good rod for a saragosa 18000

[Bert Rodgers]

I'm guessing there is some history here that none of us know about?

Tell us a story.

better yet leave that crap and name calling on another board.

Bert

[FLATLINER]

MChi,
If those reels are on back order, go with the Schimano 18000's. You won't be sorry.

Flat

[silky23]

I might take a little heat but i have a saragusa 18000 loaded with 80# powerpro mounted on a Trevala TVS-58XXH and the combo has kicked many a big fishys arse
Just last weekend I was able to bring to leader a #300+ bull shark in 15 min I was very impressed
Keep in mind shimano put millions of dollers into research and development of thier products (and with a lifetime warranty) rest assured they aint puttin no junk on the shelves
With that said I would love to try a custom like a JPR or a smiths or a blue rose but right now the ol shimano is gettin her dun

Shimano's will get the job done no doubt, when you start getting into tuna above 180lbs look out! That Bullshark must have been cool as heck. There are other alternatives out there around the same price, hopper and Diawa come to mind. I have owned a JPR "Budjet" and it was lighter and had more arse to it than my xxh trevala.

[MChi]

MChi,
If those reels are on back order, go with the Schimano 18000's. You won't be sorry.

Flat

Thats what I ordered in march, still waiting!!!

[MChi]

only thing you have in common with me is the need for oxygen...you're a friggin' asshat,you got no clue what the hell you're talking about,and you're an alcoholic...you live in a fantasy world,you're buying a 38' blackfin,then you're buying a downeaster,then,you're repowering the boat you have-you've got a few screws loose in that juiced up head of your's...you wouldn't know a fish if it swam up your ass-do me a favor,do not reply to anything i type,if i want your opinion,i'll give it to you...you can lick me...

any of that,i would gladly repeat to your drunk ass...got it ??

funny,on another site,you claimed you just ordered jigging sticks,and you ordered reels too ?? a liar needs a good memory...here's some good advice,put the bottle down...

You call yourself a fishermen, but don't know what rod would match up with a saragosa 18000

[CFScheer]

you're a friggin' asshat

First off, I think we can all agree that the term "friggin' asshat" is pretty funny.

Secondly, I have a saragosa 18000 on both a trevala XXH and an OTI 400. Both work well enough for the waters I fish and catch their share....that said, neither has the ideal combination of finesse on 200 gram jigs that I desire and supreme lifting power for 100 lb. almacos that I need. I will end up buying another rod. Sea Draggin's jigging rod selection guide covers all the important factors to consider.

I will attest to shimano's warranty though....they've now twice replaced a trevala M that clients high-sticked the hell out of on back to back trips.

[Sea Draggin]

You back in the Dirty Dirty yet? Give me a call when you are.