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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Doug Terry on November 26, 2011, 12:03:53 AM
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Anybody any info on this reel please. Can't belive it would stand up to gt. :o
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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
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Notably, he just changed his sponsor to Daiwa!
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Doug, why are you even considering such a reel????
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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
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I watched the video and read the spec and some positive comments here http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumavs20.html (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.
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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 I note also that the reel is being run-out now by some stores so it appears it has been withdrawn by Okuma.
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I watched the video and read the spec and some positive comments here http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumavs20.html (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!
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The Shimano Saragosa 18000F or Daiwa Saltist H - 6500 would be much better options than a V-System.
Both reels are low $300 and 20Kg + Drag.
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In Australia a Shimano Saragosa 14000f which is of a similar size to the Okuma is 339 a$
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Forget the Saragosa, buy my Catalina in the for sale section!
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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.
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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.
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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 ;D
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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.
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Mate i agree that if you cannot afford a Saltiga or Stella, then go for a Saragosa or Catalina at a stretch.
Or you could save up for a bit longer and look in the classifieds section of this website. There are some really good deals to be had.
Regards,
Chris
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Everybody laughs at my Daiwa sealine bull 6000-hi that I use for GT's. They started laughing 3 years ago and they are still deriding this reel after 30 odd GT's to 35 kg. I've upgraded the drag but otherwise its just had 3 years of my usual lack of care and poor treatment. No need as its a crap reel (apparently)
I think used sensibly and accepting the odd loss when you really do need 15kg drag, a lot of reasonable spinning reels this size will work for a while...and you can then figure out whether you are a GT addict or it was just a passing affliction, without draining your piggy bank and threatening your children's inheritance.
I can cast as far, I can make lures work just as well, I can play fish Ok, I just can't show what a gorilla I am by ripping the hooks out of fish using max drag.
Saragossa, catalina, saltist should all work OK. I have never liked Okuma but I can't comment on this particular reel.
Last time I was fishing with Travis, his lure was worth more than my reel.
What's that snickering I hear in the background???
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What rod do you pair it with Graham? An Ugly Stick? ;) ;D 8)
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Who told you Mark??
Yes first 10 or so WERE on an ugly stick about 6'
Now upgraded to GT specials. Actually have 2 daiwas and 2 GT specials and 1 shortened Gt special due to a bit of a problem at the top runner. other daiwa did 12 months hard yards on charters then resurrected for GT's and has probably caught 10 GTs since.
Typical ugly stick victim attached
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:) Very admirable mate. GT Special is a bit different but landing big GTs with an Ugly Stick is top work!