Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating (http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/index.php)

- StriperTalk! (http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/forumdisplay.php?f=12)

- - Best Surf Spinning Reel... (http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=60544)

Bass

do you coat the reel before use? Or do you use it as a cleaner after fishing?

its crazy, ill take pics of them and show you them... I still can't believe it. You start to see the white dust like appearance underneath the line. As soon as you start to unravel the line you start to see the pits. Ive tried putting the whole spool in freshwater for a night to get all the salt out of the braid, didn't work. Ive tried just rinsing, nothing. I have no idea :confused:

No love for the 704z?????
Not one vote?
That's a true 'surf' reel IMO.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripitsik (Post 725636)

ok since a lot of you guys use the spheros, I think it's an appropriate time to ask. I dont use is anymore but I really like the reel and want to hold on it, but there is one huge problem and I just want to know other users epxeriences. When I was fishing this reel couple of yrs ago, I went through 4 (not a joke) spools due to salt corrosion. I understand maybe one due to a product malfunction but 4??!! It got to a point that Shimano Customer service got sick of sending them out to me lol. The good thing is that I didnt have to pay for any of the spools so hats off to Shimano. I use braid and I was thinking that it maybe b/c of the saltwater that hangs out in it. I have no idea. I gave up on the reel and just bought a better reel but I want to keep it for a back up? Any thoughts? Its really weird:confused: but other than that its a great reel:drool:

I agree about the corrosion issue, as I have experienced the same thing. I rinse my reel (never soaked) but thought this was just a braid issue as my switch to Power Pro corresponded with my switch to the Spheros about 3 years ago. All in all its not a VS and at the price I always felt the reel was somewhat disposable. I really feel bad saying that but most products made these days are not made to last and I just chalked this up to one of them. I fished with the corrosion all year BTW after cleaning out the pitting and never had an issue. I am sure it will get to me at some point......
Its funny you bring this up because I was going to post if its just me or if everyone out there using braid has similar issues and its just a braid thing regardless of reel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rmarsh (Post 725737)

I liked the stradics even though I broke them all eventually.
Mostly my fault and from poor maintenance. Didn't know the new ones had waterproof drag. Got a VS now but would be willing to try the stradics again, the 6000 or 8000 model. I've got four spare 4000FI spools around if anyone could use them.

i could use a spare spool

same here with the corrosion issue on the older model spheros spool....
no problems with the Stradics and I like the Saragosa's as well...
Shimanos are all I own until I can afford a real submersible reel

Quote:

Originally Posted by quick decision (Post 725773)

i could use a spare spool

PM sent

[QUOTE=ProfessorM;725549]I almost think that the Stradics have a water proof seal now on the drag Mike. I could be wrong though as I usually am a few times a day. But I could have sworn I saw a seal on the 8000 I just bought. When you going to change your addy to Westport?[/QUOTE]

NEVER.....My body is in Westport, my mind is in the ocean, but my heart will always be in Kingston.........

I use a spheros 5000 and love it (30 pound power pro braid- not an issue so far, but we'll find out when I change braid this winter). It has not been seriously abused, but used/splashed for two full seasons now with just a wash with fresh water, then back in the trunk for the next time.

Alright, on a side note, I am looking to get a 4000 class reel for some early season/late season fishing...(I do not want to jump on someone elses thread, so i can start a new one, please let me know).

Is there a difference in spool size from the spheros to the new stadic at this level? If they are both "waterproof," then is the stradic worth the extra $50?
I am looking for the largest spool- to allow the 10-15 pound braid to come off easily (less wind knots).

Thanks you all for your help!

Chris

Pen 704 or 706. older off ebay.

I love a Cabo 60, but it can't take the abuse!

i have no idea just how long i've been using u.s.a. made penns. 40 yrs. easy.
very simple maintence. readily available parts for when the something does break. keep it clean and rinse after every trip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesJet (Post 725772)

Call up shimano and complain and i'm sure they will send you another spool. They sent me 4! Does anyone know if the new style spool fit the older model reel? I am wondering if this same corrosion issue is happening to the new styles:confused: