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Shimano Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Preferred by the country's top saltwater guides, Spheros reels are built to withstand the abuse Mother Nature dishes out, thanks to its waterproof drag, A-RB bearings and cold forged aluminum spool. And not only can the Spheros take it, it can dish it out too, with up to 44 pounds of drag. These reels also feature stopperless design (no anti-reverse switch), aluminum frame, graphite sideplate, graphite rotor, S-Arm Cam, Aerowave® oscillation (3000–8000 models), Aero Wrap® oscillation (14000–18000 models), Power Roller® III line roller, Super Stopper® II anti-reverse, Dyna-Balance®, direct drive mechanism, and Fluidrive® II. Features: Stopperless design Aluminum frame Graphite sideplate Graphite rotor (aluminum on 14000 & 18000 sizes) Power roller III line roller S-Arm cam Aerowave oscillation (3000 & 8000 sizes only) Aero wrap oscillation (14000 & 18000 sizes only) 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 & 18000 sizes only) Super stopper II anti-reverse Direct drive mechanism Dyna-Balance Fluidrive II Cold forged aluminum spool Waterproof drag Easy access drag washers Dartainium drag (6000 - 18000 sizes only) Rubber handle grips Repairable clicker Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Average Customer Rating:
5
out of 5
4 of 4(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Review 1 for Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Best Bang for the Money,
November 5, 2009
By snookman11
from Central Fl
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money
"Always fished stradics before this. Very solid simple design- designed for saltwater by shimano. Love the water proof drag. Caught several 40+ inch snook on 5000 series and has held up like a tank. Smooth drag and very sturdy feeling reel. Shimano just makes great stuff."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 2 for Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
out of
5
great reel,
April 6, 2009
By giganticbuckhunter
from cordelle georgia
"ive caught everything from inshore reds to big ol grouper in this reel it is by far the best reel ive ever owned. the drag is nice and smooth and line just floats off of it"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 3 for Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Excellent Purchase,
November 21, 2008
By surfga
from Miami Beach
"It seems every time I intend to purchase a Penn reel, I leave with a Shimano. After comparing several popular reels, I bought the Spheros 4000FB and loaded it with 20lb braid and there isn't much it won't reel in. From inshore snappers to tarpon, this reel is ready. Fit and finish is great and the build quality is superior.
This is a great reel to complement my Shimano 6500 Baitrunner for larger fish. But, the 6500 has gotten signicantly less use since I purchased the Spheros."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 4 for Shimano® Spheros® Offshore Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
out of
5
own 2,
November 17, 2008
By triplecrown
from va
"Most of my reels are Penn, but this Shimano has a high speed retrieve and is lightweight but not cheap feeling.
I have two of them.
Line wraps on spool smoother than a Penn 5500.
Both of my reels are the 8000 series. One has 20lb spiderwire ultra cast braid, and the other one I spooled with Momoi 16lb diamond mono."
I have two of them.
Line wraps on spool smoother than a Penn 5500.
Both of my reels are the 8000 series. One has 20lb spiderwire ultra cast braid, and the other one I spooled with Momoi 16lb diamond mono."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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