The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Best popping reel for around $500 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:22:50 +0000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:04:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=71300 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Stella 20k is a big reel and the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016996&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016996 Author: PoppinTonga
Subject: 71300
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 at 7:04am

Stella 20k is a big reel and the ratio is lower than a 18k making popping with the 20k a lot of work.  I have an 18k and a 10k Stella SW.  The 10k is what you want if you can find it used, it is a dream to use.

  I don't know if it was just my reel, but I also have a 18k Saragosa and it has not stood up to the GTs well at all.  The drag has handled, but the reel itself has had bearings changed and it still feels real sloppy.  I am not impressed with the Saragosa for the price.  Mine also delveloped a nasty scrapping sound when under load that was not fixed after 2 trips back for service/repair.  Ended up being corrosion on a counter balance weight under the rotor.  I also heard this on a visiting fisherman's Saragosa.  

I have used many times a friends Spheros 14k and 18k.  Very solid reels for the price.  I am pretty sure they have the same drags as the Saragosa and are about half the price.  
]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:04:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016996&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016996 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Cheers for the thoughts guys still...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016956&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016956 Author: deacs
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 10:58pm

Cheers for the thoughts guys still most confusing LOL
Now Steve with my arms i don't think i will be casting a fin nor all day, all be it bullet proof reels for the rocks!LOL
Second hand Stella 20000 for sale.... too  big????
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:58:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016956&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016956 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Daiwa Catalina My 4500 has been...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016951&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016951 Author: ginga
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 10:30pm

Daiwa Catalina

My 4500 has been bulletproof.
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:30:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016951&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016951 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Shimano Sustain 8000 ~ get one...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016932&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016932 Author: fish i
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 9:59pm

Shimano Sustain 8000 ~ get one cheaper than that landed from the states, don't think they stock this size in NZ yet.
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:59:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016932&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016932 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Blindspot wrote:BA do you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016928&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016928 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 9:53pm

Originally posted by Blindspot Blindspot wrote:

BA do you buy anything but Fin-nor?

NO MATE no need to run with the bulls when, if it works why try and fix it, caught some very nice fish on my fin-nor gear plus they are a supporter of this siteWink
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:53:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016928&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016928 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : can&#039;t comment on the other...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016906&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016906 Author: alan syme
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 9:12pm

can't comment on the other reels as i do not know enough about them and have not used them personally. but i have a saragosa 18000, used for poppering and trolling. it has been awesome for 3 years, biggest fish so far of 30 kg. wahoo,  y fin tuna and gt's on it, would i buy another one? yes, good bang for buck at that price in my opinion. 20 kg of drag and 40kg kingie caught on a saragosa down in nelson this year.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:12:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016906&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016906 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : I recently imported a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016879&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016879 Author: footey
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 8:15pm

I recently imported a saltist 5000 spooled with power pro 50lb braid for $350 NZ delivered - purchased via Ebay USA]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:15:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016879&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016879 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : Another Vote from me for the Saragosa....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016858&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016858 Author: M@CC@
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 7:23pm

Another Vote from me for the Saragosa.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:23:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016858&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016858 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : I have used Saragosa&#039;s for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016845&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016845 Author: Red Hunter
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 6:55pm

I have used Saragosa's for GTs from 4000s to 1800s , the 4000 nailed 20 Gts up to 25 kg before it gave up , [ big ask for a small reel ] , the 18000 is great , I have had no problems , and for the price you can't go wrong , worth a look at .]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:55:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016845&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016845 <![CDATA[Best popping reel for around $500 : BA do you buy anything but Fin-nor? ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016842&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016842 Author: Blindspot
Subject: 71300
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 6:44pm

BA do you buy anything but Fin-nor?]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:44:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71300&PID=1016842&title=best-popping-reel-for-around-500#1016842