saltiga z or back to van staal

[tlapinski]

I finally gave the 275 a good fondling this weekend. I really like it. I am a fan of a faster retreive because I find it easier to reel slower when needed than to reel faster when needed. I plan to pick up a silver 275 this spring and will post my results as always.

[JoeP]

I changed to the Saltiga reels 3 years ago from Van Staals and have had ZERO problems with them. I even had them serviced for free by Daiwa last year just for a clean & tune-up. However, I don't reel them underwater or swim with them. They do get briefly submerged pretty often and get wet just about every time I fish - and again no problems. I rinse them off with freshwater every time I use them.

They are very tough reels and more comfortable to fish with than Van Staals (i.e. smoother, easier to cast, etc.) in my opinion.

As a comparison, the Van Staals I had for 2 years were great reels also but leaked oil and had a drag adjustment issue.

I think they are both TOP reels but they both will have their issues from time to time. It's simply a matter of personal preference when deciding on these reels.

[daceman63]

I've searched the reels you are talking about and they are in the 400 to 700 dollar range. Are there any decent surf reels out there in the 100 dollar range?

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by daceman63

I've searched the reels you are talking about and they are in the 400 to 700 dollar range. Are there any decent surf reels out there in the 100 dollar range?

The Penn Z series (unfortunately no longer produced) is the gold standard for many in the $100 range. eBay, garage sales, and tackle swap events are the main places the 704 and 706 are scored these days.

For new reels, the Shimano Spheros has been a good, tough reel for many anglers. Prices range between $79 and $110 depending on the size.

[daceman63]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

The Penn Z series (unfortunately no longer produced) is the gold standard for many in the $100 range. eBay, garage sales, and tackle swap events are the main places the 704 and 706 are scored these days.

For new reels, the Shimano Spheros has been a good, tough reel for many anglers. Prices range between $79 and $110 depending on the size.

thanks for the info. I did see a few of the 706's on ebay earlier today....I'd like to go new so I'll be taking a good look at that Shimano Spheros you mentioned....

[striperchaser]

is it cheaper to get daiwa slatiga z from japan??? just curious.. since i have some family relatives they live in japanand gonna visit NY soon.. or it really don't matter that much.........

[daceman63]

Originally Posted by striperchaser

is it cheaper to get daiwa slatiga z from japan??? just curious.. since i have some family relatives they live in japanand gonna visit NY soon.. or it really don't matter that much.........

Pete _G recomended the following...I know it's not a slatiga but it seems a nice reel. check out the features. Seems like a good compromise to those more expensive better reels.

http://www.saltwateredge.com/SHM01.html

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by striperchaser

is it cheaper to get daiwa slatiga z from japan??? just curious.. since i have some family relatives they live in japanand gonna visit NY soon.. or it really don't matter that much.........

Yes, depending on the dollar/yen exchange rate. I paid $562 last July for a Saltiga 6000Z, which retails for $799 in the US. I got mine from GinrinPeche.com Another source is JapanTackle.com

Shipping from Japan usually runs about $30 via EMS and they will deliver on a Sunday

Sometimes the Japanese sites also offer free shipping on orders over $100.

There are other Japanese market reels you can check out too, like the Basia and the Tournament Surf.

And don't worry about a Japanese manual--that's what you get anyway, even if you buy a Saltiga in the US

[striperchaser]

how is daiwa's customer service??

Originally Posted by JoeP

I changed to the Saltiga reels 3 years ago from Van Staals and have had ZERO problems with them. I even had them serviced for free by Daiwa last year just for a clean & tune-up. However, I don't reel them underwater or swim with them. They do get briefly submerged pretty often and get wet just about every time I fish - and again no problems. I rinse them off with freshwater every time I use them.

They are very tough reels and more comfortable to fish with than Van Staals (i.e. smoother, easier to cast, etc.) in my opinion.

As a comparison, the Van Staals I had for 2 years were great reels also but leaked oil and had a drag adjustment issue.

I think they are both TOP reels but they both will have their issues from time to time. It's simply a matter of personal preference when deciding on these reels.