DAIWA Saltiga bay jigging casting reel

Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging Reel

The Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging was developed for bay jigging fishing, a technical approach that consists of prospecting beneath the boat with slow, minimalist and perfectly controlled animations. It is aimed at demanding anglers looking for a reel capable of offering both power, smooth operation and maximum safety during the fight.

This high-end model is particularly at home on the madai jig, but it also proves formidable for all slow vertical fishing techniques such as slow jigging, the use of large soft lures, slow pitch jigging or live bait fishing. Its level of finish and mechanical design make it a tool built for the sea and sustained fights.

A design built for vertical saltwater fishing

Powerful and durable mechanics

The Saltiga Bay Jigging is built on a precision-machined one-piece aluminium frame designed to guarantee rigidity, mechanical integrity and comfortable handling. Its off-centre round body allows the reel to sit naturally in the hand, with a firm and reassuring grip feel both during animations and during the fight.

Inside, the Hyper Digigear drive gear in marine-grade C6191 bronze has been designed to offer excellent wear resistance while maintaining very smooth rotation. This architecture allows power to be efficiently transmitted, with fluid and regular retrieval even under load.

Remarkable smoothness in action

The overall guidance is entrusted to a high-end configuration with 10+1 bearings, including 9 CRBB and 1 MagSealed. This combination ensures very smooth, long-lasting rotation perfectly suited to intensive use in a marine environment.

The line guide synchronised with the gear improves winding quality and promotes optimal line release, always in line. This work on operational regularity provides a real advantage in slow vertical fishing where precision of movement and consistency of animation are essential.

A high-end drag system to control large fish

Progressiveness, precision and safety

The Saltiga Bay Jigging is equipped with the latest-generation ATD drag system. This system allows for faster drag engagement, with better grip once the fight is underway. The result is more progressive, more responsive and more reassuring behaviour at the moment of the strike.

The risk of breakage is thus reduced, particularly during violent start-ups or sustained fights close to the boat. The one-piece drag star, wider and more robust, allows for precise and powerful mechanical adjustment, perfectly suited to the demands of vertical saltwater fishing.

A drag clicker rarely found on a casting reel

A notable feature on this type of reel, the Saltiga Bay Jigging is equipped with a drag clicker. This clicking sound at the start of a run is reminiscent of the operation of a spinning reel and provides real comfort of use for better reading of the fish's departure and improved feel during the fight.

In addition to the standard anti-reverse, a mechanical anti-reverse has been added to guarantee absolute locking of the spool. This additional level of security is a real asset for maintaining control over large fish.

A premium reel for slow and deep techniques

The Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging has clearly been designed for anglers who want a top-level saltwater casting reel, capable of combining ergonomics, capacity, robustness and smoothness. Its specific design makes it particularly relevant for slow and vertical approaches where every mechanical detail counts.

This is a reel that will be perfectly suited to those looking for a reliable and technical tool for deep fishing, with an excellent level of control over both the animation and the fight.

Essential characteristics

• Reel designed for bay jigging and slow vertical fishing
• ATD drag with clicker
• 10+1 bearings, including 9 CRBB and 1 MagSealed
• One-piece aluminium frame and side plate
• Hyper Digigear drive gear in marine-grade C6191 bronze
• Blue anodised aluminium spool of 36 mm
• Synchronised line guide for precise winding
• Standard anti-reverse complemented by a mechanical anti-reverse
• Left-hand handle for right-handed anglers
• Comes with a fabric pouch

Technical information

Main specifications

The Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging is offered with a gear ratio of 7.3:1. It has been designed to deliver power, capacity and ergonomics — three key points for effectively practising slow vertical saltwater fishing.