Daiwa Saltist

spineyman

I am going to purchase a Saltist SST40H for jigging, what is your opinion of this reel?

Pope · 07-30-2008, 09:50 PM

I have one and it has worked well for me. It scratches easily, but works!

txseadog · 07-30-2008, 10:11 PM

I've got one as well and think it's a heck of reel for the money but would suggest you get the low gear ratio model instead.

papio · 07-31-2008, 01:27 AM

I agree with seadog, get the lower gear as 4.9:1 is more than enough fast with excellent cranking power and then some. I made the mistake of getting the high speed. Sure it's got some crank power but just not enough to make the cut. Otherwise, good reel.

spineyman · 07-31-2008, 09:39 AM

I understand the fact that a lower speed reel has more torque, but I think you get more reaction bites with a high speed reel. Especially Amberjacks.

BretABaker · 07-31-2008, 09:48 AM

4.9:1 is plenty for amberjacks.

TOO · 07-31-2008, 10:33 AM

Spiney, I got a customer that has a Saltist 40S, he wants to get a 50. He wants to trade if he can, but I think he'll sell the 40S. Good shape, few scratches, but 100% functionally, has 40#, I think, with 50 or 65 braid backing, if you want to buy a used 40S.
I'll add this, I think the 4.9 would be better as others had said, but if you decide the HS is your focus, I think he'd sell for a fair price.
Let me know and I'll pass the word if you want to consider it.
Email too@outdoorstexas.com

Jason4606 · 07-31-2008, 10:38 AM

And, the 4.9:1 is still Fast... As you know, fast jigging will be through rod action and the reel just needs to be able to keep up. With the 40 you won't be going deep into the spool. So you'll be getting close to 36" of line for every turn!

Plus it will help that much more when winching up big fish, or cranking up that big bait/big jig if another fish is on, you're out of the strike zone, etc...

I made this mistake on an ABU reel for striper fishing. It was such a PITA, I only used it once... It's amazing how much more comfortable a reel is with a small ratio change!

Later!
Jason

BretABaker · 07-31-2008, 11:11 AM

spiney, i have a 40H - $100 if you want it.

spineyman · 07-31-2008, 01:42 PM

I am still weighing the options for fast or slow.

07-30-2008, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pope Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 731	I have one and it has worked well for me. It scratches easily, but works! __________________ Pope...translates to "nightmare" in Tunenglish

07-31-2008, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
TOO Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 176	Spiney, I got a customer that has a Saltist 40S, he wants to get a 50. He wants to trade if he can, but I think he'll sell the 40S. Good shape, few scratches, but 100% functionally, has 40#, I think, with 50 or 65 braid backing, if you want to buy a used 40S. I'll add this, I think the 4.9 would be better as others had said, but if you decide the HS is your focus, I think he'd sell for a fair price. Let me know and I'll pass the word if you want to consider it. Email too@outdoorstexas.com __________________ Texas Outdoor Organizers www.outdoorstexas.com

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07-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
txseadog Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: tx Posts: 328	I've got one as well and think it's a heck of reel for the money but would suggest you get the low gear ratio model instead.

07-31-2008, 01:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 253	I agree with seadog, get the lower gear as 4.9:1 is more than enough fast with excellent cranking power and then some. I made the mistake of getting the high speed. Sure it's got some crank power but just not enough to make the cut. Otherwise, good reel.

07-31-2008, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
spineyman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fishing out of Destin Posts: 139	I understand the fact that a lower speed reel has more torque, but I think you get more reaction bites with a high speed reel. Especially Amberjacks.

07-31-2008, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,289	4.9:1 is plenty for amberjacks.

07-31-2008, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jason4606 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 100	And, the 4.9:1 is still Fast... As you know, fast jigging will be through rod action and the reel just needs to be able to keep up. With the 40 you won't be going deep into the spool. So you'll be getting close to 36" of line for every turn! Plus it will help that much more when winching up big fish, or cranking up that big bait/big jig if another fish is on, you're out of the strike zone, etc... I made this mistake on an ABU reel for striper fishing. It was such a PITA, I only used it once... It's amazing how much more comfortable a reel is with a small ratio change! Later! Jason

07-31-2008, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,289	spiney, i have a 40H - $100 if you want it.

07-31-2008, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
spineyman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fishing out of Destin Posts: 139	I am still weighing the options for fast or slow.

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