Daiwa Saltist SD30H test session

[@311hitwall]

The 30 seems a good size. I was comparing between the 30 and 40 for surf fishing but seeing the 40 beside the 30, it seems like the 40 is too big?

[@OXTackle]

I sell a lot of fishing gear in the shop and for me , I think the size is personal. I prefer to balance the rods I am using with the weight of the reel, to give a set up that is less tip heavy as I gain a lot more sensitivity in bite detection and less wrist fatigue set up that way. I would also consider the thickness/weight/capacity of the line for surf fishing depending on whether I was trying to distance cast lighter line over sand, or use heavier line to combat heavy surf or rough seabed conditions. Either way, you should enjoy the reel as they are pretty epic.

[@johnnycortez46]

Those reels seem pretty dang powerful. I've been really thinking about getting one

[@OXTackle]

I don't think you would be disappointed Johnny. I have thrashed that reel and it is still performing like a new one, even though I have been to lazy to strip and service it.

[@johnnycortez46]

@@OXTackle Awesome. Because down here in South Texas I seen ppl use these in the surf.

[@OXTackle]

@@johnnycortez46 I would definitely service them yearly if I was using them in the surf. The cast superbly though.

[@johnnycortez46]

@@OXTackle THX for the input friend👍👍👍

[@OXTackle]

@@johnnycortez46 My pleasure Johnny. Merry Christmas

[@andrewmorke]

The poor-man's Saltist star drag -- the Seagate -- is pretty nice too.

[@OXTackle]

The Seagate was a nice enough reel, but they are not really in the same league. I have three older Saltist's that range from 7 to 11 years old and the are running faultlessly. When you purchase a Saltist you are buying a reel that can last decades

[@andrewmorke]

@@OXTackle I appreciate that information. The black and blue Saltist are easily one of the most beautiful reels out there too. I just can't get over how well the centrifugal drag works on my Seagate 50H. The bigger Penn reels are horrible casters -- braking system is too feeble -- whereas the Seagate belts out big baits and 8 oz sinkers smoothly and controllably. The Saltist must be a treat to own.

[@OXTackle]

@@andrewmorke You're on to something there with your Seagate. For me, no matter how good the cast control and free spool mechanisms are on a reel from any manufacturer, the over riding factor for successful long distance casting with an overhead or multiplier reel, is the weight and diameter of the spool. These two factors combine to create the energy or inertia that is created when the spool goes from zero to full speed at the time of release during the cast. The taller and heavier the spool, the longer it takes for its inertia to be controlled, and the more rapidly the item being cast slows down allowing for more line to be released from the reel than is being drawn through the rod, leading to backlash. Your Seagate has a great weight to diameter ratio for it's spool, making it a bit of a casting weapon.

[@HanSoloxcs]

How is it for casting from the surf for distance?

[@OXTackle]

They are one of the better casting overhead or multiplier reels available as far as I can tell. Having a metal spool instead of a lighter graphite one does mean that the spool has more inertia during the cast but the inbuilt casting systems take care of that easily once the are set correctly. Mine is still incredibly smooth and has yet to be serviced, and causes me no backlash problems. Hope that helps

[@tarickcruise3423]

Which line are you using on your saltist reel mate?

[@OXTackle]

Platypus Lo-stretch 15kg IGFA Tarick

[@dadsnotfunny]

what rod is that

[@OXTackle]

Hi Daniel. The rod is a Daiwa VIP 270 BW 12-30lb 7ft over head rod. Cheers. OX

[@dadsnotfunny]

@@OXTackle thanks for fast reply, is that mono on the Saltist 30H, how many lb? im looking to spool mine with either braid or mono, what are ur thoughts, nice rod too!!

[@OXTackle]

I favor mono for bait fishing for the extra secrecy and braid for lure fishing for the instant feel and hook set. The stretch in mono is a favorable property for big fish especially Snapper. The mono on the reel in the vid is Platypus IGFA 15kg lol stretch in ice blue. I also sell Momoi in store but have grown to prefer the Platypus.

[@OXTackle]

@@dadsnotfunny my advice is to test bend the Daiwa vip 270, 870 and 865 rods. When we sell them in store we find that everyone likes a slightly different feel. If you can get a store to load them all up for you, you will pick the right one the first time. You won't ever regret buying you first VIP 😊

[@elmoochacho2180]

Wicked whale sighting!

[@willfishing5605]

that was a soviet era submarine

[@OXTackle]

One of the best I've ever had in the Hauraki gulf. I got to say though, it was pretty unnerving being on anchor so close to a reef with that monster passing between us