What do you think

[tattoobob]

It seems to be well thought out, I did notice that the spool is small, meaning it won't hold much line

[likwid]

Isn't that a rebadged jap model?

Kinda like the Calcutta TE

[Mugz]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

It seems to be well thought out, I did notice that the spool is small, meaning it won't hold much line

It's one of those "extra distance" spools........or whatever they call it.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

It seems to be well thought out, I did notice that the spool is small, meaning it won't hold much line

If it's the same size spool as the comparable Emblem Pro models of the same number, the 5500 holds 290 yds of 20# mono, and probably close to a quarter mile of 65# Whiplash. Even if you have to use a newer braid, like Big Game, you'll probably get around 350 yds of 65 on there. Those long, shallow spools are really deceptive.

The handle doesn't look all that bad to me---looks like a better one than what comes on the Saltiga Blast. Do you guys really winch in fish by just turning the handle under enormous pressure? I pump the rod and gain line on the drop. The handle on the Nautil is nothing to write home about, ya know

[lurch]

does it have all the fancy technology as the blast but just has a high end spool?

[Finaddict]

Hmm ... need to see it up close, but at that cost, might be better to add a little to go up the chain to the higher priced models.

[JoeP]

I Read about the overseas version the last couple of years that it has been available. I think it is made for extreme long-distance casting more than extreme "wet" surf-fishing. I do not believe from reading about it that it is sealed like the Saltiga & VS (only the drag is sealed).

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Do you guys really winch in fish by just turning the handle under enormous pressure? I pump the rod and gain line on the drop.

My question or thought is more on how does it compare with the blue/original version which I know is used a lot offshore especially abroad for tough fighters like big jacks etc... or is it a cheapened/scaled down version of the original. For the money I want to know what else is different.

I'm not completely sold on the Jap line of reels due to the how they are made and the materials used to construct these reels. I have read and seen photos of broken reel foots, handles, bails and other failures.

[Skitterpop]

Yeah Mike,

Was`nt thinking of the winch factor more like a drop or fall on rocks or such for the handle and other parts or frame.

Originally Posted by Mike P
Do you guys really winch in fish by just turning the handle under enormous pressure? I pump the rod and gain line on the drop