Thunnus vs Spheros
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
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Printed Date: 02 Jun 2026 at 7:00am
Topic: Thunnus vs Spheros
Posted By: futech
Subject: Thunnus vs Spheros
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 3:53pm
Pretty much as the title says im looking at getting a jig reel and would like to know the pro's and con's between the two. The Spheros SP8000 PG doesnt tell me how much drag it can take where'as the Thunnus has 10kg max. I am currently using a Fin Nor Offshore 9500 which is a beast and can handle anything but it is heavy and i want to downsize to one of these two. Look forward to reading some comments and reviews.
 Shimano Thunnus 8000F
Shimano Spheros SP8000PG
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Replies:
Posted By: captain.Gav.
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 6:08pm
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I have been looking at the thunnus 8000 as a alround reel to use in deepwater up to 105m. Liked the idea of having the baitrunner as an option for other types of fishing as well. The other two main reels of the same size and high in drag are the stradic 8000 which puts out 12kg of drag and is cheaper than the thunnus. And the sasagosa 8000 with 12kg drag/ Have heard good reports on the stradic, dont know anything about the others. |
Posted By: Seriola
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 3:45pm
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A couple of very different reels you are comparing futech??? One is relatively pricey and has a baitrunner feature you dont need while the other is a lot cheaper but probably a bit light on drag (Yeeha state 7kg). I think Captain Gav is on the money for mid range reels..... but at 10-12kg they are well shy of your 9500's drag. |
Posted By: futech
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 7:50pm
| I was watching the guys on Milwake fishing show jigging with the Thunnus so assumed it would be ok. Yeah don't get me wrong the 9500 is a beast but it is also big so i was after something a bit smaller and lighter. I can't use an overhead as i am a south paw fisherman. Maybe i should look at a Saragosa. |
Posted By: Eastender
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 8:21pm
| A mate took a stradic 8000 (white one) to the ranfurly banks on a recent charter. I thought he was going to be so massively undergunned that it would be comical, but the reel held up suprisingly well on multiple (50+) kings to 25kg over three days. Impressed me enough that I'm looking at one for my back up set. |
Posted By: futech
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 8:40pm
| I guess i could also go to another Fin Nor. Maybe the OFS7500 which still has 60 pounds of drag. Less line capacity but still a smaller beast. |
Posted By: Pico
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 8:49pm
| A guy was selling some spheros 14000/rock rod combos for $200 in the buy sell and exchange the other day... a bit heavier than the 8000pg but they put out 20kg of drag lighter than a fin-nor 7500 |
Posted By: futech
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 9:57pm
| The 7500 would be a lot smaller and lighter than the 9500 though wouldn't it? I can't find any weight chart on them. |
Posted By: futech
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 9:59pm
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Oh wait up just found something |