Daiwa Saltist Star Drag Conventional Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Daiwa
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Right Hand
Handle Material	Aluminum
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Fishing Line Type	Braided
Bearing Material	Aluminum

product features

Maximum drag pressure from 17 to 25-pounds, well suited for braided line
Built from machined aluminum with an anodized finish for greater corrosion resistance
4 CRBB ball bearings and a roller bearing
6.4:1 gear ratio
Line Capacity (Lb. Test / Yards)-MONO: 14/270, 20/150, J-BRAID: 30/330, 40/260

product description

The SALTIST STAR DRAG CONVENTIONAL REELS are designed with the latest trending features, strong yet compact and light. The 11 reels in the series will hold line classes from 12- to 50-pound test mono and are strong enough for braid sizes up to 100-pounds. The drag system can apply as much as 25-pounds of pressure to the spool. Constructed from machined aluminum, anodized for maximum corrosion resistance, these reels are sturdy and durable yet high performing. The true freespool of this star drag system allows for longer casts under a variety of conditions and uninhibited spool pay out is ideally suited for fishing live bait. The 6.4 to 1 gear ratio is fast enough for jigging yet powerful enough to put big fish on the deck. While the 5.1:1 gives you more power for fighting larger game.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 6 x 4 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SALTIST15H
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 19, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Daiwa
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BKQBNH4

important information

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Questions about Daiwa Saltist Star Drag Conventional Reel

How well does this reel throw lighter weight lures such as 1/4 oz

Answer: This is a large reel u may want to look for something lighter. I'd say this is for flylining bait fish and or chucking out flat irons.

Answer: It spins excellent in free spool so it would depend on the line thickness and your knowledge of caring conventional reels

What size is good for pacific halibut?

Answer: 40+ is good for offshore

is this model a left hand retrieve?

Answer: Right

Is this the 40P or 40H reel?

Answer: This is the 40H reel.

does the size 40 come with clamps

Answer: I am not certain but I have the20H and it came with the clamp. I would think the larger reel would come the clamp as well.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it does

Answer: Yes

Does the size 20 come with a reel clamp?

Answer: The 20 and larger sizes come with a clamp. The 15 does not.

Answer: I believe all the saltist come with clamps

Answer: No, it does not, and there is no way to attach it to the base without drilling out part of the base

Hola, hay en color rojo? Muchas gracias.

I need to find a good rod for tilefishing to pair with my 35H, what would be a good rod that can handle dropping 1-2 lbs of lead 800-1200 ft down?

Answer: Shimano Trevela in XH with fast action. These rids are super light and very strong. 200# Class rod

Answer: Daiwa proteus xh

Whats a good off shore rod to pair 40?

Answer: Shimano talavera 50-100lb rod is what I went with. Tons of power while being flexible enough to handle this reels speed. Can be used for bottom, trolling, or jigging

Answer: Diawa proteus wn Rod is what I have mine paired with. In H and XH

where i can buy in store in orlando?

Answer: This is amazon not sure of local stores

What’s the line capacity on the 20 using 50lb braid?

Answer: About 280yd

Is the 15 a good size for inshore sheepshead?

Answer: Yep, the 15 will work well for in-shore sheepshead. Caught similar size South Pacific groupers and trevallys type fishes with the 15.

Answer: Yes sir. Great line capacity with braid. This is an overbought reel that will last a lifetime

Answer: Yes great reels.

I’m planning on getting a 35p for tilefishing. I plan on putting 40 lb braid on the reel, do you know how much 40lb the reel will hold?

Answer: It takes 390 yards of 50lb braid. So, I would guess it should take 450-470 yards of 40 lb braid.

Answer: That exactly what my Saltist is spooled with, 40# green braid. My fishing tackle shop, knowledgeable guy eyeballed it on the spool as he added the braid. It was perfect. (sorry don't exactly know to the foot/yd) with no issues. I attached 12ft of Serguar 30# fluoro leader to the braid. Worked perfect.

What is the lever above the tension wheel for?

Answer: That's the lever that puts it in freespool

Answer: That engages the drag once u have a fish on

Is this the Nero?

Answer: You know, I'm pretty sure the name of this Reel, Daiwa Saltist Star Drag, answers your question. If it doesn't, I sell a "Common Sense" Book Course for $99.99

Answer: It's the saltist... Says so in the title

Answer: No.

Answer: No this is the Diawa Saltist Star Drag conventional reel

Do you have left hand model 15 H

Answer: Daiwa does not make the saltist in left hand.

model number not indicated looking for-sttld50-2sp?

Answer: This is the saltist star drag single speed reel avail in various sizes 20 39 35 40 50

Answer: That's not this product, there 2 speed is a lever drag and more expensive

Answer: This is not a 2-speed reel ...

