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I hate to as a question that has probably been asked before but I need some suggestions for a spinning reel. What kinds work best for you for drop shot/shaky head fishing. I am going to upgrade a little and want a solid durable reel - yet smooth that can last all day long even all year long.
I like the Quantum Kenitic spinning reels. They are the smoothest and most durable spinning reel I have ever owned. I have used them for everything from bluegill to saltwater stripers. I have also caught a 45lb King Salmon on them. I believe they are they best spinning reels out for your money hands down also they are around 60 bucks at sportsman warehouse the only place I know of to get them.
Shimano Symetre 2500,Best reel for the money in my opinion.
Shimano stradic 1000 or 2500 depending on rod size. Best overall reel. I have 4 of them and i love every one of them.
Stradic is a fine reel but theres not much difference in feel from the Symetre in my opinion and you can buy 2 almost for the price.I have a few stradics but after buying a symetre thats all ill buy for now.But this is just and opinion.Love my Stradics and Symetres.
I love my Stradic. Spend the extra money and get the Mg stradic - it is one of the best reels I have owned.
i have two symetres and love them. cheaper than a stradic but by no means a cheap reel.
I prefer Shimano reels because of the no-fail bail spring and like any with 6+ ratio.
I have a sahara now, it run me around $50-$60 it is a medium sized and had worked fine but after 2 years of heavy workload it is going down on me, so I want to pick up a couple reels to alternate between. I tried a mitchel because they used to be a great reel but I was severely disappointed and that reel is used only if my shimano breaks down or I throw a jerkbait.
Shimano makes the best spinning reels but you get what you pay for with the top of the line Stella 600.00 it will outlast a dozen cheaper Shimanos . the next best is the Shimano Substain around 250.00 & again if you fish a lot buy the best you can afford & fish trouble free & money ahead in the long run. jmho
i like the pflueger president it is about $60.00 at bps but is is smooth and can handle big fish i have three of these reels. two are the combo you can get at bps for $120.00 it is the president reel with the bps extreem rod. the other is on a johnny morris rod. but the reel is 10 bearings and is one of the best for the money. hope this helps
chuck
Well without posting another post, has anyone tried the carrot stix spinning rod? I believe I will hone down the reel selection and look at the pfluegers and definately the shimano's because after some research I found the sahara I bought was one step down from the symetres, and it has been a good reel I just want to step up seeing as how this is my most used combo throughout the year