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Who has bought one of the Makaira spin reels? I am looking for any opinion from the people who fished with it. Alan's review is not coming for months but I can't wait all that long. Any opinions and comparisons with Stella or Dog Fight please.
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sharkfishing76
Let me know how would works have 20 and 30K I love to get 10 keep us posted please
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finally got around to getting a stick for my 10k and got it spooled for this season. Ended up putting it on a jigging rod. Centaur constellation 51S the yellow one. Felt great and really couldn't pass it up at the price point. Bought it locally at the Real Seat in brielle. they mentioned the shorter length should offset that little bit of extra weight. Got 450yrds I believe of 65lb Maxcuatro
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Is there anyone who use the Makaira reel? Can anyone review the Makaira reel? Im planning to buy one.
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On 20k landed few bft 150-250 a lot black tip on 30 k quiet few tarpons countless sharks 100-500 rang I have reels way below 20 and 30 serial so very first 30k went bad after second 200ish fish but okuma fixed and upgraded bail since than no problem at all I used Stella's before for years but I switched to mk and never looked back build like tank waterproof not afraid of sand on beach if okuma introduce 5-6k size I would buy it instantly. Reel is like vs and stella mix,not smooth as shimano or daiwa but I loved conventional like drag settings one click and you can go from 0 to 20-30 and up drag great reels period
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sharkfishing76 said:
On 20k landed few bft 150-250 a lot black tip on 30 k quiet few tarpons countless sharks 100-500 rang I have reels way below 20 and 30 serial so very first 30k went bad after second 200ish fish but okuma fixed and upgraded bail since than no problem at all I used Stella's before for years but I switched to mk and never looked back build like tank waterproof not afraid of sand on beach if okuma introduce 5-6k size I would buy it instantly. Reel is like vs and stella mix,not smooth as shimano or daiwa but I loved conventional like drag settings one click and you can go from 0 to 20-30 and up drag great reels period
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Thanks for the update. looking forward to buy one. Will keep the group updated.
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What target fish for?.For popping I would only use the Makaira 30k for huge XXL TUNA, but 39oz!!.
The 20k size has more competitors: a less free spinning (oil seals) and 34.4oz!(or 35??). The torque or expedition 8000 30,8 and with more braid capacity. Here you have other options like certate, slammer hs or saragosa 25k (same oz, but +yds).

* Peculiar drag system.
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jorge said:
What target fish for?.For popping I would only use the Makaira 30k for huge XXL TUNA, but 39oz!!.
The 20k size has more competitors: a less free spinning (oil seals) and 34.4oz!(or 35??). The torque or expedition 8000 30,8 and with more braid capacity. Here you have other options like certate, slammer hs or saragosa 25k (same oz, but +yds).

* Peculiar drag system.
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Targeting mostly Big GT and Tunas. 20K is good for popping?
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Kisho said:
Targeting mostly Big GT and Tunas. 20K is good for popping?
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Yes, it will work great!
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Ryan Dezwarte
For Tuna, You want at least 300m (328yrds) of line for popping or stickbaiting. Size of PE corresponds to size of Fish.

Keep us updated on the makira! I was looking for a sub reel for tuna.
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Ryan Dezwarte said:
For Tuna, You want at least 300m (328yrds) of line for popping or stickbaiting. Size of PE corresponds to size of Fish.

Keep us updated on the makira! I was looking for a sub reel for tuna.
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Sure. Will keep posted. Thanks.
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sharkfishing76 said:
On pictures you can compare to 14 k Stella and 30000 and just for fun next to 4000

What size stella would you compare the 10k and 20k makaira with? Is the makaira a lot heavier? Looking for something smaller than a 14k stella for my popping rod
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bnz
What size stella would you compare the 10k and 20k makaira with? Is the makaira a lot heavier? Looking for something smaller than a 14k stella for my popping rod


US dollar right now will get you a great deal from Digitaka.

SALTIGA 20 SALTIGA 10000-H

Japan Fishing Tackle Store DIGITAKA!
www.digitaka.com www.digitaka.com
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bnz said:
What size stella would you compare the 10k and 20k makaira with? Is the makaira a lot heavier? Looking for something smaller than a 14k stella for my popping rod


US dollar right now will get you a great deal from Digitaka.

SALTIGA 20 SALTIGA 10000-H

Japan Fishing Tackle Store DIGITAKA!
www.digitaka.com www.digitaka.com
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Holy shit the 8000P is lighter than a stella 10k, and it's much cheaper. I have never used this newer model whats your opinion on it over a stella or twin power? I like the makiara and really wanted to go with that once I saw they had the spinning version but it is so heavy for no reason... 22oz for this reel vr almost 30 oz for a makaira 10k if I'm not mistaking

WWYD? And have your ordered from this site before and does it cost anything in shipping and import fees?
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graduating20 said:
Holy shit the 8000P is lighter than a stella 10k, and it's much cheaper. I have never used this newer model whats your opinion on it over a stella or twin power? I like the makiara and really wanted to go with that once I saw they had the spinning version but it is so heavy for no reason... 22oz for this reel vr almost 30 oz for a makaira 10k if I'm not mistaking

WWYD? And have your ordered from this site before and does it cost anything in shipping and import fees?
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Have ordered multiple times from Digitaka. Free shipping. I usually receive items from them faster than I do from other companies here in the States.
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What are your thoughts using that saltiga over a 10 k stella? My eyes it is a good choice, lighter weight by about 2 oz... cheaper, more line capacity I'm sure, and morr drag. Is the quality there in comparison to a stella ?
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Some people are Daiwa fans, others are Shimano. Both are good reels. I have two Saltiga 14k, a 20k, and an older dogfight 8000.
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I wish the made something between the 10K and 20K
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bnz said:
Have ordered multiple times from Digitaka. Free shipping. I usually receive items from them faster than I do from other companies here in the States.
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Are the Digitaka US or JDM models?
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Is there any difference in the US and JDM versions
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