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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Kris Wright on March 03, 2013, 09:43:42 AM
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Hi All,
I am new to the forum and new to popping. Have come from jigging and have an arsenal of daiwa reels from Alphas to Saltigas. I am waiting on a Carpenter CV79 and have been looking at a 10000 Stella or the new Saltiga 5000H. I have read some bad reviews about the new Saltigas and just looking for some honest opinions from people that have been using them in anger. I realise all the issues with Daiwa, warranty and how good shimanos after saes service is just want some feedback on the new reels. Cheers
Kris
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I have the 6500 and have been using it for jigging and popping... So far so good! But from experience with daiwa in the past, after sales service is a joke. I would nearly go a shimano just because of that. Migh be worth hanging off buying one until the new Stella is available then reconsider?
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I have both shimano and daiwa and have found that said a service has gotten better of late. I like both the reels you are looking at and currently use a Stella 10k for my stick baiting. I would seriously consider the current model daiwa Catalina released last year. It is basically a saltiga with a couple of bearings less and can be had in that size for not much over $600. I have played with one and prefer the feel to my Stella.
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That was daiwa service has goo ten better.
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I have heard it has improved recently. I have to put the saltiga in for a service so I hope that it has!
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Thanks for the replies guys.