New Shimano Surf reel?

[Kencatch]

Yes just the knob

[Kencatch]

I'm hoping my gamble pays off and a version of the aero technium xsc is what they bring to the US. Otherwise I'll have to order parts from over seas to perform maintenance. I guess we all have to wait and see.

[Barramundi]

My guess about the forthcoming mystery reel is that Shimano are going to introduce their Biomaster series spinners into the USA .

They are available in most other markets - the SW model is a salt water surf model , with added corrosion resistance ; while the FB models are in a niche between the Saragosa and Stella , [ if memory serves ] .

They're made in Malaysia , whereas the Stellas are Japanese built .

Superb reels , with most of the Stella features except the price tag ....

[PinsRat]

Anyone have an update?

[Bogey]

Sure it's not the new Spheros SW he's talking about?

me

 

Sounds right to me, the larger sizes are readily available now, 6000s hard to find.

[mumichog]

Though the new Spheros is a rugged beaut, it's not the 'new' reel coming out, there will be another.  I know nothing else except there's likely to multiple price points in the new style.

[Barramundi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobber 

maybe the Ultegra XSC??

Great reels , according  to a mate .   Apparently able to cast miles ...

[ they are a specific surf-casting distance reel ]

[cnnashman]

If you want an education on long cast reels pm Dcast , he owns and has used most of them foreign and domestic.

[Danny17]

That reel is sick! the slooooow oscillation combined with its lightweight and drag is incredible - I cant wait to see what's released this year in the US for there surf reel and hope I didn't jump the gun by getting a Saragossa sw10000 - btw, congrats bro, cant wait to kill it this season at the canal - any day now

[Danny17]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcast 

You replaced the handle knob, not the handle, right?

~~That reel is sick! the slooooow oscillation combined with its lightweight and drag is incredible - I cant wait to see what's released this year in the US for there surf reel and hope I didn't jump the gun by getting a Saragossa sw10000 - btw, congrats bro, cant wait to kill it this season at the canal - any day now

[Kerry83]

I may have to hold up from pulling the trigger on a new Saragossa. I want to see this mystery reel you all are talking about.

[Kencatch]

Looks like I was right.

[mumichog]

Kittery Trading Post has the new Shimano Ultegra long cast reels, checked them out yesterday.   They were quite smooth, felt solid.  The two smaller sizes came with one spare spool - metal, identical to the one on the reel - while the biggest of the three sizes came with two spare spools and these groovy snap on spacers that made the each of the spares into the same capacity of one of the smaller reels.

[rthomas]

Mike also has the Shimano Ultegra long cast reels and they are going as fast as he can get them in. Call to reserve one.

[Bogey]

Are these really suited to NE style surf fishing? I know we all got along without sealing but if these things are at all like a Stradic which is scary and a nightmare to clean, then maybe waiting for Penn might not be a bad idea. Any reel that requires removing the rotor to get at the gearbox to me is a pain.

p.s. I do have three Shimanos, nobody's perfect.