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tlapinski · 04-12-2005, 06:50 AM

I went out for the first time with the new Saltiga this weekend. Basically it was just a refresher in how to cast as the fish didn't cooperate for me. I was extremely impressed with the reel. I was amazed at just how smooth this thing is! My first cast went noticeably further than I was able to cast with my VS's. I was standing a good 30' further from the spot i usualy try to reach, and I had little trouble getting there. The line seems to rocket off the reel on a cast. I upgraded the handle to one of the round Japanese style handles. It is noticeably heavier than the stock handle, which seems to make the reel that much more effortless to crank. I let a couple of the guys fishing with me try her out as well, and they were equally impressed. Only time will tell how well it stands up to surf conditions, but I'll be sure to keep the reports coming in.

04-12-2005, 06:50 AM	#1
tlapinski All up in the Interweb! iTrader: (1) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 5,205	First trip with the Saltiga... I went out for the first time with the new Saltiga this weekend. Basically it was just a refresher in how to cast as the fish didn't cooperate for me. I was extremely impressed with the reel. I was amazed at just how smooth this thing is! My first cast went noticeably further than I was able to cast with my VS's. I was standing a good 30' further from the spot i usualy try to reach, and I had little trouble getting there. The line seems to rocket off the reel on a cast. I upgraded the handle to one of the round Japanese style handles. It is noticeably heavier than the stock handle, which seems to make the reel that much more effortless to crank. I let a couple of the guys fishing with me try her out as well, and they were equally impressed. Only time will tell how well it stands up to surf conditions, but I'll be sure to keep the reports coming in.
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