Daiwa Saltist Levelwind Line Counter Saltwater Fishing Reels review and price compare 2024

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Product overview

Brand	Daiwa
Material	Aluminum
Color	Silver
Handle Material	Aluminum
Item Weight	1.52 Pounds
Bearing Material	Aluminum

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Line Capacity: MONO: 30/350, 40/310, 50/220, Weight: 24.3oz
Max Drag: 20lbs, Line per Handle Turn: 47.2", Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
Direct-drive line counter measures in feet, Rugged, aluminum frame and sideplate
5 Bearing System (4CRBB + 1RB), Ultimate Tournament carbon drag (UTD)
Dual-system Infinite Anti-Reverse, Machined aluminum spool, Levelwind system lays line evenly on spool
Precision machined, aircraft-grade aluminum spool for maximum casting performance and strength
Dual-system Infinite Anti-Reverse

product description

The Daiwa® Saltist® Levelwind Line Counter conventional casting reel offers the perfect match of line capacity, durability and performance for saltwater or Great Lakes fishing. It features a rugged, aluminum frame and sideplate for long-lasting durability.

product details

Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2010
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Daiwa
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00332ZOXA

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Questions about Daiwa Saltist Levelwind Line Counter Saltwater Fishing Reels

Is it a conventional reel?

Answer: Yes, it's a conventional type reel with a built-in line counter.

what you can use it for?

Answer: I use these for salmon fishing in lake Ontario. These in size 50 are good for copper set ups, the size 40 we use on dipsy, and size 30 on downrigger. Saltist are the best reels hands down

Answer: I use mine for lingcod fishing

Good for fishing the flats? Far casting?

Answer: does not cast well, like most levelwind reels. My line counter broke after 4-5 trips with it.

made in ? and can i pull easly 40KG of fish with this

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Is the left hand or right hand?

what model is right handed, seller ? anyone ?

is it trolling or casting ?

the max weight fish i catch 15 kg somtimes what size i should get ?

What is the gear ratio of this real? What is the line capacity of this reel?

How many yards of 150 LB braid will it hold?

what you can use it for?

Answer: I use these for salmon fishing in lake Ontario. These in size 50 are good for copper set ups, the size 40 we use on dipsy, and size 30 on downrigger. Saltist are the best reels hands down

Answer: I use mine for lingcod fishing

Is it conventional reel?

What size do I need for stripers? I fish for them and porgy, sea bass.

Answer: I would imagine the "20" size would serve that purpose well.

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Product reviews of Daiwa Saltist Levelwind Line Counter Saltwater Fishing Reels

Tattoo Man : Great Durable Fast Reels

I use these exclusively for Salmon fishing Lake Ontario.
Great units for Wire Dipsies or Copper due to the high rate of retrieval. Very well built & Durable.
My only knock is the ergonomics of the Line Counter Placement. It takes some getting use to and I see new people in the boat struggle with hand positioning on the rod while fighting fish because the counter sticks into your wrist if you don’t reposition your grip.

Scott A. Brandt : Five Stars

A++++++++

papa diesel : It's Ok?

I have a pair of Shimano Tekota 800 LWLCs which are super-solid. I also have a pair of Okuma Catalina LWLC's and this Daiwa feels like a toy compared to them! Summary:
Cons:
1) Toy-like overall feel.
2) The depth numbers "font" on the line counter are "weird" and the protective, convex lens provides an unwanted glare that makes it harder to see than the numbers on my Tekotas and Okumas (not an issue except for these 57-year old fisherman's eyes). Also, the angle-of-sight of the line counter as you hold the pole is not at an optimum viewing angle, forcing the fisherman to tilt the reel forward slightly to make out the depth numbers. Lastly, the LC assembly sticks out from the left side reel plate and I don't know if this will hinder winding during the fight or be bumped/damaged during transport?
3) The stock knob is not "huge" as advertised and feels like cheap plastic in your hand. But I also ordered and installed an after market, rubber T-Handle that fixed that issue.
Pros -
1) This appears to be the fastest high speed LWLC reel of the bunch at 6:2/1 and a feature that I'll value for high-speed jigging at the FADs.
2) The free-spool lever is as large and solid as it gets and pops back into the retrieve setting automatically as you make the 1st couple of cranks of the handle.
3) The star drag is click-metered and feels as solid as the Shimano Tekota's.
4) The dual stainless locking bolts (that lock the reel to your fishing pole) are the easiest (in the industry) to install as compared to the equivalent Penns, Shimanos and Okumas. These simply thread into the reel seat. Installation before or after spooling in a breeze.....absolutely wonderful!
Summary - If you want a high speed LWLC, this may be the one for you. Perhaps the Daiwa's performance will change my initial impressions. Stay tuned for an updated review after I've had a chance to hook into some big fish!

albie dyrdahl : Five Stars

great

Top Chef In Fresno CA : Piece of CRAP!

Piece of CRAP! Took it out for the 1st time yesterday salmon trolling. I, the deckhand and the boat’s captain all agree - it’s DEFECTIVE. Doesn’t reel in worth a crap. Had to end up borrowing a rig from the boat. HOW TO I GET THIS FIXED OR REPLACED???

R. Murphy : solid

Does the job, solidly built reel

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