NEW Saltist MQ. Daiwa's BE$T Value Spinner (Unboxing Review)

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The new Daiwa Saltist MQ is Daiwa's newest entry in to the world of Saltwater Spinning reels. During this unboxing reveiw I talk on how the Saltist MQ enters a lineup that include the new Daiwa Saltiga, The Daiwa BG MQ as well as the Daiwa Cerate SW. These saltwater spinning reels all utilize the once piece monocoque (MQ) body. The Saltist MQ may prove to be one of the best saltwater spinning reels on the market today. Be on the lookout for a daiwa saltist mq vs shimano saragosa sw-a review on the future.
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[@michaelr5611]

Glad to see the videos rolling out again. and the beard is coming in nicely too!

[@timdobobiy9898]

I might have to pick one of them up ! Another great video Ryan!!!

[@RyanMorie]

Thanks for watching! 🍻

[@uptown2903]

I love the reviews of reels and I like when you compare them to each other

[@RyanMorie]

Glad to hear it!

[@Jbfishez]

Nice video! Definitely will be saving up to buy soon in the near future🤝

[@anthonyhiggins721]

Thanks for comming to the shop! and hope to see you there again soon 👌

[@RyanMorie]

Absolutely! I’ll be seeing you boys at the Rod Room sometime soon 🤙🏼

[@blownaway14]

I need one

[@stripervince1]

Great video your background is awesome. I want a saltiga dogfight.

[@Luigi-xq7hm]

Hey buddy I love your reviews I had a question can you review the tsunami solve X thanks

[@RyanIzfishing]

Great video brother! Love the unboxings, I learn quite a bit every time. Keep on rolling out them heaters🔥🤟🏼

[@RyanMorie]

Absolutely will do! 🍻

[@pissywilly]

Just picked up a 3k for my custom century weapon Jr. Stoked about this combo

[@ourluckfishing2801]

Sold a couple of my customers a few mq’s and they love it, looking at the new slammer 4’s

[@Patrack1er]

Hi Ryan, If you had to choose between the Certate 2021 SW and the Saltist whithout question of price. Which one do you choose and for what reason ? What are de differences ???

[@ranierrentas4818]

Like this videos man! Perhaps you should do some rods videos.

[@curtisg.8671]

Dude these reel videos are pretty dope and to the point. Best part is they are reels that the serious fisherman would buy. Videos are not tacky like others out there. Cant wait for the test on this reel. Grouper? Haha.

[@RyanMorie]

Haha, maybe not a massive Goliath but, it’s in for some abuse for sure 😈

[@JoseLopez-sn3tv]

This reel is awesome!!! I have the 6000 size on a Nomad Design Offshore Spin Rod 8’3”. Smooth as silk… hold 300 yards of 30 lb braid. Banged out some big stripers already up here on the Jersey Shore. I highly recommend it!!!!

[@RyanMorie]

Good to hear! Glad you like it, and I hope it holds up over time! 🍻🤙🏼

[@chazstephens1469]

What type of braid do you use with the saltist mq 6000

[@omardeiaa693]

@@RyanMorie hey brother Can I Use 4000 Size For Spinning With Lures

[@coolerfullofish]

Have you had any issues with salt water/sand getting inside where the handle inserts into the reel like @RyanMorie was referring to? I know the surf can be a good test for such things

[@561.lucasm6]

Love the vids Ryan keep it up 👍

[@RyanMorie]

Thanks my man 🍻🤙🏼

[@saltylawaia8958]

I like that drag cap in my opinion. Cause when you have bait on your fingers like squid or shrimp, it’s easier to clean off instead of having little Chrome trimming on the cap

[@danielpaper1059]

I love anything diawa unboxing

[@sivchhuntang2450]

Hi Ryan, really hope you do a real life experience review on this Daiwa Saltist MQ. I am still undecided of which reel to buy between Saragosa SWA or Saltist MQ. Hoping you can share your experiences on these reels. Thanks

[@goyankeesnyc]

What travel rod would you pair with this? Just bought the 6000 (basically identical size with larger spool) For light surf, boat, if I see anything top water and some jigging.

