Light surf spinning reel suggestions?

[Cubano]

I'm looking to buy a spinning reel for a light surf setup, and would like to hear your suggestions on which one of the following four reels you would recommend:

Shimano Saragosa 4000F
Quantum Cabo PTs 40
Okuma VSystem V-40A
Daiwa Team Advantage A 3500A

I have already bought a Shimano Cennan medium-light (6-12 LB) steelhead spinning rod. I will be mainly using 1/2 to 3/4 OZ lures on 10 LB fluorocarbon, for mainly halibut (with the occasional perch and croacker), here in Southern California. If you have any other suggestions other than the four mentioned above, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

[JerseyBrian]

If I had to choose out of the reels metioned above, I think I would go with the Cabo 40PTs reel. I have a Boca 40PTs and it's great for anything from stripers/blues to snook/bonefish/tarpon. I but the Cabo model is a little bit smoother (extra bearings).

[gman]

cabo 40

[lite-liner]

Cabo 40 is a little small, but I have a -50 on my 10' lamiglas Surf King
loaded w/50# pwr-pro. got 210 yds on it.
Only reason I say -40 is a little small is line capacity. if that really isnt an
issue, no reason a -40 can't handle it.
tight lines
-Brian

[Cubano]

How does it compare to the new Shimano Saragosa? Since I'll be using this reel for light surf fishing (out here it is rare to run into anything over 10 LBs), I'm mainly concerned with smoothness and durability against saltwater use. I will only be using 10/12 LB fluorocarbon line, so I'm looking more for a smooth drag rather than a super strong one.

Thanks

[LEXPRO]

How about Saltiga surf?

[Cubano]

Too big for my needs. I need something light that I can carry up and down the surf, throwing light lures (1/2 to 3/4 OZ). Plus I'm only using a light 9' steelhead rod (rated for 6-12 LB line). Out here in Southern California you usually run only into smaller halibut (under 10 LBs although on rare occasions you might get a 20 pounder), corbina (under 8 LBs), yellowfin and spotfin croackers (again under 10 LBs) and barred surf perch (under 4 LBs). More rare you might run into a Leopard shark or Guitar fish which can get to about 50 LBs around here. I want to keep my setup on the light side to make it more of a challenge.

Thanks

[hatidua]

Any chance I can add a reel to the list? - find a USA-made Penn Slammer in whatever size suits you (they came in 260/360/460/560) and are great reels. Still fairly easy to find second hand and potentially the perfect reel for what you are after. Just be absolutely sure to get the made-in-USA version.

[Cubano]

Has anyone used the new Shimano Saragosa? How does it compare with the Quantum Cabo PT? I have also heard really good things about the Okuma V line, so I was wondering if anybody here has had a chance of using one.

Thanks

[JerseyBrian]

I believe STxFisherman has a Saragosa 8000F, but I don't know if he's gotten a chance to try it out. I don't know of any others that have purchased the lower series 'gosas yet. I have a 18000F Saragosa which I haven't tried out, but it seems to be built very well and smooth. However, I am changing out the washers for Carbontex washers for added peace of mind.

I've heard mixed things about the Okuma reels, but I must say that I used a V-30 reel for stripers in the Susky flats in Maryland and had no problem with the drag at all, but the geography of the flats give anglers the advantage since the bigger fish have no structure of deep water to escape to. I wouldn't use them for tuna or any big fish since I've heard they use felt washers.....

Depending how light of a reel you want, either get the 40 series or 60 series Cabo since they have the same chassis as the 30 and 50 series reels respectively, but with the larger spool capacity for each of the 2 sizes. I trust the Cabo/Boca reels for all my inshore duties with no hesitation.