Which reel
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
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Topic: Which reel
Posted By: Motorhead
Subject: Which reel
Date 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. Cheers.
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Posted By: rockz
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 5:48pm
| what rod are you putting it on? |
Posted By: Motorhead
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 7:10pm
Shimano Ocea Offshore 732 saltwater to start with.
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rockz wrote:Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 8:31pm
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.
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Posted By: Jigalot
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 9:28am
| 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. |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 10:10am
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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. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2014 at 8:29pm
I bought it in from the USA
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Posted By: MarkE
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2014 at 10:36pm
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What about the New model Catalina??? ------------- Sea Strike 18' Centre Console - Under Construction.... http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/sea-strike-18-build-thread_topic87723_page1.html" rel="nofollow - Build Thread here |
Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2014 at 11:03pm
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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Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 12:04am
"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. |
Posted By: MarkE
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 8:40am
Just over $500usd landed for the 4500H. ------------- Sea Strike 18' Centre Console - Under Construction.... http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/sea-strike-18-build-thread_topic87723_page1.html" rel="nofollow - Build Thread here |
Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 9:39am
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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Posted By: Fishthat
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 12:57pm
| +2 for the Catalina |
Posted By: strx7
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 2:54pm
| Penn Conquer is also worth a look. |
Posted By: Shiekurbooti
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 3:17pm
| Value for money what about the new season Spheros Sw 10000, hell of a smooth drag, 10kg drag from memory. |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 7:39pm
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 PE Pete |