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2014 saltiga expedition 5500h

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Chris Toops:
Hi All

Since this reel has been out for a few months now I'm just wondering what those who have used it think of it?

Is it as good as the hype?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Alex Gomez:
Hi Chris,

I haven't used this reel for GT's however I have caught several hard fighting kingfish over a metre and a speedy 7ft Mako shark with no issues.

It is hands down the best reel I have ever owned.

They also look the muts nuts, very futuristic.

AG

Chris Toops:
Cheers for your advice Alex.

I've been looking at the expedition 5500h for a while now whilst doing plenty of research on it.

I'm now super keen to get it for jigging and popping.

Despite the "h" for high speed I'm actually led to believe that unlike other high speed reels, the 2014 expedition is well suited to jigging as well.

Alex Gomez:
Its the kind of reel that breaks all the rules, light too so would be good for jigging.

It will interesting to see how Shimano respond however they may need to add a fish catching guarantee!!!

Awesome piece of kit, I also have the 8000 which i am hoping to break in on a Marlin this summer off Sydney.

Tight lines

AG

Chris Toops:
Ordered the expedition 5500h Monday week ago Alex and it's due in to my local tackle shop either tomorrow or Friday. 



At this stage I'm leaning towards spooling it with 65lb power pro.

I know it's a little old school but I like the reliability of the thicker standard power pro. 

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