[rtran]

Both are very smooth, saragosa little rougher to the feel during run but not much.

 

[rtran]

Stock saragosa drags should hold up pretty well. If you feel need to change get carbon drag replacements from smoothdrag.com

 

[rtran]

I believe Rich was using a Hot's 4'8"XXH Wei World Rod with a Stella 16000PG reel.

Got it right on Brian.

 

[rtran]

I have used 80 lbs braided line and tested the reel extensively for big AJ and tuna and the reel performed beautifully. It is not Stella 10000/20000, but I feel the reel is capable of handling 25 lbs drag with 80 lbs braided line though I am not sure it can handle advertizes 44 lbs drag.

I got a phone call from Shimano today that the problem with my Saragosa reel was the Knob on top of the reel was jammed when tuna made a long run at rapid speed. It was not a serious problem and there was no damage of drag system. They recommend to lubricate between top knob and washer. I know no reel is safe in my hand.

thanks for the follow up.

 

[rtran]

this guy talks like he smokes a little too much crack

 

[rtran]

yes like your ****ing mather
why are you so arrogant
what s your problem guy


I haven't seen much failures with the saragosa other than Ksong's after many bluefin. All reels can break so you can't just put a reel on the spot really especially when it's kind of new.

I've had a stella lock up on me before so stellas can have issues too.

 

[rtran]

the sarag can bend and merge or broke and the stella no!

I was quoting you directly. I also do not know what stella www means.

 

[rtran]

chunking.