Hi. I am from South Africa. I have watched previous reviews on this reel before but, this is the first proper, the best & the most informative review i have ever seen regarding the shimano spheros. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom & knowledge with me. Take care, stay safe & stay blessed. Regards Karl
Thank you so much for the prompt response. Reallt means a lot to me to see that you really cae about questions & do your thorough checks. Simply awsome my brother.
@@karlventer6850 that's what my channel is about. I'll always answer questions to the best of my knowledge and always assist as much as I can. I do hope you subscribe and recommend my channel to your friends and family. Again thanks for the support
Thank you for making this video. I recently flipped my kayak. The reel was submerged for a few minutes. I opened it up and zero water had entered the body👍🏽. Your video helped me take apart and put the reel back together. I wish I had bought two of them instead of just one when our local shop had them on sale. Take care and Mahalo from Hawaii🤙🏽🙏🏼
Bro this reel is built well. Its identical to the saragosa. The only issue I found was the body and side plate bearing not being sealed or shielded. Apart from that its a tank of a reel for the price.
Nice review, I have a 6k and 10k Spheros and they are my favorites. I prefer the Spheros over my Spinfishers because of infinity drive, so smooth. I would choose the Spinfisher if max drag is needed though, they are tanks.
Excellent video, I'm a rookie rod fishing and this one help to decide o a salt water spinning real, it will be good if you make a video also explaining the difference between PGA, XGA, HGA when select a shimano model, I think there is a lot people confuse like me and no video found... thanks bro!!
Very good review and tear down sir. Much appreciated. The only reel at the price point that I think compares as far as value for saltwater abuse and water sealing is the Penn Spinfisher VI. How do you think they compare? Would love to hear your opinion
Thank you for the support. In terms of comparison I'd put this just under the saragosa which I think the slammer falls. So basically I'd say this is better than the spinfisher in terms of how it is sealed. This reel is actually sealed better than the spinfisher vi and slammer 3. But That doesn't take away the facts that penn are "tanks" in the reel world. I was very surprised at the penn pursuit 4 and how penn built it for being a entry sw reel. If you haven't check that video please do when you have some free time. If you're thinking about getting the spheros jump on it.
I got 3x of these for me and the kids. We took them stripper fishing and landed some large ones 30+ pounds without issue on the 4k size. Check my video to watch the drag ripping
I just saw that video. It's awesome. But the 4000 size and down of this model isn't quite the same. For the spheros sw 2021 you'll have to get from the 5000 upward. Still a great reel and yours got the job done perfectly.
I have never seen the complete technical details as you have presented in this video. Regards for you.I am from India and I just wants to know from you that, for baitcusting which real will be the better (spinning real only ) with heavy drag power and tuff in 5000/5500/6000 series.PL ADVICE.
Thank you for your support my friend. And in deciding which reel is best to choose all depends on your fishing techniques and they type of fish you're chasing. Both spinning and baitcasting/conventional play their own major roll in fishing.
@@somnathroy8142 all the reel you mention are great reels. The 2021 spheros isn't far different from the 2020 saragosa. The Penn reels are tanks. If you go through my videos you'll see I compare the spheros and saragosa and I did a tear down of the penn pursuit 4. It all comes down to your budget and how much you're willing to spend but also remember the rod is more important than the reel. So my advise is get a really good rod then decide which reel you want to pair it with. Also if it isn't any trouble can you subscribe to my channel and share it with your friends also. I'm trying to grow my channel. Thanks in advance
My shimano spheros is already on the flight. I hope it doesn't disappoint me... because I'm looking forward to fishing for snook, snappers, roosters with ek.
I am from India and planning to purchase spheoros 6000 but little bit confused with actual line capacity. I want to know if 80lb(0.382mm dia) braid line of Sunline Siglon is spooled up on 6000 hg , how much line length it will get?
My 6000 spheros holds 300 yards of 30lb power pro. If you spool with 80lb I'm guessing it would hold around 100+ yards. All depends on how you spool it also. But if you wanna use heavy line get a bigger reel so it will hold more of tge heavier line.
The power pro 30lb is 0.28mm. The one you using is 0.38mm so you surly would fit less on the reel. Putting the 80lb on the 6000 reel would work but you'll have less line capacity and it will surly dent you casting distance.
@@tackleaddictgy it is written on the 6000 reel box that 50lb (0.36 mm) power pro braid line will hold 195 yards. Is it actually hold 195 yards of 50 lb power pro??
Hi , I have a small question will the spheros compete with diawa bg 8000? I was planning to get the sargosa 14k now but the price is a little more, so you say it's similar to sargosa all I want is something better then the diawa bg 8000 , thanks
Feel free to ask any question my friend. The shimano spheros is a way better choice over the daiwa bg. The spheros will even rival the penn spinfisher. I hope that will help you decide better. Please don't forget to smash that subscribe button.
