diawa caldia x4000

[TF_paulcarpenter]

whats peoples veiws on the diawas caldias x4000 and whats the best price.

[TF_Kagger TNB]

The handle doesn’t fold so storage and transport is awkward.

The handle appears to be sized for a beachcasting reel, and feels really odd to use.

I have the old model and like it, despite this also not having a folding handle, but I couldn’t get on with the new one.

[TF_shark]

Can’t fault mine more power than a TDR and bigger spools.
Use them for feeder and splash waggler.
Never had a problem with the handles have mine set up in a ready rod case.
IMO excellent reels.

[TF_paulcarpenter]

cheers guys, whos doing the best deals on these

[TF_carpmagicParticipant]

Handles unscrew which i think actually makes the rods easier to transport. Also with the larger handle the reel has a feel of being more powerful ie extra cranking power. When i first looked at them i thought the handle was too big but having fished with them for a while i cant fault them, to such an extent i shall be using them in the world feeder champs in ghent.

[TF_slippery]

Great reels,i have 2 of them and would never part with them.Give ians tackle a ring as they are selling the 3000x size for £99.99,not sure if they have the size you want,but worth a try.

[TF_paulcarpenter]

steve i fish whiteacres alot so they would be for the method mainly so you know the distance to chuck, would they be ok for that or ott

[TF_Kagger TNB]

@carpmagic wrote:

Handles unscrew which i think actually makes the rods easier to transport. Also with the larger handle the reel has a feel of being more powerful ie extra cranking power. When i first looked at them i thought the handle was too big but having fished with them for a while i cant fault them, to such an extent i shall be using them in the world feeder champs in ghent.

The “Handles unscrew”. That to me is a problem. I’d end up losing bits. it’s my style 🙂

With my old style Caldias I half unscrew them and the handles come in just enough so that they go in the rod bag nicely. I can live with that and they’re lovely reels.

I just think that on good reels, a folding reel handle should come as standard.

[TF_Kagger TNB]

I appreciate you seem to have your mind made up, but have a look at the TDM4012’s.

Same sized reel, FAR less ‘blingy’, lovely to use, an absolutely superb folding handle, and save a few quid.

I cant fault mine. 🙂

[TF_TIDALWAVE1]

i have a pair of the tdm 4012 reels myself.lovely super smooth,excellent line lay,line friendly line clip,and great price as well 😎

[TF_slippery]

@paulcarpenter wrote:

steve i fish whiteacres alot so they would be for the method mainly so you know the distance to chuck, would they be ok for that or ott

Go for the x3000 @ that price,they are a good deal.The x4000 may be a bit ott for places like w/a etc.

[TF_slippery]

Did you get a Caldia in the end Paul.

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