Spinning Recommendation

tracker12

I am heading to the Sea Of Cortez this summer for a 5 day trip. Iwant to take a spinning reel loaded with 40# for throwing iron to Yellowtail plus maybe some yoyo. Looked at the Shimano Sustain 8000. Any recommedations on other models. Hopefully something cheaper.

JerseyBrian · 05-25-2008, 11:02 PM

if you were looking at the Sustain 8000FE, maybe look at the Saragosa 8000F. It's ~$70 cheaper.

ichibahn · 05-25-2008, 11:04 PM

For under $200 go with Cabo 80PTs on Ebay.
I saw yesterday $149 free shipping.

tracker12 · 05-25-2008, 11:19 PM

I have been seeing a lot of good reports on the PT reels. How do these compare to the Penn 950SSM

ichibahn · 05-26-2008, 12:56 AM

Honestly never own both reel, judging from the review I will choose Cabo 80PTs.
On my last trip, ToneyC catching plenty good size AJ on Cabo 80PTs and Hooper rod without problem.

You can read about Penn 950SSM issue in here:
Jigging and Popping Forum

Angler Systems · 05-26-2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichibahn

For under $200 go with Cabo 80PTs on Ebay.
I saw yesterday $149 free shipping.

If that is a new US model BUY it now. Great price as dealer cost is $15 more then that quoted price. Just note that it may be warm.

awesum · 05-26-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angler Systems

If that is a new US model BUY it now. Great price as dealer cost is $15 more then that quoted price. Just note that it may be warm.

Yup .... I got one about a year ago for $190 and thought I was getting a really good deal. The retail is $210.

JerseyBrian · 05-26-2008, 10:15 AM

I would rather prefer a lighter reel like the 8000series Sustain or Saragosa which are around ~20oz for casting to Yellowtail whereas I would want something like a Cabo 80PTs (which weighs ~30oz) for pure jigging purposes. Just my opinion though.

LEXPRO · 05-26-2008, 10:15 AM

Make sure and have your license and know the limits, the Navy boats are out there in force this year...

tracker12 · 05-26-2008, 06:49 PM

I will be fishing on the Tony Reyes. Shouldbn't be a problem with the Navy. The weight is an issue with the Cabo. But I make this trip usually every other year and hate to sink to many $$$ in a reel. I am thinking I could double this reel for thr Surf to justify the extra $$.

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05-25-2008, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ichibahn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 184	For under $200 go with Cabo 80PTs on Ebay. I saw yesterday $149 free shipping.

05-25-2008, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
tracker12 Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Location: MD Posts: 20	I have been seeing a lot of good reports on the PT reels. How do these compare to the Penn 950SSM

05-26-2008, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
ichibahn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 184	Honestly never own both reel, judging from the review I will choose Cabo 80PTs. On my last trip, ToneyC catching plenty good size AJ on Cabo 80PTs and Hooper rod without problem. You can read about Penn 950SSM issue in here: Jigging and Popping Forum

05-26-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
JerseyBrian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia/New Milford Posts: 520	I would rather prefer a lighter reel like the 8000series Sustain or Saragosa which are around ~20oz for casting to Yellowtail whereas I would want something like a Cabo 80PTs (which weighs ~30oz) for pure jigging purposes. Just my opinion though.

05-26-2008, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
LEXPRO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	Make sure and have your license and know the limits, the Navy boats are out there in force this year...

05-26-2008, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
tracker12 Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Location: MD Posts: 20	I will be fishing on the Tony Reyes. Shouldbn't be a problem with the Navy. The weight is an issue with the Cabo. But I make this trip usually every other year and hate to sink to many $$$ in a reel. I am thinking I could double this reel for thr Surf to justify the extra $$.

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