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Originally Posted by yemslave  9' St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Spheros 5000(8000 is too big and heavy) |
Ya.....but no.
The 5000 and the 8000 are the same size bodied reel.Here's the difference.
SP5000FA 10/240, 12/195, 14/165, 16/140 weight20.0(oz)
SP8000FA 10/390, 12/320, 14/270, 16/220, 20/160 weight19.8(oz)
The 8000 actually weighs less than the 5000 by .02oz. and holds much more line