NEW 2023 DAIWA SALTIGA 4K! FIRST FISH + UNBOXING!!!!

Managed to get my hands on one of the first 2023 Saltigas in the states! This reel is amazing: Fully saltwater sealed indestructible design, lightest salt rated reel I've ever held, beautiful looks, and the best drag sound I've ever heard in a 4000 size reel. Caught a massive hybrid stripe on it for its first fish!
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Reel: 2023 Daiwa Saltiga 4000xh
Rod: Black Hole Suzuki Special 2, 9'6"
Main Line: Daiwa x8 20lb braid, grey color
Leader: cheap 50lb Trilene Mono
Location: Ross Barnett Reservoir Spillway, Jackson, Mississippi

[@regularguy7517]

DAAAAMn that reel sounds great! Nice fish!

[@jilliansala139]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@AikenAngling]

Absolutely! Its been 4-5 months since I got it and I love it more than ever!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Nice catch! The reel seems very nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@sccks]

Holy Crap! you actually released one! Congrats!

[@AikenAngling]

haha I don't usually film my releases but I will from now on. I only ever keep them when the guys I'm fishing with or their families want them, I very rarely keep them for myself.

[@Bay_32]

Awesome reel! Trying to get one for stripers, hybrids, and the ocean.

[@AikenAngling]

The more I use it, the more I love it. Can't recommend enough!

[@user-hr3nr8lm2l]

Five Star Reel of Daiwa.

[@LuanFronza1]

for a moment I was worried that the line would catch on the rocks and break, beautiful specimen!

[@AikenAngling]

I've lost several that way, these hybrids always want to run into the rocks once I hook em! Thanks for watching!

[@vsonic86]

Finally, I just bought mine during black friday 11/24/2023. $150 discount. I notice the drag knob is kind of made from this cheap plastic for a reel this expensive.

[@AikenAngling]

Oh I hadn't even noticed on mine! If it makes you feel better, I also have the Shimano Stella Sw and the drag knob on that is much more obviously plastic.

[@fishinwithish]

That is a beast wiper!!!! I just caught two wipers the other day(seem to be much more rare where im from) one being 8.6lbs and is my new pb!!! Itll be a video soon. Btw where you located? Love the wiper vids and that reel looks badass!

[@AikenAngling]

That's awesome man! I'm located in Jackson, Mississippi. And don't worry, they'll get bigger. For the first few years I caught these they were all around 3-5lbs, but that class of fish has had time to grow so now we are averaging 9-10lbers. Hybrids don't occur naturally anywhere, they are stocked by game and fish across the country so the ones you are catching are just a year or two off getting this big! When they were 3-5lbs we would catch 6-20 a day every time, but as they've gotten older and fish have been kept, there's not a whole lot left, but the ones that are are massive! They just stocked my rez with small ones again this year so the cycle will continue!

[@fishinwithish]

@@AikenAngling ohh thats awesome! I knew the hybrids around here were stocked. With as many as you catch I thought for sure it was occuring naturally but aparently not! Thats awesome! Also awesome to know theres a cycle and hopefully in the coming years i can atart landing some pigs like yours!!! I am fully enjoying your vids man!

[@saleen12]

I love blackhole rods.

[@AikenAngling]

My favorites I've ever used!

[@saleen12]

@@AikenAngling I have the kayaker and 2 of the big surf rods and they are all amazing

[@federicollorente3016]

I fished keystone dam in Oklahoma when i was working there and man was it awesome

[@AikenAngling]

I've always wanted to fish OK, all the vids I see from there have excellent fish in them!

[@TrueWord66]

​@@AikenAngling trust me it's overrated. I live here and that's how it always seems that a different state has better fishing.

[@buklospotfishingadventure1430]

Watching brother new subscribers and new friend from Philippines #keepsafefish-on🎣

[@AikenAngling]

Awesome! I'll sub to yall!

[@zveryok1]

What would be your saltiga reel size recommendation for Gloomis Imx-pro Blue 743 sf? It's a 7 footer that can throw 1-2 oz weights.

[@AikenAngling]

For that short of a rod I would go with the 4000 size since it’s the smallest. Even the 4000 holds more line than the normal 5k size reels. I’m pretty sure my 4k holds 300 yards of 20lb braid

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Nice Reel! I can't afford those...I have a Vanford & Ultegra.

[@AikenAngling]

Both of those are great reels! I have a 2500 vanford myself!

[@jamesjannell8706]

Oh man that us sweet. I have the new saltist mq and love it. But I know what's next. By the way what Rod make and size is that. Thx

[@AikenAngling]

That saltist mq is an excellent reel! Love the color pattern and the drag on it. And the rod is a Black Hole USA Suzuki Special 2 ultralight surf rod in 9'6". I always put my gear in the description on my vids for future reference!

[@jamesjannell8706]

@@AikenAngling thank you for that

[@mrwhon]

Nice! Which dam was that?

[@AikenAngling]

Thanks man, Ross Barnett Reservoir Spillway in Jackson Mississipp!

[@WaypointsOfTheSip]

Nice work!!! Interested in linking up with me sometimes for a day trip to the coast for some reds&flounder? Always looking for somebody to ride down there with me.

[@AikenAngling]

Oh hell yeah, I love getting on reds/specks/flounder! You gotta a boat, or know some shore casting spots? Down for either. Happy to pay for all the gas/meals!

[@WaypointsOfTheSip]

@@AikenAngling oh yeah I have a boat. I have to stay nearshore or inshore though. I would go more if I had somebody to go with me and split the gas. But I’m always up for leaving out at 3 in the morning and being there by daylight then coming back whenever. I’ll hit you up on Facebook messenger.

[@gleamtarrest6310]

@@WaypointsOfTheSip you go to Florida?

