Shimano SRG8000SWAHG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel

Shimano SRG8000SWAHG Saragosa SW A Spinning Reel

Price: $289.99
Model
TD Code
Gear RatioLine Retrieve Per CrankBearingsMono Capacity
(lb test/yds)
Braid Capacity
(lb test/yds)
Max DragWeightPrice
SRG8000SWAHG
SHM-4058
5.6:142in5+114/300
16/250
20/185
40/340
50/265
65/215
35lb23.8oz$289.99 USD

Undoubtedly raising the bar for large saltwater spinners, the Shimano Saragosa SW A Spinning Reels continue the Saragosa's legacy of absolutely dominating the saltwater realm. Back in 2013, the Saragosa SW set the standard for heavy-duty saltwater spinning reels with features like X-Ship, waterproof seals, and a twin drag system. In 2020, the new Saragosa SW A ups the ante in typical Shimano fashion by implementing Infinity Drive Technology. Taken from Shimano's top-of-the-line Stella SW C, Infinity Drive significantly increases winding torque while providing an incredibly smooth and light rotation under immensely heavy loads. The Infinity Drive System is designed to give you the ultimate edge when fighting the world's most powerful game fish. Built around the battle tested HAGANE Body, the reel maintains its rigidity under heavy loads to keep all internal components and gears in precise alignment, maximizing power output and extending the life of the reel for many seasons out in the deep. The cold forged HAGANE gears provide the rotational smoothness and effortless operability that anglers have come to expect from Shimano reels. Benefiting from multiple features to prevent water intrusion, such as a waterproof Cross Carbon drag, an IPX8-rated waterproof body, and X-Protect water repellant coating, the Saragosa SW A can take a splash or accidental submersion on the chin and keeping going without skipping a beat. Whether you're an inshore or offshore angler on any coast, the Saragosa SW A is a thoroughbred workhorse of a spinning reel ready to take on the biggest challenge your fishery has to offer.


Shimano Technology Found In Saragosa SW A Spinning Reels:

