Shimano Saragosa

BretABaker · 02-05-2008, 07:42 PM

Does anyone have any experience with this reel??? From what I see on Shimano's website, it weighs about the same as the stella, and handles over 40lbs of drag. Seeing as it's around $200 at FTU - seems to be a better purchase, but am I missing something?

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=25343743020 59305&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUI D=1202262032162

gman · 02-05-2008, 08:48 PM

I believe its new for 2008

Bellyups · 02-05-2008, 08:53 PM

The reel looks very temtping and I need a spinner. However, for my main focus of surface tuna, I am leaning to an old or new model stella. I may pick up a Saragosa 8000 for dorado and such.

SkeeterRonnie · 02-05-2008, 09:23 PM

wierd..the 18000 wieghs less than the 14000 with more line capacity.

I will be getting one instead of a stella for now.

they still havent learned that using carbon fiber instead of dartanium is better in a wet enviroment! I will replace the washers before ever mounting it ona rod!

BretABaker · 02-05-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellyups

The reel looks very temtping and I need a spinner. However, for my main focus of surface tuna, I am leaning to an old or new model stella. I may pick up a Saragosa 8000 for dorado and such.

if i decide to get another big spinning reel i'll try this barring any horrible reports. i'm sure there are differences - but not ones that are several hundred dollars worth

ember · 02-05-2008, 09:50 PM

It looks to me that the arbor of the spool on the 18000 is considerably thinner than the 14000.Less weight,more capacity.

A.whitman · 02-05-2008, 10:27 PM

bret it looks like a factory upgraded spheros. extral bearing, handle and upgraded drag. cant be beat in my book.

DeepBlueGulf · 02-05-2008, 10:40 PM

I don't think they are shipping yet, but definitely a good budget reel with a quality name behind it.

dbg

BretABaker · 02-06-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepBlueGulf

I don't think they are shipping yet, but definitely a good budget reel with a quality name behind it.

dbg

held the 18k today

fishr1989 · 02-06-2008, 01:05 AM

it's so tempting....

02-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	Shimano Saragosa Does anyone have any experience with this reel??? From what I see on Shimano's website, it weighs about the same as the stella, and handles over 40lbs of drag. Seeing as it's around $200 at FTU - seems to be a better purchase, but am I missing something? http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=25343743020 59305&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUI D=1202262032162

02-05-2008, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 406	The reel looks very temtping and I need a spinner. However, for my main focus of surface tuna, I am leaning to an old or new model stella. I may pick up a Saragosa 8000 for dorado and such. __________________ "You trust the moon to move the mighty ocean, and you trust the sun to shine upon the land..." Jerry Jeff Walker Solve world hunger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKNoJ2BzSRU "

02-05-2008, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,209	wierd..the 18000 wieghs less than the 14000 with more line capacity. I will be getting one instead of a stella for now. they still havent learned that using carbon fiber instead of dartanium is better in a wet enviroment! I will replace the washers before ever mounting it ona rod! __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

02-06-2008, 01:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	it's so tempting.... __________________ HowlinWolfCharters.com Everyone needs to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

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02-05-2008, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 996	I believe its new for 2008

02-05-2008, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
ember Junior member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	It looks to me that the arbor of the spool on the 18000 is considerably thinner than the 14000.Less weight,more capacity.

02-05-2008, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
A.whitman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 152	bret it looks like a factory upgraded spheros. extral bearing, handle and upgraded drag. cant be beat in my book.

02-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 598	I don't think they are shipping yet, but definitely a good budget reel with a quality name behind it. dbg

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