Not another Penn 850ss question

[Gozz]

"BUT" we have a tackle store near our house which is selling the 750-850 and 950ss for $119.
Just wandering how good the 850ss is for the bigger tuna using 50pnd braid.(strong enough)
I still plan on buying a 18000 saragosa but at $119 it sounds to good to pass up.
What do you reckon guys.

[txseadog]

Originally Posted by Gozz

Will the 850 handle tuna to 40-50kg.

Yes. I used a 850SS (2 generations old) for years and it work reasonably well, however, I got tired of rebuilding after every 2 or 3 trips and bought a Stella. The good news (at least on the older, USA made reel) is the parts were cheap and widely available.

[Gozz]

Ok you talked me out of it.
I sold the reel to a friends friend today.
I'm going to buy a saragosa from the states and my friends sister will bring it back for me next month when she comes to visit here so I'll save about $50 shipping to Australia and about $200 of the total price as they are going for $499 for the 18000.

[canyondiver]

Take the drag cover off the underside of the spool and grease the carbon (HT-100) with Cal's or Shimano drag grease. It makes it a lot smoother and the drag will work when the reel gets wet too!!

[Gozz]

Thanks for the tip canyondiver.
I sold my reel but my friend bought 2 x 850ssm.
I'll let him know.
I should be getting my 18000 saragosa soon,cant wait.