Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Xtreme Tackle Dogtooth Terminator Reel
Andy Rowe:
--- Quote from: Rob Langridge on January 19, 2012, 03:14:48 AM ---The UTD drag system is the first all inclusive drag that reduces the need for the angler to manually maintain the drag system during the fight
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Hi Rob,
Can you clarify what you mean by "reduces the need for the angler to manually maintain the drag system during the fight" I'm a bit confused on this one.
Are you trying to say the drag automatically adjusts to remain constant regardless of the amount of line that remains on the spool during a protracted fight?
Rob Langridge:
G`Day Andy
That`s how Daiwa are promoting they`re new drag system. I got the comment off the Daiwa website.
G`Day Gavin
I think i am the New Saltiga`s No:1 Fan in saying that i do love my Shimano Stradic FJ 2500 & 5000
Cheers Rob
Christoffer Hansen:
The new drag washers that come standard are a improvement, but the Carbotex are still better IMO and last a lot longer. I fished my saltiga for about 3 months before the utd washers were buggered and had to be replaced with Carbotex. Much cheaper! On the other hand I've had my 18000sw for a year fishin it alongside the saltiga and the original drag is still goin.
Chris
Adrian Braun:
--- Quote from: christoffer hansen on January 19, 2012, 03:33:52 PM --- I fished my saltiga for about 3 months before the utd washers were buggered and had to be replaced with Carbotex. Much cheaper! On the other hand I've had my 18000sw for a year fishin it alongside the saltiga and the original drag is still goin.
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Thanks for the info. I have been looking closely on the new saltiga and how it compared to stella sw. and all I hear makes me think stella still comes on top.
Les Maunder:
In regards to the 2010 Saltigas, while in general they are a nice reel Daiwa have elected to stamp out the metal washers in the drag system as distinct from having machined (read flat) washers as was the case with the original Saltigas. This cost me a nice Sailfish and required a lot of honing to get them flat. Also the metal is very thin and I am thinking of getting some slightly thicker ones made up.
For me this only showed up on a fast running fish and was extremely disappointing considering the cost of the reel.
Has anyone else pulled their drag system down and discovered this "anomaly"?
Cheers
Les
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