well bps doesnt have the 8025 i wanted so i went ahead and hit up ebay for a saros 1000f.  ;D im super exite.

well bps doesnt have the 8025 i wanted so i went ahead and hit up ebay for a saros 1000f. ;D im super exite.

WOW, this definitely isn't the way I saw this ending.  After all those votes for the Pflueger??  Hmmm......

I'm taking it that ebay didn't have the 8025 either?? 

ive had my eye on the saros for a long while now. ive owned a couple citicas a shimano rods without any complaint so i figured with their solid reputation , they build a solid spinning reel for the price.

thats not to bash pflueger. i did have a couple presidents and the others ive held felt good.

I looked at the Saros but went with the Symetre.  It was just as smooth feeling though I like the bearing handle on the Saros better, plus 2 spools instead of only one.  But the Symetre was more affordable at the moment and I had only budgeted $70 for a reel to start with.  I was stretching to reach out there and get it for $100.  I also considered ebay to save a bit, but anymore I don't trust ordering, afraid of getting something I won't like and it's hard to return or costs to send it back.  Also I like patronizing my local shops, trying to help keep them in business so they're there when I want something, and build a relationship with the owners so they take care of me too.  It's too far to a BPS or Cabela's, nearly 3 hours one way. 

I looked at the Saros but went with the Symetre. It was just as smooth feeling though I like the bearing handle on the Saros better, plus 2 spools instead of only one. But the Symetre was more affordable at the moment and I had only budgeted $70 for a reel to start with. I was stretching to reach out there and get it for $100. I also considered ebay to save a bit, but anymore I don't trust ordering, afraid of getting something I won't like and it's hard to return or costs to send it back. Also I like patronizing my local shops, trying to help keep them in business so they're there when I want something, and build a relationship with the owners so they take care of me too. It's too far to a BPS or Cabela's, nearly 3 hours one way.

i considered the symetre as well but i didnt want to settle for something.

i am also hesitant to purchase off ebay but i do a bit of research on the seller by looking back on whatever negative feedback they have to see what they had issues with. ive bought something from this seller before iirc , and everything went smoothly.

i do try to support the local shops but being so close to the ocean , it seems all they carry are larger saltwater reels. i get some funny looks and some " :-? for what?"s when i tell them im looking for a 1000 size reel  ;D.