Looking for advise for a friend

[tysdad115]

Do you guys really think the emblem makes that much of a difference over something like a saltiga? I dont get caught up in distance but I can really get my 11' rod with my saltiga z4500 out there. But I've also been able to get out there with my old penn700. What is it about the Empro that makes a difference in your opinion? I'm putting the z4500 on a 10'6 Mojo 3/4-4oz this year and getting a new reel for the 11' 3-8oz rod. I'm thinking a Stella 10kSW or Saltiga 6000GT, but casting distance was never an issue.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

Do you guys really think the emblem makes that much of a difference over something like a saltiga?.

No, and I've done the land field testing to prove it. On average, the EP throws about 8 yards farther than a Saltiga 6000. Lots of casts using the same line and lure, same rod (XRA 1322 custom), calm day, averaged out, throw out the longest and shortest. 8 yards. To me, that's not enough to warrant buying a reel that'll last 2-3 seasons of heavy use over one that may well last a lifetime.

You get down to the Canal, throw 3 oz pencils in a SW cross wind, and most every spinning reel is going to cast the same distance.