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11-23-2004, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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Saltiga Mods
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11-23-2004, 07:55 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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Mike, i think you need to be the first guy in RI with a fully modded out purple saltiga! that new 6500EXP has been on eBay for a little while now. 6.2 to 1 gear ratio.  |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel - Connecticut
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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11-23-2004, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NY
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NIce stuff. Thanks for posting. I'm hoping they make the GT spool for the 4500 although I know you mentioned it still cast pretty good with the regular one right?
What do you think about the expedition model?
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11-23-2004, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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Toby, I'm thinking the same thing...but now it wont match the rod I just had built....but if I get another rod....
I need help.
PN, it casts very well just as is.
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11-23-2004, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
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Check out this site:
http://www.japantackle.com/Daiwa_ree...iga_z_spin.htm
I asked about this EXP model and the guy who runs this site out of Japan informed me via email that the only difference from the regular 6000 (for an additional $75) is the color and the round knob. It also holds a little more line. They also sell an EXP with a 4.3:1 gear ratio.
Nice looking though. |
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11-23-2004, 09:05 AM
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Tattoo,
Would be wicked cool to see your name laser-engraved on the spool... in phonetic Japanese.  |
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11-23-2004, 03:57 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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Merry Christmas to me  |
Domination takes full concentration..
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11-23-2004, 06:12 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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How many yen to a dollar??
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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11-23-2004, 06:15 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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Quote:
Originally posted by TheSpecialist
How many yen to a dollar??
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try this:
http://www.xe.com/ucc/ |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel - Connecticut
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man.
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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11-23-2004, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Them reels catch alot of fish................................erman.
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11-23-2004, 06:18 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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1 usd = 103.42 jpy 11/22/04
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Domination takes full concentration..
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11-24-2004, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: orange ct
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How about the Saltiga Blast on that site? Looks like the same waterproof drag and many of the same parts for $350. Maybe doesn't come in Purple!!!!
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11-24-2004, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Have you guys ordered these reels from these overseas sites?
How do these reels handle braid?
Is service even possible in the US?
jezzz, check this lure out: http://www.japantackle.com/Lures/HMNG_Bubble_wood.htm |
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11-24-2004, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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I got my reel from a shop in NY, not over seas.
I have it loaded with 25 yards of 20lb mono and 275 yards of 50lb power pro. It loves braid.
I just need to find a site in the US that seels those fancy spools and handles.
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11-25-2004, 12:21 AM
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Location: RI
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11-25-2004, 09:38 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
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Quote:
Originally posted by wader-dad
How about the Saltiga Blast on that site? Looks like the same waterproof drag and many of the same parts for $350. Maybe doesn't come in Purple!!!!
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it is not "waterproofed" like the high end saltiga. it is the same reel made with lower quality components. |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel - Connecticut
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man.
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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11-25-2004, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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yeah, you need another rod. how many are collecting saw dust on the roof of that garage??? 
you could always match 1205 #2 w/ purple thread like your other purple rod. but, i think that pink saltiga would look nice w/ some matching pink met thread there honey. go get some nice pink ande and put a pink spook on. then, take a ride to p-town.
or, just buy a saltiga to match all those rods you already have! i see at least 5 colors you have there. better start turning some more wood! |
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11-25-2004, 10:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NY
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I cant decide whther to make a VS purchase or a Saltiga this winter. Too much $ to buy both. Im so happy with the way my Daiwas and Spheros casts and handle braid.
Decisions decisions!
A Saltiga 4500 weeighs about the same a 706 or VS 200 doesnt it?
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11-25-2004, 11:14 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Unless the currency conversion site I went to is wrong, 84000 JPY converts to roughly $813.50 US dollars.
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No boat, back in the suds. 
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11-26-2004, 12:31 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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Sounds about right Pie
Live mid-market rates as of 2004.11.26 17:27:58 GMT.
84,000.00 JPY
Japan Yen = 819.4425 USD
United States Dollars
1 JPY = 0.00975527 USD 1 USD = 102.509 JPY
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