I want to get more into stickbaiting/poppering and I have a couple of rods already ( not ideal but usable) but I'm just wondering if my Saragosa 18000 (use for jigging) is the right reel for the job?

Is it too heavy and should I go with a lighter Saragosa like a 10000 that will have less drag or should I just buy a spare spool(s) and use it for all three fishing types/methods ie stickbaiting/poppering/jigging?

I'm saving up for some better rods so I want to put my money where I'm going to get the best fishing results/return from.

Cheers for any advice.

AF

the bigger the real the faster the retrieve too, so a little of the extra weight is offset by a little less winding.

i just brougt a saragosa 1800 as a back up reel i have used it once for jigging and once for popping and both times the anti reverse has failed and the handle spins back. has any one else had this problem?

rassie13 wrote: i just brougt a saragosa 1800 as a back up reel i have used it once for jigging and once for popping and both times the anti reverse has failed and the handle spins back. has any one else had this problem?

1800? Must be a dam small reel mate!!! No wonder its failing ya!!!

In all seriousness, I presume you actually mean 18000? Havent had any issues with my 8000 on decent kings etc. I would take it back to where ya bought it and get it sorted.