First trip with the Saltiga...

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Ditto to what everyone has said. I hope you send it in for service too. I would like to hear how that goes. I suspect you will no problems with the reel and it will stand up.
14 or 15 quality bearings is why is is smooth. I would expect the spools to be a little pricey. I know the spare spools on the stellas are like 140 or so.

You fishing PP on that ? 50#?

Perhaps if this works out we can get a local guy to sell them...there has got to be some profit in selling $600-$700 spinning reels.
BTW, where it you purchase yours?

The spool I saw on eBay a while back was like $150 or $160. The knob alone was $55.

I am throwing 50# Stren super braid. PP and I don't get along.

One thing I noticed when I replaced the knob eas that there are two bearrings in the knob itself. This could be a point of concern if the reel is dunked. I will be sure to keep an eye on that point of the reel as the season rolls on. To the guys that already have Saltigas, have you taken the handle apart after a season of use? Was there any salt build up inside the knob? I did note a rubber gasket on the outside nut, but I didn't see anything on the side closer to the reel body.