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Spinning reel recommendations?

Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:32 am
Posted by DucksnBucks37
Dallas
Member since Dec 2013
158 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:32 am
I've got an extra 6'6 med action castaway rod I'm looking to put a reel on. Any recommendations? Looking to spend 80-$120 range.

thanks
Posted by BayouBrawl
Junk Yard
Member since Aug 2012
1151 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:36 am to
I have a couple of these and they're fine reels for the price:

Shimano Symetre
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 8:37 am
Posted by crimsonblazer
Member since Jul 2011
1392 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:36 am to
Abu Garcia Revo S I've had one of these for a year on a 6'6 med action and i've had no complaints. I recently purchased a revo sx and it has been good so far too.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81955 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:44 am to
Mitchell 300 series of the size you want.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7400 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:03 am to
I have Shimano Symetres and like them. Last one I bought was a Shimano Saros. I was going in for another Symetre but the guy at bps said this one had sealed bearings and a better drag system, if that matters to you.

I have a tendency to not take care of things and after a few years my symetres become harder to reel. Hopefully this won't happen to this one.

Whatever you do, don't go pick up the Stradic Ci4. Fine as frog hair. You'll have spent that $240 before you know it.
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
16612 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:12 am to
As a part time guide who fishes 50-70 days a year I highly recommend Pflueger President for inshore and of course freshwater.I use the 6925 mostly,I went through tons of reels, some way more expensive before settling on these. Super low maintenance ,smooth drags and throw braid better than most and below your price range. Good Luck
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 9:16 am
Posted by pointdog33
Member since Jan 2012
2765 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:47 am to
I have a penn 440 ssg and 450 ssg and love them both. The new generation is the ssv.

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Posted by stoms
Coastal
Member since May 2012
1729 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:00 am to
Shimano or Okuma. Just look at the ones in your price range. As another poster said, the Stradic is awesome but a little out of your range. The new Stradic ci4 is over 200 but you can probably find a Stradic FJ for close to 160. I have that model as well and it's awesome
Posted by Delacroix
Member since Oct 2008
3992 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:14 am to
Love my Penn Battle 3000
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:14 am to
You can find the Stradic FJ 2500 for around 130-140 on ebay. I like shimano's spinning reels. I bought three of the cheapest Sienna's and although they weren't the smoothest reels I've ever held, they never had an issue... not one. I know people who like the Symetre at $99.
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
Member since Apr 2011
37248 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:23 am to
I'd just get a Sedona, but it also don't see the difference between $50 and $150 on spinning gear
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81955 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:36 am to
Cabelas Bargain Cave has some deals.
Posted by spacewrangler
In my easy chair with my boots on..
Member since Sep 2009
9762 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 10:49 am to
Penn Battle Series. Best for the $. I have a Shimano Stella 10000 and have owned many other shimanos and this Penn is has a great, smooth drag and us well built. I have the Battle 4000 on a shimano terez 7'2" use it for inshore spec, reds flounder and etc. Love the set up !

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