New Shimano Saragosa spinners!

DeepBlueGulf · 01-12-2008, 03:31 PM

Hey guys,

I was looking at the Shimano forumn on another board and saw a post from the Shimano rep about some new saltwater spinners. Here is the link:

2CoolFishing - New Saltwater Spinning reels and accessory kit

Alot of folks are always looking for entry level spinners, prefering not to spend their money on a Stella right away, and the new Saragosa models, the big ones, look like they could be a great reel that is priced right. 44lbs of drag and only $299, with alot of the Stella style features. The Spheros is also listed and the big ones also get 44lbs of drag, at under $200.

Anyway, just thought I'd pass the info along.

Tom - DBG

awesum · 01-12-2008, 04:38 PM

Thanks Tom .... good info.

I have a Spheros 14000 that I upgraded with carbon fiber drag washers that handled the yellowfins pretty well on our last trip. I don't have the specs on it in front of me but I noticed that the new 14000s were a little pricier. I'd like to find out a little more about them.

I've got two spinners that seem to be working for me now so a new one will have to wait until I break one of these. I'm no tackle Ho .... ya know.

SkeeterRonnie · 01-13-2008, 09:39 AM

i think Shitmano finally decided to put some carbon fibers in the larger spheros... LOL!!

Atlantaking · 01-13-2008, 11:28 AM

While the new Saragosa looks interesting, does anyone feel funny about their "max drag numbers"? I'm not sure I believe those numbers considering a Trini or Saltiga conventional doesn't put out that much drag, even with the mondo drag washers under their main gears. How much max drag does a Stella or Saltiga spinner get?

DeepBlueGulf · 01-13-2008, 12:06 PM

I don't know how much drag you can get out of a Trini, but the Ocea Jiggers, basicaly the Trini 40 Narrow do put out over 40lbs of drag.

Here is a sheet on the Stellas:

SpecialK · 01-13-2008, 12:42 PM

Any news on when the saragosa will be available? I would liek to put my hands on one and compare it to a stella in person.

DeepBlueGulf · 01-13-2008, 04:01 PM

You might ask when they will be available on the 2Cool Shimano Forum. Bantam1 could answer that question.

DBG

Bellyups · 01-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Supposedly a new stella will be available in March. I am patiently waiting.

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01-12-2008, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
awesum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi/Sandia Posts: 263	Thanks Tom .... good info. I have a Spheros 14000 that I upgraded with carbon fiber drag washers that handled the yellowfins pretty well on our last trip. I don't have the specs on it in front of me but I noticed that the new 14000s were a little pricier. I'd like to find out a little more about them. I've got two spinners that seem to be working for me now so a new one will have to wait until I break one of these. I'm no tackle Ho .... ya know.

01-13-2008, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Atlantaking Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 46	While the new Saragosa looks interesting, does anyone feel funny about their "max drag numbers"? I'm not sure I believe those numbers considering a Trini or Saltiga conventional doesn't put out that much drag, even with the mondo drag washers under their main gears. How much max drag does a Stella or Saltiga spinner get?

01-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 291	Any news on when the saragosa will be available? I would liek to put my hands on one and compare it to a stella in person.

01-13-2008, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 598	You might ask when they will be available on the 2Cool Shimano Forum. Bantam1 could answer that question. DBG

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