Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Hey guys, I bought a new drop shot rod, just before Christmas and now it's time to sit down and order a reel. I've been using the same two spinning reels for over ten years on my other two spinning rods. Abu Cardinals. I am satisfied with them although they are not exactly works of art, and they aren't as smooth as newer stuff or much more expensive reels. I am not tied to any one brand on spinning reel. I do use Lews baitcasters and I have a revoS and a couple old shimano curados. So I am open to anything for the spinning reel and it doesn't have to be the products at the top of my price range. Price range 150 max. Intended use - drop shots Line wanted to use - 10 -20 lb braid Any other input would be helpful. Thanks guys. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Almost forgot, reel will be going a Powell Endurance 7'1" Med Light XF Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 I use the Okuma trio 30 for my spinning reels. Price is very good at around $60. Here is a review on it. There is also a high speed model and a trio 20 that's smaller/lighter. Only holds 90yds #8 http://www.fishwithjd.com/2011/02/22/okuma-trio-spinning-reel-review/ Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 A 2500 series Shimano Symmetre or Saros should be in the running in my opinion. Lightweight and pretty solid. If you are looking to save some cash, you can search the web for the Daiwa Regal iXa 2500 - almost bulletproof and very durable. The last model I would recommend is the Daiwa Lexa - no personal experience but have heard decent feedback so far. Not sure about the Airds or Legalis models. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Both JFrancho and 00 Mod own these reels: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-DHC5-performa-review.html For about the sme price another option is the Symetre 2500FJ Quote
Super User MCS Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Pflueger are the best for the price points, I love my two Pfluegers. Being the President is best for the money. The purist and supreme being well thought of also. But given your success with Abu, I have two older cardinal 653 that get ocasional use, I would try the Revo spinning reels. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 As you can see you're going to hear all kinds of suggestions. Quote
Super User MCS Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 As you can see you're going to hear all kinds of suggestions. I'm not in the market for one but if I was I like the Daiwa Lexa a lot for the price. I wasn't going to recommend something off what I like but rather used, but I like this one too. But I have never owned or used a Daiwa reel before. If it was me today it would be between this and the pflueger purist, but that is personally I want to be $100 or under, thus I wouldn't consider a Revo myself however I would love to own the inshore model. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2013 I just found a Shimano Stradic FJ 2500 on eBay for 137.50 plus 7.50 shipping. Needless to say I went ahead and purchased it. Thanks guys. 3 Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Yeah it was. Thanks. EBay can be the ticket sometimes. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 For deep drop shot, I strongly recommend you look at the gear ratio/IPT in the spec sheets. You want to be able to keep up with a fish rushing to the surface, as they often do. All reels at that price point have good drags. A 2500 or 3000 series reel should be fine. 1 Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks J Francho, already ordered a Stradic FJ 2500 about 45 mins ago. I think it will be more than enough. I like Lew bait bast cast reels, but it hard to argue with Shimano spinning reels. They just have that kind of reputation. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 That's a good choice. 34 IPT will serve you well. That's why I went with the CI4 2500. Liked it so much, I have three now. Quote
jerzeeD Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Pflueger supreme or supreme xt. I actually scored a Pflueger Patriarch last spring for 160 and it has been one hell of a reel for finesse fishing so far. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted January 9, 2013 Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Can't go wrong with the CI4's!! Quote
jerzeeD Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Wow...Good price! That is exactly how I saved 40 bucks on my Patriarch. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 9, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2013 Patriarch is on sale right now at bps for 140. Quote
thehooligan Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Good deal, thats what i payed for my fj 1000. I love that reel, very solid... Quote
jerzeeD Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Patriarch is on sale right now at bps for 140. Figures. Quote
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