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03-04-2007, 04:05 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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Make sure you let us all know,,, I am interested to know,,,, I have a VS and have been very happy,,,,, Might try something different for a back up,,,,,,
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03-05-2007, 08:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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I don't remember exactly what tlapinski did to his Saltiga, but there were a lot of bearings and other parts that had to be replaced at the end of one season due to corrosion. Waterproof it is not, if you get too carried away with your wading. It was covered by Daiwa if I remember correctly.
I don't own one but the general consensus I get is it is dunkable; submerging might be pushing the envelope though.
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03-05-2007, 05:17 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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It couldn't even crank any more when I sent it in this year. Started off with just a "hitch" in the spool at top and bottom of oscillation, then became simply a vessel to store extra line not too long after. Despite my best efforts, I could not get her to even move. In 2005 I broke the foot and also wasted the insides. Had corrosion on the internal bearrings and it was louder than a dry 706. All was replaced and I went back at it this year. I fished less this season than the one before, and it still crapped out around mid September. The "hitch" developed when I set the hook on what turned out to be a rock. I was amazed that a reel that is designed to handle tuna while deep jigging broke when I set the hook on an immovable object. How many times have we all done that while using anything from a $20 Benny's reel to a VS and the reel would keep on working? It's back to Van Staal for me.
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03-05-2007, 07:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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I still wouldn't not consider a Saltiga though, there's a lot of happy users out there. It's not my home territory, but the Canal is a spot where I hear the Saltiga has become a very popular choice.
We were talking about it in the shop a month or so ago. Back Beach and Ed B brought up something I never really considered, they both really like a smooth reel since they use the reel to feel a hit as much as the rod.
I always have my rod tip high, so the tightness most Van Staals have when cranked has never really been a factor for me.
The fact you wetsuit and are concerned about submersion might be something that points to sticking with the VS though.
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03-05-2007, 09:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
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thank you guys.. i guess it is time for me stick with the "proofed" van staal, but do they improve their drag system on the new 275???
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03-05-2007, 09:40 PM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
Posts: 400
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperchaser
thank you guys.. i guess it is time for me stick with the "proofed" van staal, but do they improve their drag system on the new 275???
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never heard anything negative with the current drag system...  |
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03-05-2007, 10:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider
never heard anything negative with the current drag system... |
I agree. To date I don't know what the issue is with the current drag system. I hear it has a problem but nothing more.
An issue do I find with the current drag is lack of initial "range" when the drag is new. Find a tuna or some big bass to break it in and it's ready to go. Leaving the drag "on" when the reel isn't in use will help compress the stack a little bit and take the edge off the drag as well.
I actually like the current drag system even more as it ages; if it feels good at the end of the season I include a note for it to be left alone when the reel is serviced. |
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03-06-2007, 12:07 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperchaser
275???
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& as for the 275. I have heard that it is not well suited for most striper fishing.
The stats speak for themselves-
-The pickup rate is 40"
-& it holds about 500 yards of 20lb test mono. |
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03-06-2007, 06:12 AM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
Posts: 1,062
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as with any reel it is not made to be reeled underwater the seal on the spool shaft will suck in the water and thus cause water to enter I know replace all bearings this past year..  |
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03-06-2007, 06:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider
& as for the 275. I have heard that it is not well suited for most striper fishing.
The stats speak for themselves-
-The pickup rate is 40"
-& it holds about 500 yards of 20lb test mono.
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interesting...i heard differently, what are the van stall's pro staff's opinion on this..... |
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