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fcap60 · 10-27-2007, 05:43 AM

I own both a spheros 8000 and a VS 150. I'll be honest, the last few times out, the VS has become by back-up reel.

The Spheros handles braid much better and I prefer it when fishing eels b/c it has a bail and the VS does not. Plus, I have an extra spool for the spheros that I fill with mono - which I use alot this time of year in the rocks. I'll be brutally honest, the drag on the spheros is awesome and very smooth as is the VS.

I just add superlube inside the body and lubricant to the moving parts as stated above. I thnk the advise above will serve you well on your reel.

good luck

10-27-2007, 05:43 AM	#8
fcap60 Frank Capone Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hamden, Connecticut Posts: 2,229	I own both a spheros 8000 and a VS 150. I'll be honest, the last few times out, the VS has become by back-up reel. The Spheros handles braid much better and I prefer it when fishing eels b/c it has a bail and the VS does not. Plus, I have an extra spool for the spheros that I fill with mono - which I use alot this time of year in the rocks. I'll be brutally honest, the drag on the spheros is awesome and very smooth as is the VS. I just add superlube inside the body and lubricant to the moving parts as stated above. I thnk the advise above will serve you well on your reel. good luck Last edited by fcap60; 10-27-2007 at 09:56 AM..