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    Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 5:18pm
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Would like to get a bit more serious with Stick baiting. Have looked at various combo's regarding rods/reels and having recently purchased a rod I think will be up for some fun, I have narrowed my options down to either one of the following:

1. Daiwa Saltist 4500H
2. Shimano Saragosa 6000SW

I am leading towards the Saltist, purely for the 6.2:1 ratio,balanced size with rod and I like the size/weight of it.

Any opinions on positives and negatives of either welcome.

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what rod are you putting it on?
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Originally posted by rockz rockz wrote:

what rod are you putting it on?
Shimano Ocea Offshore 732 saltwater to start with.
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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, & I'm not a fan of the shimano rubber knobs.
  • Model SRG8000SW
  • Mono Capacity 8kg / 210m
  • Power Pro Capacity 40lb / 270yds
  • Gear Ratio 5.6:1
  • Retrieve Per Crank 107cm
  • 5 + 1 bearings
  • 12kg drag power
  • Weight: 680g  
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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.
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I have the 10k and its awesome. Only 103cm retrieve. But great size. Knocked over some 25+ kilo kings the other week and never felt undergunned. Def the new saragosas are great value for money.
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Originally posted by Jigalot Jigalot wrote:

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.
I bought it in from the USA
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What about the New model Catalina???
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Originally posted by MarkE MarkE wrote:

What about the New model Catalina???
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. 
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Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

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, & I'm not a fan of the shimano rubber knobs.
  • Model SRG8000SW
  • Mono Capacity 8kg / 210m
  • Power Pro Capacity 40lb / 270yds
  • Gear Ratio 5.6:1
  • Retrieve Per Crank 107cm
  • 5 + 1 bearings
  • 12kg drag power
  • Weight: 680g  
 "I'm not a fan of the shimano rubber knobs."..............me too mate.......they give me blisters.
Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens.
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Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

Originally posted by MarkE MarkE wrote:

What about the New model Catalina???
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. 
 
Just over $500usd  landed for the 4500H.
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Originally posted by MarkE MarkE wrote:

Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

Originally posted by MarkE MarkE wrote:

What about the New model Catalina???
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. 
 
Just over $500usd  landed for the 4500H.
NZ$320 for the gosa landed. Sure it's not top dog, and I'd prefer another Saltiga if we're being honest
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Penn Conquer is also worth a look.
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Value for money what about the new season Spheros Sw 10000, hell of a smooth drag, 10kg drag from memory.
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Originally posted by Motorhead Motorhead wrote:

Originally posted by rockz rockz wrote:

what rod are you putting it on?

Shimano Ocea Offshore 732 saltwater to start with.

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.
Tight lines
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