Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fly fisher on November 21, 2010, 05:28:10 PM
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i am looking into getting a new spin reel. what brands would you recommend .i also want the reel to last and be able to stand up to the elements ie cold weather. i also want a reel that won't break down on bigger fish. thanks for the help
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I've been using okuma brand reels and have been quite happy. I used the stinsten for springs all last year and this year and also in the salt... It even sat in salt water for a good period.
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http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Sustain_FE.html
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2 x Shimano - the very best ;)
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shimano... i own three sedonas and have to say i havent had a problem yet, shimano is the way to go in my eyes.. great price range and you get what you pay for....
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Considered a small levelwind? I never liked the way spinning reels performed so I bought a bass-sized levelwind. It casts lightweight lures as well a spinning reel, yet its a more robust package and no line-twist.
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i agree matt a small leval wind is the way to go ;)
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what is the biggest size fish you think you would be going after I agree on the Shimano but you will also need to consider what size as well as the series Shimano makes a lot of different models.
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How well a level wind reel can cast a 1/8oz jig?
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well i found the reel i want its a shimano spirex.
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It depends on your budget, but I recommend Daiwa Sol ;)
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How well a level wind reel can cast a 1/8oz jig?
My Record can cast a 1/8 oz spoon maybe 50' when spooled with 12lbs line and matched to an 10'6" HMX, just as well as my friends spinning rod. Gotta match the rod with a light rod to cast light lures far.
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My Record can cast a 1/8 oz spoon maybe 50' when spooled with 12lbs line and matched to an 10'6" HMX, just as well as my friends spinning rod. Gotta match the rod with a light rod to cast light lures far.
50' is a lot, shall do a lot more on braid, what kind of small level wind you would recomment. I know they make a shimano 50, that a sweet looking little reel.
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i dont have a record as i dont keep track but a 1/16th of a ounce croc on my shimano bantam corado goes a very good distance ;D
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i dont have a record as i dont keep track but a 1/16th of a ounce croc on my shimano bantam corado goes a very good distance ;D
the 'record' is a reel by abu garcia...
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i dont have a record as i dont keep track but a 1/16th of a ounce croc on my shimano bantam corado goes a very good distance ;D
Sorry, I should have clarified, the Record is a round levelwind reel made by Abu Garcia. Its smoother than a C4 and quite adept at casting light lures and its my go-to coho reel. http://www.abugarcia.com/prod.php?k=132608&sk=132487&p=PURRCN40%20(1115467)
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I would definitely take a Shimano Curado baitcaster over any spinning reel for the application you need it for. They have been around a long time and are tough as nails. I have some that are over 10 yrs old and still work like new. Maintenance is a breeze as well. Depending on your skill with a baitcaster you should be able to cast a 1/8 oz jig 200 ft no problem. The rod you match it with has alot to do with your distance as well. For about 50 or 60 bucks more you can get a Shimano Chronarch. Now that is a really sweet piece of kit.