Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Selected Budget Tackle-Up to the task??
Patrick Parisienne:
Brandon, I don't doubt that a reel half the cost, or less of say a Stella will not last as long, just logic. Those who believe otherwise aren't realistic. But I think 'bang for buck' is important. Still blows me away that you can kill even those sort of reels! You guys fish hard!!!!!
It's just good to know that as a beginner, or part time GT fisho, that lower end stuff can still do the job. I have started collecting lures, some of which Graham mentioned. I can already day any kids of mine will poor with how much I've poured into other tackle!!!
Steve Li:
--- Quote from: Patrick Parisienne on May 02, 2012, 12:35:56 AM ---Brandon, I don't doubt that a reel half the cost, or less of say a Stella will not last as long, just logic. Those who believe otherwise aren't realistic. But I think 'bang for buck' is important. Still blows me away that you can kill even those sort of reels! You guys fish hard!!!!!
It's just good to know that as a beginner, or part time GT fisho, that lower end stuff can still do the job. I have started collecting lures, some of which Graham mentioned. I can already day any kids of mine will poor with how much I've poured into other tackle!!!
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Well said Patrick! Highlighting the use of the reel at a place like Southern Oman and hearing only positive reviews from the users serves as a reference only. Its just saying that it should be a decent reel to be able to survive even ONE round at such a demanding place. A crappy reel may not even last through the day, never mind an entire week of heavy use. Nobody said the Saltist is as reliable or could perform like a Saltiga / Stella. That's just simply unrealistic expectations......
Buy what you are comfortable with that's within your budget. As for bang for buck, my recommendation will be the Saltist as I am primary a Daiwa user. There will be other suggestions and recommendations based on the preference of other anglers. Do some research on your own then decide what works for you. Cheers!
Steve
Ben Rivers:
Again, a Saragosa will do the job. I used one for years, a couple of liveaboard charters a year and some trailer boat trips and never had any issues!
I've up graded to a Stella now, and brought a new Saragosa for jigging!
Patrick Parisienne:
Just good to know if my current gear packs up, and I haven't got the $$ at hand for premium reel, I can spend $300 and be confident...
Thanks also to some members who have offered well priced items for sale, to get me going. Much appreciated!!!!
Cheers,
Pat
Mark Harris:
--- Quote from: Sachin Chaudhry on May 01, 2012, 06:54:20 PM ---
--- Quote from: Ben Furness on May 01, 2012, 09:16:14 AM ---I was surprised that the Saltiga came in a close third behind the Penn. Doesn't seem to be many fisherman using the Penn, can anyone comment as to why?
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Its a bang for your buck rating and the new Saltigas cost much more than the USA Stella let alone the Torque. Not saying its a lousy reel in this company just that the $/performance equation is stronger in this case.
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What makes you say that Sachin? I can't find anything in Alan's reviews which state that monetary value is a negative on the Saltiga 2010, and that this effects his top 5 list? Certainly a chance I could not find a reference to that, but it seems he does not take it into account at all.
In summary his review is basically good on the Saltiga 2010, but the Penn is better and Stella clearly better than both. Whilst there will always be some element of opinion in this, Alan does take an objective, engineering-driven approach to his reel reviews.
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