Shimano Saragosa VS Penn Slammer IV: 6 month review | How do these reels compare after 6 months use?

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  • @jenniferbrennan2413
    @jenniferbrennan2413 10 місяців тому +6

    Great video, I have the Seragosa 10K paired with a 11’ Dark Matter CCC Surf rod and a Penn Slammer 4DX paired with a 10’ Penn Batallion 2 surf rod. Love them both for the Long Island NY surf.

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +2

      Wow!!! You have some epic setups right there!! The Betallion paired with the DX must be amazing. Thanks for sharing your setups🎣🤙🏻

    • @seanaltman3611
      @seanaltman3611 7 місяців тому +1

      Which one do you like more which one is a better reel

    • @smurfythesmurf
      @smurfythesmurf 5 місяців тому

      Saragosa 14k for my 13' surf rod you think?

    • @adamrutkowski807
      @adamrutkowski807 5 місяців тому

      How heavy is the 10k setup for repeated casting. I'm torn right now on saving money buying a gosa instead of a staal. Going to put it on a 10'6" Black hole USA

    • @smurfythesmurf
      @smurfythesmurf 5 місяців тому

      @@adamrutkowski807 Too heavy. Even the 6k was too heavy for me for repeated casting. Gonna throw you a left field tip: For lightweight power, get a Daiwa. The Free Swimmer 5000 has been awesome on my 9’ Penn Carnage surf rod. 26.5lb of drag power, a dual drag system for live bait, and only 10.2oz. I upgraded the knob too cause it was paltry. You can find non-dual drag Daiwa’s with similar specs too. Legalis, Lexa LT, Caldia… all Saltwater ready and ~$150.
      If you want to stick with Shimano, then look at the Vanford (light as the Daiwa’s) and Stradic SW (lighter than ‘gosa, but still quite hefty compared to other options). They will, however, be about $100 more.

  • @CusterSurfFisherman
    @CusterSurfFisherman 10 місяців тому +6

    Spot on. USA, Mid-Atlantic. My 6000 saragosa is awesome. It ain't afraid of whatever eats... have landed 3.8 meter sharks. Lot of deep wades..

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +1

      Undeniably an awesome reel!!! Will last forever if you look after it… and that noise it makes is just what sells it😍

  • @piercel.6515
    @piercel.6515 10 місяців тому +3

    Nice review, thank you. Now I know the "true" line capacity for the 6500.

  • @briansowden5456
    @briansowden5456 10 місяців тому +3

    Good video. Some smart video movements.

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks bud🤙🏻🙏🏻 trying to improve on every video🎣

  • @divanfourie1374
    @divanfourie1374 10 місяців тому +3

    Yoi can take of the gosa handle there are 2 screws on the far side of handle from the reel side there is w screws

  • @KREESCATCH
    @KREESCATCH 10 місяців тому +5

    Whether it's the gosa or slammer.. Both are brilliant reels and love punishment

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely bud- they are really bulletproof reels!

    • @bushmanphotos
      @bushmanphotos 10 місяців тому +1

      @@untraceablefishing complete nonsense... my brand new Slammer is anything but bulletproof... it's all looks and not performance

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +2

      @@bushmanphotos look, it happens sometimes, and you’re not alone. For me, it’s been bulletproof, and I can only share from my experience🤙🏻🎣

    • @Elias-xu7uw
      @Elias-xu7uw 8 місяців тому

      ​@@untraceablefishingi am getting my okuma tesoros and 2 daiwa certate 24. In a few days i also own daiwa caldia sw 22. Id be happy to give you my opinion of them after some use

  • @helterskelter156
    @helterskelter156 9 місяців тому +2

    Love how well used these two reels are. I hate seeing reel reviews of shiny new reels.
    I beat up my gear, and my Saragosa is the workhorse that gets the most use by far!

