Fisherman03 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 i recently bought a St Croix Avid from gander mountain and am wondering what a good reel to match it would be? the rods a 6'6 med fast action spinning rod. i dont want to spend more than about 130-140 dollars. What would be a good reel for it? Quote
Mista bass Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Shimano saros. I Bought the first model when it came out years ago and it's still buttery smooth working flawlessly. If you can spring for a little more, the diawa ballistic is a great reel that can be found for around $160-180. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted April 20, 2015 Super User Posted April 20, 2015 Shimano saros. I Bought the first model when it came out years ago and it's still buttery smooth working flawlessly. If you can spring for a little more, the diawa ballistic is a great reel that can be found for around $160-180. In your range, this is a good recommendation. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 The Saros is a nice reel, the Pflueger line is hard to beat on a bang for your buck basis from the President and even Trion and up. I like a 2500 size for bass. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted April 20, 2015 Super User Posted April 20, 2015 Take the rod and put some reels on it. See what feels and looks the best. A factor that is often overlooked is the clearance your hand has when cranking, people with larger hands may not be happy with a smaller reel. Don't look at max drags, a selling feature that IMO does not enhance performance. With today's reels it's harder to buy a bad reel than a good one, a freshwater reel should be worry free for quite a few years. Quote
Fisherman03 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 What size Saros should I get? And which reel in the pflueger line? Quote
Mike2841 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Pfluger supreme xt in the 30 size. Runs about 150$ a while back a bunch of places had it on sale so you might be able to find it for less Quote
FlipSide Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 The Lews Team Gold Carbon reels are good as well... as stated before, anything in that price range its going to be hard to go wrong. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted April 21, 2015 Super User Posted April 21, 2015 I have the 3000F Saros . Great reel. If I were in the market today for a spinner however, Pfleuger keeps popping up everywhere I look. I would check those out. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Stradic FJ would make a nice outfit in 2500 or I prefer the handle on the 3000 beter, same frame reel just T handle and same size spool but holds more line,,,,,,, enjoy that rod, it's a dandy!!! Quote
Lacustrine Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Only been out a couple of times, but I am liking my Curado 200 I so far. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Only been out a couple of times, but I am liking my Curado 200 I so far. You do realize your not talking about a "Spining Rell" don't you,,,,,,,,, Quote
Patrick Morrow Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Stradic FJ would be my pick for that budget. Size 2500 to be exact. Be sure to check some reviews too: Shimano FJ, Saros Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted April 22, 2015 Super User Posted April 22, 2015 Saros or Stradic 2500 series depending upon what price you can find them for. Also consider what size line you will use. I mainly fish 8# so the 2500 series is ideal. If I fished a heavier line or needed more line capacity the 3000 would get the nod. The 1000 is more relevant if you fish 4 or 6# line. Quote
Lacustrine Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Only been out a couple of times, but I am liking my Curado 200 I so far. I was wondering why everyone on this forum pointed me towards a Curado and did not even mention it in this thread! Thanks Capt George. Quote
pghgeorge Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I was wondering why everyone on this forum pointed me towards a Curado and did not even mention it in this thread! The thread is regarding a Spinning Reel choice. Quote
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