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Originally Posted by ripitsik
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  but other than that its a great reel  |
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.