Daiwa Expedition

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Daiwa Saltiga 6500 Expedition

This reel is the tuned up model of the Saltiga Z series with a deep spool and round power knob.

Features

* Manual return bail system
* Cam driven ball bearing supported oscillation
* Water proof (knob, drag, gear box, titanium twist buster line roller)
* Rotor brake in casting
* Tough air bail wire
* Floating pinion gear
* Digital cut gear from material 1.6 times stronger than duralumin
* 14+1 ball bearings
* Perfect double stopper (infinite roller and mechanical)
* One piece machined handle
* Deep Spool
* Round Power Knob

Line Capacity:PE8/300m, PE6/400m
Gear Ratio:4.3:1
Weight: 29.1oz
Bearing: 14+1
Max Drag: 66 Pound (yes, you read it right)
price around $700.00

ksong · 07-16-2006, 02:06 PM

How about new ZeeBaas ZX series from Japan.
It is only $1300.

or, new Van Staal with bails.

If this trend continues, we are going to see $2000 spinning reel soon.

Gunsmoke · 07-16-2006, 07:20 PM

That ZeeBaas ZX series has a case of the ugly's. It seems like they could at least polish off the casting marks for 1300 bucks. You won't see one of those hanging in my fishing room.

Still Smokin · 11-25-2006, 05:50 PM

Where can I get one of these? I have heard about them, but never seen one in person.

Pescador · 11-26-2006, 06:41 PM

I've got one of these on order - direct from Japan.

Several companies over there will pay the shipping and offer a good deal into the bargin.

I suggest that anyone wanting genuine japanese made gear to go direct to the scource, use ebay or inet search.
Watch out cus I shall certainly test that drag tho,

at least up to what I can apply without a harness.
My Diawa Saltiga Z4500 is light years ahead of anything I've ever seen in spinning/jig reels (that includes the new Accurate) and this is what made up my mind for the 6500Exp.

The way I look at it the price I'm paying is an investment in my future pleasure, and it will outlast me thats for sure!
Hold tight and watch this space.

fishterrorizer · 12-11-2006, 12:00 AM

yea these reels really blow the accurates out of the water kinda pricy though but definetly smooth like ky. hey I heard from my cousins uncles best frends bro that breitling was going to make spinning reels too....

berniek · 12-19-2006, 03:37 PM

this is what make it so hard trying to decide on new gear. You get your Daiwa enthusiasts, you get your Shimano enthusiasts and you get your Accurate enthusiasts! Anyone want to put in a plug for the Zeebaas?

I've had a friend telling me the Accurate he is now using is better than his 6500. Oh boy......

In terms of the largest sizes, I've got the 20000 Stella and the 6500DF and while there are little things between them, I can't say that one is much better than the other.

mcgolfer · 12-19-2006, 07:05 PM

i have the daiwa, accurate and shimano spinners in the sizes that are being discussed here. i currently fish all 3. i prefer the daiwa's over the stella's but it's just a feel thing and only for casting. the accurate feels a little bulkier in my hands but once i am hooked up to a fish that reel instills me with confidence. the drags are smooth and i feel if i ever land a big tuna on a spinner i would want the accurate to be in my hands when it happens. i have even started to use the accuate as a chunk reel with 80lb spectre and a 50lb flourocarbon leader. i caught 4 on this outfit chunking on my last trip and although they were small 60 to 90lbs that reel when combined with a 50/80 graphite spinning rod got those tuna to the boat fast. now if i had to have only one of the 3 it would be the accurate due to the fact that i prefer to fish heavier gear. now if i was in a casting contest the daiwa would be my go to outfit but only because of the way it fits my large hands......rick

Pescador · 03-30-2007, 06:14 PM

Got my 6500Exp at last.

Tried to fill it with PE8 Varivas Jigging........and it only held 200m......sh#$!!!
I got 3 spools of the stuff from Japan cuz the spec. said it would take 300m.

