I was lusting for the Stradic, but then I saw the Okouma VS. The
40sa has a 6.2.1 ratio which I think will be great for Albies & Bluefish. What do you think about the Okouma VS series? TX :buds:

JUNK

agree

Stradic :kewl:

Neither.

Do Shimano's Spheros.

stratic is the way to go (imho) i have 6 of them and 1 okouma that i use as a paper weight real trash . the stratic may cost more and have a little less string capacity but a much better reel

TX, does anyone have experience whith the new Okouma VS series? That's the one I'm looking at not the lower priced models. TX

Stratic ,hands down..............

Both reels stink.

I have two stradics. Both got heavy use in my kayak and in the surf but I did maintain them.One is a corroded pile of parts sitting in a pie tin in my shop. One good dunking and it was finished after only 2 seasons. You would not have believed how bad it looked inside.The other (a 6000) has assorted drag issues,peeling paint and weighs a ton. One season old. Both total wastes of $$$$ for me.

I now have a Van Staal. It is a total pleasure to use and can really take a beating.

The Stradic 4000 I have has been good to me but if I was going to buy a Shimano spinning reel now I would more than likely go with the Spheros. Better suited to saltwater IMHO.

The okuma VS is sick, Ive been using it for 2 years . It probably has the best drag of any reel Ive ever used. I have a VS40 and Ive caught bass up to 20 lbs on it.

Okuma, like Tica reels are junk. Stradic, Spheros or Quantum Cabo would be my first choice.

The stradic has fussy ceramic drag washers, five minutes a week with a bath of denatured alcohol keeps them in tip top shape. Small price to pay for a great braid friendly reel ( unless it's Power Pro which sucks anyway on a spinning reel)

I have beat the piss out of my Stratic and Spheros both 8000's....I'll admit not dunk friendly but what but a VanStall is...they hold up well
as Flap said braid friendly and just clean the washers now and then..
good reels for the money....

Have you guys actually used the Okuma VS? Looked at it's insides? I got one and so far it has been the best reel value I have bought. Smooth as silk and has been fished hard already. 5 year send you a new one in the mail guarentee. I am sure I will wear it out but I have worn out Stradics, and Slammers faster and the drag has been better then the Cabo. Just my 2 cents.

Also I got an Okuma Epixor 5 years ago that has been seen a lot of service as schoolie reel, freshwater reel, and Florida trip reel and for $55.00 has been great.

Once again, The Okuma VS is not junk, some of their cheaper stuff is, but this reel has been great for me, and I fish reallllly hard.

Spheros:kewl:

Thanks guys, this has helped me decide. NOW if anyone is looking for a reel for a Surf or Boat Rod , I bought a Stradic 5000 FG new off the internet this past winter in error. It is the same size as a Stradic 6000. Its in the classifieds here on S-B dated 5/30 for $120. I will let it go for the BRO over $105. TX :cheers: Jim

If it ain't to late go for the Spheros.Quantum Boca(Cabo is over priced version) is a awesome second choice.

SPHEROS!!!

i fished the vs for two years we charter so there are all kinds of people fishing them. they get a lot more use than most . and i can say we have no problem with them if you would more info give us a call capt.bill:uhuh: