Author Topic: New Board - the Grinder Revolution! (Read 105906 times)

Manuel Junior · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2011, 01:26:11 PM »

The SHIMANO ACERATION

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php/topic,6562.msg92979.html#msg92979

Half-Pint · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2011, 01:31:14 PM »

What is wrong with the Ultegra?

Angler 1 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:03:31 PM »

Nothing ! at all bru but in terms of a say higher in th epecking order option like Torium and Trinidad , if there is an option why not bring it to us , our game has not become cheap , but what the heck if it brings hours of entertainment ill go for , heck if this comes out and i have an Ultegra ill get rid of something to make up the remainder lol! its sad that we should not be exosed to whats out there we, have the best fishing ground from the shore . I was an official at the world champs and the visiting teams were amazed at our fish stock and size that we target here ! so why not South Africa be the Mecca of tackle and accesories ? oh how i wish , dont get me wrong the Ultegra is the boss at this stage , infact mine is in the pipeline already , ill have to source another rod from Gremlins then if this puppy come home lol!!! i just got to keep it away from the wife lol!!!!

Angler 1 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:21:24 PM »

hows this from Daiwa
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/354/cPath/23_149_150/surf-fishing/t-surf-castizm-qd.html

bigfish · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:54:20 PM »

Ultegras like I mentioned, anglers only turned to this reel because of the long range cast. Hint hint, those anglers that use them for the nationals replace them in about every 6 to 12 months depending on the amount of usage, this tells us something. And from what I gather that upgrade on the Ultegra was done to accomadate SA, referto the c14.

Angler 1 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 25, 2011, 07:18:40 PM »

i havejust sent a mail to a japanese company now lets see what they say about bringing the reels in .

plonker · « **Reply #26 on:** September 25, 2011, 08:16:49 PM »

The Daiwas have an issue with the retainer plate. Under pressure it bends and at R1200 to fix it is not an easy fix. Also bear in mind the Ultegra is R2000 the Saltiga is nearly R6k

Hi, What retainer plate are you talking about? I have a 4500 which I use every weekend and would like to know if it is bent aswell. It does not feel bent, but then again I do not know which retainer plate.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #27 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:23:03 PM »

I have only heard this from a guy who services them so send it for a service and they will be able to tell

plonker · « **Reply #28 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:33:44 PM »

Hi, which guy? Have you got a phone number or E-mail address? Would like to know which plate you talking about.

mukiwa · « **Reply #29 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:28:23 AM »

hi plonker i surfed the net the whole day yesterday and i found no complaints or reviews pertaining to the saltiga surf spining reels,i believe there is not enough information about these reels in south africa for the sole reason that they are pricey and therefore fewer sold compared to the ultegras,i've made my decission and i am going to purchase the 4500 and the 6000 and have blou draad,pliers,a litre of brandy and a 2lt coke on hand just in case for the

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #30 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:37:13 AM »

Awesome new board thanks Reefz

Half-Pint · « **Reply #31 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:41:35 AM »

Plonker check your PM

plonker · « **Reply #32 on:** September 26, 2011, 06:55:06 PM »

Hi, I phoned kingfisher in Durban today I think they are the biggest daiwa agents in KZN as far as I know. Asked them weather they know of the problem. They said they have sold quite a few 4500 and 6000's and to there knowledge have had no come backs. They also assured me that if there is a problem with the reel daiwa will sort it out. Half pint will phone the people tomorrow. Mukiwa I think you can leave the blou draad at home just drink the brandy and 2lt coke (that's if the fish are not on the bite).

Manuel Junior · « **Reply #33 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:27:52 AM »

Shimano SAROS F
Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
Slow Oscillation
SR-Concept: SR 3D Gear, SR One-Piece Bail Wire
S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Ball Bearings
Aluminum Frame
Graphite Sideplate
Graphite Rotor
Aluminum Spool
Spare Aluminum Spool
S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam
Machined Aluminum Handle
Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment)
Septon Handle Grips
WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
Maintenance Port
Fluidrive II
Floating Shaft
Dyna-Balance
Super Stopper II
Repairable Clicker
Approved for use in Saltwater
Rated for use with mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
Specification:
Max Drag (lbs.) :15
S A-RB Ball Bearings:5
Roller Bearings:1
Gear Ratio-5.7:1
Weight (oz):13.6

Toppie · « **Reply #34 on:** October 02, 2011, 12:53:46 PM »

Guys, there is so much competition by the different manufacturers and distributors for a dwindeling (South African) fishing market. It is normal/usual that everytime one brand launches a new product that rivalry develops and that the one will promote theirs at the cost and expense of others.

It is my humble opinion that one should not spread hearsay "that you heard from somebody" if you didnt experience, can explain and elucidate on yourself.

I believe a fair balance is the objective unbiased reports of technical inspections by people/experts such as Alan Tani and Reefs, and at the end of the day the proof lies in the eating of the pudding.

I always maintain that the fish below the water being targeted and caught are not aware and do not see the bling of the equipment pursuing them. I have caught equally nice fish with Sensation fishing rods that cost a 10th of the price of exclusive handmade rods, and I own them all.

Be carefull to be caught out by all the marketing hype!

Angler 1 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:15:30 PM »

check this , now what we got is the old ci4 i assume this is the improvement on her the super ultegra

Angler 1 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:17:05 PM »

http://catala.lapalomera.com/angles/veure_articleSUPER%20ULTEGRA%20XSA_0000000284.html

read the specs here

Half-Pint · « **Reply #37 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:37:02 PM »

Clive I assume your comment was in relation to my comments on the Saltigas? The way I see it is that it would be unethical not to inform someone if you have heard of a problem with a reel. If I was spending that kind of tom on a reel I know I would be very upset if it broke 3 months in and no one had warned me. The onus rests on you the purchaser to follow up hearsay and find out the truth.

With regards to the tackle stores, firstly don't expect the importers of a product to tell you that they have had issues. I doubt that the shop I heard this from would bad mouth a product considering the amount of money to be made on it versus another at 1/3 of the price.

I will continue to post every flaw I hear about with any bit of tackle. Posting these flaws means that 1) the importer will hammer the manufacturer to fix the fault 2) we as anglers can come up with a fix. Just think of the Toriums issue with the anti reverse, the addition of a R5 spring eliminates the problem. 3) The purchaser is aware of every possible flaw and can buy accordingly

Angler 1 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:43:18 PM »

half pint , have you caught anything on that ultegra of yours boet , i hear good stories and then some bad m spoke to a renownwed angler from Natal north coast and he only said good things , i am so confused man as to what reel to get , i have been surfing the net for options , from Penn surf long casting which we cant get here to bulls eye xt from shiamano , just dont wanna hook a bronzie and get busted up in a comp

Half-Pint · « **Reply #39 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:23:54 PM »

I haven't really had much of a chance to fish with it yet. The only trip its been on was a 2 day trip to the transkei (not ideal grinder territory) that yielded nothing of any real quality. All I managed was some shad so I can't speak from personal experience.