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In New Zealand the Saltiga overhead range is the benchmark for mechanical jigging and blue-water bait fishing. The lineup has evolved significantly over the last few years, introducing new technologies that cater to different depths and styles. Whether you are chasing donkey snapper in the Gulf or winching kingfish at the Three Kings, choosing the right generation and model is vital.

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Which Saltiga overhead for the job?

By generation and job. The spec line is the product's own; prices and stock are live.

21 Saltiga IC 300

Precision depth and slow pitch jigging

21 Saltiga IC 300

10kg Drag | 6.3 Gear Ratio | 84cm Per Turn | RH

The digital depth counter shows exactly where your jig is in the water column: the king of precision slow pitch jigging.

In stock · from$985
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22 Saltiga 15H-SJ

All-day technical jigging

22 Saltiga 15H-SJ

8kg Drag | 7.1 Gear Ratio | 115cm Per Turn | RH

The smaller, narrower 15-size with Hyperdrive Design: incredibly strong for its size, and the SJ handle and T-bar knobs are built for slow pitch ergonomics.

In stock · from$1,098
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25 Saltiga 35 and 35H

Heavy mechanical jigging and deep water

25 Saltiga 35 and 35H

13kg Drag | 104cm Per Turn | RH

The full Hyperdrive treatment in a larger, tougher frame: Hyper Armed Housing and Hyper Tough Clutch for heavy NZ mechanical jigging.

2 in stock · from$878
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The L models

Reeling with your left hand

The L models

8kg Drag | 7.1 Gear Ratio | 115cm Per Turn | LH

Overhead handles are not interchangeable, so buy the specific left-hand model: IC 300L, 15HL, 35HL and the rest of the L range.

8 in stock · from$955
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Decoder

Decoding the Saltiga codes

The suffixes and letters on a Saltiga box tell you exactly what the reel is designed to do.

SD

Star drag

The most popular choice for NZ jigging: instant spool engagement, crucial when your jig hits the bottom and you need to start the retrieve before a kingfish bricks you.

LD

Lever drag

Designed for big game. The lever gives precise control over drag pressure during a fight. Essential for live-baiting tuna or marlin.

IC

Integrated counter

A digital LCD screen that shows your exact depth in metres and your retrieve speed.

SJ

Slow jigging

A longer handle (usually 140mm) and T-bar knobs designed for the ergonomics of slow pitch jigging.

L

Left hand

In the overhead world the handle is not interchangeable; you must buy the specific left-handed model.

At a glance

The NZ application guide

The three generations, their NZ targets and the Xbraid to spool them with. Prices and stock are live.

Model generation Tier NZ target species Best applicationRecommended XbraidFrom
21 Saltiga IC 300 Precision Large snapper, albacore Precision depth and slow pitch jiggingXbraid Upgrade PE 2.0
$985
2 in stock
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22 Saltiga 15H / SJ Finesse power Kingfish, snapper, trevally Technical jigging, all-day comfortXbraid Full Drag PE 3.0
$998
4 in stock
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25 Saltiga 35 / 35H Heavy hitter Kingfish, hapuku, tuna Heavy mechanical jigging, deep waterXbraid Full Drag PE 4.0 to 5.0
$878
2 in stock
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21 Saltiga IC 300
Precision
NZ target species
Large snapper, albacore
Best application
Precision depth and slow pitch jigging
Recommended Xbraid
Xbraid Upgrade PE 2.0
$985 2 in stock
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22 Saltiga 15H / SJ
Finesse power
NZ target species
Kingfish, snapper, trevally
Best application
Technical jigging, all-day comfort
Recommended Xbraid
Xbraid Full Drag PE 3.0
$998 4 in stock
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25 Saltiga 35 / 35H
Heavy hitter
NZ target species
Kingfish, hapuku, tuna
Best application
Heavy mechanical jigging, deep water
Recommended Xbraid
Xbraid Full Drag PE 4.0 to 5.0
$878 2 in stock
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01 · The precision tool

21 Saltiga IC

Digital depth counter

The standout feature is the digital depth counter. This is for the technical angler who needs to know exactly where their jig is in the water column: the king of precision slow pitch jigging.

The mission
Precision depth and slow pitch jigging
Best for
Large snapperAlbacoreSlow pitch
Recommended Xbraid
Upgrade PE 2.0
7 in stock · from$968
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02 · The finesse powerhouse

22 Saltiga 15

Hyperdrive Design

The first to introduce the Hyperdrive Design. These are smaller, narrower 15-size reels that are incredibly strong for their size: perfect for all-day jigging without the weight of a larger reel. The SJ models add the longer handle and T-bar knobs for slow pitch.

