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10-31-2007, 07:32 AM
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Spheros is the best braid friendly reel on the market ( don't know how the newly re-configured ones are now that Shimano changed the whole line up around) sealed waterproof drag and little required maintenance.
And they are very light. All around you cannot go wrong with one. The Stradic drags are fussy, especially if you are fishing hard and catching fish that take drag often. They require a lot of cleaning of the washers with de-natured alcohol. It only takes minutes but it is a pain.
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10-31-2007, 07:38 AM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
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zeebaas. 
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10-31-2007, 09:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishpoopoo
zeebaas.
seriously. |
Outside the envelope for most of us cost wise, what would be your choice if budgeted say.......150.00? |
Why even try.........
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10-31-2007, 02:21 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flaptail
Outside the envelope for most of us cost wise, what would be your choice if budgeted say.......150.00?
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I would probably find a way to come up with another $50 for a Cabo. Or, I'd get the Spheros and a spare spool for it.
At $100 budget, the Spheros would be a no-brainer. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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10-31-2007, 02:47 PM
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Agreed. Spheros 4000  . |
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10-31-2007, 04:39 PM
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Location: RI
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A Spheros with a spare spool is still sub-$150.Bargain
I've used both the Cabo and the Boca.All you get with the Cabo is a few extra (useless) bearings,a fancy handle and spool with holes in it.The Boca is essentially the same reel minus $70.
1st choice-Spheros
2nd choice-Boca
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11-01-2007, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stamford,CT
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All my spinners are Spheros
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Mako 22ft
200 Evinrude
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11-01-2007, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
I would probably find a way to come up with another $50 for a Cabo. Or, I'd get the Spheros and a spare spool for it.
At $100 budget, the Spheros would be a no-brainer.
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I love my Cabo but it hates braid for some reason. |
Why even try.........
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11-01-2007, 09:02 AM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
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My Quantum Boca 40 does fine on braid once I get the spool down to where it should be, not overfilled. Some of the issues are a result of the way I fish topwater and weightless jerkbaits always reeling against a slack line. Put on a swimmer or jig and the twist disappears. A light rinse after use and it's a good as new, I know a guy who only rinses when a wave splashes on his gear and it looks like H E L L.
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