07-29-05, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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Shimano Sahara...................
Anybody tried the Shimano Sahara reels.............. I am thinking about getting one.......... I need a new spinning setup so could you give me some info on what rod to get........ something around 40-80 bucks
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07-29-05, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Good reel, smooth drag, smoth when reeling in, affordable. But if I were to spend between 40-80 dollars in a reel, I would either choose a Sedona of Solstace for 50 dollars or 80 dollars in a Symetre, it has better drag and one more bearing and just one step below a Stradic.
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07-29-05, 03:29 PM | #3 |
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I will have to look into that............... I am also going to get a Curado with probably a Fenwick rod........... Just trying to upgrade from the cheap setup I got now
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I just got a Sahara yesterday. I've used them before and they are awesome reels for the price. I like them more than the stradic. I've used a number of stradics and am overall unimpressed with them.
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I have two identical Sedona 4000FB s on my rods. I have never had any problem with them and they are smooth. Although I have never used any "high-end" reels to compare them to.
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i just bought the sahara if u get it buy it at sports authority and buy the 10 dollar insurance or w/e they will replace the reel if it breaks the first 16 months, i like the real alot personaly
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07-30-05, 04:00 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the repleis ya'll...... I will definately look into getting it......... I have never really had a good high quality spinning reel before and it will be a good experience for me.........
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Look no further than A Fenwick Rod
Ahh, I see your buying a fenwick. I would suggest the HMX series. The HMG doesn't feel right. Eagle GT's are an entry rod, and you'll want something better soon. HMX are IM7 blanks, but are done with a cross scrim construction. BTW what action rod are ya lookin for?
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I have 2 spinning reels that I have used hard this season and they were both only 39.99 outta cabelas and Im lovin emn The Mitchell 308X and A Pfluger Trion Not pricey but are they doin a job both have great drags on em too
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i have the sedona. i really like it but i dont use it too much. the curados are awesome i have two of them and im going to buy another one. they are just so tough and i am really hard on them.
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The Sahara is a pretty good real but I would recommend getting a Symetre, I love them and there only 20 more bucks.
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Yes, i have the medium heavy HMX. It only come in 6ft for spinning though.
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i have a calico jack 7ft hurricane and im very pleased with it u can get it at sports authority. it has a special design the eyes sizes get small in the 1st 3 then they stay the same
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Well guys I think I have figured it out. I went to Sports Academy today and checked things out. I have decided that i am going to get a Flueger Trion spinning reel with a Shimano Sojourn rod and a Shimano Curado with a Fenwick HMX rod. I realy liked the Trion cause it was smoother than the Sahara and it has 3 more bearings than the Sahara.
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08-03-05, 11:27 PM | #17 |
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Im 13.............. I am getting the spinning setup for my birthday and I am going to use the money I get for my birthday along with the 120 bucks I got now to get the Curado. I am also gettting my baitcaster that was stolen replaced so I will probably get another baitcaster. Maybe a Team Diawa reel if I get lucky and talk my mom into it.
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i have the shimano sojourn rod......im very pleased with it....especially since it was only $15.....i have been using a sahara for awhile now....i love it! i also have a pflueger trion and it is definitly a good reel.........i have the trion mated with a 7' H pflueger rod.....the sahara is mated with a 6'6'' MH ugly stik....and i have a abu garcia reel mated with the shimano sojourn.....all are very good setups for the price IMO..........
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stick with quantam you wont be sorry and if you dont have a quantam get one
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Team diawa advantage looks like a good reel for the money, although some people say its too wide.
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08-05-05, 12:38 AM | #21 |
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Yeah 02 thats what shocked me. The trion has a 7 bearing system and is really smooth and comes with an extra spool for quick line changes for just about 40 bucks with tax. I liked its feel a little better than the Sahara....
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