Big Ian 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I cant believe in this day and age that daiwa still only have japanese manuels,for there products that are sold in Australia from there tournament dealers.What a lot of crap that is > Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-Bream-Fishing 4 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Its does get a bit annoying Big Ian and frustrating > considering ya buy a mobile phone and the manual has every language on earth in it :-\ Japanese importing of tackle is big business ya think they'd print in English :-\ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 If I say about certain things that have personally happened to me regarding them,and what I think I will no doubt cop a barrage.Best left unsaid .Cheers 8) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest undertaker Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hmmmmmm.........imagine what the world would be like if they'd won the war ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckTseeker 425 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I think you will find they are made for the Japanese market only, which is a huge market and the distributors here in Australia bring them in as they know theres also a market here for them. Hence they were never made for other counties thats why they only have all the writing in Japaneseif you look at the reels made for export, there instruction are in many languagesanother thing to remember is these "Top O The Line" reels are factory sealed and shouldn't need taking apart, I've owned a few now for over 4 years and never had the need to undo anything, just wash under fresh water and spray with inox, and i fish up to 2 times a week so my reels have had a good workoutmost Tackle shops also don't take these reels apart, as special tools are required, they send them to Daiwa Aust for servicesand last but not leastWHO READS INSTRUCTIONS ANYWAY :icon_lol: :icon_e_wink:cheers chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I cant believe in this day and age that diawa still only have japanese manuels,for there products that are sold in Australia from there tournament dealers.What a lot of crap that is >Ahhh, now your text message makes sense lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Then buy "DAIWA" instead ya whingin sooky-la-la! :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty Seaman 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 It would be nice to have an English manual but I have never needed to read one yet, its reel easy put it on your rod and turn handle. I don't know why this would be such a big problem. If Ya need a manual to learn how to use a fishing real you got more problems than not having a manual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumps 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Whats the matter Big Ian...Didnt it have pictures for ya.... :icon_lol: :icon_lol: With your experience in fishing,surely ya dont need a operators manual... : :HINT:Have ya tried to google your reel... ??? ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest undertaker Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 that's funny ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ian 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Chucky, the reel is an australian number and not a jap market import as the 5 year warranty card is in english. ::)I spoke to Daiwa today and was told they sell these reels all over the world but only offer a Japanese instruction manual. Was told that this is there normal position and that only a few manuals are in english but not the good stuff apparently.there stand, stiff shit apparently @ Grumpy, yep they got pics but if you can figure it out, do tell. http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/1yzxsTjl__DSC00978_800x600.JPG[/img] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Checked the pics there big ian. the wipswew wingwanga on the whandle winds weft whanded with a whovaized whale wolla :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I don't think you really care about the manual, but instead, I recon you just wanted to show off that you've got a Saltiga! :icon_e_surprised:All ya really need is a good interpreter, and all MY top end Daiwa reels came with an interpreter! Yours didn't? ???Here, let me help out there: And there's many many more!!! ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest undertaker Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 And they "Love you for long time" ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty Seaman 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Maybe only the Japs need instructions. The rest of us should be smart enough to work it out for ourselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 People usually only do a RTFM as a last resort :icon_e_biggrin: ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ian 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 People usually only do a RTFM as a as resort :icon_e_biggrin: ;DHuh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Ciaravolo 34 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 its reel easy put it on your rod and turn handle. I don't know why this would be such a big problem. If Ya need a manual to learn how to use a fishing real you got more problems than not having a manual.HA!!! :icon_lol: :icon_lol:BTW Ian ya got a Jap Model there, Aussie Saltigas Are RED! (probably come with jap manuals to tho!)It should serve ya well and ya wont need a translation.