catchnm Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Looking for inexpensive 6.2:1 gear ratio spinning reel. 20, 25, or 30 size. Preferably with spare spool and/or anti reverse switch. Used is ok, but in good condition. Recommendations? 1 Quote
Drew03cmc Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 The title and request are contradictory. The best isn't inexpensive. I wouldn't go cheaper than a Nasci 2500 personally, but I use a Stradic FL myself. 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted October 12, 2021 Super User Posted October 12, 2021 This one right here - it's on sale. The 30 size is about a 2500, the 35 size is about a 3000 - ya, Pflueger's sizes are a bit 'wonky'. https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/fishing-reels/spinning-reels/pflueger-supreme-spinning-reel/p/1399280?channel=shopping 1 Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted October 12, 2021 Super User Posted October 12, 2021 To meet your gear ratio, I'd recommend Tica Samira Extreme 2000H, and you can call Tica America for a $12 spare spool. They don't have a big US market, but a big world market. A quality worm-drive reel for $82 - Amazon has stock. They do begin a little stiff, but run in and completely smooth out by the time you line them. They have optional anti-reverse and sealed A/R clutch. They have a better line roller than Stella. Tica has been making reels in Taipei since 1960, when they began with offshore reels. Tica makes a good portion of Daiwa's reels. I'll add have a few miles on my dressy one, and it's buttery - also excellent line management, which is Tica style. 4 Quote
Solution mrpao Posted October 12, 2021 Solution Posted October 12, 2021 For an inexpensive reel, I recommend the Piscifun carbon x. I started off with two reels. Now I have a whole fleet of them. I use them more now than my daiwa's and shimano's. They can be found for around $50, give or take alittle. Plus the spare spools can be ordered from piscifun for pretty cheap. If you order from Aliexpress, they can even come with a spare shallow spool. 1 Quote
QED Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, catchnm said: Looking for inexpensive 6.2:1 gear ratio spinning reel. 20, 25, or 30 size. Preferably with spare spool and/or anti reverse switch. Used is ok, but in good condition. Recommendations? Used for sure if inexpensive is an important part of your decision criteria. Quote
tander Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 As already mention, hard to go wrong with the Pflueger line, they range in price from $60-$150. 2 Quote
Super User ATA Posted October 13, 2021 Super User Posted October 13, 2021 Exsence 3000 is the best of the best. The Ci4+ bodies are very light also if you study before choose the model. Quote
catchnm Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, tander said: As already mention, hard to go wrong with the Pflueger line, they range in price from $60-$150. I already have 2 Supremes 30 size w/extra spools and 3 trion 4725 w/extra spools also, these are from 2010. Also have an older Shimano Sahara 1500 (2008 I think) with spool too. Also a Shimano FX 2500 no extra spool and Trion 3500 no extra either. Bait monkey is on my back though, and he's grabbing at my wallet ?. The Piscifun and Diawa Legalis look interesting ?. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 13, 2021 Global Moderator Posted October 13, 2021 Have not had good experiences with the newer Pfluegers, loved the older ones. I've got mostly Daiwa spinning reels now but you can get some really nice ones from Okuma also. 3 Quote
catchnm Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 Okuma makes some qualty spinning reels. Quote
catchnm Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Does the Diaws Revros have an anti-reverse switch? On 10/12/2021 at 8:24 PM, sdsc357 said: daiwa revros lt Quote
Rob St Croix Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 6:28 PM, bulldog1935 said: To meet your gear ratio, I'd recommend Tica Samira Extreme 2000H, and you can call Tica America for a $12 spare spool. They don't have a big US market, but a big world market. A quality worm-drive reel for $82 - Amazon has stock. They do begin a little stiff, but run in and completely smooth out by the time you line them. They have optional anti-reverse and sealed A/R clutch. They have a better line roller than Stella. Tica has been making reels in Taipei since 1960, when they began with offshore reels. Tica makes a good portion of Daiwa's reels. I'll add have a few miles on my dressy one, and it's buttery - also excellent line management, which is Tica style. Which Daiwa reels do they make? Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted October 15, 2021 Super User Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, catchnm said: Does the Diaws Revros have an anti-reverse switch? Looking at the pic's of the reel on TW, it appears to have the anti reverse switch. 1 Quote
Tatsu Dave Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Pflueger is my choice, heard all the bad being said online about em' but don't see it in the ones my son and I are using. 3 president xt and a president and zero problems. Getting another xt this winter as well, smooth and light with nice drags (and yes they still have anti reverses). Less than $100.........am considering a legalis Diawa also to try. Dave Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted October 15, 2021 Super User Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, Rob St Croix said: Which Daiwa reels do they make? certainly the surf reels, but as far as I know, but not all Daiwa reels that don't say Japan. https://matchory.com/company/daiwa-corporation 1 Quote
C5Longhorn Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 15 hours ago, catchnm said: Does the Diaws Revros have an anti-reverse switch? Yes, they do. I have 1 and its been a great budget reel. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted October 15, 2021 Super User Posted October 15, 2021 While the best spinning reel is subjective, what is consistent is that it's going to cost some money. What I will say is that I personally find that you don't need to drop as much on a spinning reel as you do on a casting reel. The Daiwa BG is a fantastic reel for around $110. They run a size larger so I would imagine you would need nothing larger than a 2500 for anything bass fishing related. I use a 2000 for 12lb braid with usually a 6lb fluorocarbon leader for smaller drop shots and ned rigs myself. The highest end spinning reel I have is a Tatula LT 2500D. The only reason I spent that much on the reel is because I bought a higher end rod, so I figure I should get a worthwhile reel. The main difference is the weight. The reel weighs right around 5oz, is lighter than any of my baitcasters and feels almost weightless. My BG is paired with a St Croix Avid X 6'9" ML/XF that by itself is a little tip heavy, but a heavier reel balances it out pretty nicely. 1 Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted October 15, 2021 Super User Posted October 15, 2021 the way to do it correctly is spend the hour in TackleAdvisor's $100 reel shoot-out, and see how each reel is made. Strong points, weak points. Then, pick the reel that has the features that will make it last longer or perform better in your niche.... 3 Quote
QED Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 This is the best spinning reel. Some would argue that its Daiwa equivalent is the best. Either one is not in the neighborhood of inexpensive, Quote
DBillsFshnThrllz Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 I have a Carbon X 4000 on my Ugly Stik Elite and it is super light and sensitive. It's the best reel I have used. 1 Quote
Eric 26 Posted March 14, 2022 Posted March 14, 2022 I’ve been saying the Piscifun Carbon X is underrated for several years on here and I recommend it without hesitation. I have 2)1000 & 1)2000, the only thing I’ll say is they are about a 1/2 size larger than marketed. I:E the 500 is a 1000 size Daiwa 1000 is a 1500 etc. Quote
lunkerboss923 Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 Daiwa Fuego LT or the Shimano NASCI for $100 or Daiwa Excelor or Shimano Sahara for $85ish. Quote
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