New reel for jigging
Submitted by sammy85 on Mon, 2010-11-01 23:08
I am looking at buying my first spin reel for jigging and the occasional bottom bouncing. I have been looking at the daiwa saltist 6500 and the okuma Salina 2 16000. Just wondering if anyone has any info about these reels for those purposes. I want to spend around $300 and open to suggestions about any other reels in that price range that can do the job as good or better than the above 2.
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Johnyy_Boii
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stretch out your budget a
stretch out your budget a tad more and look at the shimano saragosa 14000 or 18000...much better than the saltist and okuma
honsu chin
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Forget Daiwa Saltist spin.....
The Daiwa Saltist 6500 spin is a high gear ratio reel, not really ideal for jigging.
Definately look at the Salina II 16k or a Spheros 18000.
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The_Wanderer
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Yeah Don't go I speed!
Yeah Don't go I speed! Much easier on a lower ratio reel!
Bunny
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Also what size line will you
Also what size line will you be running? 6500 size in Daiwa is big and therefore heavy. If you want to run 50lb braid you could use a 4500 size which will be much nicer to use. You shpould be able to get 300 yards of 50 lb braid on a reel this size.
Hortzy
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Have a look at the quantum
Have a look at the quantum cabo 8000, online for $299, beatiful to use and packs 19.1kg drag straight out the box!!
sherbert
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Fin nor 6500
A good price at around 200.00
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John_M
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I've got a Saragosa 18000, I
I've got a Saragosa 18000, I think there pretty decent. But maybe settle for something a bit smaller, you'll have more fun, I reckon!
Luke R
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dawia have released a new
dawia have released a new range to combat the high gearing of the saltist reels, they are called exceler da, they do two sizes a 4500 and 6500, from what i can tell they are the same reel just the exceler is the low speed version. They are also a little cheaper at $259 for the 6500. Definately woth a look at
Dale
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I've got the Salina and it
I've got the Salina and it goes well combined with my Bluewater Ugly Stick, reel is loaded up with 50lb whiplash.
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Dale
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lurcha
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dont get the salina. handle
dont get the salina. handle is horrible and they arent smooth at all. go the exceler or spheros.
Dale
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Mine is as smooth as a
Mine is as smooth as a babies bum Lurcha, and I have no issues with the handle.
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Dale
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WesternPacific
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A big Spheros might be worth
A big Spheros might be worth a look
Georgejungle
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I just picked up the
I just picked up the Pflueger Torsion 80s off the boys at Oceanside,It looks like a bloody solid unit ,not too heavy and very nice on the eye. Price at Oceanside was a LOT cheaper than any online store i could find so i am really happy
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Ben Derecki
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Wahoo, Saragosa, Spheros
I've been using the Ajiking Wahoo 8000 since last season, it's a pretty solid unit that won't let you down.
Also used the Saragosa and the Spheros and they are also great value for what you get... although I think the appearance of the Spheros is getting a bit tired.
fishcrazy
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cost
what are the ajiking goin for mate ?/
499
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i picked up an excellor
i picked up an excellor 4500.........havent used it yet but handle is ok......no spare spool.....it will take plenty of braid line on the spool...... but i reckon it will sit just nicely on my t curve....feels nice on the spin
also it aint overly big or heavy.....had a look at the fin noor......dont know much about it but have heard its ok but its the size of a house brick......food for thought
hoookt
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gosa 18000
gosa 18000
when X meets Y
cudbfishn
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another for the gosa 18000.
another for the gosa 18000. bit more dosh but, up to the 400 mark.
Goodz
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unless you buy online ;)
unless you buy online ;) $320 I think delivered.
sammy85
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thanks for all the helo guys
thanks for all the helo guys much appreciated think i am gonna go with the gosa 14k or 18k based on all your advice cheers