Aloha Joe, The Blue Azores is a powerhouse whipping spinner. The reason it feels "beefier" then the original silver edition is because all the Blues have enlarged internal gearing so less corrosion issues then the original. As you noticed has a good handle & extremely thick bail wire.Torque screws are way better then philips. The drag? The Shimano may be 20lb max drag. That Blue Azores 4K is rated at 28lbs of max drag due to the DFD (dual force drag system). I put 235yd of 20lb Eminent Braid on mine. I don't fill it to the lip. Nice review Joe!
Thks for your info..I am not familiar with it since the box with info is not with me..I field test Roberts unit and bought a unit ..will give him the new one..this one will be mine..
>> Subject: FW: links 100# GT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 5 parts to this video.. >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/l4UhMnrIA1E/видео.html strike >> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/2ytli_jsVyE/видео.html middle battle >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/_q8v5IGJtJc/видео.html landing >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
thks for watching and you comment..the okuma went for 43 hrs before failure and the spheros 4ksw 121 hrs befor failure...its on my youtube channel why they failed..good luck..
Hey Joe. Always love your reviews and personal experience with these reels. Regarding the Spheros 4000, To be honest Mr Joe. With respect to the Spheros. I have not seen this reel in any of your videos under load ? 2 to 4 kgs really doesn’t prove anything. I would love to see you catch 10 to 15 kgs GT to really appreciate this reel and see if the pinion gear would hold up. Just my honest opinion. Cheers Mr Joe.
Thk you for your comments..yes the 4ksw not made for Gts..but it is a challenge from a fan of mine..I still vouch for the 6ksw most Gts are not over #30 from shore. The 6ksw is 17oz..most wanted a smaller n lighter spheros..thus the 4ksw..for Hawaii that would be the reel I recommend so far. The 4ksw is at 120 hours popping 2 oz lures..if it reaches 135 hrs it will be just below the 6ksw in longevity the way I fish..
Also I sport a 10# drag out of the 7ft fenwick and 7# out of the reel..this has worked for me after landing 22 GTs..have lost 24..13 of them my first year..getting spooled..
>> Subject: FW: links 100# GT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 5 parts to this video.. >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/l4UhMnrIA1E/видео.html strike >> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/2ytli_jsVyE/видео.html middle battle >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/_q8v5IGJtJc/видео.html landing >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
I like watching you hook GT. They are the best videos. I realize 100 # GT is not common from shore but that was a memory you’ll never forget. Have you ever thought of going to Oman when the GT are running and have a vacation while your at it. A bucket list thing if you will. Cheers Mr Joe.
Hey joe have you ever whipped with a Stella or a saltiga??? You do so much fishing why not get Shimanos best reel I bet it’s better than the Spheros!! Just curious man ? Do they make a low gear ratio Stella like Spheros I wonder..
Thks for your comment n watching..I wanted a reel that was less than $200 that could go small to big game and would be watertight and would be maintained as little as possible before failure..at $155 in 2014..the stella or saltiga is not 6x better reel for the fish I target..my videos show how I fish...n maintain ALL reels that I have tested. Besides buying 2 reels at $2000 is not a Smart thing to do if I can buy 2 for a tad over $300..not cost effective..
JOE OLIVAS ok now I get ya , I personally have only owned and used reels under 400$ (Australia)love the slammer/BG/Saragosa... looking forward to seeing your review of New Saragossa coming !! Thanks for the vids !! Those Omilu are very beautiful 👌👌👏
@@charliemaddock3459 thk you for watching..appreciate your comments.. >> Subject: FW: links 100# GT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 5 parts to this video.. >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/l4UhMnrIA1E/видео.html strike >> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/2ytli_jsVyE/видео.html middle battle >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/_q8v5IGJtJc/видео.html landing >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
>> Subject: FW: links 100# GT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 5 parts to this video.. >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/l4UhMnrIA1E/видео.html strike >> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/2ytli_jsVyE/видео.html middle battle >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/_q8v5IGJtJc/видео.html landing >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication >>>>>> >>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments. I
Why don't you just take care of your reels? Wash them, if they're dunked, take them apart and clean. If you do, Don't worry about hours just fish them for the rest of your life.
My intention was to find a reel that I could fish in hawaii..the way i fish..from small game to big game with minimum maintenance..but durable and performance in real world conditions..i must say no one in the world that i know of has done it..if you know of someone please enlighten me
@@JOEOLIVASWWJ Nope. NO manufacturer makes a reel that will withstand salt water , heavy use including submerging with minimal maintenance. As you know, some are definitely better than others. But my point was if you just take care of the better built ones they'll last you a lifetime.
@@RH-qk5lt thks for your comments. I do not take reels apart to repair..except for the roller bearing area..with the spheros since 2014 to 2020 ONLY failure has been roller bearing..no other reel out of 45 has done that. Maintained with spray bottle n lubing the handle n bail area. Awesome reel..
@@JOEOLIVASWWJ Agree, the Spheros is a nice reel designed/sealed for salt water applications. What I meant by "take care of" your reels was spray them off while turning them with fresh water after each trip. Oil them where appropriate and try not to completely dunk them. If you or anyone else would just do these things, most any quality reel made today will last a very long time.
@@RH-qk5lt understood my reasoning to do this was to find what reel was the most durable with minimum maintenance and by the manufacturers recommendation to use a spray and not rinse the reel in water..
Aloha Joe,
The Blue Azores is a powerhouse whipping spinner. The reason it feels "beefier" then the original silver edition is because all the Blues have enlarged internal gearing so less corrosion issues then the original. As you noticed has a good handle & extremely thick bail wire.Torque screws are way better then philips. The drag? The Shimano may be 20lb max drag. That Blue Azores 4K is rated at 28lbs of max drag due to the DFD (dual force drag system). I put 235yd of 20lb Eminent Braid on mine. I don't fill it to the lip. Nice review Joe!
