shimano saros

[caz]

anyone ever used or own one of these reels??? lookin at these real hard instead of gettin a baitcaster...the new paladin gear system is suppose to be a new top notch revolution in spinning reels..

shimano saros 4000



Features of the Saros 4000F:

5.7:1 Gear Ratio
5 S A-RP Shielded A-RP Stainless Steel Ball bearings + 1 Roller Bearing
Fluidrive II Gearing System
Dyna Balance Anti-Wobble System
Propulsion-Line Management System
Paladin-Gear Durability Enhancement
Super Stopper II Anti-Reverse
Oversized Power Roller Line Roller
One-Piece Bail Wire
Cold-Forged Aluminum Drive Gear
Hardened Brass Alloy Pinion Gear
Aluminum Frame and Spool
Waterproof Front Drag
Specs of the Saros 4000F:

Gear Ratio: 5.7:1
Weight: 12.6oz
Line Capacity: lb(yds.) 8(240) - 10(200) - 12(160)
Contents:

Saros 4000F
Owners Manual
Reel Oil
Spare Spool
Adjustment Washers

[coachlaw]

You can hardly go wrong with Shimano. I've still got a couple old bottom of the line $20 Shimanos and they are just fine after over 12 years and getting dunked and heaven knows what in Katrina. I prefer the robust feel of the old Penn SS series, but they don't make them anymore.