Yeah, lots of ones on Ebay - Japan models. Much lower $, but pay attention to the retrieve ratios! Buyer beware.
I see no advantage to the 6:1 at all. I much rather use one that was 4.5:1 or slower. Slow gear ration means more power. I bet the higher ratio binds under a heavy load. Mores strain on gears is how I look at it.
Lowest for the SA Z4500 (4.9:1) I have seen is around 600.
I can't get myself to spend that much..... lol. JoeP - u must be making too much.
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