Why a cheap backup? If the near best fails, why replace it with something inferior? Use another Stella.....or how about an Accurate Twin-Spin? As McGolfer would say,......."There is no limit to tackle".....Muddskipper said:
Was told the older Penn 9500 SS is better and made in USA not ChinaFWM0103 said:
The cost $$$$, after the reel and a custom rod no more Money left.....wife dont even know about the Stella.....could spell trouble.....Dutch Treat said:
I have the Spheros 14000 on a Shimano Tallus TLS70-MHA rod. I put 2 YFT in the boat with it, and a friend put one in the boat with it. I have 65lb Powerpro braid on it. I could just about outcast everyone who was using spinning gear, and everyone who was using baitcasting gear. The drag was decent, not super, but good enough for those tuna. We didn't hook up with any toads, but the biggest was probably near 60lbs. I plan on getting the Stella 20000FA, and using this one as a backup, but I won't hesitate to use it between now and then. Heck, the worst thing that could happen is that I lose a fish. At the price, it's not that great of a loss if it gets shredded. I am almost as concerned with losing the line as the reel.jig said:
I hear ya on the green. I am quite familiar with that situation myself. :biggrin:shanker said:
I had no problem with the 65lb spectra. The rod seemed to have enough backbone for the size of fish we were hooking up with. If the fish were bigger, like twice the size or so, things might have transpired differently.jig said:Thanks DMC. That is what I was hoping for. I notice the rod you used is only rated up to 30lb class. How did it handle the 65lb spectra?
I held the equivilent Thunnus and Spheros in my hands today and liked the Spheros better. I can't make myself buy a Stella even if I could afford it. I looked at the Penns today too and they did not compare to the Shimanos IMO. But they were the new Penns.
I found a nice Daiwa Sealine rod I liked rated up to 60lb, 7ft, that I think I am going to be getting for it. Will fish 65lb spectra with a 50lb topshot (maybe 60lb). If it does not work out I will go the custom route. Otherwise, its back to my Newells.
MuddSkipper, you have probably already looked at this reel, but if not you might want to check it out. I can not believe you can get this quality of a reel for $125.
