Spinning reel for river smallmouth

[dcchester]

I’m going to be fishing for river smallies in Ontario and I’m just wondering what are some good spinning reels to pair up with a 6’8” medium, fast st croix mojo bass. I plan on using 10lb braid and throwing tubes, nedrigs, and small jerkbaits. I’m thinking a 2000 or 2500 size. I don’t want to spend more than $150 Cad.

 

Thanks,

Go Pack Go

 

 

[Scott F]

Any reel in that price range is going to be a very good reel. 

[dcchester]

4 minutes ago, Scott F said:

Any reel in that price range is going to be a very good reel. 

What about a diawa fuego or a abu Garcia revo x?

[Darren.]

Agree with @Scott F, in your price range, lots of great options.

 

Personally, I like 1000 size Shimano Stradics, above your $ range, tho.

Daiwa is putting out some impressive reels these days like the BG.

[jimmyjoe]

  I use a Nasci 1000 with 10 lb. 832. I'm impressed. My rod is 7', though.    jj

[Matt_3479]

I’ve always been a 2500 size reel guy. As far as price point I’d say look at the daiwa bg, fuego, or the shimano nasci. I personally own the nasci and it is a wicked reel for the money! 

 

Where abouts in ontario?

[fishnkamp]

I would suggest a Pflueger Supreme. You might check Tackle Warehouse fir prices and their shipping into Canada as I know several members I helped and they did in deed order rods and reels from there.  They are used to shipping into Canada.

 

[soflabasser]

I use a size 4000 Shimano spinning reel for smallmouth bass and I prefer having a reel of this over a size 2000-3000 since I also target muskie and other fish with these reels. For the rod I use a 6 foot or 7 foot rod.

[dcchester]

8 hours ago, Matt_3479 said:

I’ve always been a 2500 size reel guy. As far as price point I’d say look at the daiwa bg, fuego, or the shimano nasci. I personally own the nasci and it is a wicked reel for the money! 

 

Where abouts in ontario?

Just around parry sound, the French river, and Sudbury 

[KickingFish]

14 hours ago, dcchester said:

I’m going to be fishing for river smallies in Ontario and I’m just wondering what are some good spinning reels to pair up with a 6’8” medium, fast st croix mojo bass. I plan on using 10lb braid and throwing tubes, nedrigs, and small jerkbaits. I’m thinking a 2000 or 2500 size. I don’t want to spend more than $150 Cad.

 

Thanks,

Go Pack Go

 

 

Go with a shimano stradic 2500 from Amazon.

[PatrickKnight]

Stradic FK off ebay or the Daiwa BG is one hell of a reel at the MSRP of $100 USD.

 

I have fished or owned just about every spinner under 300 bucks and I am still impressed with my BG 2500 every time I use it.

[dcchester]

Thanks for your input guys I think I’ll go with the 3000 size daiwa fuego because it is on sale here in Canada at cabelas for $89.99

[bigfruits]

find a deal on a stradic ci4+, 2500

[soflabasser]

On 10/28/2018 at 6:39 PM, Darren. said:

Agree with @Scott F, in your price range, lots of great options.

 

Personally, I like 1000 size Shimano Stradics, above your $ range, tho.

Daiwa is putting out some impressive reels these days like the BG.

Shimano Stradics are great reels for bass fishing that is for sure. Worth every penny and more when you have a reel that can last you over 10 years with minimal maintenance.

[TBAG]

16 hours ago, bigfruits said:

find a deal on a stradic ci4+, 2500

Yup, look around, they can be found used for a steal. I bought one that looks like it's never been used locally with fresh line on it for $150

[OnthePotomac]

My brother in Michigan is a smallie fan and uses a Mitchell spinning reel that has to be 20 years old.  He doesn't like change.☺️