Shimano Saragosa SW A Spinning Reels Review

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Great reel - super smooth

Peter
2 years ago

Use these to handle sharks, and hopefully the occasional BFT. Very smooth drag and can really dial up the pressure.

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Perfecto para jigging ( perfect for jigging)

Luis L.
2 years ago

esta version compacta es muy comoda para jigging (this compact version is very comfortable for jigging)

Saragosa 18000

Dean O.
2 years ago

Perfect reel that holds alot of line and smooth

Great starter reel

Nick
2 years ago

Start your engines

25000

Terry
2 years ago

I use this reel paired with 60# braid for top water tuna fishing. I’ve caught numerous yft up to 80 pounds with this reel!

Great reel

Peter
2 years ago

This has been my main plugging reel from shore. It is great. Smooth drag and never really have to worry about this part of the setup. I've landed nice stripers and blues with this and I've never lost one that I can remember that I blamed on the reel. It's rugged, smooth, and dependable. It's a little pricey, but I've had mine for years and don't daydream about getting a better read more reel in the future - this is all I need.

Shimano SRG8000SWAHG

Kevin
2 years ago

Best Salt Water reel I used

U won't be disapointed

Robert
2 years ago

Hands down my favorite spinning reel to date. I have 3 of them and none have failed me. Absolute tanks.

Solid reel

Chris
2 years ago

i dont really like the feel of this reel, i prefer my slammer. but i have seen this reel pull in more fish at the ccc than almost any other. good drag system and 52 inched per crank on the retrieve through the rips makes bringing the jig in easy

Awesome

Brandon
2 years ago

Best reel for the money

Excellent reel

Hamdi
2 years ago

I have this in a 6k and love it. its a powerful and smooth reel that's not too big.

Shimano Saragosa SW A Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by TC 3 years ago

I have a 6’6 Trevala Medium/Heavy. Casting/Jigging rod for various species up to the 30lb range. What size do you recommend?

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would recommend going with the 6K or 8K Saragossa. 

Asked by manuel 3 years ago

hola, espero esten bien, cual serian las mejores opciones de cas para el Saragosa 14k, con lea de 80 libras, at y dem 

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Manuel,<p>The Shimano Terez spinning rod TZS69H would be a good choice to pair with the Shimano Saragosa 14000 and 80 pound line.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p><p></p><pre><span>La caña de spinning Shimano Terez

Asked by Sam O Aquavia 3 years ago

Can a 6k body be used with an 8k spool?

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Sam,<p>The Shimano Saragosa SW 8000 spool is to big to fit into the rotor assembly of the Saragosa SW 6000 reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.  </p>

Asked by Allan 3 years ago

Looking @ 10000, need a versatile rod for offshore mahi, school tuna jigging and perhaps some bottom fishing.  Any recosmmendations

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Alan,<p>The Shimano Terez TZS69M spinning rod will pair nicely with the Shimano Saragosa 10000 spinning reel for Mahi, school tuna, and bottom fishing.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Mike 3 years ago

How would a 6k pair with a 7’ mojo salt medium fast spinning rod?<p>Thx!</p><p><br></p>

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Mike,<p>The Shimano Saragosa SW 6000 will pair nicely with the St.Croix Mojo Salt 7' rod.  It will make a nice near shore/offshore combo.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. </p>

Asked by Max 3 years ago

Does a saragosa 20000 spool fit on the 18000?

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Max,  <p>The spools from the Shimano Saragosa 18000 and 20000 reels are interchangeable.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Tim 3 years ago

what rod would pair well with a 8k reel? I want to be able to cast with it. The rod that I already own the eye is to low and prevents the reel from casting smoothly

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Tim,<p>Here are a couple of recommendations for that 8000k reel,  the Shimano Teramar XX Northeast (TXNS70H) or the St. Croix Mojo Inshore (JIS711MHF).  Also, depending on what weight lures you are throwing and what lb line your using will impact your cas

Asked by Wally Crutchfield 3 years ago

what size saragosa would be good for jigging for snapper/grouper and bottomfishing? Also what rod would pair could for this?

Paul - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Wally,<p><br /></p><p>We would recommend the 8000 or 10000. Both are the same body with different spools. 10000 will only be slightly heavier, but will give you a little more torque to winch up a good sized grouper with the lower gear ratio. Here are a co

Asked by Lee 3 years ago

Would a 8000 Saragosa be too big to put onto a 10’ 6”  St Croix Mojo? I’ll be using it for surf, jetty and canal fishing with lures and bait. I was looking at the 6000, but felt I may need the bigger reel.