Well guys it doesn't - even if you wind it on rock hard.

Has anyone filled this reel with 300m of metred jig line?
If so what manufacturer made it?

Ragman · 03-30-2007, 07:17 PM

Hey Pescador!

What's the diameter of the PE8 Varivas?

On my Stella`8000 I was able to get 300 yards of 65# JB spectra, but isn't the 6500EXP in the same class as the Stella 10000?

11-26-2006, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pescador Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 32	Diawa 6500Exp I've got one of these on order - direct from Japan. Several companies over there will pay the shipping and offer a good deal into the bargin. I suggest that anyone wanting genuine japanese made gear to go direct to the scource, use ebay or inet search. Watch out cus I shall certainly test that drag tho, at least up to what I can apply without a harness. My Diawa Saltiga Z4500 is light years ahead of anything I've ever seen in spinning/jig reels (that includes the new Accurate) and this is what made up my mind for the 6500Exp. The way I look at it the price I'm paying is an investment in my future pleasure, and it will outlast me thats for sure! Hold tight and watch this space.

12-11-2006, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
fishterrorizer Junior member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: south beach Posts: 9	yea these reels really blow the accurates out of the water kinda pricy though but definetly smooth like ky. hey I heard from my cousins uncles best frends bro that breitling was going to make spinning reels too.... __________________ capt. SAM K.

12-19-2006, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 389	i have the daiwa, accurate and shimano spinners in the sizes that are being discussed here. i currently fish all 3. i prefer the daiwa's over the stella's but it's just a feel thing and only for casting. the accurate feels a little bulkier in my hands but once i am hooked up to a fish that reel instills me with confidence. the drags are smooth and i feel if i ever land a big tuna on a spinner i would want the accurate to be in my hands when it happens. i have even started to use the accuate as a chunk reel with 80lb spectre and a 50lb flourocarbon leader. i caught 4 on this outfit chunking on my last trip and although they were small 60 to 90lbs that reel when combined with a 50/80 graphite spinning rod got those tuna to the boat fast. now if i had to have only one of the 3 it would be the accurate due to the fact that i prefer to fish heavier gear. now if i was in a casting contest the daiwa would be my go to outfit but only because of the way it fits my large hands......rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle Last edited by mcgolfer : 12-19-2006 at 07:08 PM.

03-30-2007, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pescador Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 32	Got my 6500Exp at last. Tried to fill it with PE8 Varivas Jigging........and it only held 200m......sh#$!!! I got 3 spools of the stuff from Japan cuz the spec. said it would take 300m. Well guys it doesn't - even if you wind it on rock hard. Has anyone filled this reel with 300m of metred jig line? If so what manufacturer made it? Last edited by Pescador : 03-30-2007 at 06:17 PM.

03-30-2007, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey Pescador! What's the diameter of the PE8 Varivas? On my Stella`8000 I was able to get 300 yards of 65# JB spectra, but isn't the 6500EXP in the same class as the Stella 10000? __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

07-16-2006, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,156	How about new ZeeBaas ZX series from Japan. It is only $1300. or, new Van Staal with bails. If this trend continues, we are going to see $2000 spinning reel soon.

07-16-2006, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 535	That ZeeBaas ZX series has a case of the ugly's. It seems like they could at least polish off the casting marks for 1300 bucks. You won't see one of those hanging in my fishing room.

11-25-2006, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Still Smokin Junior member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Where can I get one of these? I have heard about them, but never seen one in person.

12-19-2006, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
berniek Junior member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19	this is what make it so hard trying to decide on new gear. You get your Daiwa enthusiasts, you get your Shimano enthusiasts and you get your Accurate enthusiasts! Anyone want to put in a plug for the Zeebaas? I've had a friend telling me the Accurate he is now using is better than his 6500. Oh boy...... In terms of the largest sizes, I've got the 20000 Stella and the 6500DF and while there are little things between them, I can't say that one is much better than the other.

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