[@Turtlemilk]

What should I get for half day trips? Rock fish, bonito, calico bass, 5000 mq or 6000?

[@TTangOutdoors]

Awesome review! I don't fish saltwater but that electric blue is just so sexy on the Saltist. Waiting for the new Ballistic MQ to hit the market.

[@RyanMorie]

The ballistic should definitely be a hit!

[@clintonsisler]

Do you have to manually close the bail like on the older saltist reels or can you start reeling and it closes its self?

[@ThanasisGR]

Hi pal,can you see from the service part lists if the bg mq have the same roller clutch with saltist mq? thanks in advance.

[@TheHungryFisherman00]

Have you had any chance to try the tsunami SaltX? I would like to hear your take on that reel if don’t mind.

[@guerinoantonini7634]

I got excited when you mentioned the rod room wpb in da house

[@RyanMorie]

Yessir!

[@victorcortez1155]

Been super interested in this reel, so thanks for the review. Just need to pick one up and if I like it, replace the Stradic family I own (2500 - 5000).

[@RyanMorie]

I think they’ll both have a place in your Arsenal!

[@victorcortez1155]

@@RyanMorie ahhhh so you think I need to keep the Stradics and add the Saltist MQ to the line up???? LOL. I actually just got rid of my 2nd set a few months back that consisted of the Nasci’s because I rarely ever used them. I do like your line up…let me know when you’re ready to let go of the Expedition….LOL.

[@TheHaihau]

Will you have a chance to make a video to compare Sustain FJ and Saltist MQ 21?

[@jamesquinless1777]

Great review. Would you recommend the 4000 or 5000 for live bait fishing for snook near bridge pilings, docks, etc? It’s mostly from a kayak. Thanks!

[@mrcruz956tx]

I’d go 4000 sir. 5000 is entry level surf fishing territory.

[@MDK23456]

5000 because you get a little more torque to get the fish out

[@TonyCantShoot]

How has the reel held up for you? I have a gosa 14k and was looking to trade it for a saltist mq 8k/10k for the cape cod canal as the 14k is a bit too heavy

[@rileygieschen1357]

Hey man, Just wanting to ask, still undecided. How does the Saltist MQ stack up against the Shimano Saragossa SWA. Feedback is appreciated. Thanks! 🤙🏽

[@Jessica37323]

Well I have a Van Staal, Visser, IRT, Shimano Spheros, shimano stradic, shimano naci, penn slammer 4s, Penn battle 3s, Penm fierce 3, Avet, Accurate, Abu Garcias, Akios and some penn wraths for crappie fishing. Looking to get another Shimano Spheros or a shimano Sarogosa next.

[@UzunKamis]

Which SLP spools are suitable with Saltist MQ 5000? Do you have any information? I need spare spools...

[@Tealemoodley]

Definitely top 3 wish list reels. Saltiga in first with Stella coming in second and then it’s the saltist mq. But in all the reels I’d have to choose 14k and up sizes.

[@RyanMorie]

That’s quite a list!

[@Tealemoodley]

@@RyanMorie one day it’ll be complete

[@eves08109]

Yup that's what I'm doing too and I want to complete it before I get married.😄

[@mrcruz956tx]

@@eves08109 haha, yes but keep in mind. Rods are more important than reels. One thing All my combos have in common is the fact that the rod always costs more than the reel.

[@Ancil722]

​@@mrcruz956txthe rod doesn't have to cost more. I have a waterloo phantom its 120 dollar inshore casting rod and its a work horse

[@Drpepperkiller1017]

Please tell me you’re gonna get the ballistic MQ when they become available. Love to see a in depth review of that.

[@RyanMorie]

It’s definitely a possibility!

