daiwa caldia SHA

[Madeye]

Anyone put one through it paces yet. How does it hold up after a flogging. Looking at a 2500 as a 15lb outfit

[macca335]

I bought one but found that the drag tightened its self when under pressure.
Took it back and cash adjusted for a Livius.

[bjspinner]

Originally Posted by macca335

I bought one but found that the drag tightened its self when under pressure.
Took it back and cash adjusted for a Livius.

Some grease (drag grease) on the rubber seal where it touches the spool would have stopped that, common issue with Daiwa waterproof drag.

[sevric]

I am surprised there are not more replies to this thread. On paper the Caldia SHA looks great, high speed lots of bearings all at an acceptable weight and price. I nearly purchased one myself but opted for a Certate as I did not need the speed.
Is there a reason they are not popular or widely used?

[spawn_again]

ive got a 2000 and its great. i use it when structure fishing or deep due to high ration. drag is good, never had probs with it.

[macca335]

Originally Posted by bjspinner

Some grease (drag grease) on the rubber seal where it touches the spool would have stopped that, common issue with Daiwa waterproof drag.

Tried that, was told the shaft was out of alignment. a Bought a new Ballistic which is very similar nice reel to use.