New Diawa Catilina Announced

[madmaskbass]

I may and probably am a little behind the times but just saw that daiwa is just about to or have released the new catalina and from what they have put up it looks the good and my gear bank is still recovering from the new rod i just bought i think that i might be saving a few pennies for one of these as a heavy reef reel....

the big question is at what price point is it going to be released at..my money is on the same price as the certate maybe slightly higher probably around $600...has the hyper gearing which the certate doesnt but it is a new model...looks the goods though it really does...love the black and silver

the penny saving has begun..just hope with my new move to fishing paradise my reef reel holds up for 6 months..lol

specs:
Features

• Real Four
• Mag Sealed
• Zaion Air Rotor
• UTD – Ultimate Tournament Drag
• Hyper Digigear
• Twistbuster II
• Tough Air Bail
• Minimum Offset Gearing
• ABS II
• Super Metal Housing (body and sideplate)
• New CRBB system
• Silent Oscillation
• Rotor Break
• Manual Bail Return
• Water tight wide open roller for heavy shock leader
• BB line roller with rubber seal
• Linear Rotation
• Lightweight EVA handle Knob

not affiliated with daiwa just a keen tackle nut...that loves his daiwa gear

[madmaskbass]

i thought it was pretty specked up for the price of $600 and i was wrong selling on plat.jp for 726 so probably $800 here...now im not so sure its only an extra 300 odd if that for a saltiga might be saving for a little longer then...still a bloody nice looking reel

[wayno60]

ORIGINALLY introduced in 2007 the Catalina set new standards for heavy duty fishing with spinning reels. At the time Saltiga was the best money could buy but Daiwa realized the need for a lower priced similar reel. They developed and released the Catalina, it become instantly popular, over the years it has built an incredible reputation as a super tough reliable game fishing reel.

But all good things come to an end and in 2012 the all new Catalina is released and features Daiwa’s latest technology from the ground breaking Magseal to Zaion Air Rotor. The new Catalina is guaranteed to have an even better reputation than the previous model.

The Catalina heralds a giant leap forward in design, using the new Saltiga as a base design it employs Daiwa’s revolutionary magnetic fluid. Developed by NASA to magnetically deliver fuel to space ships, this revolutionary innovation was originally developed for Certate and Saltiga, and now it is available in Catalina.

Mixing a liquid with iron isn’t easy, but Daiwa has mastered it in the Certate and Saltiga range. When dispersed evenly through liquid, the iron oxide (magnetite) has a diameter of 1/100,000mm, so small that the surface area of the ferromagnetic particle is around 1/10th of a single influenza virus. This new metallic grease/oil takes on a new effect, placed by itself it forms a typical liquid helical shape with the introduction of a magnetic force it changes shape similar to the android in Terminator II, attaching itself to any other metal to form a seal. So strong is this magnetic liquid that if placed in a container with a magnetic surface it would retain its shape even if the bottom was removed. Being magnetized this lubrication system avoids any friction and prevents dust intrusion, eliminating oil spray and significantly improving reel life expectancy. The challenge for Daiwa was to utilise the inherent benefits of magnetic liquid in reel design. Instead of it being used to dustproof, we needed something that was waterproof. Innovative design combined new CRBB bearings with a magnetic oil membrane and making it possible. Water intrusion is now a thing of the past.

Not content just with Magseal, Catalina also introduces Zaion Air Rotor. Zaion material was first seen in the Luvias series, this super strong light material is like no other – a new revolution in strength and sensitivity. This design disperses pressure to the entire lower section of the rotor, dramatically decreasing stress and flexing. Working in conjunction with the Mag Seal the Air Rotor has been hollowed out to create airflow through the whole rotor system. This prevents foreign material such as water, salt, sand and dust collecting inside the reel, the added air flow eliminates moist build up in the reel preventing corrosion issues.

With other designs innovations like Real Four, Hyper Digigear, UTD, Airbail etc as standard the Catalina sets a new standard in heavy duty spinning reel design.

$640.00 at a local shop here on the goldie.

[Sevric]

Although not much of a Daiwa fan in my opinion the new Catalina will have some big shoes to fill; the old model has been one of the most reliable; tough reels availaible at its price point.

[Si]

it realy look the goods to me. i thought the catalina was an good reel but looked a little dated and needed an overhaul. certaintly done that now.

[benno_r]

At $640, why buy a Saltiga? Buy a catalina, add a Jigging Master handle, a few bearings from Boca, and you have a Saltiga for about $300 less than a Saltiga.

Cheers,
Ben

[MattChew]

I think $640 is the old model if you are talking about the one at Anglers Warehouse? Expect these to be around the $800+ mark for the bigger models when they hit the Australian shores .. not seen one on a shelf as yet. They look the goods and I'm definitely considering a 4000 to replace my Certate.

Ta
Matt

[reggy]

It looks great and will probably trigger some great discounts on the old model, which I prefer because I can open it up and service it myself.
I`m refering to the magnetic oil bath that the gearbox contains. I like the old model. Don`t want to sound negative about the new model, just like to do my own servicing.

[MattChew]

It looks great and will probably trigger some great discounts on the old model, which I prefer because I can open it up and service it myself.
I`m refering to the magnetic oil bath that the gearbox contains. I like the old model. Don`t want to sound negative about the new model, just like to do my own servicing.

I'm not sure about the mag seal either ... I've already seen the old version 5000 Catalina for $420 delivered via an AU shop ... pretty good buying really, especially from your armchair.

Ta
Matt

[TimD]

If i didn't already have a saltiga i would look at the new catalina, they certainly look pretty sexy



cheers tim

[Tangles]

I have the old Catalina in 4500 and 6500, take anything you throw at them, shame the new versions only go to 5000 i think

[deepfried]

I have got two of the older catalnas and love them but at those prices for the new model I wouldn't buy a catalina or saltiga ($1000+) I would just buy a Stella. They are still better rated and better value for money. Top end daiwa prices are insane and then you have to send them away to get serviced because of the mag seal oil. F that, they can keep them no matter how good they look and I will now go shimano for top end gear

[Bladeca]

$449 for the old version 6500 will do me. Does it look as pretty as the new one, nope...but I'd rather fish than be at some fashion show

[Dan5]

What do you mean sexy?..........looks like a fishing reel to me..........i have the old 4500h and love it.......gutsy strong and reliable.
When i bought mine i had a choice it or the twin power........i'm glad i bought the Catalina it's been great.

The new model looks ordinary IMO.......eva grip........whoopy duck.........

Dan

[TimD]

Bladeca and Dan5, I'd rather fish with good looking quality gear, rather than boring looking quality gear



I am a bit of a show pony though



cheers tim