The mission
Technical jigging and all-day comfort
Best for
KingfishSnapperTrevallySlow jigging
Recommended Xbraid
Full Drag PE 3.0
6 in stock · from$998
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  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15H-SJ

    8kg Drag | 7.1 Gear Ratio | 115cm Per Turn | RH

    In stock
    $1,09800

  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15-SJ

    10kg Drag | 6.3 Gear Ratio | 103cm Per Turn | RH

    In stock
    $1,23500

  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15

    10kg Drag | 6.3 Gear Ratio | 103cm Per Turn | RH

    In stock
    $99800

  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15S

    10kg Drag | 6.3 Gear Ratio | 103cm Per Turn | RH

    In stock
    $99800

  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15HL

    8kg Drag | 7.1 Gear Ratio | 115cm Per Turn | LH

    In stock
    $99800

  • Daiwa

    22 SALTIGA 15L

    10kg Drag | 6.3 Gear Ratio | 103cm Per Turn | LH

    In stock
    $99800

03 · The heavy hitter

25 Saltiga 35

Hyper Armed Housing

The newest release, replacing the legendary older 35 models. The full Hyperdrive treatment in a larger, tougher frame, with the Hyper Armed Housing and Hyper Tough Clutch: the most durable overhead reel Daiwa has ever built for heavy NZ mechanical jigging.

The mission
Heavy mechanical jigging and deep water
Best for
KingfishHapukuTunaDeep water
Recommended Xbraid
Full Drag PE 4.0 to 5.0
4 in stock · from$878
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04 · L models

The left-hand range

Rod in the right hand, reel in the left

For anglers who prefer to rod-work with their dominant right hand and reel with their left, Daiwa offers specific L configurations. They are specialised tools, generally focused on the technical jigging sizes: the IC 300L for technical snapper and kingfish slow pitch, the 15HL for general mechanical and slow jigging, and the 35HL for heavy mechanical jigging and deep water.

The mission
Left-hand retrieve
Best for
Technical slow pitchMechanical jiggingDeep water
Note
Overhead handles do not swap sides: buy the L model
8 in stock · from$955
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05 · Line

Spooling for success

The Xbraid advantage

For overhead reels, line management is everything. We recommend YGK Xbraid Full Drag: its high-density weave ensures the line stays round under pressure, which prevents the line digging into the spool during a heavy run, a common cause of broken lines on overhead reels when using inferior, flatter braids.

The mission
Round line that does not dig in
Best for
Full Drag for the 15 and 35Upgrade for the IC
Pairings
IC 300: Upgrade PE 2.0 · Saltiga 15: Full Drag PE 3.0 · Saltiga 35: Full Drag PE 4.0 to 5.0
3 in stock · from$60.95$75Save $14.05
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  • Ian's Pick

    XBRAID

    FULLDRAG X8 GP-D

    PE2.5 - PE8 | 300m | 50lb-120lb

    (2)
    In stock
    From $11880 Elsewhere: $149.00
  • Special
    Special

    XBRAID

    UPGRADE X8

    PE0.6 - PE1.5 | 200m | 14lb-30lb

    In stock
    From$6095 $7500
  • Special
    Special

    XBRAID

    JIGMAN ULTRA X8 GP-D

    PE2.5 - PE6 | 300m | 45lb-90lb

    In stock
    $11900 $13860

Saltiga overhead care and maintenance

After every trip

Post-trip rinse

Always rinse with the drag engaged, using a very light mist of fresh water. Never use a high-pressure hose, which forces salt and water into the spool bearings.

Clutch and spool lock

The 25 Saltiga has a Hyper Tough Clutch, but salt can still build up. Make sure the spool lock and clutch move freely; a single drop of Daiwa-approved oil on the moving joints once a month is plenty.

Storage

The most important step. For star drag models loosen the star completely; for lever drag models move the lever to Free. Drag pressure left on in storage flat-spots the washers and causes a jerky drag.

Professional service

Saltigas use specialised MagSeal oil in the pinion bearings. Do not grease these yourself: take the reel to an authorised service centre once a year to keep the MagSeal intact.

Prefer a spinning reel?

The 23 and 25 Saltiga spinning reels have their own guide, from the 4000 snapper workhorses to the 25000 big-game winch.

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The full range

Every Saltiga overhead we stock

21 IC, 22 Saltiga 15, 25 Saltiga 10 and 35

Everything in our Saltiga overhead collection that is in stock right now, including the 25 Saltiga 10 series.

16 in stock · from$848
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