Offshore Spinning Gear

General Fishing Discussion
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Originally posted by hanapaa

Dam. I’m gonna have to go out and buy a bunch of sargus reels now.

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“Hanapaa”
Key West 2020 WA

That’s what I am talking about brother

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Nasty,
Started from scrath. 4 Penn Int. 30’s on stand-up 6" roller rods, 3 Shimano Torium 30’s on 5’6 stand-up roller rods, 2 Penn 760 live liner on 6" Trevala 50-10# rods, 3 Penn 750ssm 7" 30# slammer rods and 2 Penn 4/0 Senators on 7" 30-60# slammer rods. Not sure if I have the right reels on the right rods (was thinking the 760L and Senators for bottom/jigging and the 750ssm for pitching) but using them will tell. Have all spinning reels with 30# mono backing and 50# braid. Senators with 50# backing and 50# braid. Thoughts and tips are welcome. What type leader should I use for both bottom and pitching?

Sailfish 2660
Twin 150 4-strokes
“Just livin the Dream”

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Originally posted by Reelsmooth

Nasty,
Started from scrath. 4 Penn Int. 30’s on stand-up 6" roller rods, 3 Shimano Torium 30’s on 5’6 stand-up roller rods, 2 Penn 760 live liner on 6" Trevala 50-10# rods, 3 Penn 750ssm 7" 30# slammer rods and 2 Penn 4/0 Senators on 7" 30-60# slammer rods. Not sure if I have the right reels on the right rods (was thinking the 760L and Senators for bottom/jigging and the 750ssm for pitching) but using them will tell. Have all spinning reels with 30# mono backing and 50# braid. Senators with 50# backing and 50# braid. Thoughts and tips are welcome. What type leader should I use for both bottom and pitching?

I dont know about the Torium’s and Trevalas’s but everything else sounds darn good. I believe you are set my friend, let me know if I can every help you with Penn questions or products.

Sailfish 2660
Twin 150 4-strokes
“Just livin the Dream”

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this guy seems to know a thing or two about the Sargus…

http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=623193

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Originally posted by breadandbobbers

this guy seems to know a thing or two about the Sargus…

http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=623193

the more I read and hear the better the Sargus reels are…seem better bought by themselves instead of paired with a Penn slammer rod…not that the rod is THAT bad, just I think you could do better for a few extra bucks…

animal cruelty sucks…unless his lip hurts cause there is a 1/0 Owner Aki hook with a chinaback stuck in it

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Good article about the Sargus posted above in the link. Whoever the guy is that did the report did a great job breaking down the reel but he thinks you can build an $80 reel with all the features of a $200 reel. The only thing that is not true in the article is the part where he is saying Penn lets contractors build their reels. In the old Penn days I’m sure that’s what they did because it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to look at the captiva and silverado and tell there was no thought put into those reels. I am the product coordinator for Penn and I can promise you that we design our product in Columbia and work with our engineers in Philadelphia/Columbia to develop the best reels on the market. Our team in new and its going to take a year or so until consumers like you guys to see a different in Penn products. The Sargus and Conquer are just a few reels that our team has developed.

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Just picked up one of the new Daiwa Saltist spinning reels the 6500 size. First off I am a Shimano man through and through but the price for me was too good to pass up (bps gift cards and reel trade in only made me pay $15 out of pocket) and figured that I could touture test it! The specs seem solid to me for what I want it for (bottom fishing/ possible jigging for blackfin). Hopefully it will work out well, if not looks like I will invest in a Saragosa.

Take’r Easy.

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Originally posted by Nasty Dawg
quote:
Originally posted by Scoutin 4 Goodies

What about this with the FS80?
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp;jsessionid=V55S1GCYDVAWLLAQBBJCCO3MCAEFGIWE?id=0076586125192a&navCount=4&podId=0076586&parentId=cat601988&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat601982-cat601988&catalogCode=IA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601988&hasJS=true&_requestid=55548

There appears to be a bunch to choose from in this price range. I would like to hold a SG8000. I like its price alot.

If you can’t fix it with a hammer, you’ve got an electrical problem.

Do you live near Haddrell’s Point bait and Tackle? They have them! I can promise you that the Sargus is the smoothest and strongest reel at that price point. As for the Fin Nor, I would stay away from that one, I just bought one this week for a competitive sample and man am I disappointed. I would highly recommend you go handle a Sargus before you decide to do anything. I can also insure you if you buy the Sargus, I will personally help you with any issues you may have with your reel but I know you want have any issues with it. Thanks

Great discussion thread! I purchased a Fin Nor reel 2 weeks ago for the purpose of pitching some baits this summer. After reading this, I am going to ship it back tomorrow and head over the Haddrell’s Point and give the Sargus a shot.

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Fin Nor makes a great spinning reel… Fin Nor also holds over 380 I.G.F.A world records

http://www.finnorfishing.com/OffshoreOFS.html

20’ Proline Sport

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Originally posted by sellsfish

I got an interesting PM from nasty , letting me know that they have changed the design, and that he would send me a couple. I will fish them the same and report as usual.

you have earned some “street cred” with me…good job!

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NMFS = No More Fishing Season

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Sells,

Saw where you mentioned a 12000 Spheros. What about a 8000? I’ve got one rigged with 50lb. diamond braid. Haven’t really tested it much. Do you think that is sufficient for a pitch rod for say, dolphin, sailfish? Bottom for grouper, etc.?

Fishing is the universal language.

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Originally posted by saltydog235

I just put together what I hope is going to be a bruiser bottom rig. I mated up the Shimano Saragosa 18000 on the Travala 80-200 class rod and am waiting on my spool of line to come in.

Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.

“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne

I have the same set-up use it for jigging and live bait bottom fishing its an awesome set-up only problem is every time i put it down one of my buddies grabs it up:smiley:
Biggest fish ive got with it so far is a 70# AJ took about 5 min from 160ft but i think it could handle more you will love it