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Best inshore spinning reel
Posted on 11/25/24 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 11/25/24 at 4:06 pm
What's the best spinning reel out there that is well built but not killer to the wallet? I have only bought Shimano Stradics in the past but it has been a while since i've looked/priced them. Its all for inshore. TIA
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Posted on 11/25/24 at 4:16 pm to Duckman13
My favorite is the Shimano Stradic 3000 for most stuff, 4000 if doing triple tail or big reds maybe, but the 3000 is just great all around and lightweight. it isnt cheap, about $200.
My best bang for the buck reel is the Okuma Inspira 30. They are more like 80-90 bucks. I've used these for over 2 decades and they are great reels. Caught 2 trout limits this weekend on an Inspira 30.
If I wanted to buy more than two reels, I'd get the Okuma. If only one or two reels for my own use, Stradic.
My best bang for the buck reel is the Okuma Inspira 30. They are more like 80-90 bucks. I've used these for over 2 decades and they are great reels. Caught 2 trout limits this weekend on an Inspira 30.
If I wanted to buy more than two reels, I'd get the Okuma. If only one or two reels for my own use, Stradic.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 4:27 pm to Duckman13
Diawa BG 3000
Posted on 11/25/24 at 4:41 pm to Duckman13
Shimano Vanford
Posted on 11/25/24 at 5:33 pm to Duckman13
Don't overlook the Pluger President series. Keep them rinsed, as you should all saltwater reels, they are a great bang for the buck. Instead of going all-in for one "badass" combo, you can get one in 4000 size, one in 3000 size, one in 2000 size, all on appropriately sized UglyStiks, ready for most anything inshore you might want to do, for $500 or less. Spend the difference on bait, tackle, gas, ice, beer.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 6:20 pm to deeprig9
Newest model Stradic
The yen is weak to the dollar right now. Digitaka shipping is fantastic and quick I have three reels from them. For $150 bucks this is a fantastic reel that has received lots of technology from the Stella line.
If you’re looking for something lighter get the new Vanford from the same site.
The yen is weak to the dollar right now. Digitaka shipping is fantastic and quick I have three reels from them. For $150 bucks this is a fantastic reel that has received lots of technology from the Stella line.
If you’re looking for something lighter get the new Vanford from the same site.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 7:19 pm to Koolazzkat
Daiwa BG as stated above. I love mine. The stradic is also very good, but I really like the BG. Only thing I didn’t like at first is there is no reverse switch. But I’ve gotten used to it.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:08 pm to BrotherEsau
I like 2500 series reels more- but Daiwa BG and Stradic are great.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:38 pm to TFLEX
Penn battle for me. 2500
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:05 pm to Duckman13
Stradic is still the go to. I don’t have a new version. FK may be the latest model I have. Dont need anything more out of a reel. Also like the Shimano Spheros 3000.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:08 pm to WestBay
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Digitaka shipping is fantastic and quick I have three reels from them
You have me intrigued. Is it the same quality we can expect from the USA distributors? Did you just use a credit card?
Posted on 11/26/24 at 7:18 am to hall59tiger
I'm interested in this as well, I would be skeptical to use a website like this, but I'm in the market for a pair of Stradic 2500's or maybe 3000's.
Posted on 11/26/24 at 8:51 am to Sea Hoss
Digitaka is legit. Can use either cards or PayPal to pay. I've bought a few reels from there and never had an issue. Super fast shipping too, I've had orders at my door faster from Japan than I've had from Tackle Warehouse in California.
Posted on 11/26/24 at 9:13 am to hall59tiger
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You have me intrigued. Is it the same quality we can expect from the USA distributors? Did you just use a credit card?
They're legit, and they typically show the backside of the foot so you can see if it was made in Japan, Malaysia, China, etc.
My favorite reel is a JDM Daiwa Luvias made in Japan that's a few years old, but they make them in China now so I'm not sure.
If you want to buy US, pick a Shimano or Daiwa in whatever price range you want, and they're made where they're made. If you want to check sites like Digitaka you may as well go to the trouble of finding a reel made in Japan.
This post was edited on 11/26/24 at 9:15 am
Posted on 11/26/24 at 9:36 am to MeatHead1313
Thanks for the info, gonna order a pair, just need to decide on the 2500 or 3000 series for speck fishing.
Posted on 11/26/24 at 9:58 am to Sea Hoss
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Thanks for the info, gonna order a pair, just need to decide on the 2500 or 3000 series for speck fishing.
I have a pair of Stradic 2500s and wish I'd gotten one 2500 and one 3000, or a pair or 3000s. I believe the only difference is a bigger bail and bigger handle. I find myself wishing I had the bigger handle when I'm on a hot bite
Posted on 11/26/24 at 12:31 pm to Duckman13
Just recently bought 2 daiwa bg's and have been really impressed with them.
Posted on 11/26/24 at 6:50 pm to saintkenn
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daiwa bg
I'm usually a shimano first fan, but picked up a 6500 BG last year for Cobia and it's a tank. I'd imagine the smaller ones are great as well.
Posted on 11/27/24 at 7:16 am to speckledawg
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I'm usually a shimano first fan, but picked up a 6500 BG last year for Cobia and it's a tank.
This was me five years ago. I have mostly Daiwa now after getting a BG 2500 combo for a guest reel. At that price point the BG is tough to beat.
Posted on 11/27/24 at 7:18 am to speckledawg
In the same boat here - primarily shimano, but have found anything below the Stradic has not held up well. Have a couple BG that are great reels. Some of my venice friends have switched from Stradics to the BG as well.
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