DAIWA SALTIGA Expedition Review. Worth it in 2021?

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This could be the best saltwater spinning reel ever made. In today's video review, I cover whether or not the 2014 Daiwa Saltiga Expedition 5500H is still worth using in 2020. In this comprehensive review (which also applies to the Saltiga Expedition 8000H, The 2015 Saltiga, and the Saltiga Dogfight) I break down how the reel is performs, component by component, the pros, the cons, and how the reel fishes overall. I also touch on my opinion of the appearance, and I finish the video with my overall assessment and recommendations.
This Daiwa Saltiga is truly an awesome reel that falls into the realm of "super spinners." Competing with the likes of the Shimano Stella, Penn Torque, Okuma Makaira, and depending on who you ask: Van Staals and Zeebaas. This particular reel is a JDM Saltiga, meaning it is made in Japan, however, most of the components are exactly the same as on other Daiwa Saltiga models. Be on the lookout for a video where I compare the Daiwa Saltiga, Shimano Stella, and Van Staal VSX.
If you like this Daiwa Saltiga review video, be sure to leave a comment on what spinning reel you want me to review next! I'm definitely looking forward to getting my hands on the 2019 Shimano Stella and 2020 Daiwa Saltiga.
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@RyanMorie 3 года назад

What’s up dudes! Let me know what you think of this review format 👇

@robertdejonge3607 3 года назад

I like it, its really clear an detailed (most important in my opinion) hope you will do the other high end reels too! 🙌

@eves08109 3 года назад

The new Saltiga is beautiful but I'm not happy about it having an aluminium main gear...I wish they would have kept it brass like your 2014.

@romannorm3678 3 года назад

Love the new review format!

@aLLsTaR_617 3 года назад

Definitely worth it been using the expedition 5500h since it’s debut and love it!! 🎣🎣🎣

@JoseLopez-sn3tv 3 года назад

I have the Penn Torque 9 and the Diawa Dogfight 8000H and all tho they have their specific duties in my fishing arsenal, the Diawa is so much smoother and an all around better real. Stellas I never liked but it’s only my opinion. Awesome vid as always. Hope to see you out at the pier as soon as it’s safe to travel again. Be safe.. God bless.

@stripervince1 Год назад

Fantastic reviews , detail and knowledge. Subscribed, thumbs up

@thecoastlife2895 3 года назад

Yes do the video of the new Saltiga and the new Stella sw 19 🤙🏼 great video 👏🏼👏🏼

@KorvanAleric 2 года назад

Always great review. I've a 2012 Daiwa Catalina 3500 and I love it ... as you said mechanics and very high quality gears are on top. Handle got the same usual design, that I love too. Mine was serviced by French guru using Korean ferrofluid, but I may agree next time probably I should send it to Daiwa for service. For offshore I choose to buy a Saragosa SWA 8K that as from your review, seems one of the better sealed midrange SW reel (Alan Hows seems to confirm that), and probably pretty easy to overhaul. Thanks again for you video really interesting.

@janhyps9687 3 года назад

excelent edit and job with camera

@AnglingAddictssrilanka 3 года назад

i love Saltiga...but the fact that i cannot service myself is a huge issue...we do not have local daiwa service centre here :( sending the reel overseas would cost too much..nice and thorough break down..thanks for sharing Juno

@davesiu680 3 года назад

Saltiga reel do not need to be service as often as other class reels (internally) since they are sealed; if you considered one. Unless if you fish everyday in harsh condition day in day out for a whole year or you submerge the reel in salt water for a month. The magseal pretty much built to last very long along with the materials they are built with. Saltigas has been field tested to withstand saltwater. However, they need special lubricate specify for their drag system, which you could order online. For internal maintenence wise, I am certain there are Daiwa service centre that can provide that service in your country.

@robertdejonge3607 3 года назад

Nice, honest video! Keep them comming!👍looks of this model are better I agree. 2020 has monocoque body with bigger, stronger main gear and has a antique look to it.....

@ariwahyu5326 3 года назад

nice review....and honest...like it

@bunyon0341 3 года назад

Looking forward to more videos like this on all things tackle. Should hit up maybe some more affordable options to the average angler, Shimano Stradic FL maybe?

@chr1srivas 3 года назад

Definitely one of the best looking reels ever made, great video tho man!

