I asked around and the feedback that I received was quite good. Many recommended Daiwa and Shimano. Shimano is out of my budget, I decided to looked around for a Daiwa reel. There a a few in the market at the moment, Daiwa Caldia Kix, Daiwa Freams Kix, Daiwa Capricorn and Daiwa Freams J just to name a few. After hunting high and low. I decided to get a Daiwa Freams J. Why Daiwa Freams J? Simple.... Because it is CHEAP..!!
Here are some specs that I managed to find from the internet.
Description
Japanese domestic model, saltwater spinning reel. Super lightweight and strong metal body, airbail, anti-backlash system, infinite anti-reverse II, aluminum machine cut handle & power knob, 4 corrosion resistant ball bearings and water proof carbon drag.
Line Retrieved Per Handle Turn: 93cm
Gear Ratio: 4.9:1
Weight: 470g
Maximum Drag Power: 9kg
Line Capacity PE: PE3(30lb)-400m, PE4(40lb)-300m
Line Capacity Mono: 14lb-250m, 17lb-185m, 20lb-140m
:::... The Box ...:::
:::... Daiwa Freams 4500J ...:::
:::... Daiwa Freams 4500J ...:::
:::... Changeable Left / Right Hand Retrieve ...:::
:::... Drag system ...:::
:::... Spooled with 30 lb Jigman X4 300 m ...:::
:::... Power handle with the standard knob ...:::
:::... Another view of the reel ...:::
:::... Different view of the power handle ...:::
:::... Latest addition to the family Daiwa Freams 4500J ...:::
:::... Schematic diagram of the reel included in the packing ...:::
:::... Schematic diagram of the spool included in the packing ...:::
:::... Loaded with 300m of 30lb Jigman X4 multicoloured braided line ...:::
:::... Japanese brand. Hope it is good ...:::
:::... 5 different colours with each colour denotes 10m of line ...:::
6 comments:
i am also need a new reel. and 4500j is on my list...
how much?
i'm targeting to buy banax gt 5000.. but if 4500j is 40 bux away, i might put it into consideration....
Im targetting 4500J too. Would like to know its performance and its cost. Would it be an overkill for landing 2-3kg fishes?
Hi guys...
The price range for the Freams J is about RM 300 - RM 350, depending on the tackle shop. You might even be able to get from somewhere cheaper.
The performace of the reel is good. For fish between 2-3 kg, shouln't be a problem.
Happy fishing...
i bought one,when i was vacation last month at Pahang,Malaysia..around USD100.
Actually Fream is new version of Exceler...i check in internet and tackle shop,its good reel for middle weight(1kg-7kg)..also good for jigging,but not for casting.
one more thing,Exceler fream J system bearing and interior almost look like Saltiga Z.Anti-interior corrosion. I almost have more than 10 reel in different brand,but for me Daiwa was the best.Chip and steady.
I have the "exceller" type one.. And I realy loved this reel..
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