@@tackleaddictgyThanks bru , what makes me doubt the reel is that the 14k has a 12kg drag and bg 8000 has a 15kg drag , so I'm little confused , I'm from south africa not much reviews this side on the reel, I'm also on a tight budget but also want a good reel that I'm able to fish for medium size sharks and large edibles on a tight budget but also want a good reel that I'm able to fish for medium size sharks and large edibles
Let the amount of max drag a reel puts out be the last thing you look onto before making a decision. Most company inflate the actual drag pressure a reel puts out also. The spheros is sealed well and will hold up better in a saltwater environment.
Yes! The spheros is more than capable of handling sharks. I recommend getting the 8 or 10k for sharks. Bigger reel = more line capacity and more line is always a good thing for fish that take long runs.
Hi. I am from South Africa. I have watched previous reviews on this reel before but, this is the first proper, the best & the most informative review i have ever seen regarding the shimano spheros. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom & knowledge with me. Take care, stay safe & stay blessed. Regards Karl
Thank you for the support my friend. Stay safe as well
Thank you so much for the prompt response. Reallt means a lot to me to see that you really cae about questions & do your thorough checks. Simply awsome my brother.
@@karlventer6850 that's what my channel is about. I'll always answer questions to the best of my knowledge and always assist as much as I can. I do hope you subscribe and recommend my channel to your friends and family. Again thanks for the support
Thank you for making this video. I recently flipped my kayak. The reel was submerged for a few minutes. I opened it up and zero water had entered the body👍🏽. Your video helped me take apart and put the reel back together. I wish I had bought two of them instead of just one when our local shop had them on sale. Take care and Mahalo from Hawaii🤙🏽🙏🏼
Most welcome my friend. And I'm happy that my video was of help to you. Please don't forget to subscribe.
My favorite all around shimano reel by far. Super smooth, looks great, smooth as any topend shimano reel and the price is unbelievable
Bro this reel is built well. Its identical to the saragosa. The only issue I found was the body and side plate bearing not being sealed or shielded. Apart from that its a tank of a reel for the price.
Should I get this or the ultegra?
@@tackleaddictgyi have the 8000 size and i believe that the bearings on this one are sealed, they have red rubber in the middle, thanks for the video
Nice review, I have a 6k and 10k Spheros and they are my favorites. I prefer the Spheros over my Spinfishers because of infinity drive, so smooth. I would choose the Spinfisher if max drag is needed though, they are tanks.
I find shimano to be a well balance reel in terms of smoothness, light weight, durable, have decent amount of drag and is seal better than Penn.
Excellent video, I'm a rookie rod fishing and this one help to decide o a salt water spinning real, it will be good if you make a video also explaining the difference between PGA, XGA, HGA when select a shimano model, I think there is a lot people confuse like me and no video found... thanks bro!!
Thank you for the support brother. PG is power gear, HG is high gear and XG is extra fast gear (a gear ratio higher than HG) hope this helps you
@@tackleaddictgy Thanks for the answer bro, so the PG will be better when fighting big water fish?
@@edgarvilmanyi3948 yes! In applications where you don't need fast gear ratio for retrieve then go with the PG for jigging etc.
Only question i have my brother is...is the body aluminium & the side plates? 1 review done in the USA ses it's not aluminium
@@karlventer6850 the body is metal and side plate is graphite similar to the saragosa sw.
well done the informative and knowledge are outstanding
Thank you my friend
Very good review and tear down sir. Much appreciated. The only reel at the price point that I think compares as far as value for saltwater abuse and water sealing is the Penn Spinfisher VI. How do you think they compare? Would love to hear your opinion
Thank you for the support. In terms of comparison I'd put this just under the saragosa which I think the slammer falls. So basically I'd say this is better than the spinfisher in terms of how it is sealed. This reel is actually sealed better than the spinfisher vi and slammer 3. But That doesn't take away the facts that penn are "tanks" in the reel world. I was very surprised at the penn pursuit 4 and how penn built it for being a entry sw reel. If you haven't check that video please do when you have some free time. If you're thinking about getting the spheros jump on it.
@@tackleaddictgy thanks a lot. Appreciate it!
So spheros dosn't have ball bearing in the spool?
About those bearings that are not waterproof: could waterproof bearings be bought and swapped in? By a person skilled in disassembly and reassembly?
Yes
I got 3x of these for me and the kids. We took them stripper fishing and landed some large ones 30+ pounds without issue on the 4k size. Check my video to watch the drag ripping
I just saw that video. It's awesome. But the 4000 size and down of this model isn't quite the same. For the spheros sw 2021 you'll have to get from the 5000 upward. Still a great reel and yours got the job done perfectly.
