Why do manufactures make some reels only available in Asia? I have finally found a way to gey my hands on the Japan version of some of their reels. I had my eyes on the Japan edition of the new stella made especially for salt water..specs are awesome even compared to last years FA model. I saw one while on travel a few months ago and all I can say is wow...what a machine that was and I had to get one. It is costly but it is one over the top excellent feeling reel. I am sure if it was offered here it would sell esp to the offshore crowd. And now I finally found a way to ship it to my house from Japan....the internet is great isn't it? (HQ in CA will handle maintence and repairs) Now all I need is a small loan to pay for it.
Its good to have a birthday once and a while....come to papa...