Which reel

tmv1976 · 03-04-2012, 04:35 PM

Looking at a reel that will be used for trolling, light bottom fishing and chucking at the cobia. I'm fishing from a kayak or a smaller boat going out up to 5 miles or so in the Gulf.

I found a 6000 sustain FE or a 6000 stradic FI for the same price or for $30 more I could get a 8000 Stradic FJ. Which do you think would be most suitable for what I'm trying to do?

Thanks

sniperpeeps · 03-04-2012, 04:58 PM

Id go with the 8000

FishGolfDrink · 03-04-2012, 05:47 PM

8000 spooled with 30-50lb braid would be pretty versatile. The Stadic FJ is totally sweet. Personally, I use cheaper Shimanos in my yak because I'm afraid of losing them in the surf and dunking them. Spheros is a solid reel and a good value. I bring my good shit out when I'm fishing from a boat.

Xpac · 03-07-2012, 08:29 AM

I caught cobia, king, and monster reds on my 4000 Sahara and 20lb braid. A 6000 is a great all around size and with 30lb braid you can stop just about anything out to 5 miles. I read that the stradics have trouble when they get wet. FishGolfDrink makes a good point with the spheros. Great reels!

Bradley · 03-07-2012, 08:18 PM

you guys have problems with the braid binding down on itself? also any recommended brand of braid?

capttreyfry · 03-08-2012, 07:30 AM

Have you looked at the saragosa 6000. Very nice awesome drag. For casting I like the suffix 832.

Xpac · 03-08-2012, 08:18 AM

No problems with braid binding as long as i put it on real tight. I like Sufix Performance but lately Ive been using Lucky Dolphin PE Dyneema from ebay. Caught several nice AJs with it using pretty high drag pressure. For the price of a 300y sufix spool you can get 1000y of the ebay braid. You just have to be patient with the shipping. Usually takes a month.

My Stradic 5000FJ just came in the mail. It is sweeeet!

tmv1976 · 03-08-2012, 09:20 PM

Capt Trey- My heavy set up is the saragosa 8000 on a MH terez, I just got it a last week and haven't used it yet. What type of fish have you been able to tackle with your saragosa?

Xpac-Thanks for the heads up on the line. Are you planning for nearshore type of fishing with the stradic?

I keep flip flopping on the choice, I would like to go with a 5000 because I'm normally in a kayak and smaller is better but I think that I might need the added capacity of a 6 or 8000.

Thanks for the replies

Xpac · 03-09-2012, 09:44 AM

The stradic will be used for near shore (macks, snapper) and offshore for throwing live bait and lures for BFT, snapper, dolphin and I won't be able to resist dropping a small 5oz jig on some ajs

. Should be interesting to see how it holds up.

tmv1976 · 03-09-2012, 11:19 AM

I'd be interested on hearing how the reel holds up throughout the season. What rod are you pairing it up with?

03-04-2012, 04:35 PM	#1
tmv1976 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Niceville Posts: 93	Which reel Looking at a reel that will be used for trolling, light bottom fishing and chucking at the cobia. I'm fishing from a kayak or a smaller boat going out up to 5 miles or so in the Gulf. I found a 6000 sustain FE or a 6000 stradic FI for the same price or for $30 more I could get a 8000 Stradic FJ. Which do you think would be most suitable for what I'm trying to do? Thanks

03-04-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
sniperpeeps OSOK Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 2,440	Id go with the 8000 __________________ One Shot Fishing Charters, LLC. www.oneshotcharters.com https://www.facebook.com/OneShotFishingCharters 850-585-9436

03-08-2012, 09:20 PM	#8
tmv1976 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Niceville Posts: 93	Capt Trey- My heavy set up is the saragosa 8000 on a MH terez, I just got it a last week and haven't used it yet. What type of fish have you been able to tackle with your saragosa? Xpac-Thanks for the heads up on the line. Are you planning for nearshore type of fishing with the stradic? I keep flip flopping on the choice, I would like to go with a 5000 because I'm normally in a kayak and smaller is better but I think that I might need the added capacity of a 6 or 8000. Thanks for the replies Last edited by tmv1976; 03-09-2012 at 09:52 AM.

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03-04-2012, 05:47 PM	#3
FishGolfDrink Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pensacola Beach Posts: 446	8000 spooled with 30-50lb braid would be pretty versatile. The Stadic FJ is totally sweet. Personally, I use cheaper Shimanos in my yak because I'm afraid of losing them in the surf and dunking them. Spheros is a solid reel and a good value. I bring my good shit out when I'm fishing from a boat.

03-07-2012, 08:29 AM	#4
Xpac Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 187	I caught cobia, king, and monster reds on my 4000 Sahara and 20lb braid. A 6000 is a great all around size and with 30lb braid you can stop just about anything out to 5 miles. I read that the stradics have trouble when they get wet. FishGolfDrink makes a good point with the spheros. Great reels!

03-07-2012, 08:18 PM	#5
Bradley Shark Hunter Cigar Minnow Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	you guys have problems with the braid binding down on itself? also any recommended brand of braid?

03-08-2012, 07:30 AM	#6
capttreyfry Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22	Have you looked at the saragosa 6000. Very nice awesome drag. For casting I like the suffix 832.

03-08-2012, 08:18 AM	#7
Xpac Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 187	No problems with braid binding as long as i put it on real tight. I like Sufix Performance but lately Ive been using Lucky Dolphin PE Dyneema from ebay. Caught several nice AJs with it using pretty high drag pressure. For the price of a 300y sufix spool you can get 1000y of the ebay braid. You just have to be patient with the shipping. Usually takes a month. My Stradic 5000FJ just came in the mail. It is sweeeet!

03-09-2012, 09:44 AM	#9
Xpac Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 187	The stradic will be used for near shore (macks, snapper) and offshore for throwing live bait and lures for BFT, snapper, dolphin and I won't be able to resist dropping a small 5oz jig on some ajs . Should be interesting to see how it holds up.

03-09-2012, 11:19 AM	#10
tmv1976 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Niceville Posts: 93	I'd be interested on hearing how the reel holds up throughout the season. What rod are you pairing it up with?

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