saltiga z or back to van staal

[Pete_G]

I still wouldn't not consider a Saltiga though, there's a lot of happy users out there. It's not my home territory, but the Canal is a spot where I hear the Saltiga has become a very popular choice.

We were talking about it in the shop a month or so ago. Back Beach and Ed B brought up something I never really considered, they both really like a smooth reel since they use the reel to feel a hit as much as the rod.

I always have my rod tip high, so the tightness most Van Staals have when cranked has never really been a factor for me.

The fact you wetsuit and are concerned about submersion might be something that points to sticking with the VS though.

[striperchaser]

thank you guys.. i guess it is time for me stick with the "proofed" van staal, but do they improve their drag system on the new 275???

[ChiefLinesider]

Originally Posted by striperchaser

thank you guys.. i guess it is time for me stick with the "proofed" van staal, but do they improve their drag system on the new 275???

never heard anything negative with the current drag system...

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider

never heard anything negative with the current drag system...

I agree. To date I don't know what the issue is with the current drag system. I hear it has a problem but nothing more.

An issue do I find with the current drag is lack of initial "range" when the drag is new. Find a tuna or some big bass to break it in and it's ready to go. Leaving the drag "on" when the reel isn't in use will help compress the stack a little bit and take the edge off the drag as well.

I actually like the current drag system even more as it ages; if it feels good at the end of the season I include a note for it to be left alone when the reel is serviced.

[ChiefLinesider]

Originally Posted by striperchaser

275???

& as for the 275. I have heard that it is not well suited for most striper fishing.

The stats speak for themselves-

-The pickup rate is 40"
-& it holds about 500 yards of 20lb test mono.

[vanstaal]

as with any reel it is not made to be reeled underwater the seal on the spool shaft will suck in the water and thus cause water to enter I know replace all bearings this past year..

[striperchaser]

Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider

& as for the 275. I have heard that it is not well suited for most striper fishing.

The stats speak for themselves-

-The pickup rate is 40"
-& it holds about 500 yards of 20lb test mono.

interesting...i heard differently, what are the van stall's pro staff's opinion on this.....

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by striperchaser

interesting...i heard differently, what are the van stall's pro staff's opinion on this.....

DZ thought the reel lacked cranking power and was simply too fast for the way he fishes.

For a contrast, Steve McKenna thinks it is Van Staal's best reel ever.

[tlapinski]

I finally gave the 275 a good fondling this weekend. I really like it. I am a fan of a faster retreive because I find it easier to reel slower when needed than to reel faster when needed. I plan to pick up a silver 275 this spring and will post my results as always.

[JoeP]

I changed to the Saltiga reels 3 years ago from Van Staals and have had ZERO problems with them. I even had them serviced for free by Daiwa last year just for a clean & tune-up. However, I don't reel them underwater or swim with them. They do get briefly submerged pretty often and get wet just about every time I fish - and again no problems. I rinse them off with freshwater every time I use them.

They are very tough reels and more comfortable to fish with than Van Staals (i.e. smoother, easier to cast, etc.) in my opinion.

As a comparison, the Van Staals I had for 2 years were great reels also but leaked oil and had a drag adjustment issue.

I think they are both TOP reels but they both will have their issues from time to time. It's simply a matter of personal preference when deciding on these reels.