Done some research into the Catalina prices...
I can get one brand new from a supplier in Japan for AU$437.00 delivered.
Best price I could find in Oz was $555.00 (excl delivery).
Now the only dilemma is whether to order the 4000H or the 4500H. Both are around the same price.
When I checked the specs, the 4500H has a greater line capacity and it actually weighs slightly less than the 4000H. I couldn't figure that one out...
I'll be using 30lb braid mainline which is the PE#3 category.
The 4000H takes 300m of PE#3 and the 4500 takes 400m of the PE#3
So, I was thinking that the Catalina 4000H would be ample for my needs re: line capacity, as 300m should be heaps for off the beach.
Anyone have any reasons why the 4500H might be more advantageous?
And, does anyone know if a 4500H spare spool would fit on a 4000H reel and/or visa versa??
I plan to match the reel to a 10' daiwa saltiga surf rod that I bought last year. I was thinking that the 4000H would be a bit smaller than the 4500H and therefore more suitable for the rod.
But based on the specs I've seen, there's not much difference size or weight wise, so I'm wondering if I may as well go the 4500H?