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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   Motorhead wrote:   rockz wrote:what...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=85776">PE Pete</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Sep 2014 at 7:39pm<br /><br />  <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Motorhead" alt="Originally posted by Motorhead" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Motorhead wrote:</strong><br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by rockz" alt="Originally posted by rockz" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>rockz wrote:</strong><br /><br />what rod are you putting it on?</td></tr></table><br /><div>Shimano Ocea Offshore 732 saltwater to start with.</div></td></tr></table> <br />I have just got the same rod, came as a combo with a Stella 5000. Haven't fished either of the reel you mentioned but both are really good reels.]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel : Value for money what about the...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=89089">Shiekurbooti</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Sep 2014 at 3:17pm<br /><br />Value for money what about the new season Spheros Sw 10000, hell of a smooth drag, 10kg drag from memory.]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel : Penn Conquer is also worth a look....]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=52540">strx7</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Sep 2014 at 2:54pm<br /><br />Penn Conquer is also worth a look.]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel : +2 for the Catalina ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=85947">Fishthat</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2014 at 12:57pm<br /><br />+2 for the Catalina]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   MarkE wrote:   Structfab wrote:...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=78822">Structfab</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2014 at 9:39am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by MarkE" alt="Originally posted by MarkE" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>MarkE wrote:</strong><br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Structfab" alt="Originally posted by Structfab" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Structfab wrote:</strong><br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by MarkE" alt="Originally posted by MarkE" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>MarkE wrote:</strong><br /><br />What about the New model Catalina???</td></tr></table><div>I would've liked to have the extra $ to warrant a catalina for sure, but the saragosa cost me about half that. So i'm guessing the Catalina is out of budget of the original post too, judging by the Saltist / Saragosa.&nbsp;</div></td></tr></table><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Just over $500usd&nbsp; landed for the 4500H.</div></td></tr></table><div>NZ$320 for the gosa landed. Sure it's not top dog, and I'd prefer another Saltiga if we're being honest</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   Structfab wrote:   MarkE wrote: What...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=61109">MarkE</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2014 at 8:40am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Structfab" alt="Originally posted by Structfab" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Structfab wrote:</strong><br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by MarkE" alt="Originally posted by MarkE" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>MarkE wrote:</strong><br /><br />What about the New model Catalina???</td></tr></table><div>I would've liked to have the extra $ to warrant a catalina for sure, but the saragosa cost me about half that. So i'm guessing the Catalina is out of budget of the original post too, judging by the Saltist / Saragosa.&nbsp;</div></td></tr></table><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Just over $500usd&nbsp; landed for the 4500H.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   Structfab wrote:The Saragosa&amp;#039;s...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=67244">laidbackdood</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2014 at 12:04am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Structfab" alt="Originally posted by Structfab" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Structfab wrote:</strong><br /><br />The Saragosa's are good value for $, I'm bringing the 8000 in for a 2nd budget topwater set as it's the high ratio also, terefic specs and good price. Though i got aftermarket handle+knob as no bearings in original, &amp; I'm not a fan of the shimano rubber knobs.<div><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 30px; padding: 0px; color: rgb53, 53, 53; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.239999771118164px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Model SRG8000SW</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Mono Capacity 8kg / 210m</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Power Pro Capacity 40lb / 270yds</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Gear Ratio 5.6:1</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Retrieve Per Crank 107cm</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">5 + 1 bearings</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">12kg drag power</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;">Weight: 680g &nbsp;</li></ul></div></td></tr></table><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">&nbsp;"I'm not a fan of the shimano rubber knobs."..............me too mate.......they give me blisters.</span></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   MarkE wrote: What about the...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=78822">Structfab</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Aug 2014 at 11:03pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by MarkE" alt="Originally posted by MarkE" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>MarkE wrote:</strong><br /><br />What about the New model Catalina???</td></tr></table><div>I would've liked to have the extra $ to warrant a catalina for sure, but the saragosa cost me about half that. So i'm guessing the Catalina is out of budget of the original post too, judging by the Saltist / Saragosa.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :  What about the New model Catalina???...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=61109">MarkE</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Aug 2014 at 10:36pm<br /><br />What about the New model Catalina??? ]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Which reel :   Jigalot wrote:Where are you...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=78822">Structfab</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 103030<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Aug 2014 at 8:29pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Jigalot" alt="Originally posted by Jigalot" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Jigalot wrote:</strong><br /><br />Where are you getting the Saragosa 8000 from? Looking at a new top water reel myself and still trying to workout wether to get the 6000 or the 8000.</td></tr></table><div>I bought it in from the USA</div>]]>
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