[@alexrivera2492]

Love the rod room, got my vr there

[@RyanMorie]

Helll yeah 🤙🏼

[@jordanrichard3641]

Will you do a Shimano bait runner or thunnus review

[@acepinkerton4596]

Have you ever used any jigging master gear? Was looking at the spin reel but wanted an honest review first

[@kylebryson2119]

Twinpower 14000k old vs new review please dude, love your contact man 🙏👌

[@antoniocampisi7925]

Hi, do you know when it will available on Europe?

[@djttimeebp8249]

What's better saragosa or the mq

[@fishingislife34]

The daiwa saltist is a very cool looking reel. My shimano nexave 4000hg 2021 model holds 250meters of 25lbs j braid 8x

[@frostizz2072]

3000 saltist with 20 braid for jack snook red snapper how’s that sound?

[@EvrimKokmen]

Hi does it have magsealed bearing in the line roller ? Because it is not mentioned on the box !

[@RyanMorie]

No it's actually a bushing in the line roller. Kinda a bummer, but I haven't had any issues with. it

[@TacticalFishermen]

Could you catch a tarpon on it or should you go up to a 6000?

[@daves7104]

have you tried any certates?

[@Kenzfishing]

The color 🔥

[@RyanMorie]

I think it’s incredibly aesthetic!

[@stskatr151]

Had the 3000 Saltist MQ for a few months now… best reel I’ve ever owned. Do it.

[@MikeVideos327]

Does yours spin as freely as the one he has in the video? I have a 3000 that definitely isn’t as smooth as his

[@maxschmidt9461]

reel I'm most interested would be a 6000 Saltiga(comparable to the 4000 of the previous generation) and since the Certate SW( almost the same as Saltiga, but with a super chunky zaion rotor and a much cheaper feel) is out in 5000 and 6000 I'm confident it will be out soon, if not the Certate SW will have to do

[@slyarsenal]

The Saltiga won't come out in the 6000 size as Daiwa want to push buyers towards the Certate SW and Saltist MQ. They've always done this.

[@maxschmidt9461]

@@slyarsenal well, they had those sizes (old 3500/4000) but yeah looks like there's only gonna be the Certate SW in this size now

[@slyarsenal]

@Max Schmidt yes I know but Daiwa have done this with other reels in the low and mid end range. The TD black LT only goes up to a 4k size. Certate LT only up to 5k. They want you to look at lower range reels like maybe an Exceler, Tierra, Kix etc that come in 6k if one wants the bigger size. This is because cheaper reels have a higher profit margin and they sell more in volume.

[@maxschmidt9461]

@@slyarsenal guess you're right, I don't know too much about daiwas mid segment, at least in the small sizes to be honest. But yeah, offerin' only a 5k which is the same as a 6k just with a smaller spool is just marketing, imo same for 8k, 10k and 18k, just make 14k and 20k only would be enough... But sells better to offer 5 sizes even though it's just two reels and 5 different spools ..

[@slyarsenal]

@Max Schmidt Various sizes are important though depending on people's preferences, fish they're targeting and how reels balance with rods. I target all types of fish so I have reels ranging from 1k right up to 20k. Frankly I think the certate sw 6k and saltist mq 6k are much better value than if saltiga made a reel in the same size. Any size reel below a 6k, targeting smaller pelagics or smaller fish is just a waste of money imo. I have all the high end gear, but if you asked me if I would spend $900 on a Daiwa Exist for bream or a $140 on a Daiwa Exeler for the same fish, guess what the smarter option would be? I only spend big on bigger reels made for bigger fish. Then again, to each their own, but I just think reels are so well made today, if targeting smaller fish, the low to mid range is more than enough to handle such fish

[@Digbite]

I want the saragosa 10000 My 5000 has good stopping power but the smaller handle makes it a bit hard on the fighting fish or big stingrays

[@ledforthehead23]

