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Dan Wulf:

--- Quote from: Mark Harris on March 11, 2011, 12:51:40 AM ---....... It does share a lot with the Saragosa, but for not too much more money I would definitely prefer a Saragosa.

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I was offered a Spheros for half the price of a Saragosa, so I took the chance and went for the Spheros. For that price it was difficult to resist..... 8)

Kevin Hulse:
Doug,

I'm no reel buff by any means, but if you end up including the Saragosa and Spheros on your short list, bear in mind that the Saragosa features Paladin Gear Enhancement where as the Spheros doesn't. In my mind that would be the most important difference between the two.

Peter Childs:
Doug, If you shop around on line a little, you might be surprised what you can pick up a twinpower for! 

In the 8000 size its a pretty flexible reel too which should see use with a range of spool sizes and fishing activities, suited to a range of destinations. 

A reel that size is comfortable fishing everything from PE3 to PE8 with a spare spool or two (8000, 10000, 12000, 16000).  The OEM 8000 spool or even 10000 will handle your 50lb braid just fine!

Damian Fantozzi:
ive got the saragosa 18000

it is similar to spheros but for the following, prices in $AUD

1) paladin (basically a hard black coating) on main gear $40 part
2) machined handle $100+
3) bearings on both sides of main gear as oppposed to a bushing on one side with spheros $5
4) carbon drag upgrade $20

ive hooked some stingrays the size of car bonnets with this reel and have not damaged it yet, but it is heavy and the line lay isnt fantastic. I have an FA stella t-bar handle on,  which makes this reel very comfortable for jigging. It is my main heavy spin

Dan Wulf:

--- Quote from: damian paolo on March 22, 2011, 08:21:20 AM ---ive got the saragosa 18000

it is similar to spheros but for the following, prices in $AUD

1) paladin (basically a hard black coating) on main gear $40 part
2) machined handle $100+
3) bearings on both sides of main gear as oppposed to a bushing on one side with spheros $5
4) carbon drag upgrade $20

ive hooked some stingrays the size of car bonnets with this reel and have not damaged it yet, but it is heavy and the line lay isnt fantastic. I have an FA stella t-bar handle on,  which makes this reel very comfortable for jigging. It is my main heavy spin

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Very useful information!

When I was looking for a spare reel - which will only come in use when inviting a guest or in the odd (?) event of a problem with a Stella - the choice was between a Saragosa 18000F (319 USD) and a Spheros 18000FB (164 USD). So I went for the Spheros + a carbontex drag washer upgrade. In case I further down the road will upgrade with a stronger handle (120 USD?), the price difference will become insignificant and I may regret that I did not purchase the Saragosa. Well - the damage seems tolerable.  :D

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