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maddog2020 · 08-15-2004, 10:00 PM

Yup, you can close the bail manually on the Spheros, or Stradic.

I have to disagree Mr Sandman. From the first day I've owned the Spheros 8000 (2 yrs) I have had 50 lb PowerPro on it. It winds it on PERFECTLY and flawlessly. The old Baitrunners 'A' wind on braid fine as well - line guide gets bet to up and grooved, but doable.

I've always told folks about the Spheros from the time I owned it and how well it works, BUT every one wants the pretty white Stradic. :P

The Sustain is nice and so is the Stella, however, not everyone has over $230 or $600 to blow on a reel.

The Shimano Sedona w/ the new ARB would be fine as well.

I know folks had bearing problems w/ the older Symetre in salt.

A lot of big fish have been caught on monofilament using the "out dated" old hvy Penns spinners and squidders.

Buy what you can afford - if u take care of your gear it will last your lifetime.

08-15-2004, 10:00 PM	#15
maddog2020 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MA - Ol' New England - USA Posts: 791	Yup, you can close the bail manually on the Spheros, or Stradic. I have to disagree Mr Sandman. From the first day I've owned the Spheros 8000 (2 yrs) I have had 50 lb PowerPro on it. It winds it on PERFECTLY and flawlessly. The old Baitrunners 'A' wind on braid fine as well - line guide gets bet to up and grooved, but doable. I've always told folks about the Spheros from the time I owned it and how well it works, BUT every one wants the pretty white Stradic. :P The Sustain is nice and so is the Stella, however, not everyone has over $230 or $600 to blow on a reel. The Shimano Sedona w/ the new ARB would be fine as well. I know folks had bearing problems w/ the older Symetre in salt. A lot of big fish have been caught on monofilament using the "out dated" old hvy Penns spinners and squidders. Buy what you can afford - if u take care of your gear it will last your lifetime.
	Ray 'md2020'