Shimano Saragosa - Page 3

SpecialK · 02-06-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

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!)

Yup... I saw a post somewhere (I think I told you this) that you can swap the Stella handles with the 18000 saragosa. I was wanting to looks at the Stella and Saragosa side by side and make sure the handles match up. Heck the threads and shaft might even be the same....
I really want to give this reel a try. I am having trouble not jumping on one of the Stella 20k's from ebay right now.
I am not sure that the difference between the saragosa and the 2007 Stella is worth the price diff. I definately know I'm not going to pay over 1k for the new Stella...

MrBill · 02-06-2008, 04:33 PM

If you are serious about owning and keeping a quality spinning reel, just purchase the one you truly desire. Forget about the Saragosa. If it sells for 200 dollars, it doesn't have the guts for longevity.

I'm sure it's a nice reel for the money, but will it hold up in time to a bunch of YF's and GT's? Probably not. If your goal is a Stella, just save up for it. You won't be happy until get one. That's my two cents for the day.

ichibahn · 02-06-2008, 05:51 PM

You right Mr.Bill !
I keep on buying spinning reel (4 Stella, 2 Saltiga), but never have a change going tuna fishing

(hopefully this year).
But I'm happy with the reel

get bent · 02-11-2008, 01:01 PM

I went to Fishing Tackle unlimited last Thursday and the new saragosa and the stella's handles threads are the same.....I personally switch them out....I also talked to the Reel repair department and they can order a large stella handle that will fit on the arm of the saragosa for $50 bucks....

I own the 6500 baitrunner, Thunnus,and the large spheros....and have landed Tuna over 110 lbs on each of the Baitrunner and spheros.....I had to palm the spool on the Baitrunner but still landed it.

With the amount of drag that you can put on a saragosa...There is not many Tuna in the gulf that can spool me....plus you have to be a mean SOB fish much more drag than 40 pounds for a long period of time.....

Here is a Tuna I caught in PV that took 1hour 15mins with 34 pounds of drag..

......so don't tell you need a wench to pull up big tuna

I think I am going to buy one of the big saragosa just because of the stella handles

ichibahn · 02-11-2008, 01:45 PM

$50. just the handle or with the knob (complete set) ?

get bent · 02-11-2008, 01:50 PM

$50 for the handle and it just screws on to the saragosa spinning arm

Only difference is the color of each reel arms.....saragosa is a silver gray and the stella is almost crome

D-22 · 02-11-2008, 02:05 PM

The saragosa is made in Malaysia. I was sad to hear this from shimano rep. This was deciding factor for me not to purchase reel. Maybe for some people this not so important. But for me yes. Stella is proven and my advice is to hunt for good deal. Even back up reel for me need to have security.

fishr1989 · 02-11-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecialK

Yup... I saw a post somewhere (I think I told you this) that you can swap the Stella handles with the 18000 saragosa. I was wanting to looks at the Stella and Saragosa side by side and make sure the handles match up. Heck the threads and shaft might even be the same....
I really want to give this reel a try. I am having trouble not jumping on one of the Stella 20k's from ebay right now.
I am not sure that the difference between the saragosa and the 2007 Stella is worth the price diff. I definately know I'm not going to pay over 1k for the new Stella...

go here, it's the shimano australia page, and there's a list of upgrades, including the drag/bearing/stella handle upgrade for the spheros

http://www.shimanofish.com.au/catalo...=1191564472552

fishr1989 · 02-11-2008, 03:21 PM

you can even get the stella long handle for the

Sustain 6000
Sustain 8000
Stradic 6000
Stradic 8000

SpecialK · 02-11-2008, 03:25 PM

I think I will spend the extra money and try out the saragosa. I looked at upgrading a spheros before. It looked liek you could buy a stella by the time you wre done...
I think the saragosa with upgraded drag and handle will be the the ticket for me. Or at least I am willing to run that risk.

02-11-2008, 01:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
get bent Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	I went to Fishing Tackle unlimited last Thursday and the new saragosa and the stella's handles threads are the same.....I personally switch them out....I also talked to the Reel repair department and they can order a large stella handle that will fit on the arm of the saragosa for $50 bucks.... I own the 6500 baitrunner, Thunnus,and the large spheros....and have landed Tuna over 110 lbs on each of the Baitrunner and spheros.....I had to palm the spool on the Baitrunner but still landed it. With the amount of drag that you can put on a saragosa...There is not many Tuna in the gulf that can spool me....plus you have to be a mean SOB fish much more drag than 40 pounds for a long period of time..... Here is a Tuna I caught in PV that took 1hour 15mins with 34 pounds of drag........so don't tell you need a wench to pull up big tuna I think I am going to buy one of the big saragosa just because of the stella handles __________________ I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout sharkin'! Last edited by get bent : 02-11-2008 at 01:07 PM.

02-11-2008, 01:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
get bent Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	$50 for the handle and it just screws on to the saragosa spinning arm Only difference is the color of each reel arms.....saragosa is a silver gray and the stella is almost crome __________________ I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout sharkin'!

02-11-2008, 02:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
D-22 Junior member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: São Paulo/Miami Posts: 22	The saragosa is made in Malaysia. I was sad to hear this from shimano rep. This was deciding factor for me not to purchase reel. Maybe for some people this not so important. But for me yes. Stella is proven and my advice is to hunt for good deal. Even back up reel for me need to have security. Last edited by D-22 : 02-11-2008 at 05:50 PM.

02-11-2008, 03:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	you can even get the stella long handle for the Sustain 6000 Sustain 8000 Stradic 6000 Stradic 8000 __________________ HowlinWolfCharters.com Everyone needs to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

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02-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,105	If you are serious about owning and keeping a quality spinning reel, just purchase the one you truly desire. Forget about the Saragosa. If it sells for 200 dollars, it doesn't have the guts for longevity. I'm sure it's a nice reel for the money, but will it hold up in time to a bunch of YF's and GT's? Probably not. If your goal is a Stella, just save up for it. You won't be happy until get one. That's my two cents for the day.

02-06-2008, 05:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
ichibahn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 144	You right Mr.Bill ! I keep on buying spinning reel (4 Stella, 2 Saltiga), but never have a change going tuna fishing (hopefully this year). But I'm happy with the reel

02-11-2008, 01:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
ichibahn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 144	$50. just the handle or with the knob (complete set) ?

02-11-2008, 03:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 297	I think I will spend the extra money and try out the saragosa. I looked at upgrading a spheros before. It looked liek you could buy a stella by the time you wre done... I think the saragosa with upgraded drag and handle will be the the ticket for me. Or at least I am willing to run that risk.

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