September 15, 2021
Now I want a saltist mq
By Tom
Sneads Ferry, NC
Great reel
August 17, 2021
Great reel
By Gary
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Daiwa got me again!
August 9, 2021
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.
Pros
  • Proven durability
  • Smooth
  • Balanced
  • Mag Sealed
  • Good Looking
Cons
  • a bit heavy
28 Questions & 28 Answers
Steve
from Nebraska asked:
March 26, 2020
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 cape

in Massachusetts.


1 Answer
Diawa reels usually run one size bigger then reels like shimano or Penn. I would probably go with a 3000, or 4000.
Submitted by: Ryan Henry on March 31, 2020

Gary
from England. Uk asked:
November 28, 2019
What size is good for all round spinning and popping 
1 Answer
Saltist 6500 is a great size for jigging and popping. Depends on the rod but that size is generally great and not too big!
Submitted by: Alyssa Madosky on November 29, 2019

Wal
from Harvey Bay' Queensland Australia asked:
May 1, 2019
Saltist 8000. How many kg of drag .8000 saltis orqantam cabo 80 for reef fishing 50lb braid
1 Answer
The 8000 has 33lbs or roughly 15kg of drag.
Submitted by: ethan matuzsan on May 7, 2019

Chernandez
from Chicago asked:
March 3, 2019
What country it is made
1 Answer
China 
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on March 6, 2019

DJ Allen
from Florida asked:
December 13, 2018
Rod recommendation for cobra or really anything I see while heading out and during trolling.
1 Answer
The 7 ft 30-50 line weight Penn Rampage Boat Rods would be a good all around spinning trolling rod
Submitted by: Bernie on December 20, 2018

irvin
from Jersey City, NJ asked:
November 21, 2018
Do saltist 4500-5000 fit on my shimano game type j?
1 Answer
The Saltist 4500-5000 will fit the game type J
Submitted by: Bernie on November 23, 2018

Mike
from Orlando, FL asked:
August 29, 2018
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'm looking for long casting, high line capacity on 50-60lb braid and higher drag, but would like to have it as light as possible....LOL!! I know these reels aren't the lightest. Debating on this or BG model. Any suggestions?
1 Answer
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.
Submitted by: Bernie on August 31, 2018

Joe
from SoCal asked:
February 19, 2018
Are the spools interchangeable between the 3500 and 4000? Does Daiwa sell extra spools for these reels?
1 Answer
You can buy a extra spool from Daiwa and the spools are interchangable between the 3500 and the 4000
Submitted by: Bernie on February 22, 2018

Dave L.
from Nashua, NH asked:
February 13, 2018
Is the Saltist 3500 sufficient for Striped bass?
1 Answer
Hello Dave, the 3500 saltist can handle striped bass.
Submitted by: Bernie on February 14, 2018

Ricardo
from Cancun, Quintana Roo mexico asked:
December 30, 2017
Q tal es la primera vez q paso x esta página, necesito un carrete para surf-casting y pesca de fondo, este carrete es mejor a comparación del Daiwa bg5000 ?????? Cuantos días tarda en llegar a Cancún Quintana Roo, MEXICO, precio en moneda mexicana ???
1 Answer
Hola Ricardo, el envío más barato disponible para México es de $ 29.05UPS en todo el mundo acelerado. Los saltish, aunque son muy buenos, son carretes bastante pesados, recomendaría el Shimano Ultegra5500. Total en 219.04 Dólares estadounidenses es igual 4242.37 Peso mexicano
Submitted by: Bernie on January 3, 2018

Bob
from OBX, NC asked:
October 26, 2021
Which reel would you recommend on a 12 rod intended to catch bull red drums off the surf?
1 Answer
Hi Bob, I would recommend Daiwa Saltist Model: SALTIST6500; TackleDirect Code: DAI-2348. https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-saltist6500-saltist-spinning-reel.html. This will pair well with a 12ft Surf rod going for bull reds. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by: Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service on October 26, 2021

Rocket
from Palmdale, CA asked:
October 3, 2021
Does the daiwa saltist come with another handle? Specifically a round handle.
1 Answer
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. 