Paul Olah 3 years ago

The 8000 will be a good match for the 10ft 6in rod escpically for the surf. Plenty of capacity and can handle lures and live baits.

Asked by Jon 3 years ago

What size would pair up with Shimano Speedmaster Surf 11ft MH?

Paul Olah 3 years ago

<p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg8000swahg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html">Shimano SRG8000SWAHG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel</a> is going to be a great match for that rod and plenty of capacity. </p><p><br /></p>

Asked by Bam 3 years ago

Would a saragosa 10000 pair well with a 6'9 feet shimano terez extra heavy?

Paul Olah 3 years ago

Yes those two would pair well together although a better match would be a Heavy rod as the line weights match up more closely. Another option: <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tls72hbbl-tallus-blue-water-spinning-rod.html">Shimano TLS72HBBL T

Asked by matthew Dowling 3 years ago

what is the difference between the 10000 and 14000?<p>is it only spoll size and line capacity</p>

Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Only differences are spool size and gear ratio

Asked by Charles R Jordan 3 years ago

What's the difference in the lettering between the 5000axg and the 6000ahg ,looking to put one of these on a 7'6"  2 piece weapon jr.For a decent trave rod with some muscle. 

William Larkin 3 years ago

The main difference is the spool size, the 6000 holds more line. The 6000 also has a slightly slower gear ratio at 5.7:1 vs the 5000's 6.2:1 however they retrieve the same amount of line per crank.<p>There is little difference between the weight as well,

Asked by John 3 years ago

Will the 6000SWAHG be a good choice match up with the blue Goofish slow pitch jigging rod, it's a PE 3-5 rating, with fuji reel seat?

William Larkin 3 years ago

That would be a good match for your application. 

Asked by David Shelton 3 years ago

When will you have these in stock?

William Larkin 3 years ago

Shimano has not given a concrete time frame, but we will likely get a restock sometime in April. 

Asked by Chernandez 3 years ago

Does the 14000swaxg good combo for legend 12mhfs, 

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would go with the 10K or 14K depending on how much line capacity you want.

Asked by Corbin 3 years ago

I am looking to create a lighter outfit with some muscle of the Saragosa to handle medium sized fish under 25lbs. I have a 7'0" Star Rod 10-20lb line, which reel you would recommend?

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would go with the 5000 or 6000 Gossa, which would pair best with that rod.

Asked by jorge 3 years ago

What is the best rod to be pair with 18000 saragosa for jigging preferably shimano rod?

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would go with the 5'6" H or XH Shimano Grappler Type J Jigging Rod.<p><br /></p><p>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-grappler-type-j-jigging-rods.html<br /></p><p><br /></p>

Asked by TR 3 years ago

Which size would you recommend for a 5'8 or 6' jigging rod for tuna under 100 pounds? Thank You.

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

I would go with the 10k or 14k Saragossa. Either would be a good choice, but it comes down to how much line capacity you'd want.

Asked by Robin Choi 3 years ago

Would the 14000 be too big for a century Slingshot 12’6” 1-4oz lure rating?   

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The 14K would be perfect for that rod.

Asked by Jason D 3 years ago

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

If you want casting distance, I'd stick with the Ultegra, but if you want a reel that can withstand more of the elements, I'd go with a Saragossa 8000.

Asked by Arion Layus 3 years ago

Can the handle be turned around? Need a left hand reel.

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

Yes, this handle is reversible for right and left hand retrieves.

Asked by Tim 3 years ago

I recently purchased a 5000SW A reel and an 8000SW A reel, both the new 2020 versions. Will a 6k spool fit on my 5k reel and will a 10k spool fit on my 8k reel? I know older models were able to be interchanged but was unsure of the new models

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Tim, You can put a 8000 Saragosa SW A spool onto a 6000 Saragosa SW A spinning reel, and a 6000 Saragosa SW A onto a 5000 Saragosa SW A spinning reel. However you can't put a 10000 SW A Saragosa Spool onto a 8000 SW A Saragosa reel due to the rot

Asked by Answer 3 years ago

Can I pair a 8k on a 9ft star paraflex for tarpon and mullet run fishing 

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Blake,<p>The Star Paraflex 9ft surf rod will pair nicely with a Shimano Saragosa 8000 SW spinning reel as a beach Tarpon combo.  Please let me know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Ralph 3 years ago