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  9 місяців тому

      Hey bud🎣👌🏻
      Yeah, when doing a longer term review I guess it’s important that they are a bit beat up🤣 these reels are extremely well used, being our primary reels- and both of us are very rough on our equipment- it’s there to be abused🤣
      Glad you enjoyed the review!

  • @PaulHendrik-b4j
    @PaulHendrik-b4j Місяць тому +2

    Excellent. Do you know where I can find spares for a Saragosa 10000F ? I am on a tight budget and hot the reel secondhand but the gears were badly corroded upon opening it as it did not oscilate. Did a search on their website, but didn't find anything. Thanks

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  Місяць тому

      Hey bud
      Get in touch with Neal from the store on: 0723400888

  • @henkvanrooyen5213
    @henkvanrooyen5213 10 місяців тому +2

    choices choices.... I am leaning towards the Slammer due to its IPX index and I have been told by some reliable provincial anglers that the Slammer is more durable and robust compared to the Gosa. however the Gosa is butery smooth.....

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +3

      If anything… the Gosa noise is genuinely a selling point (and this is comparing my slammer)…
      If my slammer had the Gosa sound- it would be perfect!
      Trust me, fish next to someone who owns a Gosa, and all day everyday that noise gets you going!

    • @bushmanphotos
      @bushmanphotos 10 місяців тому

      no fisherman ever gives a flying squirrel about IPX index in real life... the Slammer is over hyped rubbish.

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +1

      @@bushmanphotos you sound very angry with Penn🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 one of our other subscribers was just like you a while back🤣🤣🤣

    • @smurfythesmurf
      @smurfythesmurf 5 місяців тому

      @@untraceablefishing My gosa 14k is insanely loud compared to my Slammer 5500. It's a shame, really, how other reels are so, so quiet.

  • @Hendr5
    @Hendr5 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful and informative. Great stuff.
    How would you rate Loomis and Franklin reels? I haven't used one but they seem pretty well built and solid and the price is good too. Thank you

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  2 місяці тому

      Hey bud
      We did do a Loomis video- go check it out💪🏻
      They not bad for the price, particularly the Ripper👏🏻

    • @Hendr5
      @Hendr5 2 місяці тому

      @untraceablefishing Thank you. I will look for the video. Have a great day

  • @simonmorris6338
    @simonmorris6338 10 місяців тому +2

    Very interesting so where are you fishing Easter Weekend

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +1

      Not too sure just yet🤙🏻 water is still a mess after this big east wind!

  • @webmoss
    @webmoss 6 місяців тому +2

    You gotta review the DX, it’s a better version with the spool drag

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  6 місяців тому

      100% we will get there…
      We have done the authority though- go check it out👊🏻

  • @tracereed7457
    @tracereed7457 9 місяців тому +8

    I have both and the Saragossa is better in every way. I hate my slammer. Worst $300 reel I’ve ever owned

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  9 місяців тому

      🙈🙈🙈
      We obviously have both, and love both…. But SO many guys have issues with the Slammer😳

    • @frostizz2072
      @frostizz2072 9 місяців тому

      Same I don’t even use the slammer

    • @webmoss
      @webmoss 6 місяців тому +1

      Love my Slammer DX

    • @pauls247
      @pauls247 6 місяців тому

      My penn 8500HS setup kick@$s. able to catch 2 heavy fish much easier with this reel. Very satisfied with mine.

  • @darrencoetzer3445
    @darrencoetzer3445 10 місяців тому +3

    The state of that gosa 🙈

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +1

      lol🤣
      Bud, this is my fishing partner… you lucky I don’t show the rest of his fishing stuff🤣🤣🤣
      If you need an item to be tested, send it to Dean… if he can’t break it, add a lifetime warranty to it🤣🤣🤣

    • @darrencoetzer3445
      @darrencoetzer3445 10 місяців тому +1

      @@untraceablefishing 🤣🤣

  • @benico341
    @benico341 10 місяців тому +2

    “Very American sounding” is hilarious 🤣🤣what even 🤣both these reels are superb .

