Entry Level GT Popping reel
Submitted by Busted Arse on Sat, 2011-12-24 17:24
Any recomendations?
Not expecting to pay $100 but dont wanna fork out a $1k either for a type of fishing i wont do regularly.
Something that has the versatility for jigging would be ideal.
Thanks in advanced.
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jorgy
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shimano saragosa, have a
shimano saragosa, have a look there around 300 depending on what size your looking at
Busted Arse
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yes. Looks like between that
yes. Looks like between that and maybe a 6500 sized Saltist.
Any experiences with either either is welcomed.
Rig
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Saltist
I have never owned a saragosa, but my 6500 saltist has caught plenty of pelagics. Saltist probably has a faster retrieve than the saragosa if that's what you want
Oceanside Tackle
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Gosa
The Saragosa 18000F is a good reel for entry level GT stuff, very strong & reliable.
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Busted Arse
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Thanks guys. Any experiences
Thanks guys. Any experiences with the Quantum Cabo 80's? They seem good for about 19kgs of drag.
Will line capacity be an issue here?
david.d
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cabo 80
I have used my cabo jigging and bottom bashing with out any problems handles sambos nicely. Line capacity should not be to much of a problem I have 300m of 65pound nitlon on my plus a fair bit of backing.
Uluabuster
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How about Ryobi Metal Royal
How about Ryobi Metal Royal Safari 5000 ? Or the new Ryobi Carnelian ??
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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Ryobi!
Saragosa are good but recently we got the Ryobi Carnelian 12000 in and I'm very impressed. Quality reel indeed and well priced...............that would be my pick!
Busted Arse
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Motackle seem to be the only
Motackle seem to be the only online outlet i can find for Ryobi Carnelian 12000. Specs look good and the price is nice. I live out bush so i rely on online retail therapy.
http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=product&product_id=8190
till
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That looks like the finnor
That looks like the finnor ofs and they don;t exactly have the best rep ...
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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nope!
Different reel and we have sold a shit load of Finnors without hardly any issues compared to other brands!
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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Specs!
Yep, its ideal for what your chasing, Mo's price is good @$239............I'm not at my shop but I think we have them $249 then less FW discounts!
Busted Arse
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Thanks guys. Now to make
Thanks guys. Now to make a decision on a reel without having a close look....never a easy decision to make.
wishiniwozfishin
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Definately another vote for
Definately another vote for the Ryobi Safari 5000. These were the creme-de-la-creme not so long agao with popper fishibng for Big GT's. These were a $1200 plus reel when they were made in japan. The engineering is still same and not too many issues lately with build or reliability AFAIK. They also come with 2 spools and double up as a good beach dishing reel spooled with 30lb braid.
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Busted Arse
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This looks ok for 200 odd
This looks ok for 200 odd bucks. Havent seen any new ones around in oz though
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ryobi-MetaRoyal-5000A-Fishing-Safari-Spinning-Reel-USED-/220748126512?pt=AU_FishingReels&hash=item33659d1930
till
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They were only really tops
They were only really tops because there was nothing else out there. My brother has one and its a little annoying really. Very heavy, gearing neither high nor low, not enough drag for more than 50lb line.
wishiniwozfishin
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Yeh, proably right there Till
Yeh, proably right there Till but nonetheless they are a strong well built reel with a decent and smooth drag and IMO pretty darn good value for $250 odd bucks. They are pretty simple to pull down and service too.
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buzzkill
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build quality in the ryobis can be suspect
I recently found the build quality in the ryobis can be suspect. Brought overseas 4 lower level reels than the metaroyal to find the spare spools in 3 and main spool in one had damage to the lips making them unusable. The chips were covered by the annodising so happened before they were built. The store said return the reels at my cost and they will see if they can get them replaced. The cost of postage was close the price of the spools with no guarantee the replacements would be any better. Sent off a message to ryobi in china, no reply. Tried another of their email addresses no reply. Maybe the qulaity control will be better on the flagship spinning reel or you will get better treatment from a store here.
The saragosa is a tough proven reel that will do the job and certainly gets my vote.