Stradic 8000FI vs Saragosa 8000F

[diabolical]

I didnt mention the Catalina because it was over your budget but if you have the choice between a Saragosa or a Catalina it has to be the Catalina. No brainer that one. If mine ever dies i will be ordering another one thats for sure. Have a read of what Alan Tani thinks of them. Sorry if i offend anyone with a Saragosa but they are worlds apart but so is the price. Only thing to consider is the size of the catalina compared to a Saragosa, it might be a bit smaller and have less line capacity but there is now a 6500 size available.

Alan Hawk? Alan Tani only works on overheads.

[deepfried]

Alan Hawk? Alan Tani only works on overheads.

Yup. Will edit that one.

[WestOzDesertFisher]

What would the Catalina 4500 be comparable to (a more well known reel) in terms of size?

[reidy]

May be a tad large but have a look at ##########s Diablo,you may be suprised at what you get for the outlay.Just a thought.
Cheers
Reidy

[tailorboi99]

Hey mate, have you had a look at the Ryobi Safari 5000? They are good reels for their price.

Thanks Tom

[BARRA73]

Mate I was lucky enough to pick up a 8000F Saragosa from Tackleworld bundy the other day for only $279 and have yet to use it but they look and feel like a solid reel. If anyone wants a new model stradic 8000 I see they had one in the case there as well for around $260 which is a hell of a good price.

Cheers.

[DazSamFishing]

I'd go the stradic. I've got a stradic 5000 & 8000fi. Used the 8000 for jigging 20kg samsons & light popper work for G's, macks, queens etc. No drama's with it. Good all rounder.

[deepfried]

What would the Catalina 4500 be comparable to (a more well known reel) in terms of size?

Hey mate hope this helps a bit. Photo is of an Emblem Pro 5500, Catalina 4500h and a Stradic 4000 to show size comparison.
Cheers
Scott