Is it time to retire my old spider cast reel?

[Tackett1980]

Title asks the question.

 

Ive had this old spider cast reel that I’m admittedly, sentimentally attached to.  It’s over 30 years old, my dad got it for me when I was 6 or 7 years old. Recently I’ve been getting annoyed with it.  The original rod that came with it survived all the way up till last season when it broke in half, sadly.  

 

Every season I swear I’m getting rid of it.  It always makes a birds nest, gets tangled and is a general pain these days.  

 

I kind of wish I’d retired the rod a long time ago.  If I had I would still have it and it wouldn’t be broken.  

 

So so I think I’m going to buy a new reel and put this old one on a shelf before it gets destroyed from decades of abuse.

 

Any ideas what to get that will take its place?

[Koz]

If it's something your father gave to you clean it up, put it in a shadow box, and hang it on the wall. Maybe add a few lures and pictures of you and your dad fishing inside the box as well.

[Tackett1980]

1 hour ago, Koz said:

If it's something your father gave to you clean it up, put it in a shadow box, and hang it on the wall. Maybe add a few lures and pictures of you and your dad fishing inside the box as well.

Dang that’s a good idea.  I think I’ll do that.

 

any replacement reel ideas?

[roadwarrior]

Give us a pricing point and I'm sure you will get several suggestions.

 

[Tackett1980]

10 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Give us a pricing point and I'm sure you will get several suggestions.

 

I’d like to keep it under 150.

 

thanks!

[MisterDeadeye]

51 minutes ago, Tackett1980 said:

I’d like to keep it under 150.

 

thanks!

If you want something simple that will work well, I'd suggest going with one of the Daiwa Tatula reels. Most reels on the market today have centrifugal brakes that work by flipping pins on and off, but the Daiwas have started using something unique. Basically as the spool spins faster, this brake disc extends which keeps the spool from spinning too fast. It's really simple and the same concept is used in many other applications. Of course there's still an external dial for even more control. 

 

The Daiwa Tatula SV can be found on the bay for $170, but the Tatula CT Type R can be found for $110 and honestly I think it's a steal for that price. If you don't like the bright red, the Tatula CT can be found for about $10 cheaper -- the only differences are the color scheme and the material that the drag star is made of. 

 

Other than that, I'd suggest either a Shimano Curado K for right at $150 or the Shimano Citica I for about $120. They're similar overall, with the biggest differences being the color scheme, the handle sizes, available gear ratios, weight, and overall shape.

 

All four of these reels are going to be super reliable and smooth. The Daiwas will be easier to setup and cast, but once you've tuned the Shimano reels, they will cast a bit farther. As far as I'm concerned, these are the best values at and around $150. You'll get suggestions for Abu Garcias, Lew's, probably even some Quantums, and they're all going to be great reels that work well; it's hard to go wrong at this price point.

[Tackett1980]

Thank you! 

 

I dont need a long casting reel for this setup.  Most of the rivers I fish are barely 20-30 yards wide.  I have other stuff for long casting.  I just want something reliable that can handle the occasional 2-3lb small mouth.  I never catch huge fish in the rivers here.  I think 4-8lb line capacity and a 10lb drag would be more than enough.  I really just am looking for something simple, reliable and headache free.  

 

Edit:

oh god that’s a bait caster.  That’s a big no.  Sorry, I forgot to say it needs to be a spin.  I friggin abhor bait casting reels. 

[MisterDeadeye]

7 minutes ago, Tackett1980 said:

Thank you! 

 

I dont need a long casting reel for this setup.  Most of the rivers I fish are barely 20-30 yards wide.  I have other stuff for long casting.  I just want something reliable that can handle the occasional 2-3lb small mouth.  I never catch huge fish in the rivers here.  I think 4-8lb line capacity and a 10lb drag would be more than enough.  I really just am looking for something simple, reliable and headache free.  

 

Edit:

oh god that’s a bait caster.  That’s a big no.  Sorry, I forgot to say it needs to be a spin.  I friggin abhor bait casting reels. 

Oh no! Your first post mentioned backlash so I assumed you were talking about baitcasting reels. I'm out of my depth when it comes to spinning reels so I can't help you there. Sorry! 

[TylerT123]

2 hours ago, Tackett1980 said:

I’d like to keep it under 150.

 

thanks!

 

19 minutes ago, Tackett1980 said:

Thank you! 

 

I dont need a long casting reel for this setup.  Most of the rivers I fish are barely 20-30 yards wide.  I have other stuff for long casting.  I just want something reliable that can handle the occasional 2-3lb small mouth.  I never catch huge fish in the rivers here.  I think 4-8lb line capacity and a 10lb drag would be more than enough.  I really just am looking for something simple, reliable and headache free.  

 

Edit:

oh god that’s a bait caster.  That’s a big no.  Sorry, I forgot to say it needs to be a spin.  I friggin abhor bait casting reels. 

I’ve heard wonderful things about the Daiwa BG. They are ridiculously smooth too. I would use a Pflueger President if it was me, cheap, reliable and well reviewed.

[fishnkamp]

Pflueger President reels have been known for long service at a reasonable price ($60)  Since your budget is higher I would look at the BG reel previously mentioned but here are two others my wife and I love to user as well. One is her Pflueger Supreme and the other is my super lite ( but built like a tank for durability) Okuma RTX30. Both are equally dependable and each run around $100.  We fish the Chesapeake Bay rivers for bass but often tag into big Blue actfish and Rockfish. They have a few seasons on them and not a moments trouble.

[Boomstick]

16 hours ago, Tackett1980 said:

I’d like to keep it under 150.

 

thanks!

I picked up a Daiwa BG 2000 earlier this year for $75 on Amazon and it's been a very solid reel for me and they have a great track record for holding up as well. If you don't mind the slightly heavier weight, you won't know it's not a $200 reel.

 

If you want a lighter reel, try the Pflueger Supreme or Supreme XT.

 

If you want to spend less, try a Pflueger President which you should be able to get for $50 and like the BG, has a solid record for holding up. I also have a President, but I like the BG better.

[SMITTY0045]

I would go for a Pflueger reel as well. They are great reels and they will last a really long time. Not to mention their lower priced reels perform incredibly well. If you want something closer to the top of your budget, look at the Supreme XT, they are awesome reels

[Tackett1980]

Thank you all so much.  Pfleuger supreme XT ordered.  

 

Hopefully it gives me as many memories as this one has.

 

oh, what’s the word on using these in salt?  I had that old spider cast in salt a few times and it never hiccuped.

[TylerT123]

11 minutes ago, Tackett1980 said:

Thank you all so much.  Pfleuger supreme XT ordered.  

 

Hopefully it gives me as many memories as this one has.

 

oh, what’s the word on using these in salt?  I had that old spider cast in salt a few times and it never hiccuped.

It should be fine for inshore.

[d-camarena]

For what you need id get a sienna, i bought one last year. Use it a lot and honestly its been great