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10-02-2005, 08:03 PM
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Slip,
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10-02-2005, 09:18 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Must be a cast frame on those reels, judging by the video and Toby's breakage. They certainly look cast. It seems like a nice reel, but for what they ask for it they really should step it up a notch and go with a machined frame. Daiwa would never have to worry about a video like in Leptar's link or Toby ripping the foot off ever again. The VS frame is machined and the reel costs less...  |
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10-03-2005, 04:08 AM
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looks like they could at least machine the foot.I recently bout a 250 VS.I am a old 706 guy.i would like to try a 300 but alot of people tell me its to big.which is why i want one.any comments would help.the size of a 706 does not bother me down to a 9' spinner.
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10-03-2005, 11:38 AM
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300 has a lot of cranking power but to me seems a little overdone from the surf.Also too slow to jig the canal.Love the 200 on my nines and a 1204 but a250 is great for the fall.VS= great drags!!!
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10-03-2005, 12:09 PM
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One kid in college and my wife's new car, (long sigh) I won't be getting one soon but wish I could. Why do I have to be responsible with my money? I would love to try one on a good stand up spinning rod for tuna. No spare money= no Saltiga for Stevie. I'm bummed.
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Why even try......... 
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10-03-2005, 03:55 PM
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I traded in my VS300 for this reel. It was a great size on a 10' rod, and I even used it in the spring on my 9' heavy duty Lami. It really is a sweet reel. My two gripes with the VS's were the slow turnaround on repairs and the fact that the drag was a bit small and weak for what I want. The Saltiga has a beast of a drag, and I'll soon know about there turn around on repairs.
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Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"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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10-04-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tlapinski
I traded in my VS300 for this reel. It was a great size on a 10' rod, and I even used it in the spring on my 9' heavy duty Lami. It really is a sweet reel. My two gripes with the VS's were the slow turnaround on repairs and the fact that the drag was a bit small and weak for what I want. The Saltiga has a beast of a drag, and I'll soon know about there turn around on repairs.
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That drag nob looks like something i could cross thread pretty easily.They have some small threads on the top of the shaft.Plus I'm kinda worried bout sand with that type of reel.do u think it would look funny with tape holdin it on my rod.I am also afraid of he lack of representation in the states its almost like they don't care.will be interested to see how they work with ur problem Toby.I just don't like leapin in head first to any kinda new fangled technology.Plus I'm cheap. |
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10-04-2005, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Flaptail
One kid in college and my wife's new car, (long sigh) I won't be getting one soon but wish I could. Why do I have to be responsible with my money? I would love to try one on a good stand up spinning rod for tuna. No spare money= no Saltiga for Stevie. I'm bummed.
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If u start savin now u could have one by the surf shows in march.it only a hunfdred plastic swimmers.I know u have a few of them.I would guess ur like me easy to nickel an dime out of my pocket but savin to spend 600 is like pullin teeth.U just gotta have some restraint.He He He
They also make some lesser type reels in the 400$ range along the same line as the saltiga.Not as extreme though.Anyone ever use any of them. |
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10-05-2005, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
300 has a lot of cranking power but to me seems a little overdone from the surf.Also too slow to jig the canal.Love the 200 on my nines and a 1204 but a250 is great for the fall.VS= great drags!!!
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I agree. The 300 is slow for jigging. You have to reel like a mad man at the end of the swing to keep from losing too many jigs. |
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10-05-2005, 06:45 AM
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Mac sell me urs.
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10-12-2005, 03:18 PM
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Repair update:
I sent the reel out on October 5. they have the reel, but "will not be opneing up the box" until some time next week as it was inventory time last week and the service department was closed. This caused a back up in reel service which will make this about a 3 week turn around... 
At least when I sent my VS's in I could call up and bitch and they would get right on my reel. I tried to explain to the service rep on the phone a few minutes ago of the urgency of getting this reel back and he repeated to me that it would be 2 - 3 weeks. |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"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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10-12-2005, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NIB
Mac sell me urs.
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Sorry, can't sell you a 300 since I don't have one anymore. I like and use the 250 jigging. It works awesome. Has 50# calcutta on it right now but will be changing it over to 65# whiplash next week  |
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10-13-2005, 08:07 AM
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Thanks for the updates on the Saltiga guys. I've only used mine a couple of times so far but it has worked well. Its been hit with some sand and I hear it sort of grinding out but its back to normal after a few seconds.
Are you guys noticing better casting than a large spool diameter such as teh VS?
Also, what is the best way to service this reel, and how much do you think it will cost? I'm guessing it would be a good idea to bring it to an anuthorized Daiwa dealer?
Thanks!
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10-13-2005, 03:26 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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Originally Posted by PurpelNoon
Are you guys noticing better casting than a large spool diameter such as teh VS?
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MUCH better distance and acuracy than a VS! When you cast a Saltiga, the line feels like it rockets off the spool. Since I have fallen back on my VS, it feels like the line is falling off the spool on a cast.
If I do not have a good answer by next Monday, 1.5 weeks into this process, I will be asking to speak to someone above a service rep. |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"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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10-19-2005, 09:22 PM
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Location: RI
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Guys-
Check this reel out.
http://www.accuratefishing.com/pdfs/TwinSpin-30.pdf
For some reason it's production & distribution is being delayed...
Toby - how are you making out with your Saltiga? |
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10-20-2005, 12:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
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I will ditto on the crap service with daiwa....a few years ago I bought a daiwa emblem XIA for bonito fishing he derby....loved the reel and then smoked goes that bearings...3 week turn around and two outings later back to the factory...three weeks later it comes back....a week of fishing and back to the factory....reel never was right again...in my basement for two years now as I got tired of fighting with daiwa....
I just bought the Emblem Pro for distance spinning but do not trust Daiwas customer service
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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10-20-2005, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeP
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They've been working on that bad boy for years. 2+ that I've known about at least. They've told me it's going to be surf friendly, but I'll belive it when I see a final production model I can take for a spin. Their real focus is the West Coast tuna crowd.
The 2 prototypes I've seen were bulky and heavy and didn't seem sealed in any way. That reel in the pdf definitely looks like a more refined reel then what I've seen though. Expect big $$, but also an incredible spinning reel. |
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10-20-2005, 07:17 AM
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Yeah -- seems much more like an offshore boat reel...
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