Nice breakdown. I have fished Shimano most of my life. I did purchase a Saltist 3000, and it's been a great reel. I have since came across Florida Fishing's Osprey line of reels, and i love them. I have the 2500 and 3000 Carbon Edition reels. I watched the announcement from Icast and have been through a few reviews. I decided to purchase a 2500-H and just got it a few days ago. This is a great looking reel and feels solid, but i am with you on the cheap plastic for the drag. Also i don't know if it's because of the smaller reel, but my 2500 does not spin as freely as your 5000 your reviewing. Maybe it's just the heavier reel. What's your thoughts? I can't wait to get out there on some upper slot Reds and see how this reel stands up to my Osprey's. Great video! (Subscribed)

[@vsonic86]

Damn I love the new Daiwa Saltist MQ. I wish I have that power knob instead of that T-handle knob. Yes, the spool cap is made from cheap materials. I wish they could make the sound the drag loud like saragosa. 100% Daiwa fan here. 0% shimano fan.

[@Roscoe-sz5yb]

Penn Clash 2is on my shortlist of reels

[@eatsleepreef9565]

Comparing your gosa to bgmq I have two question. 1 is the bgmq easier to reel under load with the bigger gear? 2 do you feel the bgmq to be a little smoother? I have the gosa and considering daiwa for the two reasons above.

[@Jamarcus-uf6ym]

Reel under load? Are you trying to ruin your reel? pump and wind brother, pump and wind

[@HieuNguyen-ef1ko]

I personally like the BG MQ a little better. The Gosa is a monster as well. The BG MQ is smoother imo and feels smoother the more I fish with it. Gosa has a slight edge on sealing . But than again either reel are meant to reel under water anyways.

[@tylerokun302]

does anybody know why the 5000 and 6000 are listed as the same weight. I am just trying to understand. Also with the new slammer 4 out and being 100 cheaper is it still worth getting the saltist. I love aiwa but that's a 80$ or something increase.

[@adrianpin9893]

same body, 6000 has a slightly bigger spool

[@CurrentJAM]

The Saltist MQ is the smoothest reel I’ve used, it almost wants to turn its self. I’ll be putting this reel through the ringer this spring. Let’s see if it holds up.

[@RyanMorie]

Dude I swear it’s smoother than my Saltiga or a Stella lol. Still not sure why at the moment

[@DefinitelyNotNeal.]

Could you compare this reel to the new Penn slammer 4?

[@RyanMorie]

That is coming in the future!

[@mattperry5789]

Curious to see how it performs compared to the saragosa

[@cozab5487]

Very different, this reel feels much lighter in use and is more aesthetically pleasing, the Saragosa on the other hand is bulkier has way more inertia and just has a heavy feel in use, but ultimately is the more powerful and more durable reel of the 2. Id say if you want the reel for lures mostly and plan to cast all day, or generally just prefer a lighter feeling reel, then the Saltist is the pick of the 2. However if you want an allrounder, you baitfish often and maybe want to target slightly larger fish on the same size reel and want it to be able to take a beating, then I'd say pick the Saragosa.

[@derekcollins4306]

Review the penn surfblaster 3 7000 please

[@lindricknapier601]

The Certate is also built on the MQ platform.

[@RyanMorie]

It is indeed! 🍻

[@franciscosantiago2753]

Just got it last year and can't wait to take it for a spin this coming season. I like high end fishing gear so this is going to add to my already super stocked arsenal. Good for my surf fishing habits. Peace.

[@tonywong303]

Is this a high end reel?😂

[@franciscosantiago2753]

@@tonywong303 I have Van Staal, Twin power, Visser, Stella. Certate, and Saragosa reels. I just like to try new things. The saltist is not too bad. So, if you're trying to mock me, take a drive to the Bronx and I'll show you what fishing gear is like.

[@tonywong303]

@@franciscosantiago2753 okay sir. As long as you are happy. Bronx NYC? Oh hell no

[@franciscosantiago2753]

@@tonywong303 actually, The Bronx is a good place. Specially fishing. Lots of Blues and stripers. Big ones!!!