  • Infinity Drive - Through the use of new main shaft supporting structure to eliminate friction within the pinion gear, reels with Infinity Drive achieve increased winding torque, along with an incredibly smooth and light rotation under heavy loads.
  • Hagane Gear - Boasting amazing strength and durability, Hagane Gear is a process in which the gearing is calculated in minute detail and cold forged instead of being cut. This application of state-of-the-art technologies gives the angler reel smoothness from the first use through years of enjoyment.
  • Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to its stiffness and impact resistance. The result? An angler’s actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It’s efficiency through strength.
  • Cross Carbon Drag - Allows for a wider range of drag settings, enhanced drag washer durability, and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.
  • X-Tough Drag - X-Tough Drag with its dramatically enhanced smoothness, control, and toughness anticipates the vigorous speed of massive game fish such as Bluefin Tuna and Giant Trevally.
  • Water-Resistant Drag - With the use of rubber gaskets the drag is sealed against intrusion of the elements such as water and dust.
  • X-Protect - By combining a water repellant coating and a specially designed water channeling labyrinth construction, X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without adding weight or sacrificing light rotor rotation.
  • X-Shield - X-Shield and X-Protect combine to provide extreme water resistance in the harshest conditions thanks to a number of strategically placed seals.
  • IPX-8 Water-Resistant Body - IPX-8 is a water resistance rating that signifies the piece of equipment can be submerged, yet not necessarily operated, in over 1 meter of water for 30 minutes without damaging the equipment.
  • Propulsion Line Management System - The most obvious component of this system is the Propulsion spool lip design, which has been proven through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations to provide longer casts while preventing backlashes and wind knots.
  • X-Ship - By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear remains in precise alignment with the drive gear and stays in the same position under even the heaviest of loads. This eliminates friction between the spool shaft and gear which translates to better casting performance and increased gear durability.
  • One-Piece Bail - One-Piece Bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. Its seamless design reduces friction and the change of tangles or cuts to the bail arm.
  • S A-RB Bearings - These bearings undergo the same anti-corrosion process as Shimano’s A-RB Bearings, with the addition of shields on both sides of the bearings to reduce the possibility of salt, dirt, or other foreign objects inhibiting the bearing’s rotation.
5 Stars based on 59 reviews
By Don W.
SC
Excellent reel
August 22, 2022
Shimano has always made a great product.
Pros
  • Strong and smoooth
By Peter
Swampscott, MA
Great reel - super smooth
August 1, 2022
Use these to handle sharks, and hopefully the occasional BFT. Very smooth drag and can really dial up the pressure.
By Maciek
Sayreville Nj
Excellent reel
July 18, 2022
Excellent reel great price
By Luis L.
Carmen, M?xico
perfecto para jigging ( perfect for jigging)
July 1, 2022
esta version compacta es muy comoda para jigging (this compact version is very comfortable for jigging)
Pros
  • compacto y ligero pero muy fuerte (compact and light but very strong)
Cons
  • el material del power knob, (the material of the power knob,)
By Dean O.
Waimea, hawaii
Saragosa 18000
June 13, 2022
Perfect reel that holds alot of line and smooth
By Nick
Odessa, DE
Great starter reel
June 9, 2022
Start your engines
By Terry
OBX nc
25000
May 9, 2022
I use this reel paired with 60# braid for top water tuna fishing. I’ve caught numerous yft up to 80 pounds with this reel!
Pros
  • Smooth drag, line capacity
By Nicholas
Okinawa, JP
awesome
May 4, 2022
Awesome price. Awesome quality. Good workhorse real. Tough. Durable. I compare these with my slammer reels.
By Francis
Martinsburg, WV
Great reel
April 25, 2022
I have uses this reel for a year now and it is wonderful. Well built, smooth drag and has no problem handling big fish. I will be buying more of these to replace some of my older reels.
By Peter
Massachusetts
Great reel
April 21, 2022
This has been my main plugging reel from shore. It is great. Smooth drag and never really have to worry about this part of the setup. I've landed nice stripers and blues with this and I've never lost one that I can remember that I blamed on the reel. It's rugged, smooth, and dependable. It's a little pricey, but I've had mine for years and don't daydream about getting a better reel in the future - this is all I need.
By Kevin
NY
Shimano SRG8000SWAHG
April 18, 2022
Best Salt Water reel I used
By Robert
Tampa FL
U won't be disapointed
April 11, 2022
Hands down my favorite spinning reel to date. I have 3 of them and none have failed me. Absolute tanks.
By Chris
Massachusetts
solid reel
March 31, 2022
i dont really like the feel of this reel, i prefer my slammer. but i have seen this reel pull in more fish at the ccc than almost any other. good drag system and 52 inched per crank on the retrieve through the rips makes bringing the jig in easy
Pros
  • retrieve speed
Cons
  • egg shaped knob
By Brandon
Swansea, SC
Awesome
March 30, 2022
Best reel for the money
By Hamdi
Fort Myers, FL
Excellent Reel
March 23, 2022
I have this in a 6k and love it. its a powerful and smooth reel that's not too big.
3 Questions & 3 Answers
Bob
from New York asked:
November 12, 2021
looking to pair a Saragosa 8000SWAHG with a 7'shimano class spinning rod for inshore stripers and blues from a boat.  recommendations please.  Would a Grappler jigging spinner work or should i focus more on spinner actions?


1 Answer
Hi Bob, Based on the fishing application you described, I would recommend a Shimano Teramar XX Northeast Spinning Rod. Specifically model: TXNS70H; TackleDirect Code: SHM-4325. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-txns70h-teramar-xx-northeast-spinning-rod.html. This rod will match great with your Shimano Saragosa 8000 for fishing for blues and stripers off the boat. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by: Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service on November 16, 2021

Daniel Riddle
from Maggie Valley N.C. asked:
September 25, 2021
I have a 11 ninja medium heavy spinning rod I use for surf fishing at the point on hatteras nc what size reel would work best on this rod 6000 or 8000?
1 Answer
Daniel,

On an 11ft MH surf rod the recommendation would be the Shimano Saragosa SW 8000 spinning reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Submitted by: Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service on September 27, 2021

MaLia Evans
from Cabo San Lucas asked:
August 11, 2021
What size Shimano reel cover will fit the SRG8000 Saragosa SW A spinning Reel? Large?
1 Answer
MaLia,

The large Shimano reel cover would be the correct one for a Saragosa 8000 reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Submitted by: Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service on August 12, 2021

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