rjc123 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hey raiders, need to upgrade to a new reel for my 6-8kg rod. I use this setup for trolling and livebaiting. Had a look around and found a few options: - Shimano Spheros 6000; $185 - Okuma Salina 11 5000; $199 - Shimano Baitrunner B 6500; $169 - Abu Soron STX 60; $150 - Pflueger Crank 50; $169 Any other suggestions for under $200 would be great! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I haven't used all of those but the Baitrunner and Spheros are both top notch reels. I have been on a bit of a spending spree myself lately and bought 5 new outfits for various types of fishing for when I get my new boat and my local tackle shop has the Okuma Salina SAF55 currently on special for $139 which was one of my purchases. It would certainly suit your needs. If you're interested let me know and I can PM you details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerFisher Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hi Mate I have the same rod, and matched it to a Daiwa Heartland 3000, this reel 8kg drag better than the daiwa sol. I know there expensive reels 340 but i picked up mine from ray and annes for $200 not sure if there still around. but the lightest combo ever the reel suits perect. I caught a 75cm kingfish on it with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 between spheros and baitrunner for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Its hard to choose. The Okuma Salina 2 5000 has generous line capacity and 13kg of drag! Matched up with 30lb braid, you can stop some big fish with it! The Spheros is still in the back of my mind though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Not familiar with the Silstar 6 to 8kg Crystal Blue rod but cant help thinking a #5000 size reel with 12 kg drag and 30 lb braid would seem a better match for a slightly heavier rod ? Could be just me. Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Hey raiders, need to upgrade to a new reel for my 6-8kg rod. I use this setup for trolling and livebaiting. Had a look around and found a few options: - Shimano Spheros 6000; $185 - Okuma Salina 11 5000; $199 - Shimano Baitrunner B 6500; $169 - Abu Soron STX 60; $150 - Pflueger Crank 50; $169 Any other suggestions for under $200 would be great! Cheers, Tom I know you want to spend up to $200 maximum, but IMO its well worth spending that little bit extra and get a 4500 Saltist. This reel is almost like the old Saltiga but has less bearings and is not gearbox sealed. Awesome strong reel for the money that will last... You may even find it for $200 if you look around. Out of the reels you said though, I would get the Shimano Spheros. Edited May 16, 2012 by Roylo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerFisher Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Not familiar with the Silstar 6 to 8kg Crystal Blue rod but cant help thinking a #5000 size reel with 12 kg drag and 30 lb braid would seem a better match for a slightly heavier rod ? Could be just me. Cheers Blood Knot I agree the silstar crystal blue rods are very light rods and just for the balance of the rod a lighter reel with good drag is more than sufficent as the rod will not be able to take advantage of the heavier reels with 12KG + drags you most likely will only use half there power. Edited May 16, 2012 by PowerFisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 I agree the silstar crystal blue rods are very light rods and just for the balance of the rod a lighter reel with good drag is more than sufficent as the rod will not be able to take advantage of the heavier reels with 12KG + drags you most likely will only use half there power. I was thinking that for a while... Maybe a Saros 4000 with 7kg Drag would be better? It can take a 4000 comfortably because thats what i have had on it for a year or two now. If it would be used for light live baiting and trolling for small kings, tailor and salmon then how heavy should the braid i use be? 20lb? 25lb? 30lb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Personally I would be thinking more 20lb than 30lb - as this may make the outfit a little more versatile, however its down to your individual preference. I use a 5 to 10kg T curve spin rod with a 2500 size Daiwa Certate (8.8kg Braid). Can troll lures, throw sluggo's or surface poppers at Kings and use for live baiting. Up your leader weight if your want to live bait Kings in close to structure (that's unfortunately where they usually like to be). You are not going to be able to stop the real hoods but thats not what your talking about doing. Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerFisher Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I was thinking that for a while... Maybe a Saros 4000 with 7kg Drag would be better? It can take a 4000 comfortably because thats what i have had on it for a year or two now. If it would be used for light live baiting and trolling for small kings, tailor and salmon then how heavy should the braid i use be? 20lb? 25lb? 30lb? As long as you can fit around 200-300 yards of braid on the reel, putting on any of the 20/25/30 lb would work fine with the setup as the braid breaking capacity is alot higher than its stated but usually alot of people are putting higer braid strengths not due to the pulling power but just that extra abrasion resistance with a thicker line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Thanks for the replies guys. Ordered the saros 4000 with 20lb power pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think any of those reels would do it, personally i'd go for the spheros. fishingphase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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