[@tonywong303]

@@franciscosantiago2753 oh I used to fishing a lot in Long Island and Connecticut. As a Columbia graduate trust me I know Bronx 😀

[@fishinglover8697]

Can i know the price?

[@bear9web]

Which reel would you recommend buying Daiwa BG MQ or Shimano Saragosa SW ? Both 14000

[@joserosario3568]

so would you say this reel is better than the new shimano saragosa sw

[@RyanMorie]

I’ll have a comparison video out in the next month or so

[@edbranch3239]

Great review Ryan! Just not a fan of ferrofluid. I’ll stick with Shimano.

[@RyanMorie]

Thanks for watching Ed!

[@tylerjonesfishing]

I was all Daiwa for a while until starting to use a stradic to and vanford 4 months ago, I have a ballistic 2500 that is a little over a year old that just seized up completely on me 2 weeks ago, never have dunked it and maintain all my reels with clenzoil and a light spray down.Somehow salt got into the gears still. Either the mag seal is truly lacking or the rubber seal in the handle shaft is worthless.

[@JoeyDoeyLoL]

Ballistic doesnt have magseal

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Vanford isn't a saltwater reel.

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Also I have a Certate LT 4000 and it's unreal how smooth and light it is. Got it paired with a Point Blank 7'6 MH I built with carbon grips.

[@tylerjonesfishing]

@@JoeyDoeyLoL yes it does

[@tylerjonesfishing]

@@Tyler-kw9ce that sounds like a sweet setup. The certate is an awesome reel from what I’ve heard . Shimano advertises their reels differently than other brands stradic fl isn’t advertised as “saltwater” either yet is used by tons for the salt. The vanford has received major upgrades when it comes to the bearings and has x protect like the stradic now and they are advertising it as a light tackle inshore reel, both have been holding up to the salt well.

[@khashvirpersad7619]

Do you know what the main gear in this is made of?

[@RyanMorie]

I believe it’s the same zinc as the BG but I am not 100% sure on that yet

[@shondoyle8289]

I enjoy mine. I have 2. A10,000 and a 4000

[@joshuabertolucci8938]

love it

[@RyanMorie]

Happy to hear it!

[@patandserenaschmidt4028]

same your money put more hours on the water just take of it you con get a nice kastking for cheap ...and no I'm paid to mention just looking just want look at it I caught alot in Hawaii good drag system just check it out happy catching

[@christiangirard6634]

True question is when am I going to be able to play around with it 😃

[@blownaway14]

I'm trying to find one seems sold out

[@dougdick5630]

I have the 2500 size version it’s awesome

[@RyanMorie]

Good to hear!

[@ledforthehead23]

I just got the 2500, and i noticed that when i give it a spin it only does a few rotations. It's like there's some drag to it. Is this normal, haven't dealt with that on my Osprey's CE or Shimano's?

[@robertomascolo2259]

caldia or saltist?

[@decapfish4714]

is the bail (air bail) manual?

[@antoniocampisi7925]

Yes, it is!

[@ottohitdalotto420]

New spheros or new gosa?

[@RyanMorie]

Just depends on how much money you want to spend! They’re both a great value at their price point

[@flackobeenfishin]

Got the 3000 size

[@maasai-]

MQ should serve gear box integrity, water protection n easy individual service , but damn it, they made it other way around , no tools included nor gimik magseal oil little bottle, quite simple daiwa their goal is send it back whenever there’s a real problem , torque wise with bigger main gear@locomotive it’s like with smaller one@worm gear osc.and worse u r always short with ur casting , lately i baught myself certate 5000d-cxh , pretty looking reel n that’s mainly why i baught it for. As shimano guy for yrs n blessed with big GTs in many islands , Daiwa spinning reels most of the time r the ones which to fail first

[@mattcole4038]

is the 5000 the smallest size?

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

You didn't Google it? Yes it's In all sizes starting at a 2500.