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 When touching Japanese gear be careful not to contract Ed Zacary disease.Ed Zacary disease is when your face rook Ed zacary rike your R sole. :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayakfisher 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I have heaps of japanese bosses at work, hence a few spare translators With nothing better to do (except looking hot in tight pants). If you send me the reel and the manual I should be able to get it translated and send the manual back. Just wondering what species I'd be able to catch with my new reel? Does it come with braid or mono? What is the line capacity? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I have heaps of japanese bosses at work, hence a few spare translators With nothing better to do (except looking hot in tight pants). If you send me the reel and the manual I should be able to get it translated and send the manual back. Just wondering what species I'd be able to catch with my new reel? Does it come with braid or mono? What is the line capacity?Take a karma point for that one! I'd give more, but apparently ya can only give one per hour, and with my memory span there's no chance of gettin more later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Says Big Ian: Huhsorry typo, have corrected it eg last resort :icon_e_biggrin: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Says Big Ian: HuhSorry typo, have corrected it, should read " last resort " ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ian 0 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 HA!!! :icon_lol: :icon_lol:BTW Ian ya got a Jap Model there, Aussie Saltigas Are RED! (probably come with jap manuals to tho!)It should serve ya well and ya wont need a translation....@ Yak I still wonder if that's correct as the box had an Australian warranty card in it?@ kayakfisher :PI like my daiwa stuff but my point is this. Here we have a large foreign company that sells a mountain of stuff in this country and doesn’t comply with our laws and doesn’t give a toss about them apparently.As under Australian trade practices act everything sold in Australia must have clear instructions/manuals, In English.Now I know how to use a fishing reel as well as the next bloke.BUTIf you brought a camera/computer program/ PS3 game/whatever that didn’t come with English instructions, so you couldnt understand how it worked or certain functions about it you might get miffed as well. But it’s ok to buy a fishing reel that doesn’t, and in the process does not comply with our laws.Go figure ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ian 0 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Just a thought all the Shimano stuff I have ever brought has clear english instructions. :icon_e_surprised: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Ciaravolo 34 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 True Ian, Dunphy Sport does a a great job of ensuring all Shimano reels have an english manual or atleast an english section in the manual, be nice if all reels were like this!Ranger (OOPS, I mean IAN): Perhaps i should have been clearer; YES I AM SURE that is a JAPANESE MODEL; all blue Saltigas are. Australian Saltigas are RED. They only came out this season. The Australian warranty card is Provided by Daiwa Australia. It would be correct to assume Daiwa Australia dont consider Australian tackle buyers when they produce thier top end japanese manuals.Daiwa have english manuals for most reels, like procasters, regals, regal baitrunners, sol, advantage, tierra,saltists, steeze but there are definatley a few gaps, especially with the stuff that they mostly only sell in Japan like certate and saltiga, hopefully this will improve... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ranger: Perhaps i should have been clearer; YES I AM SURE that is a JAPANESE MODEL; all blue Saltigas are. Australian Saltigas are RED. They only came out this season. The Australian warranty card is Provided by Daiwa Australia.Huh? ???I was just givin a karma point to kayakfisher fro tryin to score himself a free reel from Ian! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-Bream-Fishing 4 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I don't think you really care about the manual, but instead, I recon you just wanted to show off that you've got a Saltiga! :icon_e_surprised:All ya really need is a good interpreter, and all MY top end Daiwa reels came with an interpreter! Yours didn't? ???Here, let me help out there: And there's many many more!!! ;D ;D ;DRanger, can they be our pit crew for the classic :-* :-* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I volunteer to be the team strikehook human resource officer then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Ciaravolo 34 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Woah! sorry mate, meant Big Ian: Read that wrong, no wonder i confused ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greeny03 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Well I'll be the First Aid officer!! The girls all look as though they need a thorough physical just to see if they are up to the job requirements!! lol Cheers Greeny03 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just read this thread.My mrs brought me a Daiwa Hard Rock Fish baitcaster for my birthday and the instructions are impossible to read Sucky sucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumps 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have just bought a Dawia infeet 2004,and guess what the specs on the reel are in bloody japenese.. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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