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Title: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: REEFMAN on April 23, 2019, 04:34:30 PM
(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 003.jpg)



So here is the long awaited Review of the new Saltiga range of Multiplier reels.

Service and Maintenance Tutorial SALTIGA 50HA

This the usual blab from the Manufacturers...

In short, this reel is one of the finest pieces of machinery I've ever had the pleasure of playing around with!


Machined from Aircraft grade Alumium, it just feels so... SOLID!

Looks and feels like a Rolls Royce, which is what we've come to expect from Saltiga! A really, really impressive work of art, completely redesigned from the older models, and featuring a Centrifugal braking system that makes it the best casting reel I've ever used.

So below follows a Photgraphic tutorial... let's go...

I was always hesitant to get involved with these new generation   multipliers that boast a 1 piece frame, like the Trinidad A range,   because they're an absolute pain in the butt to service. The Shimano has   to have the entire Gearbox dismantled in order to get to the spool.   There's no such thing as a Quick lube with the Shimano's.

Not so with these new Daiwa's! The Side plate has the Gearbox built into it, so   all you need to do is remove 4 screws and you're in! Can remove the   spool, do quick maintenance in a jiffy! Fantastic Innovation!


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 003A.jpg)


Let's take it apart.


Always comforting to know that a Reel is put together by people who have High Quality control standards. Previous Saltiga's were assembled in Japan. Korea is good, as is Malaysia.


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Sublime design, curves and that SOLID Saltiga feel...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 005.jpg)


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 006.jpg)

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Stainless steel Drive shaft and CRBB Bearings throughout. (Corrosion resistant)

So this particular reel was fished hard with casting from the Surf and being splashed about 14 months ago. Was chucked in it's bag and left until now.
I expected some corrosion and damage inside, but was shocked that the reel was still brand spanking new inside! Some deft placing of O-Rings has made this reel pretty watertight, without foregoing smoothness at all. In fact is easily the smoothest Multiplier I've ever used.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 008.jpg)


Torx screw heads have been used, which stay in place once unscrewed so you can't lose them.!

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 009.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 010.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 011.jpg)

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Once the set plate is unscrewed, the Gearbox is opened up.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 017.jpg)



Take note of the Top Drive shaft bearing that might pop out when you remove the Set Plate...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 018.jpg)


Finely machined Drive gear accounts for the smoothness. The Main gear teeth are much finer than before, less depth between the teeth and more slanted.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 019.jpg)


Comparing the new with the old...

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HA on the left compared to the old HYPER/SA version. Notice the fine teeth in the new.


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/TEETH.jpg)



(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 020.jpg)

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The Ratchet plate Drag washer is a thick 1.5mm Carbontex Washer

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 024.jpg)

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Some really simple and innovative design features like this make the reel easy to maintain.

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So the Pinion gear is supported fully with bearings either side, making the spool a true Free floating spool. The Pinion gear never comes into contact with the spool spindle.
Makes for Loooong Free spool!

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 029.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 030.jpg)

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Many of the bearings are partnered with Teflon collars for protection of the bearing and better waterproofing.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 035.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 036.jpg)

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Washers and O-rings again help with water intrusion.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 037.jpg)


On the inside, you find the Cast Control bearing...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 038.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 039.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 040.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 041.jpg)


Features one of the easiest removable AR bearings. Piece of cake!

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 042.jpg)


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 043.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 043A.jpg)

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Also a phenomenal Drag system. On lock down that spool doesn't budge! Proper Carbontex.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 044.jpg)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 045.jpg)

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Another O-ring for waterproofing the drag. Simple.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/Saltiga HA 048.jpg)



One thing I did notice about the reel is that it has 4 large drainage holes that would affect wading direct access to the inside... not ideal.


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/SALTIGA HA/HOLES.jpg)



The handle knob is the big oval rugby ball rubber and is comfortable. It is also serviceable with 2 ball bearings.

So the Free floating spool is a great feature to have, but in most reels it's useless (Penn Fathom, Trini A), because the spool spins so fast that it's uncontrollable unless you're a Pro that fishes every week. No point having this feature in a reel if you can't cast the thing without magging it. Enter Daiwa's new CENTRIFLEX braking system. Short spindles with large brake blocks, somehow makes this reel reasonably easy to control in the cast. I cast this reel out the box a few times and was amazed at the distances achieved without even practicing!

So I don't work for Daiwa, nor do I get any royalties from them. But this reel is simply a masterpiece, a work of art. Simplicity with the fundamentals, using the finest materials... The BEST multiplier I have ever seen and used. Magnificent.

Big thanks to Brendan for the use of his reel!!
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: PietervdM04 on April 23, 2019, 06:33:43 PM
Dankie Reef.


Nou wil ek ook een he.  :win:
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: MIKE PIKE on April 23, 2019, 07:37:51 PM
 :win: tut on the new type Saltiga .. internals way different to the older version Saltiga's.. :Like: :Like: .Thanks Tony .. :rck" .
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: SAfish on April 23, 2019, 09:07:32 PM
 :+ cred: As always, an awesome reel service tutorial from the master.  (clap) :resp:
The reel looks solid and well machined. I hope to test it out one day.
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: Big B on April 23, 2019, 09:16:37 PM
Thise reels are just special, love them. :dwa:
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: Big B on April 24, 2019, 09:59:05 AM
Great tutorial as always Reefs  :+ cred:
Title: Re: DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: REEFMAN on April 24, 2019, 12:45:22 PM
Bearings for the SALTIGA 50 HA


TOP DRIVESHAFT          8X14X4
BOTTOM DRIVE SHAFT  5X9X3
PINION BEARING        10x15x4
CAST CONTROL          7x13x4
LHS SPOOL                4x11x4
RHS SPOOL                5x12x4
2 X HANDLE               5x8x2.5


DRAG WASHERS

1 x 1.5mm CARBONTEX
3 x 1mm CARBONTEX

Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: Socrates on June 15, 2019, 10:33:20 PM
Hi Reefman

Thank you for another amazing tutorial. The effort you put in is really appreciated.

I need to flush the spool bearings. I've already lost the retainer from the left side plate and I really don't know how to remove the bearing from the right side if the spool.

Please help, I've done enough damage already.
Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: REEFMAN on June 16, 2019, 03:42:42 PM
Don't think that Retainer spring is critical to the functioning of the reel, the spool shaft should still keep it in place.

To remove the RH Spool bearing is a pain in the a. I did a tut a few years ago... http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=10096.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=10096.0)
Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: Socrates on June 20, 2019, 04:41:44 PM
Thank you, damn clever 💡
Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: REEFMAN on June 21, 2019, 01:11:30 PM
I keep telling people I'm not just a pretty face...  :cnfzd
Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: Weedeater on July 11, 2019, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: REEFMAN on June 21, 2019, 01:11:30 PM
I keep telling people I'm not just a pretty face...  :cnfzd


Ja, we know that by now  w;k  Thank you very much for the tut and for servicing my reel. I need to organise one for you  :-)
Title: Re: NEW DAIWA SALTIGA 50HA - Service and Maintenance Tutorial - Review
Post by: REEFMAN on July 12, 2019, 07:58:33 AM
Jeepaws!!! Out of the woodwork he comes!  :hehe:
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