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Spinning Reels for Inshore
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:15 pm
I use baitcasting reels most of the time and my 13 concepts keep working like new with very minimal maintenance. However, when I go into marshes and am sight casting with lighter lures, I prefer to use a 2500/3000 size spinning reel. I'm not sure I've had one that lasted more than a season before it started cranking rough or seizing up. I've had Sahara's and Penn Battle 2's.
Do the more expensive shimano's handle saltwater better? I'd consider going up to Stradic's if they will last me longer. (and yes, I make sure not to dunk my reels and give them a freshwater rinse after every use.)
Do the more expensive shimano's handle saltwater better? I'd consider going up to Stradic's if they will last me longer. (and yes, I make sure not to dunk my reels and give them a freshwater rinse after every use.)
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Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:22 pm to SanAntoneAg
I have had my Stradic ci4+ for a few years now and use it alot. Took it apart once to clean it and lube and its been fine. I have a brand new Penn also but its just so heavy so I dont use it.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:23 pm to SanAntoneAg
The sahara's and battle's should be lasting you a couple of years if you wash them and take care of them properly. The Stradic is definitely better, but I'm not sure I can promise it will last longer then those other two though it is made better.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:38 pm to SanAntoneAg
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I'm not sure I've had one that lasted more than a season before it started cranking rough or seizing up
You dunking them? Rinsing off after use? This shouldn't be happening.
My Dad has some old stradics that I don't think he's ever cleaned besides hosing down once a year. No roughness at all and still work well.
I think with spinning reels usually the less you tear down the longer they stay in good working order. I could be wrong but this is my opinion.
To answer your question my personal preference is 2500 Stradic.
This post was edited on 1/11/18 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:40 pm to SanAntoneAg
Penn Battle II 2500 or 3000
I have 3 and they are my only 3 spinning reels. Its been a 3 years on my oldest with no issues.
I have 3 and they are my only 3 spinning reels. Its been a 3 years on my oldest with no issues.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:46 pm to Saskwatch
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You dunking them? Rinsing off after use? This shouldn't be happening.
No dunking. One possible explanation is I would use the same nozzle I clean my kayaks with to clean my reels. I've heard that you can push salt/sand up into the reel by doing that. I've since stopped doing that, but maybe that was the main issue.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:54 pm to SanAntoneAg
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I'm not sure I've had one that lasted more than a season before it started cranking rough or seizing up
clean the frick out of them baw
I fish with Shimano Sedonas. They are only like $70 and have lasted me many years. I rinse the frick out of them after each use.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:57 pm to LEASTBAY
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Stradic ci4+
This. If a stradic is worth the money, the ci4+ is worth the little bit more. Fantastic reels.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:58 pm to SanAntoneAg
I can second the Stradic's. My buddies who fish with Penn Battle 2's always seem to have line lay issues and are constantly getting wind knots.
I prefer using baitcaster's as well even on lightweight lures. My Curado 70's cast light lures pretty damned good, better than my spinning reels.
With that being said, a lot of it also has to do with the rod, for lighter lures, use a lighter action rod, or you wont get enough load in the rod tip to fling the bait.
Medium action or med light action rod with lure rating min 1/8 should give you enough action in the tip.
I prefer using baitcaster's as well even on lightweight lures. My Curado 70's cast light lures pretty damned good, better than my spinning reels.
With that being said, a lot of it also has to do with the rod, for lighter lures, use a lighter action rod, or you wont get enough load in the rod tip to fling the bait.
Medium action or med light action rod with lure rating min 1/8 should give you enough action in the tip.
This post was edited on 1/11/18 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 1/11/18 at 3:01 pm to SanAntoneAg
Penn Battles and similarly priced Shimanos are trash. The Daiwa BGs are much, much better.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 3:02 pm to SanAntoneAg
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I've heard that you can push salt/sand up into the reel by doing that
Its a possibility. High pressure nozzles can be rough on a reel. I try to rinse off not spray my reels. Still one year is a short time period to degrade a reel simply from high pressure spray.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 3:07 pm to DownSouthDave
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This. If a stradic is worth the money, the ci4+ is worth the little bit more. Fantastic reels.
Just pulled the trigger on a 3000HG on amazon. I forgot I had $100 of amazon credit in my account. Hoping to have better luck with this one. I'll take care of it better.
This post was edited on 1/11/18 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 1/11/18 at 4:42 pm to SanAntoneAg
Penn Battle has never let me down.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 4:49 pm to SanAntoneAg
Another vote for Penn
Posted on 1/11/18 at 5:15 pm to SanAntoneAg
I use all abu Garcia stuff and am really happy with it. Gus’ here in Slidell had a special where you got a free veritas rod if you bought any model of the Revo reels. That’s 100$ value free. I bought 2 and also got some vendetta rods as well.
My brother has all Sahara’s and their not bad reels but he seems to always have casting issues with them no matter what line he uses or what he sprays or cleans them with.
My brother has all Sahara’s and their not bad reels but he seems to always have casting issues with them no matter what line he uses or what he sprays or cleans them with.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:06 pm to Buster180
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Penn Battles and similarly priced Shimanos are trash. The Daiwa BGs are much, much better.
I feel as though you haven't used these reels personally..... I have a Penn battle 2000 for 6+ years, which catches 500+ trout a year(for the record most are 10" fish) and throw in a couple reds, and i still dont have problems. I do clean it once a year in the spring.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:11 pm to SanAntoneAg
diawa sweepfires are great, they cost $30-$40 and last 5-7 years and i use the 3500 series for redfish and specks and catch several reds over 27" with ease. i fish with them an average of 35 times a year and never even try to be gentle or take care of them whatsoever 
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:31 pm to Elusiveporpi
I bought 4 Battle IIs around 2 years ago. I started replacing them 1 year ago...I have 1 left that is still smooth. I am religious about rinsing them at the end of the day.
Glad you had luck with them though, they are a good price.
Glad you had luck with them though, they are a good price.
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:41 pm to Buster180
That’s weird, can’t explain that one. The few I have are great. I did buy a 8000 diawa BF for a tuna rod. I’ll see how it holds up really fast.
This post was edited on 1/11/18 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:44 pm to Buster180
All I use now is Stradics. I have 6 of them now and in 3 years have not a 1 problem
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