Brobrady Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Has the wobble issue been worked out in the 5000 Saragossa's? I really want to pick up this reel but am worried about the early issues on the small models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I won't sleep at night if I take all the posts here seriously.. I own the 5000, no wobbling in mine and still haven't seen a single video showing the wobbling...Believe in what you see or people you know, not in what you read in here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagman Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Its all imaginary Brady...all imaginary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brobrady Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 It sounds like I just need to order one and try it out myself. Any other makes or models worth checking out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rst3 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I own the 10000. Not same model... but no wobble. Used it on ~half my nights this year so its had about 25 trips into very heavy salt exposure + sand. Have always rinsed well, occt'l anti corrosion spray, and clean/relube high grit areas (line roller,etc) twice. Very happy with its performance Fishing kills me exactly as it keeps me alive. Hemingway, Old Man and the Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 8000 here no issues here. Would like to hook a large and feel drag in action. troll #122Â Â <*)))< Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shhshhshark Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 IMO shimano fell off with their latest releases... I purchased one, and returned it the next day, and have continued to try them because frankly I wanted to like the reel. The rotor is out balance... picked up an ultegra, and felt the same thing.. It doesnt visible wobble (not something you can see on video), but you can definetly feel it if the reel you were using/handling previously was balanced. if it doesn't bother you, then have it.. the ones I've felt were noticeable enough. Especially when loaded with line and retrieved... Havent felt one yet that has not wobbled. I returned it for an older spheros, and couldn't be any happier with it. The older spheros fb are an awesome reel for the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evansc Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 10000SW here.....I know your concerned about the smaller models however I love this reel I've caught some decent rockfish as well as a southern ray the size of a car hood and I really had to really put some heat on him to stop him and I was able to even pull him off the bottom and reel him in fighting the surf....Saragosa SW's are absolute tanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msabella17 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 10,000sw here, got it about a month ago and have handled fish up to 30lbs on it with ease.. Great reel in my opinion and I'm sure the smaller models hold up just as welll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchea401 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I bought my 5k this year and the are no wobbles here. Great strong reel for its size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have a 6000 that's fine. Though my 12 yo son took one cast with it on my Century and said wow this is awsome. I fish a stradic now, didn't have the heart to take back the other set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper46 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 8000 here no issues here. Would like to hook a large and feel drag in action. Â I have hooked and landed multiple 20-50lb cow nose on the 6k with 8lbs of drag on 20lb stealth braid and the drag is amazingly smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redphish Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just wanted to chime in with a good experience with the Saragosa SW. I have run multiple 6000's, 8000's and a 10000 this past spring and summer season on charters. I run 30/40lb on the 6000SW, 50lb on the 8000SW and 65lb on the 10000SW (all PP Super8Slick). These are by far the best large/offshore spinning reels I've used in many years of guiding. On a typical inshore trip here in SC, we need to have something that will handle midsize sharks (from 20lb bonnetheads to 80lb blacktips) and large rays (30-50lb cownose and other rays are frequent). Whether we are fishing for bull redfish, tarpon, or cobia, we have a million sharks and rays to contend with. Many, many times I've had to lock down 20+lbs of drag to horse a big ray out of the mud underneath us, and I've not had a Saragosa fail yet. I'm also absolutely impressed with the anti-corrosive coating. A typical summer day of charters for us is being on the water 8 AM to 9 PM, running three trips back to back in the 3-4 hour range. These reels spend more time wet and salty than they do clean and dry. At the end of the day, a quick rinse with freshwater is nice, but it doesn't always happen, I'll admit. I've had zero corrosion issues with these reels. My only complaint with the Saragosa would be weight. I wish they would have shaved a few more ounces off. In my case, we run lots of family charters, and even the 6000 model is a bit heavy for kids under 13 or so. I'd love to see a 4000 model added, something that would be like a beefed up Stradic CI4+. Actually, what I'd really like is a 5000/6000 version of the Stradic CI4+ that had the CI4+ weight savings in a Gosa 5k/6k format with 20lbs of dual drag! Â With that in mind, I've added a Sustain 5000 and 10000 to the mix and am going to see if they are as durable as the Saragosa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have a 6000 that's fine. Though my 12 yo son took one cast with it on my Century and said wow this is awsome. I fish a stradic now, didn't have the heart to take back the other set up.what a dad! Will you adopt me? troll #122Â Â <*)))< Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brobrady Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I ordered a 5000 from TD last night. Hopefully i get a good one. evansc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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