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Jackbass 11-19-2012 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt Striper (Post 970462)
A few years ago I would agree with that statement but not now! I have found the optimum line and guide layout (and blanks) that allow me to throw 100 yds +. The 250 has been my favorite since it was first produced. I have tried just about everything out there and I will stick with my 250. Concentrate on a good blank, guides and layout along with a good braid.




Bingo, couldn't agree more!
I agree if this reel were going to get wet I would go with a 250 or a zx2-27 it will not be. I am going to stick with the empro for now and consider an upgrade mid season if the weight is an issue.

I truly appreciate all the feed back guys. That is why I like this place. People here fish! They use gear and use it up if it will be used up. I know that if I am in need of opinions on gear people here have used it.

Thanks Again
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rapidfflow0 11-19-2012 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by FinS 32 (Post 970460)
mark just to see what it would be like, i put my saltiga surf 6000 on my 1327, tell you what its pretty damn light, and its casts a long way. put the em pro on it, too, casting distance was pretty much the same, it was a little heavier but in the scheme of things, not too bad.

I remember the shimano albrid CI4 i tried was very light, so i looked into it a little,
turns out its about 17 ounces. Its a cool reel, since the spool sizes and interchangable, its light and cats very well. for about $100 less than a saltiga surf, with much of the same type features, its might be worth looking into. If I had any money, or a reaosn to get another distance reel I would pick one up :uhuh:
If you are not going to wait on the new shimano that is coming out I would highly recommend the shimano ultegra over the albrid. Very similar reels but the ultegra has stronger gears and a faster retrieve rate
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FinS 32 11-19-2012 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidfflow0 (Post 970477)
If you are not going to wait on the new shimano that is coming out I would highly recommend the shimano ultegra over the albrid. Very similar reels but the ultegra has stronger gears and a faster retrieve rate
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very cool, thanks i didnt know that :grins:

Mike P 11-20-2012 11:31 AM
I have to say that the best reel---not just spinning reel, but the best reel, period---that I've ever owned is my Saltiga 6000Z. It has been absolutely flawless for 7 seasons, has been serviced just once, and the only thing I have had to replace was the line roller bearings. I've owned Van Staals and a Stella SW. None could hold a candle to the Saltiga for just plain durability.

I don't think that any use you put a reel to, from shore, puts more strain on a reel's gears than jigging the Canal. That's what I've mainly used that reel for. Those gears are damn near indestructible.

I've owned a variety of P-series Newells, every American made Penn surf reel (both spinning and conventional), almost every Abu offered in the US market, and a variety of Daiwa Sealine and Saltist conventionals. The Saltiga is better than any and all.

If you can find a used 4500Z in good shape, that's what you should invest in.

bart 11-20-2012 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike P (Post 970570)
I have to say that the best reel---not just spinning reel, but the best reel, period---that I've ever owned is my Saltiga 6000Z. It has been absolutely flawless for 7 seasons, has been serviced just once, and the only thing I have had to replace was the line roller bearings. I've owned Van Staals and a Stella SW. None could hold a candle to the Saltiga for just plain durability.

I don't think that any use you put a reel to, from shore, puts more strain on a reel's gears than jigging the Canal. That's what I've mainly used that reel for. Those gears are damn near indestructible.

I've owned a variety of P-series Newells, every American made Penn surf reel (both spinning and conventional), almost every Abu offered in the US market, and a variety of Daiwa Sealine and Saltist conventionals. The Saltiga is better than any and all.

If you can find a used 4500Z in good shape, that's what you should invest in.
Some of the best canal fishermen I know fish them and they all say the same. Why did Daiwa stop making them? Was there not a market for them?

tysdad115 11-20-2012 12:43 PM
I have an '09 Z4500 , love that reel.

Mike P 11-20-2012 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bart (Post 970581)
Some of the best canal fishermen I know fish them and they all say the same. Why did Daiwa stop making them? Was there not a market for them?
They had to keep pace with Shimano by offering the new and "improved" Saltiga with that funky magnetic seal. It's all about the latest and the greatest with the two Japanese giants.

The new 5000 is a hell of a plugging reel, if it holds up as well as the older ones. Much smoother than first generation Saltigas, and a lot more sand-friendly. The only weak point of the originals was the very close tolerance in the rotor. Sand could get in there and cause a bit of binding. You can clear it by dunking the reel, though. The body is sealed well enough to withstand dunking.


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