Submitted by: Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service on October 4, 2021

Gary
from Corona, CA asked:
June 3, 2021
Is the handle reversible? I am left handed and reel with my right hand.
1 Answer
Yes this reel is a dual retrieve and can be switched to either side
Submitted by: TackleDirect Customer Service on June 4, 2021

John
from CA asked:
February 26, 2021
Why would I consider a Saltist reel over much less expensive BG Saltwater?  The specs on weight, drag and capacity are identical. Thanks.
1 Answer
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. 
Submitted by: Austin Kearney on March 2, 2021

David Reyes
from north carolina asked:
February 19, 2021
will a 5000 have enough drag for cobia off a pier because i’m looking for a reel for a custom bastón 1088 
1 Answer
Yes, the 5000 should have enough drag for cobia.
Submitted by: Austin Kearney on February 19, 2021

Jim
from Portsmouth, NH asked:
December 31, 2020
How would the Saltist 8000 pair with a Proteus 7’6” hvy/fast for casting poppers  to smaller tuna(less than 150 pounds)? 
1 Answer
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. 


Submitted by: Austin Kearney on January 4, 2021

Gary Jones
from Gisborne , New Zealand asked:
December 30, 2020
So just making sure,Is this Saltist 8000 model got the Magseal thanks

Is it possible to send to Gisborne,  New Zealand cheers if so how much please 

1 Answer
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 from. 
Submitted by: Austin Kearney on December 31, 2020

Robi Chin
from Florida asked:
November 27, 2020
I'm interested in the 5000 and 6500 for tarpon and sharking here in Florida. Will the drag burn out on those long runs?
1 Answer
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 with these beasts
Submitted by: Alex T on November 28, 2020

JR
from MA asked:
May 2, 2020
I have 8ft Lamiglass Ron Arra Surf Pro rod.  What size Saltist would be best match?
1 Answer
The Daiwa Saltist 6500 would make a great fit for your rod. 
Submitted by: Sydney on May 2, 2020

John
from Portland, Maine asked:
April 13, 2020
I have a 9' tfo rod and was wondering if the 5000 would be the right fit?
1 Answer
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.
Submitted by: Brian on April 13, 2020

jeff
from nj asked:
September 25, 2018
what is the line rerieve on the 4000 and 4500 reels
1 Answer
The Saltist 4000 has 39.9 line retrieve per crank. The Saltist 5000 has 47.4 line retrieve per crank. (In inches)
Submitted by: Rebecca on September 25, 2018

Sergey
from Red Sea asked:
February 20, 2018
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 change this setup?
1 Answer
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 the Tsunami rod.
Submitted by: Donald on February 21, 2018

anthony p
from philly pa asked:
December 1, 2017
can you tell me the reel foot length for the 3000-4500 i have a rod that needs a smaller foot
1 Answer
The reel foot on both sizes measures 2 5/8".
Submitted by: Devon on December 1, 2017

Matt Burns
from La Mirada, Ca. asked:
September 23, 2017
Does this line of reels have the anti-reverse switch?
1 Answer
No, the Saltist does not have an anti-reverse switch.
Submitted by: Devon on September 25, 2017

Vic
from Fort Worth, Texas asked:
May 19, 2017
Could I use a 8000 saltist for surf fishing Blacktips?
1 Answer
Yes, the Saltist 8000 would have sufficient drag and line capacity for blacktips.
Submitted by: Devon on May 19, 2017

_Andrew_
from Panama City, Florida asked:
February 18, 2017
What rod would go good on the saltist 8000 for fishing on the pier for giant tarpon, big king fish, Bonita, sharks?
1 Answer
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.
Submitted by: Donald on February 18, 2017

Tyler
from Florida asked:
February 9, 2017
Is this real have the same magseal construction as the ballistic EX?
1 Answer
The Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels are Magsealed line roller and main shaft.
Submitted by: Donald on February 9, 2017

Damon VAsquez
from visalia ca asked:
August 13, 2016
What s new about it for 2016. I'm going to east cape November 11th
1 Answer
This reel is an updated version. It has waterproof carbon ATD drag system and protrusion free airbail.
Submitted by: Donald on August 13, 2016

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