New toy

I picked up a 3000 version of one of these last week at a great price at the Tackleshack. Thanks Doug and Matt.
Really smooth feeling reel with all the Daiwa bling.
Can't wait to give it a good test when I come back from a business trip to Sydney.
All the best, Colin Hay

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ooh very nice, what rod are

Thu, 2008-11-27 14:54

ooh very nice, what rod are you matching it up to? also what line have you got on it?.

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What sort of reel

Thu, 2008-11-27 14:58

is it Col? What line weight you putting on it? 

 

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Hi Brett It is a Heartland XA Would be good for a Yak

Thu, 2008-11-27 15:02

Here is some of the Daiwa info:
Designed for the rigors of saltwater use the Heartland XA spinning reels use 7 of Daiwa’s exclusive Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings (CRBB), these bearings are treated for corrosion resistance and are shielded to seal out sand, fine grit, salt crystals and other abrasives for longer life.

The new Heartland XA spinning reels can be perfectly matched and balanced to the extensive range of HLXA rods and the new HLXA 153 HSTA baitcaster reel.

Real four concept
Aluminium body and sideplate
Braid friendly AirBail
Silent cross wrap oscillation
Infinite anti-reverse
Digigear II drive system
Hyper tournament waterproof drag
Machined aluminium handle
Extra large jigging handle on 4000 model
7 CRBB bearings
Twistbuster II
ABS aluminium spool the titanium nitride ring
Washable construction
Micro precision click adjustable drag
Spare spool

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Does sound good mate!

Thu, 2008-11-27 15:04

Too bad i've already got a new Twinpower 5000 on order!!  Gonna put it on my Nitro distance Spin.

 

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Love to get one of those

Thu, 2008-11-27 15:05

Sounds like a great combination.
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I am going to run it with my Xzoga spin rod to start with Blake

Thu, 2008-11-27 14:59

Forgive me, but I can't remember what line I have on it.
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mmmmmm sounds like a nice

Thu, 2008-11-27 15:09

mmmmmm sounds like a nice combo, would make a good lure caster for queenies/salmon/tailor. good fun on the lighter gear.

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Yes, it should be great Blake

Thu, 2008-11-27 15:28

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