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09-23-2005, 11:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: needham, ma
Posts: 53
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Hi,
Every Penn I bought was breaking. MVP was very good and was replacing them, but I got sick of it and eventually switched to either 45 or 5500s. Love them. I now have 2. One is at least 5 years old and the other new this year. Not one problem.
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09-23-2005, 04:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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...thanks for all the insight and advice....given my impulsive tendencies, i just picked up a shimano spheros 6000...feels a bit heavier than my penn5500 but definitely smoother...hopefully it will prove more durable as well...will give a post after i give it an inaugural weekend...
thanks again!
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09-23-2005, 07:25 PM
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umm,the juicy sweets!!!!!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: n.chelmsford
Posts: 347
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I have 2 4500's, best live linning reel by far, but if your plugging this is not the reel to buy! Try a stradic, you wont be dissapointed.
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Make it idiot proof, and someone will make a better idiot.
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09-23-2005, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 52
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I have the 4500 and like it. Been throwing plugs with it mostly and it seems well for that but something a little smaller could be better. I also took a fall in the rocks with it and landing right on the reel which it took the hit just fine  |
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09-23-2005, 08:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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anybody use the shimano spheros?
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09-23-2005, 09:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Originally Posted by doc
anybody use the shimano spheros?
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Yes, it's a great reel. Not to knock the Stradic, but I think the Spheros is a better reel for the surf. It's built for saltwater, the Stradic really isn't.
Look in a Shimano catalog sometime, there's only three reels listed in the saltwater spin section. The Thunnus, the Baitrunner, and the Spheros.
Save a few bucks unless you need the spare spool that comes with the Stradic. You can also just buy a Spheros spool separately and it will still be less $$.
Either way it's real tough to beat Shimano customer service in the event you need it. |
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09-24-2005, 09:09 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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Originally Posted by Pete_G
Yes, it's a great reel. Not to knock the Stradic, but I think the Spheros is a better reel for the surf. It's built for saltwater, the Stradic really isn't.
Look in a Shimano catalog sometime, there's only three reels listed in the saltwater spin section. The Thunnus, the Baitrunner, and the Spheros.
Save a few bucks unless you need the spare spool that comes with the Stradic. You can also just buy a Spheros spool separately and it will still be less $$.
Either way it's real tough to beat Shimano customer service in the event you need it.
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Doc,
Good advice here. If you search for previous threads on the spheros you'll know its a winner. |
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09-24-2005, 11:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,705
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Originally Posted by doc
anybody use the shimano spheros?
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On my 3rd season with the 8000.Haven't had an issue with it yet.Super reel for the price.
Just walked in the door after fishing with it. |
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09-25-2005, 01:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
Posts: 976
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i bought my dad a 6500 bait runner, which he uses often, very smooth reel and never been serviced and boy does he abuse it! very durable reel no complaints here
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