Daiwa 23 Saltiga Spin Reel

Daiwa 23 Saltiga Spin Reel

The Daiwa 23 Saltiga is a mid-size saltwater spinning reel range for offshore soft plastics, jigging and surface-lure fishing. An aluminium Monocoque body, AIRDRIVE rotor and bail design, and Magsealed protection bring together a solid platform and responsive winding for active fishing.

Six models let you choose size and retrieve separately. Start with the line capacity and outfit weight you need, then decide whether H or XH pickup better suits your fishing. When a fish swims towards you or a surface lure leaves slack line, faster pickup can help you reconnect without changing the lure's intended action.

4000: the lightest options

Both 4000 models list a weight of 345g, PE2/300m capacity and 12kg drag. Choose between them by retrieve rather than expecting more capacity or drag from the XH.

• 4000-H: Listed with 5.7:1 gearing and 90cm pickup per handle turn. Consider it when you want the lightest size in this range and prefer fewer centimetres of line recovered per turn than the XH.
• 4000-XH: Listed with 6.2:1 gearing and 98cm pickup. Choose it for the same listed weight and capacity with faster slack-line recovery.

5000: a step up in line capacity

Both 5000 models list a weight of 365g, PE2.5/300m capacity and 15kg drag. They add 20g over the listed 4000 models and suit an outfit planned around the heavier line rating.

• 5000-H: Listed with 5.7:1 gearing and 96cm pickup. A starting point for offshore plastics or jigging when the PE2.5 capacity suits your setup and you prefer the H retrieve.
• 5000-XH: Listed with 6.2:1 gearing and 104cm pickup. Choose it when you want the same size and capacity with more line recovered per handle turn, including for casting presentations where slack management matters.

6000: PE3 capacity

Both 6000 models list a weight of 400g, PE3/300m capacity and 15kg drag. Choose this size when your line and capacity requirements call for it, not simply to increase drag: the listed drag matches the 5000 models.

• 6000-H: Listed with 5.7:1 gearing and 101cm pickup. Consider it for a PE3 outfit where you prefer the H gearing and retrieve.
• 6000-XH: Listed with 6.2:1 gearing and 110cm pickup, the fastest listed pickup in this range. Choose it when rapid slack-line recovery is a priority, while adjusting your winding cadence to keep your lure working as intended.

H versus XH: compare actual pickup

All H models list 5.7:1 gearing and all XH models list 6.2:1, but pickup still changes with size. The 6000-H retrieves a listed 101cm per turn, compared with 98cm for the 4000-XH. Use the centimetres-per-turn figure alongside gear ratio when comparing different sizes.

Key design features

• AIRDRIVE rotor: Designed to reduce start-up inertia for responsive winding when you begin a retrieve or pick up slack.
• AIRDRIVE bail and Twist Buster III: A refined bail and line-roller arrangement designed to guide line and help reduce line twist.
• Aluminium Monocoque body: A rigid body design that creates room for a larger drive gear.
• Magsealed protection: Protection at the pinion area and Magsealed bearings beside the drive gear help resist water ingress. These features are not a reason to submerge the reel.

Match your reel to the complete outfit

Check your rod rating, intended lure or jig weight and required line length before choosing a size. PE numbers are not a fixed breaking strain across every braid brand, and actual spool capacity depends on line diameter.

Set working drag to suit your line, knots, leader and rod rather than treating the listed drag figure as a fishing recommendation. If you're deciding between two models, tell us your rod, line and usual technique and we can help narrow the choice.

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