Could really use your opinion.  I really dont understand this whole gear ratio talk.  I purchased a boat and plan to do a lot of fishing in south Florida with my grown up kids.  Bottom, wreck, etc.  Maybe try some jigging as well.  What advantages/disadva

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Ralph,<p>The Shimano Saragosa SW 14000XG has the advantage of a higher gear ratio / line retrieval rate for speed/vertical jigging, throwing/retrieving lures, and getting your line up from the bottom faster, less turns of the handle.  Plus you get a bit m

Asked by Ashton 2 years ago

if you get a 6000 saragosa can you put an 8000 <h1><span>Spool on it </span></h1>

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ashton, The Shimano Saragosa SW 8000 spool is to large to fit into the rotor assembly of the Saragosa SW 6000 reel. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by David 2 years ago

Does the 8000 model come with an extra spool?

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi David, The Shimano Saragosa 8k does not come with a spare spool. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Tom 2 years ago

Would a 6000 reel size be a good balance match with a 10' ODM Genesis Surf rod used primarily for open beach fishing? 

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<font><span>Hi Tom, The Shimano Saragosa 6000 will pair well with the 10' ODM Genesis for your application. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span></font>

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

Below in 2 different comments, a question of a 10000 spool fitting onto an 8000 reel body. One comment states it will fit, and another states it will not fit, both answered by the same person. For clarification, will a 10000 spool go on an 8000 frame for

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hi Tim, You can put a 6000 Saragosa SW A spool onto a 5000 Saragosa SW A spinning reel. However, you cannot put a 8000 Saragosa SW A spool onto a 6000 Saragosa SW A spinning reel and you can't put a 10000 SW A Saragosa Spool onto a 8000 SW A Saragosa reel

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

Would the Saragosa 6000 be well suited for a 10 1.5-5oz star vpr for Spanish/blues while throwing metal? 

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Josh, The Shimano SRG6000SWAHG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel would pair nicely with a Star Rod VS1225S10 VPR Surf Spinning Rod for targeting Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg6000swahg-saragosa-s

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

I have a 8000 Saragosa, are there any drawbacks to putting a 10000 size spool on it? Will the gear ratio change by changing the spool, or is that all to do with internal gearing? 

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Josh. You cannot change the 8k Shimano Saragosa spool with a 10k as the rotor will not allow that size to fit on the 8k body. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Bobby 2 years ago

Im looking for an all purpose rod for my saragosa 5000. What rods do you recommend?

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Bobby, We recommend looking at the Ocean Tackle International Pitch Black Inshore rod in the 7ft heavy ( </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-pitch-black-inshore-rods.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tac

Asked by Elias 2 years ago

What rod pairs well with a saragosa 5000 for multiple styles of fishing in southern California? 

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Elias, We recommend looking at the Ocean Tackle International Pitch Black Inshore 7ft H ( </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-pitch-black-inshore-rods.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-internation

Asked by Robert 2 years ago

How Does the saragosa 5000 pair up with <span>Phenix Axis Spinning Rod - HAX-S820ML - 8'2?</span>

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Robert,The Shimano Saragosa reel will be very heavy on the Phenix Axis Rod. We recommend looking at the Shimano Stradic in the 3000 or 4000 size to fit the rod better ( </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-stradic-fl-spinning-reel

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

Which of these reels will best match a star vpr 106 mh for tarpon off the surf?

Bernie - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hello Josh, <p><br /></p><p>The Shimano Saragosa 10000 would be your best bet in terms of line capacity and a low gear ratio for stopping power. The 14000 would be the next best option in terms of drag and line capacity. but with a faster retrieve. </p>

Asked by Robert Stark 2 years ago

Hi. I have a 9'6" St Croix Avid surf rod in medium heavy. What size Sargosa do you suggest? Thanks 

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Robert, Depending on what your fishing for I would recommend a 8000 size Shimano SRG8000SWAHG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg8000swahg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would pair well

Asked by Arthur 2 years ago

I'm putting together a shark fishing rig to use from shore in southwest Florida.  I plan to use 80# braid as the main line. I would like this setup to be versatile enough to use for fishing other large species from shore using big cut bait. A friend uses

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Arthur, I would recommend a Ocean Tackle International OTI-TS286080 TS2 Popping Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-oti-ts286080-ts2-popping-rod.html</a><span> This would pair well with a Shimano Saragosa 25000

Asked by Ashton 2 years ago

what size Saragosa would be go a <h1>Bull Bay Rods Brute Force Boat Rods</h1><p>for tarpon and big snook on docks </p>

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ashton, I would recommend a Shimano Saragosa 10000 SW A Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg10000swapg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would be a ideal size to use for targeting Tarpon and large Snook.

