Urgent: Shimano Spheros owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

urbanforest92 · 07-14-2015, 10:11 PM

Spheros 5000 SW good for Calicos in the kelp?

Ordering one for my wife tonight and I'd like to hear some feedback on people who've used this reel in a kayak. Alan hawk made a good review and pretty much made up my mind on buying it. Love to hear some feedback from people who've used this reel.

Thanks in advance

monstahfish · 07-15-2015, 07:06 AM

I'd get a 3 or 4000. You really don't need the extra weight and I've caught striped bass up to 30 pounds on my 4000.

urbanforest92 · 07-15-2015, 09:37 AM

I was looking more for a reel that can handle the saltwater a little more. Alan Hawks review made me think that this is a great reel for the salt. Our kayaks have a lower profile and our gear and reels get soaked

07-14-2015, 10:11 PM	#1
urbanforest92 Junior Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 10	Urgent: Shimano Spheros owners Spheros 5000 SW good for Calicos in the kelp? Ordering one for my wife tonight and I'd like to hear some feedback on people who've used this reel in a kayak. Alan hawk made a good review and pretty much made up my mind on buying it. Love to hear some feedback from people who've used this reel. Thanks in advance

07-15-2015, 07:06 AM	#2
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 420	I'd get a 3 or 4000. You really don't need the extra weight and I've caught striped bass up to 30 pounds on my 4000.

07-15-2015, 09:37 AM	#3
urbanforest92 Junior Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 10	I was looking more for a reel that can handle the saltwater a little more. Alan Hawks review made me think that this is a great reel for the salt. Our kayaks have a lower profile and our gear and reels get soaked