Yaulpang Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 G'day all, Been enjoying the posts and articles, great stuff. I bought a Daiwa proshooter 4000 in Jan and was enjoying it until the bail stopped snapping shut after casting. This happened 4 months after purchase so I took it back to the retailer (Freddys fishing world Auburn). 4 weeks later I got it back, simular experience as Swoffa, but at least it was fixed. So I thought. 3 weeks later same problem. This time though I contacted Daiwa directly through the Fishraider forum. The sales manager is Evan Spary and he looked after everything so this time 10 days later it's delivered to my door as promised and all fixed so if you have warranty problems send it straight to Daiwa and give Evan Spary a PM. Thanks for that Evan. Good weekend all, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluecod Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 to the site Paul. As they say " It aint watcha know ......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 another plus for evan,, well done.! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Howdy people I've got a Certate being repaired atm, jeez it better not take 4months! Seriously though, I've had my daiwa's in for service heaps (I just drop them in at Otto's) and I usually get it back in a week or two at most. Once I even got one back in 3 days, but that was exceptional! Maby I've just been lucky? (better not count my chickens, no word on my Certate yet...) Cheers Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenist Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 may i ask how you're getting problems with a reel such as a certate? i thought they were rock solid?? sorry -- im an infrequent visitor to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 They are rock solid, but it sufferered a dousing a while back and the roller-bearing has now started to play up. Nothing unusual and I could have fixed it myself if I wasnt so lazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaulpang Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Swoffa, The sales manager who looked after my reel was Evan Spary. Here is the link for sending him a PM. Yeah he promised to look after things quickly and just mark it to his attention when sending it. http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showuser=640 Have a good one. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreamMeUpScotty Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 My probelms were caused by the reel spending 30 minutes at the bottom of Port Hacking, they're only waterproof for so long... 49164[/snapback] Swoffa, how did you reel end up trying to be a submarine? I've seen a whole lot of pics and ads that show a saltwater fly fisho dunk his outfit in the drink while taking photos of his prize bonefish. I guess even the Certate cannot cop the abuse that those high end large arbour reels can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombora Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Hiy Slider; your experience with bail roller bearing is why some dudes (I think Harro is one of em) favour teflon washers rather than bearings. cheers Bombie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluecod Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Swoffa, I'm not having a go at you with the comments that follow, but I think an important lesson for newbies can be learned from the quote I put it down with a lure in the water while I netted a fish for ko-i, a fish grabbed it and pulled the lot in. It took about half an hour to recover. 53887[/snapback] Murphy's law - expect the unexpected and it wouldn't have happened if the rod was first put into a rod holder The reel is still pretty rough after being back to Daiwa 4 times. Apparently they don't have the equipment needed to service the Certate here yet, it needs to be pressurised when put back together. 53887[/snapback] I can appreciate upper quality gear, but when its as highly tuned as a Formula 1, it only takes one part to be slightly out for frustration to set in - for those on restricted budgets [and that is most of us] and/or not sponsored, there's another word that needs to be figured into the calculations = ROBUST. If you're happy to constantly have the reel serviced/tuned, for sure go for the pick of the crop, but if you want no hassle gear, first make sure the thing will go the distance you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Swoffa,I'm not having a go at you with the comments that follow, but I think an important lesson for newbies can be learned from the quote Murphy's law - expect the unexpected and it wouldn't have happened if the rod was first put into a rod holder I can appreciate upper quality gear, but when its as highly tuned as a Formula 1, it only takes one part to be slightly out for frustration to set in - for those on restricted budgets [and that is most of us] and/or not sponsored, there's another word that needs to be figured into the calculations = ROBUST. If you're happy to constantly have the reel serviced/tuned, for sure go for the pick of the crop, but if you want no hassle gear, first make sure the thing will go the distance you want it to. 53993[/snapback] Bluecod, I don't know about Swoffa's problems, but there is no way that a cheaper thredline reel is as robust as a Certate. The only problem that I have ever had with a top end Daiwa is roller-bearings going a bit noisy after a reasonable time period. It is simply replaced and/or lubed and the reel is as good as new. Roller bearings go on any thredline reel (including the cheaper shimanos and daiwas that I own), hence Bombies comments re teflon washers being preferred by some. Cheers Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 As a side issue I noticed that Certates are listed as a Freshwater reel on the Diawa website. Does that mean they wont last in the salt ? Does it affect their warranty if used in the salt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_lure Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 As a side issue I noticed that Certates are listed as a Freshwater reel on the Diawa website. Does that mean they wont last in the salt ? Does it affect their warranty if used in the salt ? 54059[/snapback] They are a saltwater reel, CRBB gives that away. Which website are you looking at? cheers Chrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 (edited) Mate i went to Daiwa.com and followed the links. Edited June 22, 2005 by Grantm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_lure Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Mate i went to Daiwa.com and followed the links. 54071[/snapback] hmmm ok try this http://www.daiwafishing.com.au/index.cfm?s...product=Listing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Fair enough, the question is why does each Daiwa site list it differently? Daiwa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpig Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 As a side issue I noticed that Certates are listed as a Freshwater reel on the Diawa website. Does that mean they wont last in the salt ? Does it affect their warranty if used in the salt ? 54059[/snapback] By the way, this is mentioned as an attribute of the Certate reels from that Daiwa website: Washable Intensive studies of saltwater influence have resulted in the development of a washable construction for saltwater use. A water 'duct' at the bottom of reel allows effective water discharge and simplifies maintenance by allowing the reel to be washed after use, without concern for drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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