Asked by Cam 2 years ago

Would an 8000 saragosa pair well with a 9ft Star Rod VPR for surf Tarpon?

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Cam, The Shimano Saragosa will pair well with the 9ft Star VPR rod for lighter Tarpon fishing. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Kamal Abdul 2 years ago

Just looking to know, this machine make under license or really made in Japan? TQ

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Kamal, The Shimano Saragosa SW A Spinning Reels are made in Malaysia. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by manuel 2 years ago

What would be the best option for a Saragoza 14 with an 80-pound line, a Shimano Terez or a Daiwa Proteus?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Manuel, I would recommend a Daiwa PRWNC70HFS Proteus WN Camo Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-prwnc70hfs-proteus-wn-camo-spinning-rod.html</a><span> This would pair well with a Shimano Saragosa 14000 SW for offshore fish

Asked by frank 2 years ago

is shimano sarasoga sw a 6000 good match for odm 9ft genasis surf rod<br />

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Frank, I would recommend the Shimano SRG5000SWAXG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg5000swaxg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would pair great with your ODM 9ft Genesis surf rod for var

Asked by Jim 2 years ago

What is the best size to match with a 7 terez extra heavy for tuna  jigging/popping in the north east ?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Jim, Based on your fishing application, I would recommend a Shimano SRG14000SWAXG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg14000swaxg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This has the necessary line cap

Asked by Mikki jumarang 2 years ago

I currently have 10ft mh and 6k saragosa but, What is your recommendation for bay fishing for diaper-schooly stripedbass and bluefish

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Mikki, I would recommend a Shimano STC5000XGFL Stradic FL Spinning Reel. Model: STC5000XGFL; TD Code: SHM-3812. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-stc5000xgfl-stradic-fl-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This reel would be great for fishin

Asked by Kaleb 2 years ago

Which size would fit best on a Daiwa Proteus Inshore 7'6 12-20 for throwing swimbaits for snook?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Kaleb, I would recommend a Shimano SRG5000SWAXG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel. However since this item is currently sold out I would recommend a Shimano TPSW5000HGC Twin Power SW C Spinning Reel. Model: TPSW5000HGC; TD Code: SHM-4345. </span><a>htt

Asked by Ken 2 years ago

What size Saragosa would pair best with a St. Croix Avid 10 ft. Surf Rod (VSS100MF2} for tossing 1 - 4 oz plugs and tins? <br />

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ken, Based on the setup you described I would recommend a Shimano Saragosa 6000 size. Specifically Model: SRG6000SWAHG; TD Code: SHM-4057. However, Since this is sold out I would recommend a Penn Spinfisher VI SSVI5500 Spinning Reel. Model: SSVI5

Asked by Kevin Best 3 years ago

What would be a good combination for surf fishing For roosterfish down in cabo San Lucas?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Kevin, For your fishing application I would recommend a 11'-12ft rod and a reel that can hold at least 300 -350 yards of 40# braid. Long distance casting needed and large swell so need to keep line above waves. I would also recommend a reel that

Asked by Jonathan 3 years ago

I'm putting together a spinning combo for the Bahamas.  I will mostly be using this for vertical jigging the reefs and dropoff (60'-200' depths), or occasionally for bottom fishing or as a pitch rod offshore.  I am considering the Saragosa SW A 10000 with

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Jonathan, Based on your fishing application I would recommend The Shimano Saragosa SW A. Model: SRG10000SWAPG; TackleDirect Code: SHM-4059. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg10000swapg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html.</a><span> I

Asked by Jay 3 years ago

Will Saragosa SWA 10000 match well with TFO tactical surf 106 MH 2-6oz

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Jay, Depening on your fishing application the Shimano Saragosa 2020 SW A Model: SRG10000SWAPG would match great with a TFO Tactical 10'6" MH Surf rod. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by manuel 3 years ago

for tuna 100 pounds or less, which would be a good combo (saragoza and rods) ?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Manuel, I would recommend the Shimano SRG10000SWAPG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel. Model: SRG10000SWAPG, TackleDirect Code: SHM-4059. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-srg10000swapg-saragosa-sw-a-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would