Creek Reel Advice

[MagikSmallie]

I too would reccomend the Stradic 1000, and also might suggest dumping the braided line, for creek uses anyway, I would go with a light 6-8 lb. flourocarbon line. But your problem is either the cheap nature of quantum or the 14lb braid.

[psprowler]

Perhaps the quantum has a plastic bushing within that swells when it gets wet, which leads to the reel binding up. The older higher end shimanos were notorious for this. Just google "shimano spinning reel binding" when you have a couple weeks worth of time to kill. Shimano has supposedly fixed the problem - can't speak for quantum. I wouldn't go out and drop a big wad of cash on a spinning reel that you are taking to the creek day in and day out. They get wet, you get dirt and grime in them, and just abuse them in general. I'm rolling with a $19.99 Shakespear tempest right now, still waiting for it to die after 2 years so I can bring out one of the 2 new ones in the box I have as backups.

[Johnny K]

Thanks again for the input. It will be hard for me to give up my braided. It doesn't twist or kink as bad as mono and I can yank lures out of trees and under rocks with out breaking off. And it lasts for 2-3 years.


I have two ther Shimano reels with braided and have had no problem. Just the Symetre reel gave me an issue

Never used flurocarbon.

[AJM]

Fluoro is good for applications and thats why I don't like it much in the Creek because I am constantly changing what and the ways Im fishing, however it would be good for most all applications, except topwater. Also I do think Flouro has a little too much memory on spinning reels and a small size spool like that may not be ideal for that line. If you are use to braid, stick with it, its very practical and like you mentioned, appeals to your needs. I would get a Saros or a Stradic, because they both come with spare spools among other reasons. Have one spooled with your favorite braid and the other with some 4-6# mono in a preferred brand.

[smljaw]

I don't use spinning reels a whole lot. This said, I drop more money into baitcasting rods/reels. As for spinning reels though, I really like the Shimano Spirex. They run about $60. They're long casting and long lasting.