[@WaypointsOfTheSip]

@@gleamtarrest6310 I do for vacation. I go to destin every year and fish the jetties. I don’t bring my boat down there though.

[@gleamtarrest6310]

@FishInTheSip we used to fish all down through that area... from PC to Port st.Joe.. nice speckled trout..

[@anglernico]

Nice master! Bagong kaibigan full support sayo, ikaw na bahala sa resbak, fish on! 😁🎣

[@Moonlight-do8gs]

What do you have the drag set to for stripers

[@AikenAngling]

Hey! I use 20lb braid line, so I never set my drag to more than 20lbs of pressure, hope that helps!

[@stripervince1]

I didn't think you were gonna put that saltiga down on the rocks. Lol. Good fish

[@AikenAngling]

Thanks! I actually set it in my open backpack, as seen around the 5:30 mark. Thanks for watching!

[@Jamesomnipotent]

is it similar size to Shimano 4000 size? :)

[@AikenAngling]

It’s a little smaller than Shimano 4000, but holds more line than Shimano 5000s

[@chrisfinch3445]

What rod u using brother

[@AikenAngling]

Black Hole USA Suzuki Special 2 ultralight surf rod 9'6"

[@bihordz7253]

hey bro please share your thoughts between this vs Stella? thanks!

[@AikenAngling]

Hey man, Which stella do you want me to compare it to? I have both the 2020 Saltwater stella and the 2022 Stell FJ, the FJ is for lighter freshwater applications and the salt one is a solid salt-proof work horse, but to make it easy, I prefer this new saltiga to both. It's heavier than the Stella FJ, but it should be since its a salt reel, but its much lighter than the salt stella. Amazing drag on all three, but I think the Saltiga has my favorite. The only thing I like more about the stella FJ is it lays line better than any other reel I've owned. But this saltiga casts just as far, holds more line, and is much more durable. All 3 are fantastic reels, really just comes down to personal preference/ target species/ and location. Happy to answer any questions about all three.

[@bihordz7253]

Sorry the Stellw Sw 2020, planning to get one someday. So for both which one you lean on for daily use? I want to fish in general or whatever i caught. Thanks

[@bihordz7253]

@@AikenAngling just between Saltiga and Stella Sw. Thanks again

[@AikenAngling]

@@bihordz7253 Between those two I prefer the saltiga but just by a little bit. The stella is a good bit heavier than the new saltiga and feels a little less high-quality, but they are both amazing. Cant go wrong with either for salt water fishing. The Saltiga is also a bit smaller but holds more line in the same sizes. Neither will let you down. They are both so good I would just pick whichever you think looks better honestly.

[@AikenAngling]

@@bihordz7253 I prefer to use the saltiga for daily use because its lighter which makes casting easier on the shoulders/arms.

[@yannickbzh35]

Bonjour de la France, je vais me faire un ensemble avec un saltiga 4000 , pourrais tu men dire un peu plus sur la canne, j'hésite entre la 9'6 et la 10' ... Quelle est la plage basse des leurres que tu arrives a utiliser ? Merci

[@AikenAngling]

Bonjour! I don't speak French, but google translate says your asking about the rod? Lure weight for the rod is 15g-57g (3/8oz-2oz). Its a really great rod, but not for anything more than 56g! The smallest Lure I use with it it is 7g.

[@yannickbzh35]

@@AikenAngling Ho really surprising, so in reality it is a 10/60 gr.I want one of these two rods to fish for seabass. Have you ever fished with the 10'?

[@AikenAngling]

Yeah I have the 9'6" and the 10", they're both great! never had any problems dragging big fish out of the current! I usually use 1oz lures, so around 30g. These rods are made for seabass, that's what the japanese word "Suzuki" translates to in this context@@yannickbzh35

[@johnnyrp8253]

Get a century rod the weapon !!! Black hole and century are best rod !!!!

[@mohdrostam8586]

max drag for this reel?

[@AikenAngling]

26.4lbs, or 11.9kg if you are in a country that uses imperial.

[@JLTFishing]

Nice reel! Why go with a 4000k but not a 5000k?

[@AikenAngling]

Thanks man! To be honest, I have like six 5000's, and the saltiga 4000 holds more line than a normal 5000 so I went with the 4k to get the lightest saltiga possible. Lovin this reel, have had 0 issues so far!

[@JLTFishing]

@@AikenAngling awesome! I heard the 5k is the same body as the 4k. I’m not sure if this info is right. Correct me if I’m wrong. I guess you can also purchase a 5k spool and use on a 4k Saltiga.

[@tonyg3091]

I just posted the same question and then deleted it when I saw it has been answered already 😂

[@tonyg3091]

@@JLTFishingThe new 5k Saltiga is only 20 grams heavier than the 4k but has 3 kg more max drag

[@AikenAngling]

@@tonyg3091 Yeah, I just wanted the tiniest package possible! And I have the 8000 size 2020 saltiga so the 4k just seemed right to me! But if you buy a saltiga, it doesn't really matter which size, you're gonna get the best reel on the market! I have 0 complaints about either of the saltigas I own!

[@bijiaz3168]

Why not get the 5000? Its only an ounce from the 4k.

[@AikenAngling]

The main reason I got the 4k is I already had like 10 5ks at the time I bought this, and only 1 4k. Also, the 4k holds so much line I didn’t feel the need to go up to the 5k. But either size is a fantastic reel

[@errolflyne4630]

My bg seems much smoother to me

[@AikenAngling]

I started with the ol BG, have three of them. Fantasic reel for the price, but after buying nicer reels the difference is obvious in every way! Thanks for watching!

[@federicollorente3016]

What dam is that

[@AikenAngling]

Ross Barnett Reservoir Spillway just north of Jackson Mississippi.