Seagate 4500h or Catalina 4500h?

[jackman60]

Used for GT popping, jigging e.t.c. (Just wondering which would be the better option i have heard that the catalina is stronger but just wondering what you guys think before i buy one)

cheers

[katfish]

I have looked at both myself. the seagate is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. I would`nt worry that it has less bearings, less things to go wrong. I think ray & annes sell the seagate for around $350, where as the catalina is about $500+. both quality products. depends on your budget. your other option is the saltist 4500 for $300, not high speed though. either way, you wont be disappointed. read all the specs, see which suits you better. which ever one you get, let us know what you think..

[katfish]

p.s. some of my info is off. check out ray & anne`s tackle online for correct product info. should help point you in right direction. cheers

[Mr FeLiX]

katfish wrote:

I have looked at both myself. the seagate is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. I would`nt worry that it has less bearings, less things to go wrong. I think ray & annes sell the seagate for around $350, where as the catalina is about $500+. both quality products. depends on your budget. your other option is the saltist 4500 for $300, not high speed though. either way, you wont be disappointed. read all the specs, see which suits you better. which ever one you get, let us know what you think..

I just brought a Saltist 4500H, seems really solid too. I got mine for heavy jetty, beach and rock work on jew, sharks, ets.

I'll let you know when I have used it enough to give you a real 'review

[jackman60]

thanks katfish mate yeah i had a look at ray annes tackle but im pretty sure i might go the catalina just because it's based more on the saltiga but any reasons why i shouldnt buy a catalina over a seagate please post cost isnt a problem

ill tell you how they go next time i go to vanuatu my 3000 sol got hammered the trip i just went on and i just wanted to upgrade a bit

[katfish]

jackman60; there is a catalina on ebay.au for $500. if your not interested in ebay, you should be able to haggle a good price from your local tackle shop. never pay full price! if they wont haggle, go somewhere else. or, ask if they will throw in some braid. the g.p. ( gross profit) on these items is pretty high.