Saltiga 4500 question
 

Greetings,

A question regarding the Saltiga 4500 size reel.

Basically, how big is it?

I have read all of the specs but I was wondering if someone could give me a comparison to another reel as to size. Is it bigger or smaller than a 704, in between a VS150 and VS200, the same size as other Daiwa 4500 size reels like the Capricorn?. Just looking for some dimensional feedback as I have never seen one.

Thanks

They are kinda small IMO for a surf outfit.Then again lots of guys fsh 150 an 200 size VS. I really have no use for anthing in that size.I would have to say Slightly larger a Shimano 4000 size spinner.If ur familiar with that..

Thanks

There are a few guys who use the 4500 for surf fishing. Crazy Al, Kadir and Tattoo all use it, I think.

It's a little thin for mono, but it'll hold enough 50# braid to get the job done. It probably holds more line than a 6500 size Abu or Calcutta 400, and plenty of people use those for a variety of surf applications.

I have a z4000 and z4500. They are the exact same reel, except the 4000 spool holds a little less line. For surf, I use 40-50# braid on them, and they hold about 275yds, respectively. If you were going to use mono of 20# or less, I would suggest the 4500. If you need more capacity for larger mono, maybe go up to the 6000 size.Physically, the reel is about the size of a 650 penn.

The Saltiga Z4500 is definitely not too small to be a main surf reel. I've fished a 4500 & 4000 for 3 years now and they are very powerful reels that hold plenty of line. I had a VS200 before the 4500 and I'd say they are just about the same size - except the 4500/4000 weighs about 2 ounces less. The internal gears and parts on the Saltigas are designed and manufactured to be very strong and have high tolerances for power, torque, and durability - and they are very smooth as well. They are designed as offshore big game reels - if that tells you anything about the reels.

And JoeP would know...I think he owns about 20 of the things :bshake:

-spence

But he did catch more fish than you last year Jeffie... :D

That's not the point :hee:

-spence

Well that would be ur Opinion..
Like i said too small for me..
I guess thats why they make so many different size reels.
I have one in the 5000 size i agree they are super reels nothing like em on the market if u ask me.
I think they should make something in between the 4000 series bodies an the 5000 series bodies.The bigger reels are way to heavy to fish the surf with.

That's my opinion too, which in effect makes it truth.:hee:

Up here in the north, we don't spin fish with 50# mono.....

not in my opinion, atleast not if you're a Cromagnum Neanderthal :D