Shimano

rtran · 12:33 AM

This reel was my primary reel used for casting poppers to YFT and BFT on the June 13-15 Big E trip.

This was my first real test of the saragosa rated drag and durablity.

I used the reel at over 25lb's of drag at times and drag was very smooth. The internals also seem very strong as I cranked blackfin in as fast as I could.

During battle with 100lb tuna the reel was a monster. No problems!

After 52 hour trip of YFT and plentiful blackfin it still spun smooth and drag never fault once.

This reel is a very good buy for the money as it provides smooth drag and good cranking power. It also has nice finish that did not chip easily when banged around during hot bites.

A.whitman · 08-30-2008, 12:51 PM

oti 600/saragosa 18000

rtran · 09-03-2008, 10:42 PM

looking good andrew. =)

Sleepymedic1 · 09-06-2008, 04:56 PM

I am a newbie to all this and am considering going for YFT sometime in 09. My question is, Can I use the Saragosa 18000 for both jigging and casting poppers? If so, Could yall recommend a rod that would fit both purposes? I am trying to keep my initial investment reasonable to see if i like the long range trip first and will most likely rent the bottom fishing rigs from U.E. Any help is appreciated.

rtran · 09-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Yes you can use for jigging and popping

Sleepymedic1 · 09-06-2008, 10:46 PM

What rod what do well for both?

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08-30-2008, 12:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
A.whitman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 191	oti 600/saragosa 18000

09-03-2008, 10:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 979	looking good andrew. =)

09-06-2008, 04:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sleepymedic1 Junior member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aggieland Bryan, Texas Posts: 2	I am a newbie to all this and am considering going for YFT sometime in 09. My question is, Can I use the Saragosa 18000 for both jigging and casting poppers? If so, Could yall recommend a rod that would fit both purposes? I am trying to keep my initial investment reasonable to see if i like the long range trip first and will most likely rent the bottom fishing rigs from U.E. Any help is appreciated.

09-06-2008, 08:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 979	Yes you can use for jigging and popping

09-06-2008, 10:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sleepymedic1 Junior member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aggieland Bryan, Texas Posts: 2	What rod what do well for both?

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