Daiwa Saltiga Conventional Reel

rtran · 07-12-2008, 03:11 PM

I am looking to buy a new reel to pair with a custom 5'6 80LB OTI rod. I was first looking at Accurate 665 but soon as I saw too many problems I think I have changed my mind to find something more reliable. So I looked at Aluctecnos and now Saltiga. I plan to use this reel to mainly do jigging but still want line capacity to chunk and deep drop. I am unsure of how Daiwa does their specs on their reels so I am asking for your help. I like the size of Accurate 665 for jigging and live baiting. Something similiar to this size would be perfect.

BretABaker · 07-12-2008, 05:29 PM

rich i wouldnt say the 665 has 'problems'. the reason i f-ed glenn's up and my dad f-ed mine up is that we were just trying to crank big fish using heavy drags. i just laid the rod on the rail and cranked in the grouper from 350' down in high gear. had i done it in low gear it would've been fine. 6:1 ratio just isn't strong enough to winch a fish in. that being said, I can easily FIGHT a big fish in high gear.....just don't expect the reel to be a winch.

make sense? i still think it's an awesome reel.

people love torsa's as well. from having used a narrow frame reel in NC, i can say it is much more comfortable to high speed jig with, though I wouldn't use it for bait fishing if you had to let out more than 100' of line since capacity will be an issue.

BretABaker · 07-12-2008, 05:30 PM

oh - but kil loves his saltiga and uses it for everything it seems. it seems to be a very good reel as well.

tacklejunkie · 07-12-2008, 05:48 PM

Why not a Penn torque? They are a little heavy but definetly have the power
and the line capacity. I mostly jig with Avets (jx, lx) but for jigging at the rigs
and baitfishing for aj's I mostly use my torque 300. $299 All day on e-bay. It
has become one of my favorites.

paul708 · 07-12-2008, 06:51 PM

the saltiga50 is under 400 with it a custom OTI

i dont think itsa bad choice

BretABaker · 07-12-2008, 06:56 PM

The Torque from what I've heard has it's issues. As you said it's heavy, too heavy for my liking. I've also heard the drag isn't quite as strong as it's advertized to be.

Also look at the Ocea.

paul708 · 07-12-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BretABaker

The Torque from what I've heard has it's issues. As you said it's heavy, too heavy for my liking. I've also heard the drag isn't quite as strong as it's advertized to be.

Also look at the Ocea.

yeah i heard the same..i am not even looking at the torques
the OJ are nice also,,i love that handle

MrBill · 07-12-2008, 07:33 PM

I have not had an issue with a 665 two speed. I have three of them. I've taken them on about 6 trips and let others use them. So far, so good. Since you want to also use the reel for bottom fishing, the low gear would be very helpful.

If I was to pick just a jigging reel, it would be the torsa 30. I have three of them and they are smooth as butter. Not a single issue in three years. They are just so easy to crank. They have a lot of power for being a single speed.
With the right rod, quick short strokes and a single turn of the handle on the down stroke will bring in a huge fish.

Don't forget about the Trinidad. It's a proven workhorse. Very nice reel for the money. The saltiga is also a great reel. I do own a size 50, but it always stays in the closet for some reason or another. When I stare at reels for a trip, I just never take it. No particular reason. Probably because I'm so used to lever drag reels.

I was a torque fan, but they also stay in the closet. Not real smooth, and I've had drag issues. Once again, it's a star drag. Nothing wrong with a star drag, but I like lever's. It just doesn't pump out enough drag for my style of fishing. It's a heavy duty reel. I have not bought and probably will not buy the new lever torque reel. I'll have to try one on the water before I take the plunge.

LEXPRO · 07-12-2008, 08:06 PM

I have a 665N with that rod and the reel bracket is uncomfortable for me when jigging...

BretABaker · 07-12-2008, 08:24 PM

only problem with the trinidad is the drag....the max is not very high.

lexpro - dont bother using the bracket.....i used to use them but on jigging reels it really serves no purpose.

07-12-2008, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 981	Daiwa Saltiga Conventional Reel I am looking to buy a new reel to pair with a custom 5'6 80LB OTI rod. I was first looking at Accurate 665 but soon as I saw too many problems I think I have changed my mind to find something more reliable. So I looked at Aluctecnos and now Saltiga. I plan to use this reel to mainly do jigging but still want line capacity to chunk and deep drop. I am unsure of how Daiwa does their specs on their reels so I am asking for your help. I like the size of Accurate 665 for jigging and live baiting. Something similiar to this size would be perfect. Last edited by rtran : 07-14-2008 at 09:41 PM.

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07-12-2008, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	rich i wouldnt say the 665 has 'problems'. the reason i f-ed glenn's up and my dad f-ed mine up is that we were just trying to crank big fish using heavy drags. i just laid the rod on the rail and cranked in the grouper from 350' down in high gear. had i done it in low gear it would've been fine. 6:1 ratio just isn't strong enough to winch a fish in. that being said, I can easily FIGHT a big fish in high gear.....just don't expect the reel to be a winch. make sense? i still think it's an awesome reel. people love torsa's as well. from having used a narrow frame reel in NC, i can say it is much more comfortable to high speed jig with, though I wouldn't use it for bait fishing if you had to let out more than 100' of line since capacity will be an issue.

07-12-2008, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	oh - but kil loves his saltiga and uses it for everything it seems. it seems to be a very good reel as well.

07-12-2008, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
tacklejunkie Junior member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7	Why not a Penn torque? They are a little heavy but definetly have the power and the line capacity. I mostly jig with Avets (jx, lx) but for jigging at the rigs and baitfishing for aj's I mostly use my torque 300. $299 All day on e-bay. It has become one of my favorites.

07-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
paul708 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 412	the saltiga50 is under 400 with it a custom OTI i dont think itsa bad choice

07-12-2008, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	The Torque from what I've heard has it's issues. As you said it's heavy, too heavy for my liking. I've also heard the drag isn't quite as strong as it's advertized to be. Also look at the Ocea.

07-12-2008, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,211	I have not had an issue with a 665 two speed. I have three of them. I've taken them on about 6 trips and let others use them. So far, so good. Since you want to also use the reel for bottom fishing, the low gear would be very helpful. If I was to pick just a jigging reel, it would be the torsa 30. I have three of them and they are smooth as butter. Not a single issue in three years. They are just so easy to crank. They have a lot of power for being a single speed. With the right rod, quick short strokes and a single turn of the handle on the down stroke will bring in a huge fish. Don't forget about the Trinidad. It's a proven workhorse. Very nice reel for the money. The saltiga is also a great reel. I do own a size 50, but it always stays in the closet for some reason or another. When I stare at reels for a trip, I just never take it. No particular reason. Probably because I'm so used to lever drag reels. I was a torque fan, but they also stay in the closet. Not real smooth, and I've had drag issues. Once again, it's a star drag. Nothing wrong with a star drag, but I like lever's. It just doesn't pump out enough drag for my style of fishing. It's a heavy duty reel. I have not bought and probably will not buy the new lever torque reel. I'll have to try one on the water before I take the plunge.

07-12-2008, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
LEXPRO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	I have a 665N with that rod and the reel bracket is uncomfortable for me when jigging...

07-12-2008, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	only problem with the trinidad is the drag....the max is not very high. lexpro - dont bother using the bracket.....i used to use them but on jigging reels it really serves no purpose.

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