Good job! What if you compare the spheros and the stradik? Whic tu one is more appropriate for fishing from the beach?
For big fish off the beach I'd choose the spheros SW.
I have never seen the complete technical details as you have presented in this video. Regards for you.I am from India and I just wants to know from you that, for baitcusting which real will be the better (spinning real only ) with heavy drag power and tuff in 5000/5500/6000 series.PL ADVICE.
Thank you for your support my friend. And in deciding which reel is best to choose all depends on your fishing techniques and they type of fish you're chasing. Both spinning and baitcasting/conventional play their own major roll in fishing.
@@tackleaddictgy May I go for Okuma azoras blue 5500 and pen battle 3 5000
Or shimano saragosa 5000. Pl advice which two will be better.
@@somnathroy8142 all the reel you mention are great reels. The 2021 spheros isn't far different from the 2020 saragosa. The Penn reels are tanks. If you go through my videos you'll see I compare the spheros and saragosa and I did a tear down of the penn pursuit 4. It all comes down to your budget and how much you're willing to spend but also remember the rod is more important than the reel. So my advise is get a really good rod then decide which reel you want to pair it with. Also if it isn't any trouble can you subscribe to my channel and share it with your friends also. I'm trying to grow my channel. Thanks in advance
What’s that white plastic gear you pulled off before you pulled the rotor off
That's part of the drag clicker mechanism for the reel.
Very nice reviews really happy with it i make subscribe hope to win the reels 🎉
how much is the diameter for the roller bearing and the handle bearings shimano spheros sw 21 6000hg thank you
My shimano spheros is already on the flight. I hope it doesn't disappoint me... because I'm looking forward to fishing for snook, snappers, roosters with ek.
Thats awesome
Bro is it recommendable for saltwater?.what other med budget reels?.
are the smaller models (3000 and 4000) made in the same way?
Sorry but the 4000 and under is different from this.
I bought the 6000 PG from a Japanese seller. Do you think I got the Hagane gears etc.?@tackleaddictgy
I am from India and planning to purchase spheoros 6000 but little bit confused with actual line capacity. I want to know if 80lb(0.382mm dia) braid line of Sunline Siglon is spooled up on 6000 hg , how much line length it will get?
My 6000 spheros holds 300 yards of 30lb power pro. If you spool with 80lb I'm guessing it would hold around 100+ yards. All depends on how you spool it also. But if you wanna use heavy line get a bigger reel so it will hold more of tge heavier line.
@@tackleaddictgy you are talking about 80lb power pro line or Sunline Siglon braid
Because both have different diameters braid line in 80 lb category
@@tackleaddictgy power pro 80lb have the dia of 0.43 mm and sunline Siglon 80 lb braid is 0.382 mm dia.
The power pro 30lb is 0.28mm. The one you using is 0.38mm so you surly would fit less on the reel. Putting the 80lb on the 6000 reel would work but you'll have less line capacity and it will surly dent you casting distance.
@@tackleaddictgy it is written on the 6000 reel box that 50lb (0.36 mm) power pro braid line will hold 195 yards. Is it actually hold 195 yards of 50 lb power pro??
Hi , I have a small question will the spheros compete with diawa bg 8000? I was planning to get the sargosa 14k now but the price is a little more, so you say it's similar to sargosa all I want is something better then the diawa bg 8000 , thanks
Feel free to ask any question my friend. The shimano spheros is a way better choice over the daiwa bg. The spheros will even rival the penn spinfisher. I hope that will help you decide better. Please don't forget to smash that subscribe button.
@@tackleaddictgyThanks bru , what makes me doubt the reel is that the 14k has a 12kg drag and bg 8000 has a 15kg drag , so I'm little confused , I'm from south africa not much reviews this side on the reel, I'm also on a tight budget but also want a good reel that I'm able to fish for medium size sharks and large edibles on a tight budget but also want a good reel that I'm able to fish for medium size sharks and large edibles
Let the amount of max drag a reel puts out be the last thing you look onto before making a decision. Most company inflate the actual drag pressure a reel puts out also. The spheros is sealed well and will hold up better in a saltwater environment.
@tackleaddictgy so the spheros will give my bg 8000 hiding as well it's budget friendly are these reels designed to pull out big sharks?
Yes! The spheros is more than capable of handling sharks. I recommend getting the 8 or 10k for sharks. Bigger reel = more line capacity and more line is always a good thing for fish that take long runs.
the 5000 version have the ipx8?
The 5000 size is sealed as well
@@tackleaddictgy thanks bro