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06-04-2007, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: South Weymouth, MA
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Okouma VS 40sa or Shimano Stradic 5000FH?
I was lusting for the Stradic, but then I saw the Okouma VS. The
40sa has a 6.2.1 ratio which I think will be great for Albies & Bluefish. What do you think about the Okouma VS series? TX  |
Jersey Jim
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06-04-2007, 08:17 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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JUNK
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06-05-2007, 01:02 PM
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agree
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06-05-2007, 01:15 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Stradic  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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06-05-2007, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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Neither.
Do Shimano's Spheros.
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06-05-2007, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: south shore , ma
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stratic is the way to go (imho) i have 6 of them and 1 okouma that i use as a paper weight real trash . the stratic may cost more and have a little less string capacity but a much better reel
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06-05-2007, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: South Weymouth, MA
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TX, does anyone have experience whith the new Okouma VS series? That's the one I'm looking at not the lower priced models. TX
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Jersey Jim
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06-05-2007, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Hanover, MA
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Stratic ,hands down..............
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06-06-2007, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Southern Maine
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Both reels stink.
I have two stradics. Both got heavy use in my kayak and in the surf but I did maintain them.One is a corroded pile of parts sitting in a pie tin in my shop. One good dunking and it was finished after only 2 seasons. You would not have believed how bad it looked inside.The other (a 6000) has assorted drag issues,peeling paint and weighs a ton. One season old. Both total wastes of $$$$ for me.
I now have a Van Staal. It is a total pleasure to use and can really take a beating.
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06-06-2007, 07:44 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
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The Stradic 4000 I have has been good to me but if I was going to buy a Shimano spinning reel now I would more than likely go with the Spheros. Better suited to saltwater IMHO.
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06-06-2007, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
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The okuma VS is sick, Ive been using it for 2 years . It probably has the best drag of any reel Ive ever used. I have a VS40 and Ive caught bass up to 20 lbs on it.
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06-06-2007, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
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Okuma, like Tica reels are junk. Stradic, Spheros or Quantum Cabo would be my first choice.
The stradic has fussy ceramic drag washers, five minutes a week with a bath of denatured alcohol keeps them in tip top shape. Small price to pay for a great braid friendly reel ( unless it's Power Pro which sucks anyway on a spinning reel)
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Why even try......... 
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06-06-2007, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
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I have beat the piss out of my Stratic and Spheros both 8000's....I'll admit not dunk friendly but what but a VanStall is...they hold up well
as Flap said braid friendly and just clean the washers now and then..
good reels for the money....
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06-07-2007, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Cap Cod
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Have you guys actually used the Okuma VS? Looked at it's insides? I got one and so far it has been the best reel value I have bought. Smooth as silk and has been fished hard already. 5 year send you a new one in the mail guarentee. I am sure I will wear it out but I have worn out Stradics, and Slammers faster and the drag has been better then the Cabo. Just my 2 cents.
Also I got an Okuma Epixor 5 years ago that has been seen a lot of service as schoolie reel, freshwater reel, and Florida trip reel and for $55.00 has been great.
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06-07-2007, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
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Once again, The Okuma VS is not junk, some of their cheaper stuff is, but this reel has been great for me, and I fish reallllly hard.
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06-07-2007, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cape Cod
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06-07-2007, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: South Weymouth, MA
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TX Guys and NOW an offer you CAN refuse
Thanks guys, this has helped me decide. NOW if anyone is looking for a reel for a Surf or Boat Rod , I bought a Stradic 5000 FG new off the internet this past winter in error. It is the same size as a Stradic 6000. Its in the classifieds here on S-B dated 5/30 for $120. I will let it go for the BRO over $105. TX  Jim |
Jersey Jim
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06-07-2007, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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If it ain't to late go for the Spheros.Quantum Boca(Cabo is over priced version) is a awesome second choice.
SPHEROS!!!
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06-07-2007, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
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okuma vs
i fished the vs for two years we charter so there are all kinds of people fishing them. they get a lot more use than most . and i can say we have no problem with them if you would more info give us a call capt.bill  |
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