Mascus

I need to build a new rod/reel combo for Spanish Macks and Pompano for this Spring. My old rig is falling apart badly (cheapo Shakespeare/Ugly Stick combo). I have been looking hard at the new PENN Sargus SG3000 or SG4000 reels. Has anyone had a chance to use one of these reels yet? They seem like a good solid build and are getting better reviews than the Captiva reels.

konz

A friend has one and loves it......I'm going to be buying one at the Outcast Sale myself.

Mascus

That's all I need to hear, thanks! If you guys say they are good, I feel more comfortable now buying one. I think I am going to go with the SG4000 so I can put a little more line on in case I get lucky and hook a King this summer. I think the reel is rugged enough to stand up to a King. How big were the reds you were catching and what size reel were you guys using?

tom1s

Not to ruffle any feathers...but little reels for that money...the shimano symetry 4000 is awesome, and the stratic 2500 is even better. Got both, love them :bowdown those little reels cant be beat. Buying penn? Save your money on the new ones and buy the older ones...theres something about the older ss's with the drag on the back of the spool that shimano hasnt quite caught up with...shimanos fish sooooo good, but if its penn, buy older and buy a winch

dantheman1

Don't get either....get a cabo.