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Location: musky waters , WI | Was thinking about getting a diawa saltist for throwing double 10's and seen the line retrive per turn is awsome at 47.2". Was just wondering if anybody had any opinions on the reel about quality, worth the money , Ect or if I should look into another reel. Thanks for the opinions |
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Location: Des Moines IA | I have the LW 40 Saltist, it is the 36 inch retrieve model. I see no reason for the extra 10 inches. I have no problem blowing double 10s, and 13s out of the water with it. My .02$ |
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| I have a saltist and really like it. Plenty of power to pull the 10's. |
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Location: Right behind you (tap, tap) BOOO | MukieMike you must have the lower gear ratio LW40A because the LW40HA and LW50HA Saltist have a 47 inch retrieve and the LW30HA and LW20HA have a 35 inch, I have a 30 and the retrieve is plenty at 35 inches. The guys I know that have the 40's are getting rid of them because they are so god awful in size... they are actually purchasing the Saltist levewinds again but getting the 20 size because it is the same build as the 30 just a little more narrow.
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| I have the Saltist 30HA, levelwind version, high speed. I don't know how much line it takes in per handle turn, but I know I can blow double 10's out of the water with it, literally, without breaking my wrists. Oh well i gues it takes in 35 inches per handle turn, thanks esox. I find no problem with the size of the 30, I can palm it if needed, and i'm only 17. Mos of the time i fish holding the foregrip, though. Greeat quality, definitely worth the money. One bad thing, it's a little touchy with backlashes with the small lures, so you need either a good thumb or to keep your brakes tight. The key is to the let the rod do the work when casting, which is why I love it on my slingblade. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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Location: Des Moines IA | Yeah, I do not have the high speed version. I believe it is 36 inches per crank. More than enough speed. I hold the foregrip so reel size doesn't bother me. I also have big hands, so gripping the 40 really doesn't bother me either. |
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Location: Minneapolis,Mn | Heavy! Heavy! My Saltist 20 does just fine !!! Anything more is OVERKILL !!!
Edited by sbro73 4/1/2010 3:48 PM
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| sbro73 - 4/1/2010 3:46 PM
Heavy! Heavy! My Saltist 20 does just fine !!! Anything more is OVERKILL !!!
i agree, from using 40/30 saltist quite a bit, they are too heavy if your fishing long hours, WRIST BREAKERS, unless your just going out for a few hours here and there, find a lighter reel if fishing long hours |
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Location: Northern Wisconsin | Like someone else said "its not much fun fishing for muskie with reels designed for tuna"
But I do understand the big, heavy reels are the only ones that can withstand burning big blades. |
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Location: beloit | I am also looking at getting a saltist and was wondering if this reel has a clicker on it? |
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| yes it has a clicker. |
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Location: beloit | thanks mskyhntr I wanted to know cuz the reel might be used for trolling and suckers too |
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| I have used both the LW30HA and LW40HA and they are built well. The 40 is easier to use holding the foregrip and requires a little more thumb control because of the large spool when casting. The 30 is a better multi purpose reel, but the 40 burns big blades and actually balances well on a 9ft rod. For the money they are great reels. |
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