The Daiwa 23 Saltist Levelwind Overhead Reel combines strength, innovation, and convenience to deliver a reel built for serious saltwater fishing. Designed with an integrated level-wind system, this reel ensures perfect line lay across the spool automatically—removing the need for thumb control and providing a seamless fishing experience, whether trolling, float-lining, or bottom fishing.

Encased in a heavy-duty aluminium body, the Saltist Levelwind offers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for harsh Australian fishing conditions. Inside, the reel features alloy drive gears paired with marine bronze pinion gears, digitally engineered with Daiwa’s Digigear system for power, smoothness, and long-term performance.

The ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) system delivers silky-smooth drag pressure from the moment a fish strikes, while the dual anti-reverse systems and Infinite Anti-Reverse technology ensure solid hooksets with no backplay. Combined with Daiwa’s improved Perfect Line Stopper and user-friendly clip design, this reel is built to excel across multiple applications, from chasing snapper on a float-line to targeting red emperor and other reef dwellers in deeper water.

With over a decade of refinement behind it, the Saltist Levelwind series has built a reputation for reliability—and the 23 model continues that legacy with upgraded strength, control, and fish-fighting power.

Product Features

• Level-wind system – Automatic, even line distribution across the spool
• Aluminium body – Lightweight yet incredibly strong with high corrosion resistance
• ATD Automatic Tournament Drag – Smooth drag start-up with consistent pressure under load
• Digigear technology – Precision-engineered alloy and marine bronze gears for power and durability
• Dual anti-reverse systems – Provides solid hooksets and eliminates backplay
• Infinite Anti-Reverse – Prevents handle slap-back and reduces shock on hook-up
• Perfect Line Stopper – New larger, flexible clip design suitable for light to heavy lines
• Versatile performance – Ideal for float-lining, trolling, and heavy reef fishing

Product Specifications

Body Material: Aluminium
Gear System: Digigear (Alloy drive & marine bronze pinion gears)
Drag System: ATD Automatic Tournament Drag
Anti-Reverse: Dual + Infinite Anti-Reverse
Line Management: Automatic Level-Wind System
Line Clip: Perfect Line Stopper (rectangular flexible clip)
Application: Float-line, trolling, bottom fishing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main benefit of the level-wind system?
A: The level-wind system automatically distributes line evenly across the spool, eliminating the need for manual thumb control and improving casting, retrieval, and storage.

Q: Is the Daiwa 23 Saltist Levelwind suitable for saltwater fishing?
A: Yes, the aluminium body and corrosion-resistant components make it highly durable in saltwater conditions. Always rinse with fresh water after use.

Q: What species is this reel best suited for?
A: The 23 Saltist Levelwind is perfect for reef and offshore species such as snapper, red emperor, coral trout, and similar hard-fighting fish.

Q: How smooth is the drag system?
A: The ATD system provides low start-up inertia, meaning smooth drag pressure right from hook-up, essential when fighting powerful fish.

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