Daiwa 2023 Saltiga Spinning Reel

With the latest and greatest of Daiwa engineering all in one form, the Daiwa 2023 Saltiga Spinning Reels are a great addition to the already impressive Saltiga lineup, providing additional sizes for the more inshore and light offshore orientated angler. Its heavy-duty build class packs considerable strength, power and torque, truly allowing an angler to put the brakes on the hardest fighting nearshore species. Daiwa was able to further refine this top of line spinning reel with their Airdrive design, something recently released with their Exist G, however was tweaked for the 2023 Saltiga due to its intended heavier saltwater use. An aluminum Airdrive rotor provides the effortless startup and stop inertia of the reel, giving the angler back more control and the ability to react instantly to bites. It’s Airdive bail design was carefully designed for each model of reel to reduce the weight of the rotor without loss of strength and capability. An Airdrive shaft creates a non-contact structure between the mainshaft and pinion gear as well as supporting the pinion gear with bearings on either side to more efficiently transmit the crank power from the handle to the rotor. This design enhances its capabilities for increased torque and power, all while preserving its expected silky-smooth retrieve and sound.

Like its bigger brother, the 2023 Saltiga utilizes a a Monocoque one-piece body concept, allowing a much bigger drive gear to be housed. Its one-piece body eliminates many of the screws needed for the traditional multi-piece body design, giving greater internal body space for its gearing. A machine-cut Tough Digigear made from G1 Duraluminum has an increased strength by 130%, supporting its heavy duty saltwater use. Protecting the reel from the harsh enviorments, Daiwa implemented their Magseal technology, protecting the gearing and bearings within the reel body to maintain the overall rotational performance of the reel just as it was out of the box. For the angler looking for top-tier level performance from their gear to take on their local or destination worthy nearshore species, look to the 2023 Saltiga to make make one industry level standard for seasons to come.