Replacing Penn 850
Submitted by WODF on Tue, 2008-11-11 12:59
I want to replace my old Penn 850 Spinfisher as it's nearing the end of it's time. I want a reel that is similar but better if you know what i mean. Something that can be used for med/heavy spinning and some offshore work, bottom bouncing etc.. not considering the newer models, or an overhead! Budget around $300.
Looking forward to hearing your reply's 
sharkfisherman
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hi i would probably go for a
hi i would probably go for a shimano shperos 14000 or bigger great reals and not 2 expensive but very good quality
hlokk
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What line do you run on it
What line do you run on it btw? If you're running braid and not too heavy, then you can get smaller and lighter reels than previously (i.e. some smaller reels can be quite strong, and with more than enough drag, so as long as you can fit enough line on then they're much nicer to use continuously)
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boofhead
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i just bought a spheros
i just bought a spheros 14000 with stella upgrades.... feel bloody solid..... and from what i have read about them they can take more of a beating than mundine will if green takes up the offer to dance all round him...... lol
cheers Jes
WODF
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haha cheers guys. Spheros is
haha cheers guys. Spheros is certainly an option. Will be running 30-50lb with not to heavy drag setting.. unless i have to!
Maverick
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Saragosa
I would go a Saragosa by Shimano.
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sloppyjoe24
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Yeah i would probably go a
Yeah i would probably go a saragosa too.. pretty much the same inernals as a stella with over 20kg of drag its a pretty god reel
Stevef
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Whats wrong with the newer
Whats wrong with the newer model 850ssm? I have a couple and they are pretty solid reels that I use for similar things that you do. I noticed that they were advertised as available (with rod) for $149, that is a bargain.
uncle
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twinpower
I replaced the 850 after many years tried a twinpower,jigging in 112 metres for sambos and all sorts up north with big john,amazing.so light with a monster mesh rod,so strong as well
Fast fish rule!
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big john
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Nice one Uncle
Yeah running PE5 on a twinpower 8000pg, has become my favourite reel (most used) this year.
Might not have the capacity for heavy line loads though, I think I squeezed on about 280m on mine.
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WODF
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Saragosa vs Spheros
Is it much of a jump from the 8000-14000 sizes?? and is the Saragosa that much better than the Spheros??
Rosco
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850
I replaced my 850 with a 950. Bought one of the last ones available and it is fantastic. a bit heavy when using all day but well worth it when a marlin takes a little skirt out for tuna. Holds plenty of line and is built tuff. My next reel will probably be a Spheros as they are reasonably priced and do the business. My cousin has two of them and has given them a thrashing.
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Brody
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Big jump from 8000 to 14000
Big jump from 8000 to 14000 size.
Also have the choice of 18000 size Spheros or Saragosa, which is a bigger spool again on the 14000.
The Spheros will be fine for 30-50lb line, any heavier look at the Saragosa, or simply if you want to spend that bit extra.
If you do go the Spheros option remember to get the shop to put in a bearing to replace the bush on one side of the main gear. About an extra $25 fitted, but well worth it.
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WODF
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8000 or 14000??
Allright.. i'm pretty much set on either the Spheros or the Saragosa, but which size?? More opinions still welcome
D_DOUSH
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14000 Deckhand and member of
14000
Deckhand and member of the Gotone Woodvale team
fishcrazy
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14000
yea got a 14000 runnin 50lb fins deals with everything i throw at it
WODF
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How much Fins you fit on
How much Fins you fit on your Spheros fishcrazy?? backing??
Daniel Westerduin
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Fin-Nor Offshore
Fin-Nor Offshore 9500.........I was looking for an egg beater type reel which could fit more line than my Penn 9500ss, and I found it.
Fin Nor Offshore
4.41 gear ratio
Mono cap (yds/lbs)
400/25
375/30
Braid -600/100
I spooled them up with Platinum 30lbs which is 0.45mm and the whole 500m has fitted onto the reel. (Filled right to the top)
http://www.meltontackle.com/index.asp edit......This is where I bought mine but I just looked on their site and couldn't find them. Maybe look elsewhere on the net. They are a good reel.
ps I tried to insert a pic but couldn't get it to work.
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till
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Try seller briankey1 on us
Try seller briankey1 on us ebay, he does for about $120US as a special order.
Brody
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Agreed with Dazza, Spheros
Agreed with Dazza, Spheros 14000 with 30-50lb braid.
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WODF
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Opinions on upgrades
Wht are every1s opinions on upgrading the NEW spheros and saragosa?? needed??
WODF
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Spheros body??
With the NEW spheros and saragosa is the body on the 18000 the same as 14000 only with bigger spool??
Cheers
alfred
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I have 2 Spheros 12000 which
I have 2 Spheros 12000 which is the same reel as the 14000 but with the shallower spool. Still takes 300 plus meters 50lb braid if I am not mistaken. Willing to part with them now that I have upgraded to the Stella.
One used, the other NIB. You folks know what they go for, I am open to offers.
18 Outrage, Johnson 140hp 4stroke and 190 Outrage, 150 Mercury Verado
boofhead
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i just bought a 14000 and
i just bought a 14000 and fitted 600m of 50lb jigman on it.... filled it up nicely
cheers Jes