Raider 19 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Alan Hawk has found some images of what these reels will look like for anyone interested. http://www.alanhawk.com/misc/6757554.jpg http://www.alanhawk.com/misc/435566.jpg Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm hearing they'll be big improvements with the new model stella too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 19 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think they will have to release a new model pretty quick as I believe Alan Hawk's review really hurt their sales and the stella's reputation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 That twin power at the top with shallow spool looks good! Just wish they made them in 2000 size! Even 2500... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think they will have to release a new model pretty quick as I believe Alan Hawk's review really hurt their sales and the stella's reputation Yes it certainly as hurt the stella. Serves them right for dropping quality and at the same time increasing the price. My brother's friend just got sucked in by a retailer and spent $1300 on a stella 18000swb. I didn't have the heart to tell him that they're not the quality they once were and he'd paid way too much for the reel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 cant wait to see the specs on the new saltiga should be a weapon! I like the stellas, but if im spending that much, id go saltiga every day of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthy Fisher 51 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Its unfortunate that the manufacturers of these reels mentioned above wont improve the bail roller issues by going away from bearings and using bronze bushes, as there isn't a bearing strong enough in design to cater for the stresses involved in using 80lb braid and fishing the reel to its capabilities, I have a Saltiga 6500 exp and its getting patched up again. for a reel of that price tag I thought I was getting something that was rock solid but alas I was wrong its now on its third set at 4 yrs old. We need someone to keep these guys honest congrats to Alan H Cheers SF Raider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I don't personally own a saltiga (yet), but ive got mates with a few of them and they have never had any issues what so ever... they use it for tuna trolling, jigging for sambos and kingies too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthy Fisher 51 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 ASD 14 Im not taking anything away from these reels Im just saying that if they want to improve them there is always areas that need to looked at when you pay top dollar for a reel you expect they can deliver what they claim. I have three saltigas two spin and one o/h because I wanted to buy reels that would last, just want any future purchasers to be aware of these issues , and for the fact I have not bothered with upgrading the drag washers because I don't thing the reel body in particular the foot will handle it will handle anymore than 30 kg of stress put thru it. Just my two cents worth cheers SF ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Stealthy,Not having a go mate all good just thought you might have got a dud that's all, no dramas! Hopefully they do some nice changes to the new one anyway, lot of people are waiting for the specs to be released I recon lol.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Its unfortunate that the manufacturers of these reels mentioned above wont improve the bail roller issues by going away from bearings and using bronze bushes, as there isn't a bearing strong enough in design to cater for the stresses involved in using 80lb braid and fishing the reel to its capabilities, I have a Saltiga 6500 exp and its getting patched up again. for a reel of that price tag I thought I was getting something that was rock solid but alas I was wrong its now on its third set at 4 yrs old. We need someone to keep these guys honest congrats to Alan H Cheers SF Well said Stealthy. The bail roller bearing issue is an annoying problem for the stellas and saltigas. The grinding sound a damaged roller bearing makes is almost unbearable given these reels cost around $1,300. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I don't personally own a saltiga (yet), but ive got mates with a few of them and they have never had any issues what so ever... they use it for tuna trolling, jigging for sambos and kingies too! If these reels are fished hard as the manufacturers claim they can be i.e. say upwards of 16 kilos of drag, 80 to 120 pound braid then unfortuantely the roller bearings won't last too long. This doesn't prevent the reel from working under heavy load but the damaged bearing does become noisy which gets annoying from such as expensive reel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Fair enough mate! Might be worth changing the roller bearing / roller every year or so I guess.. would still be annoying though, after spending $1200 like you said.Will be waiting for the new specs that's for sure cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Stealthy is absolutely right in that there isn't a bearing that can take the serious punishment stellas and saltigas are supposedly capable of dishing out to fish. Drags fished with perhaps 10 kilos or less probably won't hurt the roller bearing but whats the point of buying a saltiga expedition or large stella just to fish a light drag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiSCrEANT 53 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hey guys, click these links below. 2015 Saltiga: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/saltiga/index.html 2015 Saltiga specs: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/saltiga/spec.html And also, the new Exist. 2015 Exist http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/exist/index.html 2015 Exist specs: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/exist/spec.html ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthy Fisher 51 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just to update to all new bearings for 6500 $38.00, that's if you haven't got a bent screw or a seized screw and need to replace bail cam arm and bail wire, just for the parts your at $125 thanks for the understanding fellas and the tight lines to all who want to get stretched Cheers SF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hey guys so who's getting the new 2015 Saltiga??! I think It's about 3-4 weeks away from hitting our tackle shops. Looks pretty good I must admit although at first I didn't like it, looked like a Certate and the Ballistic with that spool design. Still really enjoying my z4500 s-extreme so might not even bother. Also they bringing the 3500h to the line up which is nice. But hey the new Twinpower looks absolutely amazing with their new "Hagane" concept I really like it! I think this one will sell like hotcakes for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiSCrEANT 53 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hey guys so who's getting the new 2015 Saltiga??! I think It's about 3-4 weeks away from hitting our tackle shops. Looks pretty good I must admit although at first I didn't like it, looked like a Certate and the Ballistic with that spool design. Still really enjoying my z4500 s-extreme so might not even bother. Also they bringing the 3500h to the line up which is nice. But hey the new Twinpower looks absolutely amazing with their new "Hagane" concept I really like it! I think this one will sell like hotcakes for sure. "Hagane" in Japanese means "Fullmetal". Marketing ploy. But same body/rotor/gear layout as the 14 Stella and thicker drive gear than the 11 Twinpower, Still a good reel, as the Twinpower range has always been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hey guys so who's getting the new 2015 Saltiga??! I think It's about 3-4 weeks away from hitting our tackle shops. Looks pretty good I must admit although at first I didn't like it, looked like a Certate and the Ballistic with that spool design. Still really enjoying my z4500 s-extreme so might not even bother. Also they bringing the 3500h to the line up which is nice. But hey the new Twinpower looks absolutely amazing with their new "Hagane" concept I really like it! I think this one will sell like hotcakes for sure. Hi Nikhum, Got my eye on the new 3500 for sure bud, got a mint 3500 game with matching rod but also have a 62s that I need a reel for so may grab one .Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 0 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thinking about getting a twin power. All reels have small issues. My mate owns nothing but saltiga's. While they have been great there is an issue with mag seals leaking. The guy he gets to service his reels says it happens with almost all of them and when he tears them down they are usually dry inside, no grease left. I have a Catalina but haven't had an issue myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Well I picked up the new daiwa saltiga yesterday, went for the 4000 and some 30lb duel braid. Cant wait to give it a run on some snapper!Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Here is a pic of the reel. Anyone else running one yet? cheers. adamibinfishin and abarbz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Loving the looks! congrats on the purchase man. I will be getting one but not quite yet. Also what rod are you matching it with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thinking about getting a twin power. All reels have small issues. My mate owns nothing but saltiga's. While they have been great there is an issue with mag seals leaking. The guy he gets to service his reels says it happens with almost all of them and when he tears them down they are usually dry inside, no grease left. I have a Catalina but haven't had an issue myself. Mate that is not good news is it. Hope this new 2015 series had all the bugs ironed out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Nikhum -Cheers mate, yeah they're a nice piece of gear I must say, its my first saltiga and im really curious to try out this new "automatic tournament drag" system... The reel is getting paired up with the new daiwa saltist extreme rod, its 6'6" and pe2-4. Will be perfect for snapper and small pelagics.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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