The Next Generation of Saltwater Spinning Reels

Widely considered the most anticipated launch from Daiwa in years, the 23 Saltiga 5000-XH embodies a decade of engineering advancement. This reel integrates state-of-the-art technologies, establishing a new benchmark for mid-size saltwater spinning performance. The future has officially arrived.

Monocoque Body
The full-metal Monocoque body provides exceptional structural strength and retrieving power for its size. This construction maximizes internal space to accommodate a larger drive gear and uses the engine plate itself to stabilize the gear assembly, eliminating the need for additional screws. The result is superior part support, enhanced durability, and improved resistance to water ingress.

G1 Duralumin Drive Gear
Combining an advanced design with premium G1 Duralumin material, this gear system represents the peak of strength and accuracy. It offers up to 130% increased resilience for extreme conditions, while its refined engineering minimizes wear, twist, and deformation in both the drive and pinion gears.

MAGSEALED Protection
Utilizing MAGOIL—a specialized fluid originally created for aerospace applications—MAGSEAL technology forms a superior barrier against water and dust without the drag associated with conventional rubber seals. This innovation is focused on safeguarding the reel's heart: the internal gearing and critical bearings, ensuring long-term performance remains uncompromised.

MAGSEALED Bearings
MAGSEALED bearings on the drive gear surpass the longevity of standard sealed bearings. The bearing balls are enclosed within a completely waterproof unit where the inner and outer rings are magnetically sealed with stable MAGSEALED oil. This technology preserves the reel's silky-smooth feel indefinitely, offering durability that far exceeds even industrial-grade waterproof bearings.

AirDrive Rotor
The AirDrive Rotor enhances angler control by significantly reducing rotational inertia, making it effortless to start and stop the retrieve. This refined, easy-winding feel allows for immediate reaction to strikes, even when fishing with slack line. Its lightweight, reshaped design improves rotation dynamics, requiring less effort for better control.

AirDrive Bail
Complementing the lightweight rotor, a Φ2.4mm AirDrive Bail maintains sensitivity and strength through a meticulously engineered reduced diameter. The re-engineered bail trip mechanism ensures crisp, precise operation for superior tactile feedback during use.

AirDrive Shaft
The AirDrive Shaft delivers exceptionally smooth, quiet, and powerful rotation. Its non-contact design between the main shaft and pinion gear, combined with dual-bearing support for the pinion gear, maximizes power transmission efficiency from the handle to the rotor. High-quality collars on the main shaft significantly reduce operational noise.

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-XH Saltwater Spinning Reel Features:

• Ideal for shore casting, super light jigging (SLJ), and inshore applications

• Large ARK Knob (Φ42mm)

• Monocoque Body Construction

• G1 Duralumin Drive Gear

• Comprehensive MAGSEALED Protection

• MAGSEALED Bearings

• AirDrive Rotor System

• AirDrive Bail

• AirDrive Shaft

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-XH Saltwater Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Model: 23 SALTIGA (G) 5000-XH

• Bearings: 12 Ball Bearings (9 Corrosion Resistant, 2 Magsealed, 1 Roller Bearing)

• Line Capacity: PE #2.5 / 300m

• Maximum Drag: 15 kg

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

• Line Retrieve per Crank: 104 cm

• Weight: 365 g