Need help with reel choice

N2Tuna

I need help choosing a spinning reel. I am in Dallas and there is not a lot tackle shops around. ( Bass Pro and Cabellas) I have been reading on this site for a couple weeks but have not seen a lot of information on the lower end spinning reels. My budget is in the $200 range. I have found the following reels new on various online stores.

Fin Nor OFS 95 $139
Shimmano Spheros 1400 $110
Shimmano Thunus $220
Quantum Cabo PTS 80 $169
Penn 950ssm $119
Penn 9500ss $149
Okuma VS 65/80 $189

I am about to schedule my 4th trip. I plan to go every one to two years. Mostly going after BFT and YFT. Going on a 36hr with Captian Jonh in May.

Snagged · 02-26-2008, 09:35 PM

The Spheros with better drag washers.

N2Tuna · 02-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Is that all I would need is the drag washers?

SpecialK · 02-26-2008, 09:52 PM

The only other problem I see with the spheros is the crank handle. It sucks...
Try the saragosa.
I just got mine and put a stella t bar handle on it.

Snagged · 02-26-2008, 10:18 PM

It will do the job with drag washers and you can stay within your budget.

fishr1989 · 02-26-2008, 10:51 PM

Bucko's has the stella handle (T shaped) for $36 shipped
SpecialK ordered one

buckosparts.com

SpecialK · 02-26-2008, 11:30 PM

It won't fit on the old spheros. It may fit the new model.
I have an old 14000 here right now and the handle/grip cannot be removed from the shaft. I wasgoing to put the oem grip from the saragosa on it but it doesnt come off the spheros. It would cost a bunch more to replace the entire handle.
my $.02

leslie · 02-27-2008, 05:05 AM

nothing wrong with the quantum cobo 80 Has become my reel of choice behind the stella

PurEvl · 02-27-2008, 05:49 AM

my friend has a stella 10000f if your interested. its got a broken handle though

Ragman · 02-27-2008, 08:37 AM

Have you looked into the Shimano TwinPower?

It's more than your $200 budget, but much less than a Stella:

TwinPower 8000

02-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,003	The Spheros with better drag washers. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

02-26-2008, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,003	It will do the job with drag washers and you can stay within your budget. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

02-26-2008, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 358	Bucko's has the stella handle (T shaped) for $36 shipped SpecialK ordered one buckosparts.com __________________ HowlinWolfCharters.com Everyone needs to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

02-27-2008, 05:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
leslie Junior member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	c nothing wrong with the quantum cobo 80 Has become my reel of choice behind the stella

02-27-2008, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	TwinPower Have you looked into the Shimano TwinPower? It's more than your $200 budget, but much less than a Stella: TwinPower 8000 __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

02-26-2008, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
N2Tuna Junior member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 10	Is that all I would need is the drag washers?

02-26-2008, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 291	The only other problem I see with the spheros is the crank handle. It sucks... Try the saragosa. I just got mine and put a stella t bar handle on it.

02-26-2008, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 291	It won't fit on the old spheros. It may fit the new model. I have an old 14000 here right now and the handle/grip cannot be removed from the shaft. I wasgoing to put the oem grip from the saragosa on it but it doesnt come off the spheros. It would cost a bunch more to replace the entire handle. my $.02

02-27-2008, 05:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
PurEvl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 575	my friend has a stella 10000f if your interested. its got a broken handle though

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