Need A 4000 Size Reel

[dam0007]

Hey guys, I'm picking up a 7' MH mojo inshore rod tomorrow for throwing lighter tackle for Striped Bass. Hogy's and Slugos etc. I need a 4000 size reel and don't want to spend a lot. Was thinking about giving the Penn battle a second chance but idk. Don't even really want to spend that much. Lol Christmas time I'll prob pick up up another Sustain. Just hit for cash right now. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

[bigbill]

Wal-Mart has a big sale right now.

[dodgeguy]

get a pflueger patriarch. cheap is not good.the patriarch is quality for a lot less than the sustain.

[SirSnookalot]

A lot of good choices.  Battles are popular and very durable and not a bad pick, in the Penn line up I like the spinfisher.  I use a variety of different brands in saltwater, can't say I have major complaint with any of them or a favorite.  As of late I've downsized and have been using my tierra 3000 15# braid, 20# leader on 8' med rod for snook, bonita, and barracuda, does everything I need a reel to do, being as it's your money this is not a recommendation.  For a 4000 reel I could think of half dozen choices that I'd like.  Hook a 30 pounder and it comes down to you not the reel, AND DON'T USE BACKING..................LOL.

[gravestone]

Talking from my personal experience, I had a 7' St.Criox Premiere surfrod that I used off my boat for throwing sluggos ,bucktails, redfins and bombers. My reel was a Diawa Tournament SS 1600, great reel, maintenance was minimal,great drag . Spool it up with #20 braid and you'll handle a lot bigger fish than schoolies!

[SirSnookalot]

I forget to add this to my post earlier and only meant as 1 person's opinion.  Quite often I read Alan Hawk's reviews on saltwater spinning reels, the most comprehensive reviews I've come across.  Most of the reels reviewed are completely broke down and examined for quality along with pictures, and usually fished with before posting remarks.  The site is always in transition as new products become available, the reviews are on the bottom of the page.

http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/lists.html

[gravestone]

Alan Hawk gives excellent reviews been reading them for years!

[dodgeguy]

the supreme is good also and less than the patriarch.

[MCS]

Pfleuger President XT(it is a sealed drag versus the std President) or Medalist find them good price used. The Pflueger Purist new. Diawa Adavantage, you can get the used for a good price. i love my President XT and it is 40 size, but I would love to pick up an advantage hear they are good reels.

[bigbill]

I mainly use for my freshwater spinning setups is the Finor 200S & 400s and the whole line of the Okuma exipior spinning reels I just about use every exipior size spinning reel. I find the performance of both these reels to be outstanding so far. I have near a decade of use on these without a hickup. I do find the Finors a tad on the expensive side for me but I'm very happy I tried them. Even the Okumas have been superb too.

My older brother fished 24/7 for blues and stripers in saltwater when they were running. Surf casting he used nothing but the larger PENN spinning reels. I do not know anyone who fished harder than he did. He went out every day before or after work depending on when the high tide was. He hammered equipment with surf casting. He had the PENN spinning reel on a 13' custom built Harnell rod.

[Crestliner2008]

Shimano Sahara. Decent price....bullet proof reel.

[cbass12]

Another vote for the Shimano Sahara

[bigbill]

I just found out that fishandsave is having a reel sale this weekend. You might want to take a look. For you youngsters you might want to look at there rod prices too.

I have no ties to any company. I just look for the best prices at any company. I do support our sponcers first. Everyone has to eat.

[dam0007]

I found a sienna 4000 in a box of old stuff. Thing is beat up bad lol gonna take it out tonight if it sucks Walmart in the am. Thanks for the post on review guy!

[SirSnookalot]

Nothing wrong with the sienna for part time use.  I would want a more rugged reel for steady saltwater everyday fishing, 10, 20 and 30# ocean fish will take it's toll on budget priced gear even if it's saltwater approved.  Catching 2# blue runners isn't the same as 30# stripers.  I wasn't familiar with rod so I looked it up, not being a fan of split grips this one isn't bad at all, much like mine with an ample butt and foregrip and IMO not a negative issue.  I really don't like making recommendations, lets just call this a suggestion to consider, a Shimano spheros 4000, this is real workhorse reel that's built to take it.  Some of the previously mentioned reels are going to be a bit smoother, but in durable and fish handling in my mind will fall short.

[skeletor6]

Nothing wrong with the sienna for part time use.  I would want a more rugged reel for steady saltwater everyday fishing, 10, 20 and 30# ocean fish will take it's toll on budget priced gear even if it's saltwater approved.  Catching 2# blue runners isn't the same as 30# stripers.  I wasn't familiar with rod so I looked it up, not being a fan of split grips this one isn't bad at all, much like mine with an ample butt and foregrip and IMO not a negative issue.  I really don't like making recommendations, lets just call this a suggestion to consider, a Shimano spheros 4000, this is real workhorse reel that's built to take it.  Some of the previously mentioned reels are going to be a bit smoother, but in durable and fish handling in my mind will fall short.

 

I knew Snookie would be all over this one! 4000 size reel is his go to from the posts I have read. Good guy to talk about 4000 size reels.

[SirSnookalot]

I knew Snookie would be all over this one! 4000 size reel is his go to from the posts I have read. Good guy to talk about 4000 size reels.

I don't see too much reason to use a bigger reel unless line capacity is real important.  A 4000 reel should hold hold over 200 yds of 20 or 30# braid, a striper is not going to strip out that kind of line.  Any of the 4000 reels have enough drag to slow and tire most fish, 10# of drag is probably more than I would set it and that's a lot of drag, any more and you run the risk of snapping line or leader.  Stripers are a lot like snook, they do go bigger, fight about the same 1 good 40 or 50 yd run and then you own them.  Great fun fish.  A little surf tip, you can't pull them out of the swash with your arms, ya gotta walk backwards and let your legs do the work.

[bigbill]

I notice the #5000 & #6000 reels aren't that much more $ wise why not go bigger for a saltwater reel?

I fished for strippers and blues many times in Milford and Stratford,ct. Are the weak fish still running?

[dam0007]

Idk don't fish for weak fish. Last night while I was playin with the sienna something big slammed a bunker head on my bait runner. I flipped it off to set the hook and dam thing tugged and spit it out. soon ticked. Any how this rod is awesome! It's rated up to 1 1/4oz but u need a good 1 3/4 or more to get the distance. The rod has more than enough backbone to handle it. Feels great paired with a 4000. Not as top heavy as my 7' mojo frog rod.

[dam0007]

Soon ticked... dam auto correct. I was sooooo p i s's ed

[dam0007]

I like 6000 sizes. My old bait runner 6500 was perfect for size and line cap but the newer 6000D has a smaller spool for braid. I use mono for throwing chunks. My plug/popper rod I have the 6000 sustain, wanted the 5000 but it wasn't available at the time of purchase.

[SirSnookalot]

I agree about the rod, with all of my saltwater rods I press the lure weight and so does everyone else here. Today I was using my 8' okuma mh 10/20 with a max lure of 1.5, it loads up so much nicer with at least 2 on it.  It's a bit the heavy side especially with my cabo 40, once I have a fish on that's when I really appreciate it. 

[bigbill]

My mom baked weak fish or blues in tomato sauce with oregano and basil. She would drain off the oil first from the blues after cooking it for a while then add the tomato sauce and seasonings. They taste awesome. The weeks ate good too.