Shimano Saragosa - Page 2

PurEvl · 02-06-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BretABaker

held the 18k today

How was it? Weight, quality etc? I am looking to pick up a spinning reel to match with an OTI rod.

RT

BretABaker · 02-06-2008, 07:50 AM

Obviously I didn't cast it or anything, but it felt good. I wish this was out when I bought my Penn 950. For those not wanting to spend a ton, but still have a very strong spinning reel this seems like a perfect fit. In terms of weight - you can see online that the difference is minor.

Now who knows, maybe the insides are made from tissue paper, but even for myself this is a tempting reel.

day0ne · 02-06-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by A.whitman

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

The new FB Spheros has been upgraded too. Same 44lbs drag as Saragosa on the 14000 and a new 18000 has been added Price went up a little to $179.99. See this thread for some details:

2CoolFishing - New Saltwater Spinning reels and accessory kit

SpecialK · 02-06-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BretABaker

held the 18k today

Where did they have them in stock already? I am thinking of ordering one.

I am trying to decide between the 14000 and the 18000. It seems the 14000 might be enough reel but i don't know...

BretABaker · 02-06-2008, 09:55 AM

I saw the 18k at FTU - not sure if they had other models

SkeeterRonnie · 02-06-2008, 10:05 AM

Kurtis- my reel was the spheros 14000... like you and I discussed- the handle isnt big enough... thats the only concern I have with them- other than upgrading the drags(felt washers suck!)

BretABaker · 02-06-2008, 10:33 AM

this handle was the big ball type handle. it could've been bigger, but wasn't bad.

SkeeterRonnie · 02-06-2008, 10:54 AM

the spheros has a little rectangle sized doohicke for a handle. it was a pain at times..

fishr1989 · 02-06-2008, 12:15 PM

if i get one, I'm definitely going for the bailless kit to match with it

BretABaker · 02-06-2008, 12:20 PM

how about you just get it and test it....so then I can decide wheter I will get one or not ;-)

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SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,209	Kurtis- my reel was the spheros 14000... like you and I discussed- the handle isnt big enough... thats the only concern I have with them- other than upgrading the drags(felt washers suck!) __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

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SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,209	the spheros has a little rectangle sized doohicke for a handle. it was a pain at times.. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

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fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	if i get one, I'm definitely going for the bailless kit to match with it __________________ HowlinWolfCharters.com Everyone needs to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

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02-06-2008, 07:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	Obviously I didn't cast it or anything, but it felt good. I wish this was out when I bought my Penn 950. For those not wanting to spend a ton, but still have a very strong spinning reel this seems like a perfect fit. In terms of weight - you can see online that the difference is minor. Now who knows, maybe the insides are made from tissue paper, but even for myself this is a tempting reel.

02-06-2008, 09:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	I saw the 18k at FTU - not sure if they had other models

02-06-2008, 10:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	this handle was the big ball type handle. it could've been bigger, but wasn't bad.

02-06-2008, 12:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	how about you just get it and test it....so then I can decide wheter I will get one or not ;-)

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