What is the braided line capacity

Answer: 330 yds braided line at 40lb for the 20H

Answer: The reel size is not specified. With some simple looking into the product

This model saltish35h is this reel right hand use or left hand use? i need right uand use plz tell me the model name

Answer: It is a right hand reel

Answer: Next time, spend 90 seconds and read the entire product description on the page. Jfc..

Does this reel have instant anti-reverse?

Answer: Yes, it has a needle bearing in handle shaft for instant anti reverse

Answer: Yes. There is not a lever to disengage the anti-reverse so the handle cannot turn backwards. The lever is only for free spool.

Answer: yes

This reel is left hand retrieve?

Answer: Mine is right hand.

Can I get 35 with Left handed?

Answer: No lefties.

Will the 35h be available any time soon?

Answer: Check for alternate sellers if not avail

Is this a right or left hand reel?

Answer: Right

Is the 50 a levelwind?

Answer: No standard conventional u have to level it out yourself.

Answer: Nope

I tried ordering the 35 but my order was canceled because there wasn’t enough, but I see there is one available. How come my order was dropped?

Answer: Maybe because they ran out of stock at the time of ordering

Is this the 2 speed version (the 50)

Answer: This is the single speed version

Answer: Nope, the 2 speed is a lever drag reel

Answer: No single speed star drag

Answer: No this is a single speed

Answer: No it isn't ... One speed.

Answer: No its not

does the size 40 come with reel clamp or any of the sizes?

Answer: Yes it does

Product reviews of Daiwa Saltist Star Drag Conventional Reel

Random guy : Yellowtail killer

Great reel and great price got it paired with diawa proteus wn xhfb rod. Yellowtail killer

Dkova : I’m sure this reel is good but ...

First reel I received was used / broken. Amazon was quick to ship me a replacement. Just used the replacement and free spool won’t dis engage properly. I’m sure these are good reels. I must just have bad luck with these. Will order accurate reel once I am refunded

mike : Heavy with a light Clicker

Heavy reel, with too light of Clicker spring resistance for pier. Awesome smooth drag for live bait yellowtail killer! Looks sweet with power handle. Only 25lb. of drag for a heavy reel . Im switching to penn fathom 30/ 2 speed for about the same $. With fathom you get 40lbs of drag, its much lighter, has a better clicker with 2 speeds! Ive been fishing S.D. piers & boats for 30 yrs so you can respect this honest review to make the right choice and investment! tnks for looking out bro!

Lou B. : So far, so good

Bought this reel last week and so far i love it. I love the big ball handle. Ive only used it for 1 day so far, but so far so good.

Greg Jacob : Excellent reel, but...

Excellent reel. Smooth drag, but the drag could be a bit stronger. I have owned 2 of these over the years. For the money though, I would buy the 2 speed Okuma Metalloid reel. Stronger drag, super tough low gear and $50 cheaper.

Michael : Replacement of the Black and gold Saltist line still great reel

So like stated these seem to be newer version of the Saltist B&G. but for bit more $ new color and handle for about $20 more then what B&G was. Still same drag and gear ratio and sizes available. i use them for all around from live baiting for cobia and striper to trolling for mackeral/ tuna of shore clicker is nice and loud. new handles are softer seem like you can get more power with less resistance then the football knob. i got 4 shipped only had to send one back was missing the bag of goodies with the reel seat clamp and maintenance tool. order 5 to replace that one which had it all in there. i spooled 500yards of 65lb grand jbraid which the old saltist i spooled 500 of the 65lb regular jbraid so spool holding about same. only CON you can get a Penn Fathom 40nld Lever drag for around the same price and put same amount of line on it and have more drag and bit faster gear ratio. But I'm a Daiwa Junkie so these will do.

Random guy : Yellowtail killer

Great reel and great price got it paired with diawa proteus wn xhfb rod. Yellowtail killer

caine : Excellent reel. Feild tested today

Excellent reel. Feild tested today. Super tough fights with huge African pompano and a chubby amberjack. Reel worked amazingly.

Michael : Replacement of the Black and gold Saltist line still great reel

David Burris : Great reel

This is my new favorite reel
It replaces my Trinidad TN16 and 16A
These cast very well and are of high Quality Very smooth and quiet. I have them in 20H, 30H, 35H, 35P, 40H, 40P I think offering them in both gear ratio’s is a great idea one high speed ( the “H” ) for jigs and a low speed ( the “P” ) for bait/ rockfish...the 35P is my new Rockfish/ lingcod reel the 5.1:1 gear ratio is spot on for this use.... the 35 size hold 375yds of 65# 832 Sufix braid that’s my line of choice it’s quite and easy on your guides and quite strong although you do need to be good at your braid knots it’s slippery line
But the Daiwa Saltist Star line of reels is by a long shot the best bang for the buck....

Greg Jacob : Excellent reel, but...

Jack San Miguel : Daiwa perfection

Fabulous reel for the price

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