Bdjr1 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 1/16 - 1/4 oz plastics & jigs , what model & size Quote
Super User webertime Posted August 31, 2014 Super User Posted August 31, 2014 Starts with Stra ends in dic. Shimano Stradic in any of its iterations is tough to argue against. Staying closer to $100 the previous generation of Shimano SSaros is awesome. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Pfluger Supreme XT 6.2 to 1 gear ratio, lightweight, carbon drag. Tough to beat for $150 Good luck with your search. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 31, 2014 Super User Posted August 31, 2014 The shimano stradic 2500 or the pflueger patriarch the size above the smallest. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 I wasn't aware you could buy a "bad" spinning reel in this price range. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 Stradic Ci4+... In 1000 or 2500 Saros 1000 or 2500 Quote
jonnyblazex Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 If your willing to go to the higher dollar, the shimano stradic ci4+ without a doubt. The patriarch is nice too, but the ones I have seen started grinding after the first year. I like them when they are new though, but they don't seem like they're made to last IMO. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 If your willing to go to the higher dollar, the shimano stradic ci4+ without a doubt. The patriarch is nice too, but the ones I have seen started grinding after the first year. I like them when they are new though, but they don't seem like they're made to last IMO. Not the first time I have seen this comment. I love the looks of the Patriarch, but if I ever win the lottery I guess I would have to go with a Shimano or high end Daiwa. Of course the Patriarch could last me til I die considering I currently seldom fish a spinning reel. Quote
timsford Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I bought a team lews gold spinning reel and like it better than any other spinning reel ive ever owned. Ive had several daiwa, shimano, abu garcia, and i also owned a few cheaper pfleugers but this thing blows them all out of the water. Ive got the 30 size reel and its under 8 ounces and holds 140 yards of 10 lb test. No frame flex even with a carbon frame fighting stripers and wipers. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 I wasn't aware you could buy a "bad" spinning reel in this price range. You could but it would be more difficult than finding a good one. I don't recommend specific brands, as far as I'm concerned anything over a $100 is over kill for a freshwater reel. Just about every reel I've handled from 50-$100 has been quite smooth, more than adequate drag performance to handle fish up 10#. My freshwater reels have lasted 5 years or more, I fish everyday too. 1 Quote
travis23 Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I have fell in love with my Abu Garcia SX30. You can get one for around $130. Its very smooth and I have had no ptoblems out of it. Its a little cheaper than the stradic too! Quote
FSUMF333 Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Okuma makes some good spinning reels. I have one of the cheaper models & it has never let me down. Its about 3 years old & still going strong. 1 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Okuma makes some good spinning reels. I have one of the cheaper models & it has never let me down. Its about 3 years old & still going strong. My dad bought an Okuma earlier this summer even though he never fishes. I used it two or three times and I have to say, it casts surprisingly far. I had a Abu Garcia Cardinal SX and it sucked. Then again, it was a cheap reel. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Ballistic 2500SH Procyon 2500SH Stradic FJ 2500 Stradic CI4+ 2500 Supreme XT 30 Patriarch 30 Supreme 30 My top pick would be the Ballistic 2500SH. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 Ballistic 2500SH Procyon 2500SH Stradic FJ 2500 Stradic CI4+ 2500 Supreme XT 30 Patriarch 30 Supreme 30 My top pick would be the Ballistic 2500SH. There's new Ballistic and Procyon reels out that are superior to the older model. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted September 1, 2014 Super User Posted September 1, 2014 I primarily use Shimano Stradics, and a Daiwa Lexa 2000. At the bottom of your range, The Lexa is an excellent choice, extremely smooth. Top of your range Stradics. Also in the $100 range, the Symetre. That said, I would not dismiss the new Daiwa Ballistics and Procyons, or the Pfluegers if you like them. The thing for me, I did not like the feel of the Pfluegers when I tested them out in-store. And they were highly recommended to me, I even went in with the intention of buying one, that is until I tried them out in-hand. I left with my first Stradic that day. Everyone is different, so what you may like, I may not, and vice versa. They will all catch fish! Make sure to ask to try models out of the box as opposed to display models... The only time I have not done that - with the Lexa. I rolled the dice on that one and won. Quote
Mike2841 Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I like my pflueger xt 30 size. Never used a stardic ci4 but I like the xt better than the saros Quote
slainempire Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 i am a big fan of the symetre. i have both the 2500 and 3000 sizes and they are both awesome. Quote
Bdjr1 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Posted September 5, 2014 Where would u recommend buying the Stradic CI4+ 2500 or Ballistic 2500 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted September 5, 2014 Super User Posted September 5, 2014 Where would u recommend buying the Stradic CI4+ 2500 or Ballistic 2500 You could obviously hit the famous "auction" site, or check TW as they've got the NEW Ballistic in stock. Could also give Valley Sports (sponsor) a call and ask if he can get them, and what he'd charge for each... Quote
Bdjr1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 Looking at these 3 , Ballistic, Patriarch & Stradic CI4+, what one ??? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted September 7, 2014 Super User Posted September 7, 2014 Patriarch! I have 2 I got one on EBay that was broken and missing parts. I sent it in and asked if they could fix it for me. They sent me a new one for FREE! 1 Quote
Diggy Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Patriarch! I have 2 I got one on EBay that was broken and missing parts. I sent it in and asked if they could fix it for me. They sent me a new one for FREE! Pure fishing has the best customer service. The amount of things they've done for me is amazing. Quote
Bdjr1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 Is the CI4+ a better reel than the FJ Quote
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