@dawnadkins1626 3 года назад

My husband has two of these and absolutely loves them. You said you would recommend one like 1/3 of the price I’m a novice which would you recommend? I have several I love but I would love to here your recommendation

@ecksdog 3 года назад

Very informative. Thx

@JLTFishing 3 года назад

Nice video. Where do you usually buy your reels at?

@watchman316ly 3 года назад

I love mine. I had a pretty good size shark on and this reel just screamed but I was able to winch it in as I tired it out. This reel will have no problems at all with big fish!

@KatiePhongh 3 года назад

My experience is that Daiwas in general have really smooth drags. All mY Daiwas from My Certate LT down to my BG's have great drags.

@Motivationstation82 3 года назад

Where can I buy this reel? Ive looked everywhere. Please help

@urmailingalen 3 года назад

Have you ever tried out the Okuma makaira spinners yet?

@unclejay9205 3 года назад

Have you tried the tsunami shield 8000? Has anyone?

@hownowbrowntrouttasmania7389 3 года назад

I love my bg 8000 the older model. Used out the shelf winching jem fish up and 5 1/2 foot gummie sharks with ease. Hours and hours of winching fish up.

@stripervince1 Год назад

I'd love to find a brand new in box expedition 4500 or 5000 at any price. Been looking world wide, japan, australia. You can keep the stellas not remotely interested in any way. Way way too many teeny plastic parts. Saltiga has half the parts

@ourluckfishing2801 3 года назад

Quality reel review

@slurrpyattack__7941 3 года назад

Im a Stella/Shimguy & like to hear others take on what they use & unless ur on the water dayly/wkly fishing game thats test your gear the the average punter would understand. It then goes to warrantys & service of who looks after ur investment specially for the price. Good vid bruz I'll support.🤙👍✌

@slurrpyattack__7941 3 года назад

*wouldnt understand...🖐

@lukec.8941 3 года назад

saltigas>stellas for usage, stellas have better customer service tho

@flynnellison9435 3 года назад

@Taevon mahi'ai the EXPO has a PLASTIC ROTOR and bail trip arm vs the STELLA having a ALUMINUM/STAINLESS rotor and bail trip arm!!!!!!

@Berto-1117 3 года назад

@@flynnellison9435 all of that guys comments are ridiculous lol (talking about taevon)

@yungshreddy 3 года назад

Thata a really really nice reel, but I think I'll stick with my BG for a while. 😂😂😂😂😂

@calebrodriguez3465 3 года назад

I have a lexa 400, saltist 20h, bg6500,saltist 4500, clash 5000, conflict 6000 I just want a 2020 salttiga 8000 on a 10'6 breakaway or a 10ft italcanna for 2-5oz lures to hit kings tarpons and Jacks from the beach and jetties

@saleen12 2 года назад

Best looking reel ever made

@onelifetolive199 3 года назад

The Expedition in 5500 and 8K is the sexiest reel ever made for sure. Unfortunately the paint durability is terrible (chips on the foot after 2 trips), and parts are eventually going to become limited. I heard on the 2020 Saltiga the paint process has been improved however.

@leonardovu997 3 года назад

What rating rod would this pair well with? Thanks

@stephenchong4689 3 года назад

What style of fishing

@leonardovu997 3 года назад

@@stephenchong4689 whipping, luring...

@oliverlee5846 3 года назад

Hi Ryan, do you know anyone in US who can service this JDM reel? Mine in need of an overhaul, the whinning is getting stiffer by the day. Thanks

@christianflores7583 3 года назад

My 2008 stella 20000 is still kicking ass, got spare parts just incase tho

@RyanMorie 3 года назад

Christian Flores TBH that was my favorite of the SW line (to include the 2019)

@seahawkfishing.7796 2 года назад

About drag knobs on Expedition, u can get Stella 08 SW , and you will be surprised

@gabrielduarte3904 2 года назад

Alan Hawk completly moved away from magsealed daiwas because the service issue.. and i believe he knows a thing or two about reels XD

@jasl7358 3 года назад

Since I'm primarily a land based fisherman I won't even consider a Shimano. After you've been spooled a couple times you want as much line capacity as possible. Shimano just does not deliver in that category. Plus I like the drag much better on the daiwas. If you do need to adjust your drag during the fight the daiwa doesn't require as many turns on the drag knob.

