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[fly fisher]

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

[doja]

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.

[Rodney]

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Sustain_FE.html

[Kype]

2 x Shimano - the very best 

[joska]

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....

[Matt]

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.

[coho13]

i agree matt a small leval wind is the way to go 

[EZ_Rolling]

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.
 

[koko]

How well a level wind reel can cast a 1/8oz jig?

[fly fisher]

well i found the reel i want its a shimano spirex.

[Yuris]

It depends on your budget, but I recommend Daiwa Sol

[Matt]

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.

[koko]

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.

[coho13]

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

[Nitroholic]

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

the 'record' is a reel by abu garcia...