[@mattcole4038]

@@Tyler-kw9ce chill out guy

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@mattcole4038 I'm chill. Just think it's weird when people ask a question on YT instead of googling it. It would be like me sending a letter to someone in the mail instead of texting them. Takes 5 seconds to Google and get an answer.

[@mattcole4038]

@@Tyler-kw9ce no need to over think it

[@jimbo4612]

Main Gear composition? Zinc is not industry standard grade. Line roller? ratch cover and does it have a full seal? Side plate tool needed and Ferro mag oil for the shaft? Hum. Daiwa wants yearly maintenance as well. Daiwa is like a BMW. Smooth amazing drive but if work is needed break our the heavy duty credit card and feel the bite.

[@danielwutfisho]

Yup, for inshore anglers who take fairly good care the saltist MQ should be perfect. I've used mine for a year in harsh rock fishing conditions and it's been a treat to fish with.

[@jimbo4612]

@@danielwutfisho Harsh rock fishing? would that be fishing for rockfish species or fishing off harsh rocks? I have see this reel used by Rock fish anglers using large tube baits called hook up baits and it had the power to pull up some big ling cods and other jumbo rock fish species.

[@danielwutfisho]

@@jimbo4612 Fishing off the rocks in Australia, for various pelagic fish. Saltist MQ is definitely not a throw around reel like a Saragosa or Penn. I just rinse off after use and oil line roller/handle knob and she seems to be ready to go. If I was a big time surf fisherman or boat fisherman I would 100% buy a Saragosa because of its IPX8.

[@tanto9806]

i'm new with all this fishing things, I'm looking for a cheap reel that can handle 60kg+ fish I dont know how to choose the type of reel and rod cananyone help me? Thanks :)

[@joshuaburgos3450]

There aren't any. There are cheaper options but big game fishing is not cheap

[@tanto9806]

@@joshuaburgos3450 thanks for the info Joshua!! For those wondering what I bought, i got the daiwa MGZ5000 works pretty well till this date.

[@joshuaburgos3450]

@@tanto9806 solid starter reel.

[@maasai-]

Get gosa , they goes to highest spinning big game could go@low price.

[@nathanlam9884]

I have the 6000 saltist reel it's the best one i have ever had, 5 years later and still going strong

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

The Zinc main gear I can't deal with.

[@nivenniven9108]

Hii pls but is it made in japan pls

[@ShinkiZer0]

Too bad its a very sexy reel. It wud have been the Saragosa killer if they made the Gear at least Brass but zinc gears for 300usd plus isnt it for me. Id save up more for the Certate. Thats just me tho.

[@RyanMorie]

Definitely agree that zinc is an inferior gear material… however, I’d be interested if you’ve ever seen one of Daiwa’s Zinc gears fail? I haven’t yet, probably b/c of how massive the gear is, theoretically though I guess it could wear faster than the competition.

[@mohdrizwanj1696]

can you buy for me 2500D-H and shipping to Malaysia

[@bosesebi6685]

For that amount of money, it should at least come in wooden box. Nice one.

[@ericlemmond]

Slammer 4

[@RyanMorie]

Haven’t used one, but the Slammer 3 was such a good reel it has to be solid!

[@brendancarter1558]

Where does this man get the money for all this gear

[@johnnevin7759]

He works

[@brendancarter1558]

@@johnnevin7759 thanks detective.

[@jayyy3507]

Got both, Saragosa is way better performance wise & The saltist looks sexier tbh but the gosa wins

[@Pleasuremachine100]

Dude get rid of the cap especially wearing it backwards...how old are ya

[@bornlucky9564]

Stay away Daiwa reel. ,service and warranty sxxk

[@RyanMorie]

I think that was true historically, but I have actually heard some great reviews of Daiwa USA’s service over the past 2 years. I can’t comment on personal experiences as I haven’t had to deal with them in that time frame.

[@ianrawlings2546]

Nothing to do with the reel, but please stop using the expression "BAD BOY".

[@luz3888]

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.