@bsdgffishtuna5186 6 месяцев назад

19:22 buy a reel at the 1/3d of the price? like what?

@Fishing_n_lifting 5 месяцев назад

Daiwa bg 8000, penn torque spinning

@zaidonlounh2113 3 года назад

Nice review ! I have the a couple of stellas and I can tell you that I do prefer a Saltiga Expedition. Way more line capacity and still a straight beast of a specimen. But again a Stella is a Stella.

@zaidonlounh2113 3 года назад

Taevon mahi'ai Totally agreed. I think the Stella is more of a Boat reel rather then A rock/shore reel. I use mine on the jetties here in Texas and they do work for the fish here. But everywhere else is a different experience.

@zaidonlounh2113 3 года назад

Taevon mahi'ai I use my Stella 8k for big game fish, so jacks, Kings, Sharks, bullreds. Having that size allows me to put a bigger line and also the drag allows me to horse the fish in before it getting into the rocks. I haven’t been to Port A in awhile, normally go there for Poons and Kings. I live on the Uppercoast.

@zaidonlounh2113 3 года назад

Taevon mahi'ai I normally fish the North Port A jetties and The Packery jetties in the summer. But I live in Houston, so mainly our jetty up here.

@Berto-1117 3 года назад

@Taevon mahi'ai someone has it against the stella huh? Lol. Dude everything you just typed is bogus. Dont go around talking that garbage. Stella, saltiga, and makaira are all insane reels that will perform in any situation

@44studawg 3 года назад

@@Berto-1117 Nah he’s right

@RickysFishingAdventures 3 года назад

Daiwa has some great reels but im a shimano guy their costumer service is amazing, love the background bud!

@myungkwak0311 3 года назад

So what exactly does the stella do better than saltigas?

@Fishing_n_lifting 5 месяцев назад

Hurts your wallet better

@fiSHINsanity 3 года назад

Cant believe you included the okuma makaira and Penn Torque in comparison to the saltiga....

@Berto-1117 3 года назад

Makaira compares to the saltiga any day every day. Penn torque no... i have 2 stellas a saltiga and a makaira and i can tell you the most heavy duty spinner in the world is the makaira. I juat dont like that its heavy and it doesnt feel as smooth as a stella or saltiga

@fiSHINsanity 3 года назад

@@Berto-1117 you basically agreed with me in your last sentence. Lol.

@Berto-1117 3 года назад

@@fiSHINsanity i understand what u mean lol, but trust me when i tell u a makaira will last longer than any other reel, it belongs up there with the best of the best, that being said i do preffer the stella and saltiga

@fiSHINsanity 3 года назад

@@Berto-1117 if its something that will last, is low maintenance, and holds up to abuse, then van staal is the way to go if fluidity and smoothness is not a priority imo.

@Berto-1117 3 года назад

@@fiSHINsanity its smoother than a vs no question, and the feel to it is nice im not saying its a pencil sharpener lol. Its something youd have to test yourself to know, but i really do like it

@axlrose2005 Год назад

Maximum drag force: 33.1 lbs (15 kg) really ?

@yesidamoreamore 3 года назад

Mantap like❤️❤️👍

@vsonic86 3 года назад

I have to say the daiwa line roller bearing is so much better than shimano line roller bearing. From the stradic all the ways to stellar, the line roller bearing is suck. You have to keep replacing it other wise you will hear someone complain your reel can sing.

@nicholassansone670 3 года назад

I currently have my 2020 saltiga with daiwa usa for service and they are absolutely horrible. Its been 3 weeks and I'm still waiting on parts (its a 2020!) And to top it off, they are rude, unhelpful and even tried to say I didn't fill out the form which was total bullshit. I'm selling mine and buying a shimano

@lukec.8941 3 года назад

why did you need your 2020servicedalready? Ive abused mine and I have had 0 issues so far

@nicholassansone670 3 года назад

@@lukec.8941 i couldnt tell you. I never abused mine, just fished it every day almost since buying it new in March. But daiwa confirmed the gears are broke. So yeah, not what they claim it is

@lukec.8941 3 года назад

@@nicholassansone670 wow very disappointing to hear that. what size and what were you using it for? also I hope they figure it out and get you anew reel!

