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03-05-2007, 09:16 PM
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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
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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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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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While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
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03-06-2007, 06:12 AM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
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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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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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03-06-2007, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperchaser
interesting...i heard differently, what are the van stall's pro staff's opinion on this.....
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DZ thought the reel lacked cranking power and was simply too fast for the way he fishes.
For a contrast, Steve McKenna thinks it is Van Staal's best reel ever. |
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03-06-2007, 06:21 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
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I finally gave the 275 a good fondling this weekend. I really like it. I am a fan of a faster retreive because I find it easier to reel slower when needed than to reel faster when needed. I plan to pick up a silver 275 this spring and will post my results as always.
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03-07-2007, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
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I changed to the Saltiga reels 3 years ago from Van Staals and have had ZERO problems with them. I even had them serviced for free by Daiwa last year just for a clean & tune-up. However, I don't reel them underwater or swim with them. They do get briefly submerged pretty often and get wet just about every time I fish - and again no problems. I rinse them off with freshwater every time I use them.
They are very tough reels and more comfortable to fish with than Van Staals (i.e. smoother, easier to cast, etc.) in my opinion.
As a comparison, the Van Staals I had for 2 years were great reels also but leaked oil and had a drag adjustment issue.
I think they are both TOP reels but they both will have their issues from time to time. It's simply a matter of personal preference when deciding on these reels.
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03-07-2007, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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I've searched the reels you are talking about and they are in the 400 to 700 dollar range. Are there any decent surf reels out there in the 100 dollar range?
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03-07-2007, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
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how is daiwa's customer service??
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Originally Posted by JoeP
I changed to the Saltiga reels 3 years ago from Van Staals and have had ZERO problems with them. I even had them serviced for free by Daiwa last year just for a clean & tune-up. However, I don't reel them underwater or swim with them. They do get briefly submerged pretty often and get wet just about every time I fish - and again no problems. I rinse them off with freshwater every time I use them.
They are very tough reels and more comfortable to fish with than Van Staals (i.e. smoother, easier to cast, etc.) in my opinion.
As a comparison, the Van Staals I had for 2 years were great reels also but leaked oil and had a drag adjustment issue.
I think they are both TOP reels but they both will have their issues from time to time. It's simply a matter of personal preference when deciding on these reels.
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