Okuma Vsystem V55sa Spinning Reel

[Doug Terry]

Anybody any info on this reel please. Can't belive it would stand up to gt. 
 
 

[Brandon Khoo]

One of the most annoying aspects of Mark Berg DVDs is his ongoing statement of Okumas being "super-tough". I note when he did his DVD out on Nomad that he used the V systems but there was no mention whatsoever of "super-tough". Maybe they weren't "super-tough" enough?

All of that said, I have little doubt that at the rate they are going, it is only a matter of time before they develop a suitable reel. Many years ago, we uses to laugh at a abysmal quality of gear from a new entrant into the market. That company was Shimano

[Ben Rivers]

Notably, he just changed his sponsor to Daiwa!

[Luke Wyrsta]

Doug, why are you even considering such a reel?

[Damian Fantozzi]

Okuma VSystems's only attribute of any note its that it is the most prolific and accomplished producer of wind knots which I have ever seen in my life.

regards

damian

[Doug Terry]

I watched the video and read the spec and some positive comments here http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumavs20.html
and  from anglers from stripers on line, + the 5 year guarantee I just thought that at 349Au$ compaired to the Shimano Saragosa 14000 which I've been told is the cheapest reel suitable for GT's.
How you guys who fish for GT's on a regular basis rated it as it would appear to be the new boy on the block.

[Brandon Khoo]

I don't think you can place too much credence on the review, Doug considering that it is for the smallest model in the range. I note also that the reel is being run-out now by some stores so it appears it has been withdrawn by Okuma.

[Mark Harris]

I watched the video and read the spec and some positive comments here http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumavs20.html
and  from anglers from stripers on line, + the 5 year guarantee I just thought that at 349Au$ compaired to the Shimano Saragosa 14000 which I've been told is the cheapest reel suitable for GT's.
How you guys who fish for GT's on a regular basis rated it as it would appear to be the new boy on the block.

I am very confused. A Shimano Saragosa 18000 can't cost you more than US$ 300. That's less than A$ 349!

[Ben Rivers]

The Shimano Saragosa 18000F or Daiwa Saltist H - 6500 would be much better options than a V-System.

Both reels are low $300 and 20Kg + Drag.

[Doug Terry]

In Australia a Shimano Saragosa 14000f which is of a similar size to the Okuma is 339 a$

[Ben Furness]

Forget the Saragosa, buy my Catalina in the for sale section!

[Mark Harris]

In Australia a Shimano Saragosa 14000f which is of a similar size to the Okuma is 339 a$

Don't buy a Saragosa 14000. The 18000 is the same price and you will welcome the extra spool capacity.  Shop around the net and you will find these under US$ 300.

[Doug Terry]

Hi Lads Life's a bitch.
Just when you think you've solved the problem, of which reel to get for GT's when you can't afford a Stella and decided to go with the Saragossa, Having listen to the advise given here.
Someone on a different site throws a spanner in the works and suggests a Fin Nor off shore 8500.

[Roy Gould]

Hey Doug, I suggest you go and see a Fin - nor 8500 in the flesh, and try picking it up, it might be built like a tank, but it is as heavy as a tank

[Luke Wyrsta]

Saragosa's have caught big GT and Tuna and continue to do so to this day.

Don't make it complicated - it's a no brainer.