@nicholassansone670 3 года назад

@@lukec.8941 its a 14k XH and I use it for GT plugging

@44studawg 3 года назад

Sounds like bullshit to me. I have 2 of them and no issues so far. Pretty much fish everyday

@maxschmidt9461 Год назад

C'mon Ryan, 40-50lb is an absolutely realistic drag pressure IF you use the right technique and on a boat it really depends on the rod and where the fish is going. I've done similar tests with my buddies and I pulled them over the ground, even guys who had 50lb on me (the bigger guys on conventional) but even on big spinners I could literally move people and tested drag, I can hold onto over 100lb if the line angle is mild, effectively gain at 70lb, with a harness even more is possible. Now on a Spinner stand up with the fish pulling down 50lb is about the max, unless you hold the rod over the rail and point it straight down, then you can lock up and stop a fish if you have to, especially with fish like GT this can be a true life safer, once the fish is stopped you can fight it the normal way. Great job though for the video and I know you Americans fish a bit different and (with a couple exceptions) don't use the amount of drag people in Australia, the Mediterranean and most of the Indian ocean use which probably has a lot to do with the coast, here you can have a thousand feet or more of depth in casting distance and sometimes the shore directly drops off into the deep blue so especially from land where rocks are in the way and you can hook absolute monsters that you need to stop and you have the stability of solid ground and everywhere you need abrasion resistance and therefore heavier line you need to be able to put the brakes on big time to not get spooled or loose the fish to structure.

@Fishing_n_lifting 5 месяцев назад

Stop the cap

@aidan_r8712 3 года назад

33 pounds of drag that’s just enough to stop a bluegill

@Draven-tc3mn 3 года назад

Nah I think the saltiga dogfight it has 65lbs of drag

@inletreg4844 3 года назад

@@Draven-tc3mn More like Penn Internationals... Breeder gills ain't no joke dude

@Draven-tc3mn 3 года назад

What was I thinking u need urself a crane and 1000lb cable

@csmithfishing4380 3 года назад

First

@8_y554 3 года назад

4th

@Iwished4 3 года назад

I have a Shakespeare from the 70's... no matter how good and cool any reel looks now, it's never going to perform as good as mine.. why cause I use whale oil, 100 percent whale oil for lubrication. It's $25,000 for one quart of whale oil and man I gotta tell you, fuck Shimano and Daiwa. Use whale oil.

@thou_shalt_kill1355 3 года назад

Kastking Sharky iii is better. You can dunk it in Saltwater for one week and still work. That thing wont last one day under saltwater

@nicholassansone670 3 года назад

You are high af

@buonchiu 3 года назад

the configuration looks bad and untidy

@thou_shalt_kill1355 3 года назад

Kastking Sharky iii is better. You can dunk it in Saltwater for one week and still work. That thing wont last one day under saltwater

@onelifetolive199 3 года назад

Lmao just stop the Kastking is just a Chinese OEM piece of junk. Its not even in the same realm 🤣. I'll take a used 50$ Penn, daiwa, or Shimano and it'll out last any "Kastking". Sure they're fine for a kid fishing freshwater or something but to even compare to a Saltiga.........wow.

@thou_shalt_kill1355 3 года назад

@@onelifetolive199 i phone is also a eom Chinese product man. Lets put it to the test if you want your saltiga or Stella vs my sharky iii. We will put them under saltwater water for 1 week a see what happen? I think you are only a shimano /daiwa fanboy that never own them 🤣🤣🤣 Shimano / daiwa @50 dollar are overrated reel they have also shit products

@thou_shalt_kill1355 3 года назад

@Taevon mahi'ai like i said just put it to the test one week under saltwater water my sharky iii vs your saltiga or Stella if you own one of them hahaha 😂😂😂. Sure my sharky iii will survive again and yours is dead for 1 day

@onelifetolive199 3 года назад

@@thou_shalt_kill1355 lmao I'm from the NE I dont use shimano or Daiwa I use fully sealed Van Staal and Zeebaas reeling underwater unless on a boat. All SS gears, billet aluminum bodies. No cast zinc china oem. Shimano Saragosa and Stella is rated IPX8, Penn Spinfisher and Slammer is rated IPX6. No crapking

@thou_shalt_kill1355 3 года назад

@@onelifetolive199 so what are you bragging about if you don't use shimano or daiwa? If you want we test our reel under a tire car or you are only a coward sheep pretending to be a wolf. 🤣😁😂