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Title: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Mark Bantich on November 24, 2012, 02:05:34 PM

Hi folks, does anyone know who still stocks spare spools for the Maverick 6500H?

Thanks,

Mark

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Christoffer Hansen on November 24, 2012, 02:27:52 PM

Hi mark,
You might have to chase a dogfight or expedition spool. The maverick was Australian market only so you would have to buy it directly from daiwa. Som make a aftermarket spool for them which I've seen advertised at the right price.
Chris

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Mark Bantich on November 24, 2012, 08:17:55 PM

Thanks Chris, much appreciated. Mark

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Dean Gold on November 24, 2012, 08:34:33 PM

Mark,

I had the same issue a few months ago. I rang Daiwa Australia service dept. I assume that you are in Aus. They didn't have any Maverick spools left but I got a dogfight spool from them for $90 bucks. The invoice showed that it was 1/2 price. I guess that they are getting rid of them now that the new models have come out.

I think that was a pretty good price and Daiwa were really helpful. I cant guarantee that you will get the same price but give it a go. Not that it really matters but the dogfight spool looks ok on the maverick body too.

DG

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Adam Gladwin on November 24, 2012, 10:43:05 PM

Hi guys,

I recently ordered a old model dogfight spool from Daiwa Australia and according to my local tackleshop there was only one left in stock.Hasn't turned up yet so hopefully it does,ordered it over a week ago too.Just done the carbontex upgrade on the original spool and is so much tougher,also grease impregnated with Cals,very nice improvement.

Cheers

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Ian Cook on November 25, 2012, 07:07:07 PM

It isn't advertised by Daiwa, but the new model Saltiga Spools fit the the old model Saltigas.

I bought a RCS6500 spool for my Z6000GT to increase line capacity and it fits perfectly. The only difference is a teflon washer on the top of the drag stack, which I assume is to reduce heat transfer to the drag knob.


Cheers,

Ian

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Leo Sorbello on November 26, 2012, 07:01:27 PM

Pah !, you've now let the spirits out................how could you !.

Title: Re: Spare spool for Saltiga Maverick 6500H
Post by: Ian Cook on November 26, 2012, 08:01:27 PM

Aw c'mon big fella...........let the spirits be free, it can only be a good thing for all.  ;D