  • @marceloamador92024
    @marceloamador92024 7 місяців тому +1

    Sold all penn reels daiwa mq , shimanos are st another level

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  7 місяців тому

      Interesting… but a common opinion of lots of people🫣 We are still Penn fans… but the Okuma Tesoro has now taken preference🤣💪🏻

  • @dillonyu-n8e
    @dillonyu-n8e 5 місяців тому +2

    Had a slammer 8500 for 3 whole weeks shark fishing with it and the gears and drag got toasted

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  5 місяців тому

      That’s hectic bud… not good at all. I hope they sorted it out?🫣

  • @johanwithag2432
    @johanwithag2432 4 місяці тому +2

    I read a lot of reviews of the PENN reels. I'm surprised how far apart these reviews can go for the exact same PENN reels. For some it is trash, for others the best reel on the planet. The reviews for the Shimano's and Daiwa's are far more consistent. I don't understand this.

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  4 місяці тому

      Some love PENN, others have the WORST opinion on them… we are happy with no issues bud, so that’s our opinion🤙🏻🙏🏻

  • @jessboysen1976
    @jessboysen1976 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank You 🙏 Sir

  • @kobuswentzel
    @kobuswentzel 10 місяців тому +1

    If you want to hear ‘very American sounding’ you should try the Penn Authority, it sounds like there is sand in the gearbox.

  • @bushmanphotos
    @bushmanphotos 10 місяців тому +5

    Slammer is rubbish. I hate mine and I'm not even fussy. The drag is garbage. It takes a zillion turns to do anything and is NOT smooth. The bail roller constantly jams and ends up shredding my line. My slammer is brand new but it is so bad I refuse to use it and it has put me off spin reels for life. I am 65 years old and been a surf fisherman all my life and I run a lot of gear. The Penn Slammer is the worst reel I own. It has cost me multiple big fish including my biggest for the season before I stopped using it completely. These are facts I have no reason at all to hate on Penn. My Penn 9/0 has never let me down and it's 40 years old.

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  10 місяців тому +2

      Some guys have had this issue/similar with Penn. I don’t believe you are alone… one of our subscribers can’t stand them, his has given nothing but trouble.
      I’ve had a Slammer since 2016 and they’ve never skipped a beat, so for me- I can’t say I share your thoughts on it.

    • @Jamiew187
      @Jamiew187 5 місяців тому

      So weird my slammer is the completely different takes like a half turn on the dial and it locks up really quickly always finding myself locking it up too tight cause I get excited when I get a fish on and also never had a promo with the roller
      I’d take it back to the shop and get a new one if I where you bro

  • @stripervince1
    @stripervince1 5 місяців тому +2

    Your cap is crooked and my OCD meter is pegging out bro

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  5 місяців тому

      lol… it has to sit at 13.5 degrees… you’re not the first to comment and won’t be the last🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @SaltDonky
      @SaltDonky 5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

  • @aroshanrai5213
    @aroshanrai5213 9 місяців тому +2

    Penn slammer is more durable compared to Saragossa .
    Saragossa has only one pros that is it little bit lighter than slammer
    Rest penn takes away the show

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  9 місяців тому

      100% they are both good reels!
      I think it comes down to personal preference🤙🏻👌🏻🎣

  • @shannonnass4791
    @shannonnass4791 10 місяців тому +3

    That poor saragosa, RIP

  • @Cod_With_Feex
    @Cod_With_Feex 9 місяців тому +2

    Hey man i finally got the chance to buy myself the assassin horizon zero rod and now im saving some money to buy myself the gosa 14000

    • @untraceablefishing
      @untraceablefishing  9 місяців тому

      Hey Fisho
      Wow, that is amazing! With the Gosa paired, you have a setup that will last you a lifetime!

    • @joashchetty416
      @joashchetty416 6 місяців тому

      I'll suggest the 20000 if you have the xh horizon