Thks for your info..I am not familiar with it since the box with info is not with me..I field test Roberts unit and bought a unit ..will give him the new one..this one will be mine..
I gonna try this spheros for catching GT soon. Wonderfull review.
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Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel
ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
I'll take the okumo
thks for watching and you comment..the okuma went for 43 hrs before failure and the spheros 4ksw 121 hrs befor failure...its on my youtube channel why they failed..good luck..
Hey Joe. Always love your reviews and personal experience with these reels. Regarding the Spheros 4000, To be honest Mr Joe. With respect to the Spheros. I have not seen this reel in any of your videos under load ? 2 to 4 kgs really doesn’t prove anything. I would love to see you catch 10 to 15 kgs GT to really appreciate this reel and see if the pinion gear would hold up. Just my honest opinion. Cheers Mr Joe.
Thk you for your comments..yes the 4ksw not made for Gts..but it is a challenge from a fan of mine..I still vouch for the 6ksw most Gts are not over #30 from shore. The 6ksw is 17oz..most wanted a smaller n lighter spheros..thus the 4ksw..for Hawaii that would be the reel I recommend so far. The 4ksw is at 120 hours popping 2 oz lures..if it reaches 135 hrs it will be just below the 6ksw in longevity the way I fish..
Also I sport a 10# drag out of the 7ft fenwick and 7# out of the reel..this has worked for me after landing 22 GTs..have lost 24..13 of them my first year..getting spooled..
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>>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication
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>>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup
Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel
ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
I like watching you hook GT. They are the best videos. I realize 100 # GT is not common from shore but that was a memory you’ll never forget. Have you ever thought of going to Oman when the GT are running and have a vacation while your at it. A bucket list thing if you will. Cheers Mr Joe.
ruclips.net/video/Ln2xCrBB6Vs/видео.html
Hey joe have you ever whipped with a Stella or a saltiga??? You do so much fishing why not get Shimanos best reel I bet it’s better than the Spheros!! Just curious man ? Do they make a low gear ratio Stella like Spheros I wonder..
Thks for your comment n watching..I wanted a reel that was less than $200 that could go small to big game and would be watertight and would be maintained as little as possible before failure..at $155 in 2014..the stella or saltiga is not 6x better reel for the fish I target..my videos show how I fish...n maintain ALL reels that I have tested. Besides buying 2 reels at $2000 is not a Smart thing to do if I can buy 2 for a tad over $300..not cost effective..
JOE OLIVAS ok now I get ya , I personally have only owned and used reels under 400$ (Australia)love the slammer/BG/Saragosa... looking forward to seeing your review of New Saragossa coming !! Thanks for the vids !! Those Omilu are very beautiful 👌👌👏
@@charliemaddock3459 thk you for watching..appreciate your comments..
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>>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup
Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel
ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
@@charliemaddock3459 also after US.. Australia watches my videos the most. Thks a bunch..
@@charliemaddock3459 also Slammer was great..only thing I could not adj drag for fighting smaller fish..
Can i buy okuma blue 4000?
thks for watching. reel not available
5 parts video of this fish..
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ruclips.net/video/_q8v5IGJtJc/видео.html landing
ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication
ruclips.net/video/2ytli_jsVyE/видео.html middle battle
A new one
@@afsalpa8554 on Amazon. Good price.
I need a spheros
Yes..I have used the spheros since 2014..landed most of my GTs with it..only problem is the roller bearing..
Who sells Okuma Azores Blue reels locally?
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>>>>>> ruclips.net/video/mcWoyfmh9Cg/видео.html dedication
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>>>>>> ruclips.net/video/Z-vvQUoq5HQ/видео.html the setup
Thank you for subscribing...WWJ.. whipping with joe..some who have subscribed are lost in the videos..make sure you are on my channel
ruclips.net/user/JOEOLIVASWWJ this way the fish will be in a group..the other way it be scattered..please share with family and friends and good luck on your next fish trip..If I can be of help shoot me an email or tex, etc...you can learn from my videos by being perceptive i.e. on the area, time of day, weather, water conditions, or read the comments.
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i domnt know where are you..
Why don't you just take care of your reels? Wash them, if they're dunked, take them apart and clean. If you do, Don't worry about hours just fish them for the rest of your life.
My intention was to find a reel that I could fish in hawaii..the way i fish..from small game to big game with minimum maintenance..but durable and performance in real world conditions..i must say no one in the world that i know of has done it..if you know of someone please enlighten me
@@JOEOLIVASWWJ Nope. NO manufacturer makes a reel that will withstand salt water , heavy use including submerging with minimal maintenance. As you know, some are definitely better than others. But my point was if you just take care of the better built ones they'll last you a lifetime.
@@RH-qk5lt thks for your comments. I do not take reels apart to repair..except for the roller bearing area..with the spheros since 2014 to 2020 ONLY failure has been roller bearing..no other reel out of 45 has done that. Maintained with spray bottle n lubing the handle n bail area. Awesome reel..
@@JOEOLIVASWWJ Agree, the Spheros is a nice reel designed/sealed for salt water applications. What I meant by "take care of" your reels was spray them off while turning them with fresh water after each trip. Oil them where appropriate and try not to completely dunk them. If you or anyone else would just do these things, most any quality reel made today will last a very long time.
@@RH-qk5lt understood my reasoning to do this was to find what reel was the most durable with minimum maintenance and by the manufacturers recommendation to use a spray and not rinse the reel in water..