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    Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 8:32pm
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Any one fished these topwater?

I like the idea of the lighter weight for long casting sessions, plenty of drag, just wonder if the internals could handle a 20kg kingi?

Was thinking 8000 - 10000 size.
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Not sure about internal integrity but new model is on plat for good price out now
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I've got a 6000SW for PE3/4 topwater. Haven't taken a look inside, but it seems solid enough. Capable of landing a 20kilo anyway, so a 8000-10000 shouldn't have a problem.
The internals are more of a maintenance thing I.M.O. as it really the drag & the rod that should be taking the most load during a scrap.
I've got an aftermarket handle on the 6000SW, as the shimano handle was tiny, but 8000 should have much bigger.
I think for the price...they're a good reel. Would be tuff call between Biomaster and the Saragosa.

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Thanks Structfab, I have a Saragosa SW 6000 at present but want to move up a class. The Saragosas been a great reel but in an 8000 weighs in at 680g, considerably more than the 6000.

The Biomaster SW 8000 is 550g and the 10 000 SW 565g which makes a difference at the end of a days casting and swimming baits.
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