When late spring and early summer arrive, I’m looking for opportunities to pick a fight with a big fish… such as tarpon, sharks, cobia, permit and giant pass snook! Tangling with these formidable fish requires a heavy-duty and reliable spinning reel that still has some high performance features… the Daiwa Saltist spinning reel line-up meets and exceeds these demands.
Built to last… it boasts an all metal construction with a sealed water-proof drag and a machined aluminum handle. With a 6.2 to 1 gear ratio the Saltist 4500H can pick up to 53” of line per handle crank… that is significant when you consider having to leverage a big permit off a wreck or gain valuable line back from a freight training tarpon. The Saltist also has 5 CRBB’s (corrosion resistant ball bearings) and Digigear technology that provide ultra smooth and ultra strong performance. Along with a dual full-time anti-reverse, tubular stainless air bail, and a manual bail trip for fewer moving parts… the new Saltist spinners are simple straight forward reels designed to withstand the punishment of big baits and big fish!
My experience field testing the Daiwa Saltist 4500H has been very positive; easily handling hard running sharks and tarpon. What impresses me most about the Saltist spinners are the tight, smooth tolerances and its flawless drag system… all packed into a rugged, durable reel body. The Saltist will be my consummate choice when planning future Flats Class TV shows featuring bigger quarry.
So whether you are the avid inshore angler looking for a dependable tarpon reel or the off-shore enthusiast looking for a saltwater-tough spinning reel to do battle with dolphin and sailfish… the new Daiwa Saltist spinning reels will get the job done! Stop by your local authorized Daiwa retailer and feel the difference yourself.
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Hi There
Thanks for the great review, What rod would you typically partner with this real if spinning poppoers to Tarpon and GT’s?