Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating - View Single Post - Daiwa Saltiga "Blast" Model vs. Saltiga "Z"

Arzic Olivier · 05-16-2005, 08:07 AM

At least, I managed to get one here, in France, where all the dealers have been out-of-stock for at least 4 months !!!

In French tropical fishing magazines, this reel is regularly recommended for use with 40 lbs to 60 lbs braided line.

Same basic feature as a regular 4500, less bearings, I'm not sure about the sealed drag.

In the daïwa ads, it says that a "blast" can endure a 20 pounds drag setting, whereas the "regular", or "GT", or "expedition" can handle a 60 pounds drag setting.

I'll load it with 300 yards of 60 pounds YGK "monster" braided line, supposedly a good one ...

I'll have to wait for my next trip to RI (When...) or Africa, or Mediterranean sea to test it against some nice fish !!!

Next Christmas I'll get the rod ...

05-16-2005, 08:07 AM	#16
Arzic Olivier Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: France - Brittany Posts: 87	Got my Blast 4500 !!! At least, I managed to get one here, in France, where all the dealers have been out-of-stock for at least 4 months !!! In French tropical fishing magazines, this reel is regularly recommended for use with 40 lbs to 60 lbs braided line. Same basic feature as a regular 4500, less bearings, I'm not sure about the sealed drag. In the daïwa ads, it says that a "blast" can endure a 20 pounds drag setting, whereas the "regular", or "GT", or "expedition" can handle a 60 pounds drag setting. I'll load it with 300 yards of 60 pounds YGK "monster" braided line, supposedly a good one ... I'll have to wait for my next trip to RI (When...) or Africa, or Mediterranean sea to test it against some nice fish !!! Next Christmas I'll get the rod ...