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What’s a good spinning reel?
« on: March 06, 2022, 02:20:04 PM »
I’m in the market for a spinning reel for 10-14 pound test line and
Fresh water use. I don’t gear fish too often but I have a couple reels I need to replace just in case and I’ve been out of the loop for a while. Probably under $100 or so would be my budget.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2022, 02:23:12 PM »
Can't specify model but I've gotten a ton of use, fresh and salt, from my many Okuma reels.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2022, 02:38:46 PM »
Get the reel with the most ball bearings you can afford. Shimano, Abu Garcia, Diaw, Lews are all ggod reels. Look at the guides that post photos on FB and see what they are using.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2022, 02:48:10 PM »
I fish the Shimano Sahara series in the 2500 size. Been my go to for summer run steelhead and coho for years. Super smooth and they have lasted very very well.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2022, 02:52:07 PM »
...was gonna say Shimano Vanford, nice reels, but would be over your $100 budget.  Second would be a nice used Shimano ci4 off ebay, but just took a look and dang, even used they're expensive too.  They seem to be going used for what I paid for mine new.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2022, 03:23:06 PM »
 Okuma has been great for me.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2022, 03:27:05 PM »
I’ve liked my Okuma ceymar 30. I believe all the sizes come in under $100. Zero complaints so far.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2022, 03:54:09 PM »
I was a Mitchael Garcia fan for years, have 6 put away. I'm using Okuma Ceymar's now a lot smoother action, running 15lb braided not one issue in 5 or 6 years.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2022, 03:54:56 PM »
Quote from: pickardjw on March 06, 2022, 03:27:05 PM
I’ve liked my Okuma ceymar 30. I believe all the sizes come in under $100. Zero complaints so far.

Just bought the ceymar 40 and it’s a pretty solid reel so far!
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2022, 04:05:08 PM »
Pfluger Presidents are great reels for the money.


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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2022, 04:05:56 PM »
Quote from: Emptyhanded on March 06, 2022, 04:05:08 PM
Pfluger Presidents are great reels for the money.


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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2022, 04:21:48 PM »
A free one  :tup
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2022, 04:30:43 PM »
10-14lb line, you may want to look at the 4000 size reels. My Shimano 2500s run 8lb for a good match.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2022, 04:36:14 PM »
 Pic of a free one
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2022, 04:50:19 PM »
Okuma Abf-80b Avenger ABF B Series Baitfeeder Reels, I have four of them. Great reels $69.99 on Amazon! You can get them cheaper by waiting for sales.

https://www.amazon.com/OKUMA-ABF30b-Avenger-Baitfeeder-Reels/dp/B00LDYL4PC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Baitrunner%2BReels&qid=1646613628&sr=8-6&th=1

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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2022, 05:22:39 PM »
Hard to beat free it’s in Eastgate
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2022, 05:41:57 PM »
I love my Pflueger President.  Very smooth and easy flip action that stops on a dime.  May want to look into the XT model for larger spool capacity.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2022, 05:45:07 PM »
Quote from: jackelope on March 06, 2022, 02:20:04 PM
I’m in the market for a spinning reel for 10-14 pound test line and
Fresh water use. I don’t gear fish too often but I have a couple reels I need to replace just in case and I’ve been out of the loop for a while. Probably under $100 or so would be my budget.
Thanks in advance.
I have A LOT of fishing gear as that is my main hobby, I have had tremendously good experiences with Pfleuger President reels, and Penn FierceII for being very good for low cost. I have some of ABU Garcias new REVO X Winch spinning reels and they are phenomenal although they cost almost 3 times as much as the other two I've mentioned.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2022, 07:51:39 PM »
Another vote for Pflueger President or Shimano Sahara. I’ve had a lot of use out of both for steelhead and salmon in the rivers. 
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2022, 11:24:50 PM »
Quote from: fast60eddie on March 06, 2022, 04:36:14 PM
Pic of a free one
Not sure if you’re trying to give me a free reel. Super nice of you if so…why don’t you find a kid to give it to. Thank you.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2022, 06:23:13 AM »
Shimano Sedona, or a Lews. I really like my Lews baitcasters, I bet the Lews Spinning reels are excellent as well.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2022, 06:39:35 AM »
Quote from: jackelope on March 06, 2022, 11:24:50 PM
Quote from: fast60eddie on March 06, 2022, 04:36:14 PM
Pic of a free one
Not sure if you’re trying to give me a free reel. Super nice of you if so…why don’t you find a kid to give it to. Thank you.

Will do

I should have added a recommendation, I have been comparing the cs10 with the shimano ci4+ and find the cs10 a great value for the price. It’s been over a year now. No complaints about either. The Diawa BG15 is one that I used for 39 years with no issues it’s now in the display case.
Cheers
https://www.cadencefishing.com/cs10-spinning-reel/
« Last Edit: March 07, 2022, 09:34:47 AM by fast60eddie »
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2022, 08:14:24 AM »
Okuma and Pflueger have been the best bang for the buck for me
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #23 on: March 07, 2022, 08:26:12 AM »
I've been using Shimano exclusively since the late 80's.
The newer reels we have are

Spirex: 5+1 bearings, double handle if you like that, but a lil small for 14lb
Syncopate: 3+1 bearings,  but a lil small for 14lb
Sedona: only 3+1 bearings, but smooth.

The top two have the quickfire system which is why I chose Shimano(still have 2 functioning 80's graphite reels from then) and are used for stream fishing for trout
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #24 on: March 07, 2022, 08:27:23 AM »
I'm a big Shimano fan, in my eyes no other brand will have as smooth as a drag as a Shimano. To answer your question I'd look at the naski. its a salt and freshwater rated reel so you can do more with it.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #25 on: May 20, 2022, 08:38:17 AM »
I bought a couple Abu Garcia Revo Winch reels and love them!
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #26 on: May 21, 2022, 05:48:42 PM »
Total Shimano guy here for like 20 years. I have the Stradic, Sedona, Sahara, Spirex, There is no better reel in the line than the Stradic. However those are $200 or more.
Right now they have the Sahara at Sportsman for $79. That would be my go to in the 4000 size for 12-15 pound line. Cant go wrong with a mid to upper level Shimano.
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #27 on: May 21, 2022, 05:58:34 PM »
Shimano stradic. :tup:
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #28 on: May 21, 2022, 06:04:14 PM »
Don't know about spinning but I had 2 OKUMA line counter bottom reels go bad. 
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #29 on: May 21, 2022, 07:04:49 PM »
Quote from: Moccasin_Mountain on March 06, 2022, 04:05:56 PM
Quote from: Emptyhanded on March 06, 2022, 04:05:08 PM
Pfluger Presidents are great reels for the money.


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x3 love them
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #30 on: May 21, 2022, 09:10:24 PM »
Appreciate all the input and advice. I think I’m going to get a couple pfleuger presidents. Lots of good reviews and recommendations. 
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #31 on: May 21, 2022, 10:07:14 PM »
I like the Shimano spirex with those rapid fire systems. 
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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #32 on: May 21, 2022, 11:01:55 PM »
You should look into the Dawai BG line of reels.  They are great reel and run about $120 bucks.  Best lower cost reel out there if you can’t afford a Stradic.

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Re: What’s a good spinning reel?
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2022, 08:24:30 AM »
Quote from: KFhunter on May 21, 2022, 10:07:14 PM
I like the Shimano spirex with those rapid fire systems.

Me too. Quickfire 2 is what they call it I guess.

I actually bought the first one they made that had the one finger bail flipper design back in the early 80's. It was called Fast Cast then before they went to Quickfire a year or 3 later if i remember right.
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