Daiwa STTLD40-2SPD Saltist 2 Speed Lever Drag Conventional Reels

Daiwa STTLD40-2SPD Saltist 2 Speed Lever Drag Conventional Reels

Price: $339.95
Model
TD Code
Line Capacity Mono (lb/yds)Line Capacity Braid (lb/yds)Gear RatioBearingsLine Per Handle TurnDrag StrikeMax FullWeight (oz)Price
STTLD40-2SPD
DAI-1184
25/400
30/270
40/240
40/660
50/490
6.3:1 High
3.1:1 Low
6 CRBB46.9'' - High
23.1'' - Low
17. 6lb26.4lb22.0 oz$339.95 USD
Saltist LD combines a compact, lever drag design with free-spool ability to easily toss live baits and hardware..
  • Fast, One Touch gear shift
  • Precision stainless steel gears, helical-cut for smooth, powerful winding
  • Six CRBB Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings
  • Ultimate Tournament carbon drag (UTD)
  • Offset power handle with round speed knob
  • Aluminum frame and left sideplate are one solid piece for unmatched strength
  • Precision ratchet Anti-Reverse
  • Machined aluminum spool
4.5 Stars based on 11 reviews
By Mason
Gulf breeze, FL
Great for trolling
January 22, 2020
Got the ld50 for a new trolling set up. An this reel is a dang work horse. Love the two speed function as well for when you get tired. You can pop it into the low gear and still gain line on'em. Absolute great reel for the money!!
Pros
  • 2 speed reel, loud clicker, comes with rod clamps.
Cons
  • None
By jay
Jersey
Like mine alot
August 18, 2019
only thing I dont really like about it is the round handle. Wish it had a oblong one like some of the Penns and other reels i have tested out use. Other than that i have zero complaints with it.
Pros
  • Nice finish. Works well for fluke or sea bass.
By IAN L.
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
great reel for vertical jigging, plus a lot more...
March 24, 2016
I have two of these reels, a STTLD20-2SPD, and a similar STTLD30-2SPD - these reels are very similar, the only difference being the 30 has a wider spool for greater line capacity. I use them for bottom fishing (vertical jigging) in Newfoundland for large cod in 150-400' of water, loaded with 50-65 pound PowerPro line. These are outstandingly excellent reels. Both the quality of craftsmanship and the performance of the reels in action are outstanding.

The high gear is excellent for picking up and retrieving a deep jig (with no fish on it) quickly back to the boat when planning a move to another location or to switch or re-bait lures - saves a lot of time - IT IS NOT FOR FIGHTING FISH. The low gear is excellent for cranking big fish off the bottom and fighting fish back to the boat. Switching gears is very easy. The drag is very smooth and performs well, although it's fine adjustment is a rather small knurled nob, not a 'star-drag'. Despite its small size, this is a very powerful reel. I expect it would handle small to medium sized tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks et c.
Pros
  • Superb workmanship, compact size, powerful, low maintenance, very tough durable reel.
Cons
  • The drag fine adjustment is a rather small knurled nob - takes a bit of getting used to. Expensive but worth the price.
By IAN L.
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
excellent reel for bottom fishing and a lot more
March 24, 2016
I have two of these reels, a STTLD20-2SPD, and a similar STTLD30-2SPD - these reels are very similar, the only difference being the 30 has a wider spool for greater line capacity. I use them for bottom fishing (vertical jigging) in Newfoundland for large cod in 150-400' of water, loaded with 50-65 pound PowerPro line. These are outstandingly excellent reels. Both the quality of craftsmanship and the performance of the reels in action are outstanding.

The high gear is excellent for picking up and retrieving a deep jig (with no fish on it) quickly back to the boat when planning a move to another location or to switch or re-bait lures - saves a lot of time - IT IS NOT FOR FIGHTING FISH. The low gear is excellent for cranking big fish off the bottom and fighting fish back to the boat. Switching gears is very easy. The drag is very smooth and performs well, although it's fine adjustment is a rather small knurled nob, not a 'star-drag'. Despite its small size, this is a very powerful reel. I expect it would handle small to medium sized tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks et c.
Pros
  • compact, powerful, 2nd speed allows for fast retrieves, low maintenance
Cons
  • drag adjustment knob is a little small (not a big deal once you get used to it)
By Hamzah
Singapore
Daiwa saltist ld30 2 speed
March 3, 2016
Hi guys....I'm from Singapore just wanna to check with you guys this Daiwa Saltist LD30 2 Speed it possible for beach casting?
By kevin
Atlanta, GA
great reel
June 12, 2015
solid 2 spd reel for the $
Cons
  • stiffens up when the drag is set high
By John
Tampa, FL
Great Boat Reel
October 15, 2014
This is a great boat reel for the Gulf of Mexico. You get all the power and torque of a much larger reel, just with less line capacity.
By Tom
United States
Smooth as silk
August 5, 2013
Quality built reel that works great for saltwater bottom fishing. Works flawlessly with no issues so far.
By K F.
Brundidge, Alabama
High gear troubles
January 31, 2013
Reel looks and feels great but, as you add more drag to fight heavy fish the reel gets almost to hard to reel in high speed (when fighting big fish over structure need high speed to get out then can use low speed). You have to put in low speed to even have a chance to pull fish up from down deep because of high speed drag problems. I have the single speed in same size and it works great .
Pros
  • Looks
  • weight
  • size
Cons
  • when add drag to fight heavy fish (in high speed) very hard to reel
  • If drag problems fixed this would be a great 2 speed reel at a good price.
By Chuck
Seattle, WA
Buy This!
September 10, 2012
I was not at all disappointed! Performs like a reel double it's cost. No problems yet and the 2 speed function is smooth and trouble free.
Pros
  • Engineering
  • Design
  • 2 Speed
  • Weight
Cons
  • Nothing
By Joe
Baltimore, Maryland
Great Reel
June 20, 2012
Great reel for vertical jigging handles well and is very durable after trip after trip ;however, i wish that the price would be lower because its very difficult to come up with the amount of money especially on a student salary.
Pros
  • Very smooth drag and is excellent for vertical jigging works especially well with a spinal rod.
Cons
  • I wish the price was lower since its extremely difficult to obtain the money being that I'm a student and have to focus much of my time studying rather than working.
1 Question & 1 Answer
brad
from Lake placid florida asked:
February 7, 2021
is it left hand or right hand
1 Answer
These Saltist 2Speed LD reels are right hand retrieve 
Submitted by: TackleDirect Customer Service on February 8, 2021

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