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    Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 10:04pm
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Currently using a Fin Nor Biscayne 80/ Shimano BBE Topwater rod.
Considering a reel upgrade but...
1. Is it worthwhile? How do you rate the Biscayne?
2. If so, $300-500 suggestions.
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saragosa sw 10,000.Wink....as near a stella as you can get ,for the price.
spare spools are reasonably priced too.......yes there are better and more expensive reels but this fits in your price range.
Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens.
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Check out a Quantum Cabo 80PTSE/100PTSE
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Cheers, Saragosa looks v nice.
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This is what I would recommend
 
auction expired yesterday with no bids, you would have to spend a lot more to better this reel. I assume it will probably be relisted.
 
Cheers
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http://yeehaa.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1613

Diawa Seagate Hyper 6000.   Love my one.
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Shimano TwinPower 14000 at GO FISH $649. It a bit more but will last you a very long time.
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Pulled the trigger on a Saragosa 10000. Price matched by H&F so $395. Plus the bonus of supporting a loca business and backup if any issues.
Heard a tale of a fisherman who played a 300kg Marlin for 3 hours yesterday on one of these reels.
Van Staal 832 2 piece Popper rod and Fin Nor Biscayne 80 for sale 😉.
Will post details soon.
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Nice one......I got a spare spool for mine for 90 aussie.....dont know what they charge in nz......but its not the big cough...like a stella spool would be.
The gosa has some parts of the stella personality.
Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens.
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Hey LBD
Where you get a spool from for that price?
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