Daiwa has finally released the next generation of the Saltiga star drag reels here in the US, starting with the 15 size and hopefully more in the works coming soon. The US spec reels are made in Japan and come with a darker handle to match the body, instead of the JDM gold or carbon fiber. Along with that comes US 5 year warranty support so you won’t have to worry about getting your specialized reel serviced since these fall under Daiwa’s top of the line Saltiga warranty. These are new and improved reels featuring a much more ergonomic body and next generation improvements in drag smoothness and features.

The jigging specific features include an auto-engage system so you will never have to manually flip the gear lever, you can just go ahead and turn the handle and it will engage on its own once your jig as at the right depth. It also comes with a spool lock for when you need to get unsnagged from the bottom. Another change is the clicky drag system which lets you know when the fish is taking drag, this is especially important for both being able to land a fish but also protecting your reel and drag. This might not sound like an essential feature on most reels, but thats only because most reels are nowhere near as smooth in their operation. On most reels youll feel the drag being taken, the bearings turning and so on but on the Saltiga line there is nearly no resistance in the bearings and the drags are as smooth as they get.

Along with the ergonomic improvements they have also made some changes to the the salt water resistance that their reels provide, avoiding some of the galvanic corrosion on the internals that comes with dissimilar metals by using specialized coatings and different materials.

Saltiga Executive 5 Year Warranty & Service

Daiwa protects your investment with an exceptional plan for our Saltiga reel owners. When purchasing a Saltiga reel you will receive the finest service warranty and experience in the industry. Listed below are the service/warranty incentives exclusive to your Saltiga purchase.

Your Saltiga purchase includes a 5-year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects and a FREE 5 Year Clean and Service!

Executive Saltiga 5 Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects with proof of purchase.

Reels being repaired will receive expedited service pending parts availability FREE expedited return shipping (2nd Day Air or Priority Mail) If the damage is determined to not be warranty eligible (missing parts, accidental damage, misuse, inadequate care, wear and tear) we will contact you with a price estimate before starting any work.

FREE 5 Year Clean and Service for original owner with proof of purchase

Reels being cleaned and serviced will be shipped back in a special Saltiga signature bag within 1 Business Day upon arrival to our Daiwa Service Department
FREE expedited return shipping (2nd Day Air or Priority Mail)
If the damage is determined to be excessive upon inspection, (missing parts, accidental damage, misuse, inadequate care) we will contact you with a price estimate before starting any work.

*This applies to all US model Saltiga reels with valid proof of purchase (2020 Saltiga Spinning, 2020 Saltiga LD and all previous models of Saltiga spinning and Star Drag reels with valid proof of purchase)