Spinning reel under $50 that will last forever and wont have to worry about it fraying line?

[Esox pro]

Is there problem with switch

[MN Fisher]

Well I'll be - they removed the switch on the new versions. More and more spinning reels are getting rid of the anti-reverse switch - which is a shame in my opinion.

[Esox pro]

Should i go get one with reverse

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, Esox pro said:

Should i go get one with reverse

If you're determined to have back-reeling capability - then yes.

 

I almost never switch off the anti-reverse on any of my spinners. I use the drag instead of back-reeling - it's more controllable.

[Esox pro]

Just thinking about it for failsafe

[MN Fisher]

Just now, Esox pro said:

Just thinking about it for failsafe

Long as the reel is properly maintained - your drag should never fail. I've got a 40+ year old Pflueger 640 and a 40+ year old Garcia Cardinal 562 that the drag still works almost like new.

 

Referring to earlier - only time I ever switch off the anti-reverse is to let out line when I'm tying on lures...never when fighting a fish.

[Esox pro]

Idk what to do Should i keep this one or go get one with anti reverse 

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, Esox pro said:

Idk what to do Should i keep this one or go get one with anti reverse 

Personal decision - I'd just let it slide and keep it if everything else is functioning properly...only you can decide if not having the switch is an issue.

[BrianMDTX]

I like AR for one simple reason. If you reel the bait too close to the rod tip on a spinning reel without AR, you either have to A- open the bail and let line out, or B- pull line out by overcoming the drag. Either is a pain in the butt compared to flicking a switch and backreeling a turn or two. That’s one area where baitcasters truly shine. 

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, BrianMDTX said:

I like AR for one simple reason. If you reel the bait too close to the rod tip on a spinning reel without AR, you either have to A- open the bail and let line out, or B- pull line out by overcoming the drag. Either is a pain in the butt compared to flicking a switch and backreeling a turn or two. That’s one area where baitcasters truly shine. 

I just always use 'B' - since my drag is set for 1/3 to 1/2 the pound-test of the line, it's not really an issue and it's quick.