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| Model TD Code | Max Drag (lbs) | Line Capacity Mono (yds/lb) | Retrieve | Weight | Bearings | Gear Ratio | Line Capacity Braid (yds/lb) | Price |
| SALTIST3500 DAI-2594 | 17.6 | 240/10 210/12 170/14 | Dual | 14.8oz | 9 | 5.7:1 | 310/20 230/30 150/40 | $209.95 USD | |||
The Daiwa SALTIST3500 Saltist Spinning Reel is a JDM version of the all new for 2016 line of Saltist reels. The 3500 is JDM size that is not normally available in the USA market, and it is basically identical to the 4000 size Saltist with a spool fitting slightly less line. Ideal for heavy duty inshore fishing applications and light offshore duty, this spinning reel puts out nearly 18lbs of max drag all in a light package weighing in at 14.8oz. The spool is braid ready, featuring a rubber o ring around the arbor of the spool, which eliminates the necessity of monofilament backing or tape being used to account for lack of stretch in today’s braided lines. The all aluminum body and body cover, along with Digigear gearing provided rigidity and confidence when targeting bruising saltwater species like snook, striped bass, grouper, and more! Couple all of this with Magseal technology, and you have a durable reel that will perform under the harshest conditions for an extended period of time.
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
1 Question &
1 Answer
Philip Stanley
from FL asked:
April 21, 2018
Is there a quality difference to any components in the JDM model?
1 Answers
The difference in the JDM model is strictly spool sizing. It is almost identical in size to the 4000, it just holds slightly less line. All other aspects of construction and quality are the same.
Devon
on April 27, 2018
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