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The Sargus is built Penn tough with a rugged corrosion-resistant, full aluminum alloy body, sideplate and rotor to keep keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads, as well as powerful features on the inside. Sargus Spinning Reels feature high-speed gearing for moving baits quickly and fighting fish with efficiency. Advanced features include five stainless steel ball bearings, infinite anti-reverse roller bearing, stainless steel main shaft, sealed drag knob, and a Techno-Balanced rotor for smooth retrieves even at high cranking speeds.
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Mungk Decent
Bought this as a combo with the slammer rod. Caught a nice 33" blue. The drag system held up and the reel did it's job. The finish seems to chip easily though exposing silver metal underneath despite me babying this thing. That is my only concern.
July 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Oray1 Better buy!
I have 5 Penn Sargus Saltwater Spinning Reels four SG7000 one SG8000 all have performed flawlessly for four years used on the surf for Bull Reds, Trout and occasional Shark no problems. Quality and value for the price, I recommend these reels to all my family and friends.
SG7000 is plenty of power and line capacity for the surf SG8000 is a little over kill.
May 2, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by NickG Excellent Reel
I have owned 2 7000's and a 8000 for a couple years now. Still using them almost every weekend year round. Last summer even brought them to mexico with me and landed a 9' 9'' sailfish with a 7000. Only problem is a little pitting in the metal after a couple years in saltwater. Just be sure to rinse after trips
March 28, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by rgvredkiller Awesome Reel
Ok...48 out 56 reviews are 4 stars or better. That should tell you it's a good product. I have a 4000 spooled with 40# PP, Paired w/ 7'6" ugly stik inshore med/hvy rod I use it mainly when i'm chuckin bait for reds. It's smooth as silk, super tough and can handle big loads - like the 43" black drum I got couple weeks back. It casts a 2 oz. Weight beautiful with the help oh a great rod. Only reason I don't give it a 5 is I haven't had it long enough. If it holds up through the heavy summer fishing I'll be back with a 5! Oh and for under $75 you won't find a better reel. Used to be an Abu Garcia guy...now Penn's got my back...may step up to a battle for my nxt surf reel.
February 4, 2012
I am looking for a new reel for tailwater striper fishing. It will be replacing a 3000 series Sahara. The Shimano is a comfortable size for casting artificials, so I don't want to get too far away from it.
Do the 3000 and 4000 Sargus share the same body with different spools/rotors or are they completely different? How would either compare with the Sahara with regard to size.
This will be kind of my heavy duty inshore setup and it will be paired with a st. croix mojo inshore rod. which would work better snook, redfish, and jack crevelle?
My reel feels like the handle is screwed down too tight and is locked against the reel body. If I back off pressure on the handle I can turn the reel by turning the spool. But if I try to reel using the handle the reel locks up.
Take the reel apart and look for any loose screws. After tightening or not finding any, completely and very, very well clean your reel and re grease and lube the bearings, and see what that does for you
On my 3000, about 1 out of every 15 casts my bail will not return the handle stickes. I must manualy return the bail then I am able to turn the handle to retrive the line.
You've probably noticed, but on all spinning reels, the handle turns about half way around before it hits a switch inside the reel that flips back the bail. So when the bail is flipped, then you start to reel, the handle will reel just about halfway around, then the bail flips. This half turn gives you the momentum to easily move the switch that flips the bail. Therefor, if the handle spins slowly to this point (during the cast probably) and you start to reel it will be very dificult to reel so it flips the bail. This may seem complicated, but if it is the problem, you should be able to flip the bail by reeling harder. This was difficult to explain, but its actually very simple so I hope it helps.
Ive always been taught to manually return the bail every time. This reduces line twists and prevents wind knots. Also after each cast and returning the bail, I also make sure the line is on the roller before I start to retrieve. just habit now.
I would not worry about it...best to flip bail back by hand anyway to keep line from kinking on spool...also after filpping the bail closed by hand give a light tug on the line away from the reel. Even if you don't use braided line this is a good practice!
I am looking at purchasing a penn sargus reel. I would like to know whether I should get the 5000 or if that is too big or too small. Looking at about 50-150 lb tarpon. Also, what pound power pro should I use? Thanks
5000 seems OK although you may opt for the increased line capacity of a bigger reel. If you step up to a 7000 or 8000 you get 25lbs max drag. You should decide what pound test you plan on fishing before you choose. Also consider the 5000/6000 have a 20lb max drag.
DON'T BUY THIS REEL FOR TARPON. My experience has been very bad. Gears grind, handles brake, handles bend, bails bolts fall out. Go with a Fin-Nor Sportfisher or a Shimano Spheros if your looking for a reel that works very reliably and looks great.
PROBABLY TOO SMALL, use AT LEAST 20 LB POWER PRO WITH 30LB FLOROCARBON LEADER. uNLESS YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE ONE, i'D GET ANOTHER TYPE REEL UNTIL pENN WORKS SOME OF THE BUGS OUT OF THE sARGUS...THE ONE i BOUGHT ISN'T SATISFACTORY AT ALL...Try a Pflueger Metalist, or for more $ a Penn Slammer, or Simano anything 500-600 size.
if you want a great fight and a challege use 20 lbs power pro with 80 pound leader so they cant fray threw and use an extra long tag end on the tie cause the big ones will untie you if you dont