Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel 18000
The Saltist you have come to know and love has been redesigned and upgraded. Still featuring a heavy duty aluminum frame for maximum durability, Daiwa has now added their Monocoque Body for even more power and a more compact frame. An MQ frame design allows them to fit a larger gear inside of the reel, adding power and longevity to your gear set. A 360 degree screw-in sideplate removes to need for traditional sideplate screws, allowing for a more compact and more weather resistant housing. Utilizing a Zaion AIR ROTOR, the rotation is effortless allowing you to cast and retrieve all day with ease. Complete with a Magsealed main shaft to maximize protection from the elements, you will be ready to take on the even the toughest of battles. Available in a wide range of sizes from a compact 2500 perfect for inshore fishing, up to a heavy duty 20000 to take on the toughest offshore predators. The Saltist MQ is truly a prime example of what a spinning reel should be capable of.
The Saltist you have come to know and love has been redesigned and upgraded. Still featuring a heavy duty aluminum frame for maximum durability, Daiwa has now added their Monocoque Body for even more power and a more compact frame. An MQ frame design allows them to fit a larger gear inside of the reel, adding power and longevity to your gear set. A 360 degree screw-in sideplate removes to need for traditional sideplate screws, allowing for a more compact and more weather resistant housing. Utilizing a Zaion AIR ROTOR, the rotation is effortless allowing you to cast and retrieve all day with ease. Complete with a Magsealed main shaft to maximize protection from the elements, you will be ready to take on the even the toughest of battles. Available in a wide range of sizes from a compact 2500 perfect for inshore fishing, up to a heavy duty 20000 to take on the toughest offshore predators. The Saltist MQ is truly a prime example of what a spinning reel should be capable of.
The Saltist you have come to know and love has been redesigned and upgraded. Still featuring a heavy duty aluminum frame for maximum durability, Daiwa has now added their Monocoque Body for even more power and a more compact frame. An MQ frame design allows them to fit a larger gear inside of the reel, adding power and longevity to your gear set. A 360 degree screw-in sideplate removes to need for traditional sideplate screws, allowing for a more compact and more weather resistant housing. Utilizing a Zaion AIR ROTOR, the rotation is effortless allowing you to cast and retrieve all day with ease. Complete with a Magsealed main shaft to maximize protection from the elements, you will be ready to take on the even the toughest of battles. Available in a wide range of sizes from a compact 2500 perfect for inshore fishing, up to a heavy duty 20000 to take on the toughest offshore predators. The Saltist MQ is truly a prime example of what a spinning reel should be capable of.
The Saltist you have come to know and love has been redesigned and upgraded. Still featuring a heavy duty aluminum frame for maximum durability, Daiwa has now added their Monocoque Body for even more power and a more compact frame. An MQ frame design allows them to fit a larger gear inside of the reel, adding power and longevity to your gear set. A 360 degree screw-in sideplate removes to need for traditional sideplate screws, allowing for a more compact and more weather resistant housing. Utilizing a Zaion AIR ROTOR, the rotation is effortless allowing you to cast and retrieve all day with ease. Complete with a Magsealed main shaft to maximize protection from the elements, you will be ready to take on the even the toughest of battles. Available in a wide range of sizes from a compact 2500 perfect for inshore fishing, up to a heavy duty 20000 to take on the toughest offshore predators. The Saltist MQ is truly a prime example of what a spinning reel should be capable of.
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The lowest price for Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel 18000 right now is $359.00 at Marine-Deals.com.au, compared across 29 retailers.
The all-time low was $339.00 on 21 July 2025 — today's price is 6% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 21 Mar 2026.
Last updated at 21/03/2026 18:23:53
Daiwa Saltist MQ 18000 Offshore Spinning Reel
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originally posted on bcf.com.au
Poorly made which is unfortunately the truth I love Daiwa reels but this has fallen short. Properly cleaned and showing signs of corrosion after 2 trip. Purchased some Penn slamers at the same time and they have left it for dead. Ontop of that trying to get the line to lay flat on the spool is a real hassle
originally posted on ebay.com
Very nice reel! I recently purchased the Saltist MQ 6000 and was impressed with the build quality. This 2500 size doesn't disappoint. I've yet to put either of them to the test but they are as great looking, stout, smooth as any of my Shimano reels. I may be tempted to switch. Diawa has a few more reels with the MQ design that would directly compete with all of my Shimano reels.
originally posted on basspro.com
Fantastic reel. Throw big poppers for tuna before they sink out. It casts great and handles the bigger model tunas really well. Paired with a phenix Megalodon popping rod 8’ 30-100lb
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Daiwa Saltist MQ 18000 Offshore Spinning Reel
Delivery between 25–30 Mar $13.99
Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ Spin Reel 18000
Free delivery
21 Daiwa Saltist MQ 18000 Spinning Fishing Reel
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Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel - Model 18000
Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ Spin Reel, 18000 - Fishing Station
Free delivery between 25–30 Mar
Poorly made which is unfortunately the truth I love Daiwa reels but this has fallen short. Properly cleaned and showing signs of corrosion after 2 trip. Purchased some Penn slamers at the same time and they have left it for dead. Ontop of that trying to get the line to lay flat on the spool is a real hassle
Very nice reel! I recently purchased the Saltist MQ 6000 and was impressed with the build quality. This 2500 size doesn't disappoint. I've yet to put either of them to the test but they are as great looking, stout, smooth as any of my Shimano reels. I may be tempted to switch. Diawa has a few more reels with the MQ design that would directly compete with all of my Shimano reels.
Fantastic reel. Throw big poppers for tuna before they sink out. It casts great and handles the bigger model tunas really well. Paired with a phenix Megalodon popping rod 8’ 30-100lb
MQ 6000 is smaller in body than previous 6500, but doesn't mean its bad. Drag is not as strong as in previous 6500, but only by 2-3 kg. very smooth, well made. Definitely worth money
It is officially Crabbing and fishing season. Let’s get it. Fish On!
I love this reel, very durable and holds up great to the elements. perfect for inshore big tarpon fishing
Don't expect bells and whistles, this is a no-nonsense beast of a real. No reverse/anti reverse switch and auto return on the bail arm. At first I thought this was not good until I remembered that I never use them anyway (less useless features, the less that can go wrong). This real has plenty of power and a super drag. Thus far, I can't fault it.
First larger Daiwa spinning reel I’ve bought. Has done great on surf and nearshore and has pulled in multiple slot to overslot/ bull redfish drag was smooth as butter the whole time. Reeling is smooth and crisp. Bail arm has a very crisp and secure sound when engaged after a cast. Aesthetically it looks pretty good too. Would buy another and probably will down the line to add to my surf rods.
Hooked 3 tarpon in Boca Grande & landed one the first day of use (8000H). 50#braid-60#mono leader. Highly recommend due to it ability to smoothly allow as much drag as needed when needed. Did not feel any flex in reel at all, and reeling during fighting & drag were smooth!!
These reels are fantastic, but sizes - of actual body, are completely off. Previous generation saltist 6500 is far larger than MQ's 8000£. obviously spool is deeper but because of body handle arms are smaller
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