b'while still being lightweightto use the high drag powerThe 8000 sized reel is ideal for jigging and sensitive, with quality Fujito tame these feisty fish andkingfish or top water casting lures reel seat and guides. I was hoping for a kingfishwith 20kg of drag at hand.I first used the set on ato arrive amongst the action quick trip out in the BOPand take the 100gm jig to put on a calm day after a lotthe combo to the test, but of windy days the bay hadunfortunately none turned up.experienced in October. TheOver the years I have had reel looks good in dark blueseveral occasions when with gold, and the customisedfishing with 3000-4000 reels aluminum handle and largewhile softbaiting or jigging for reel knob feels very nice andsnapper and big kingfish have gives a solid grip to workhit the lure.This turns into a the lures. The Dual Forcereal tight contest that often drag is exceptionally smoothgoes in the kingies favour but and responsive, with 15kghaving a Salina 4000 with on call it was too much forsuch huge drag brings the the school of kahawai thatodds back to the angler.was busting up around usThis rod and reel is super as I kept catching one afterlight in hand and feels strong, another.The reel didnt needthe combo provides you with confidence that it could easily take on big snapper or kingfish that turn up on the day.Eager to attempt this myself, I am taking the combo to the Far North just as this magazine hits the shelf in stores.I hope to battle big fish off Rangiputa where we are staying.So, keep an eye out on FIGZs social media in early November as we look to hunt down some Northland big dogs with the new Salina!FIGZSpecsOKUMA SALINA 4000Ratio: 5.8:1Capacity/Braid: PE1.5/320m (30lb/230)Line Retrieve: 90cm (per handle crank)Max Drag: 15kgWeight: 405gmRRP: $399.99OKUMA MC NANO SLOW JIG/PITCHLength: 6 4 ftPieces: 2-pieceBlank: Toray CarbonLure Rating: 100-150gmRRP: $399 /FISHINGINGODZONE87'