Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques

Daiwa Saltist or Seagate. Good Enough???

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Steve Li:

--- Quote from: Frederic Kullin on January 01, 2012, 06:12:17 PM ---True but 5,1:1 is better than 4,9:1 as on the 4500Z  ;)

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You just got me thinking....... arrrrgh!!!! The Blast has got 98cm per retrieve compared to 110cm on a 4500H. Do you reckon the shorter line retrieval rate will make any significant difference in working stick baits or poppers???  :)

Frederic Kullin:
Im probably not the best person to give you an answer on this one since I never fished for GT:s. I use mine mostly for softbaits but sometimes I throw smaller poppers and stickbaits after coldwater species here in Norway and dont have any problems with that. But I know there is guys that use low gear reels (jigging reels) for popping even if its not the best solution. This reel is some where in the middle since the Hg version is 5,7:1 and the Pg is 4,9:1 so its definetly a better option than the Pg but ofcourse not the optimal choice. I would rather sacrifice a bit speed than quality if you ask me. You can always wind a bit faster if you need but its hard to wind at all with a broken reel.... ;)

P.s. if you look in the partslist of a regular 4500 you can replace some of the missing bearings were they use nylon bushings so you come even closer in quality with the fullblood Saltiga.

Ryan Robinson:
Hi guys, Has anyone had any experience with the 6500 saltist?

Robbo

Gavin Chau:

--- Quote ---Hi guys, Has anyone had any experience with the 6500 saltist?
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i've hooked some big kings on mine but haven't used it since i bought a stella... my mate recently landed a 24kg king on one landbased on a popper (80lb braid) and other mates have landed 120kg black marlin off theirs from the boat.... he said using a saltist on a marlin absolutely killed him though! 1/4 of a turn of the handle each time...

from what I've seen they seem ok (not sure how they will be in the long run though)

Ryan Robinson:
Thanks Gavin,

I dont have the coin to gear up with stellas and saltigas for my first trip, so i was thinking that the 6500 saltist could be a great option, considering its only $280. I know its not going to last a lifetime but i think it will do for now.
(sorry for hijacking the thread).

Robbo

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