Daiwa Saltiga "Blast" Model vs. Saltiga "Z"

[Gloucester2]

Toby what size did you end up with . . . I'm thinkin the 4500 but I've yet to hold one to be sure . . . probably on a 9' all around kinda setup.

[Mr. Sandman]

Tlap,
Please describe your saltiga setup (reel model, line, rod, etc)

[tlapinski]

Saltiga 4500, 50# Stren Super braid, Lami 1081MH. For the spring, I only fish a 9' rod a lot of the time as anything bigger gets in the way. Like I said before, I have been amazed at the distance I get with this thing. It absolutely LAUNCHES a 2.5 ounce pencil popper! One thing I have noticed is that my left arm gets tired after cranking in a few fish. Not sure if it is the reel or my arms got out of shape over the winter. Never noticed it with the VS.

[PurpelNoon]

Its gotta be the winter break. When I start the season casting my arm wears out quick, then goes back to normal after a couple of times out.

I'm going to try the new Power Pro 40# test on my 4500. Cant wait!

[fishweewee]

Toby I think it's the winter. That happens to me in the Spring with my VS.

[Gloucester2]

Toby thank you for the details I appreciate it

[Mr. Sandman]

Only your left arm? Wait till you get older! Actually the reason it hurts is because each time you cast it is like re-spooling the reel with line!

Re: distance. One day it was blowing good from behind me helping my casting disatace...I pulled out the Arra/Stella/30# PP combo I threw a 4 oz Megabait jig hard just to see how far I could go given everything in my favor. I swear it went into orbit. I couldn't judge how far it went but it was way out there.