Andrew / Brandon ,
I am more into features n functions rather than blings , everybody is different and my comments isn't meant as flame , my attitude to Haute Couture is because I have a bit too much listening to that French cultures everyday , my girlfriend works for Christian Dior Boutique and I can't see why peoples are willing to pay so much for the clothing , bag , shoes etc. just because they have CD things on them .
As for CCRB , the Z series of Saltiga has 6 CCRBs while the Blast has only 2 CCRBs , according to Daiwa brochure I have in hand . Now that is something I will pay for and not the cosmetics of the reel . Yes extra spools are necessary , I have 2 extra spools beside the standard one that comes with the reel for all my Stellas .
To differentiate my tackles , a wrap of coloured electrical tape will just do me fine .
Jon .