james1990 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Shimano Spheros 14000fa $259.95 Loaded to the top with 50lb braid OR Shimano Baitrunner 6500B Reel $259.95 Loaded up with 50lb braid. Will the baitrunner be able to put out enough drag though....or should i go 30lb braid?? I will be using this outfit for reef fishing, light trolling, throwing lures for fish around southport in QLD. Which reel would most suit me????? Im confused......im slowely turning to the spheros...anyone with advice or an opinion? cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Spheros all the way. It has a metal body for a start and has a little more speed for your lure casting. Baitrunner is a good reel but not for heavy braid. It flexes way too much for my liking. Cheers Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the advice red. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 spheros mate, its a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I just paid $350+ without braid for the 1400 with the kit Robbie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Robbie, thats a fair price assuming you got the drag upgrade, the Stella handle and the extra ball bearing? The upgraded Spheros is capable of almost anything in our waters A much better choice than the good old baitrunner. Cheers Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Made the decision and just bought a spheros with the stella upgraded drag, washers, handle etc......just need 2 get the payment across and take ownership of my new toy ....now to find a rod 2 match. Thanks for the advice guys. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piss'n'Broke Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Hey James Nothing wrong with the BTR 6500 mate. A couple of close mates use them to on small blacks to 50kgs and they handled them nooooo probs! ... And a few pros I know also Not that it matters now ur bought ur "new toy" Dan D&G Edited November 22, 2007 by Dan and Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 good work mate, i scored an 87cm king jigging on the spheros with the upgrade and let me tell you it make life easier for the angler. cant wait to see some fish that beast gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger_shark Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 The baitrunners will fall apart in no time if they are used for jigging.. Good decision on the spheros 14000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Do what I did.... Buy one of each! Who can I see to perform the upgrades on my Spheros? What sort of $ will it set me back? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangkie Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Do what I did.... Buy one of each! Who can I see to perform the upgrades on my Spheros? What sort of $ will it set me back? Cheers Tony see tony at fishfinder bait and tackle. it is well worth it the upgraded drag is mega! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 see tony at fishfinder bait and tackle. it is well worth it the upgraded drag is mega! mak sure you get the stella handle too its sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangkie Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 mak sure you get the stella handle too its sick. how much roughly is the handle upgrade, so far i only have upgraded drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 how much roughly is the handle upgrade, so far i only have upgraded drag i believe the handle upgrade is around the 150 mark or there abouts dont quote me though. it is worth the dough though as its like using a winch its sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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