Jigging reel

which reel would be better or more suited to jigging/offshore work for sambos etc, a USA Penn 850 or Shimano Spheros 18000fb?

Richo


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Spheros

Sat, 2011-06-11 10:19

Of the 2 id go with the spheros...i have the 14000fb and use it for sambo jigging...

with the 18000 you can load ~ 300 metres of PE 8 line..

what rod do you expect to match the spin reel?

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Wen the rod i currently have

Sat, 2011-06-11 10:35

Wen the rod i currently have is a Berkley Saltwater series dropshot 6ft its rated 15-30kg braid

Richo

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rod

Sat, 2011-06-11 18:13

That is an excellent rod IMO Richard. You should be able to give the fish some 'stick' with that one for sure.

There is also a 45kg dropshot that is even better for those extra huge beasties. It is a 2 piece rod which puts some people off but so far it has been fautless for my exploites.

Also I would go for the Spheros 18000.

 

 

Good fishin'

Terry

 

 

EDIT:   I better check my rod , it may be the 24-37kg jobby

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Thanks Terry and Wen for the

Sat, 2011-06-11 11:35

Thanks Terry and Wen for the advice, i will definately switch to the Spheros for for my jigging outfit. As for the rod i've had it for a couple of years and have been really impressed with it however i am yet to really test it on a BIG fish

Richo

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 Ive got the 24-37kg dropshot

Sat, 2011-06-11 14:41

 Ive got the 24-37kg dropshot matched with a spheros 14000 with 80 braid and it handles jigging great. I upgraded the washers and bearings but out of the box it will be able to put enough hurt on almost anything jigging wise.