Need a new spinning reel

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I just got a new 6'6" MH spinning rod....problem is I dont currently have a reel to pair it with. Just to try the rod this weekend, I borrowed my buddy's Gander Mountain Guide series reel and I was not all that impressed.

I will be doing general plastic work....jigheads, senko types, etc....with this rod using no more than 12lb mono/fluoro. This weekend I was at GM and saw a Pflueger President reel that looked really great. I also saw a St Croix Avid reel, which I didnt know Croix made reels.

I am open to suggestions on either of these two reels or any other companies you may recommend. HAHA, also, keep in mind that I am not rich...$100 and under please.

Wayne

[Raul]

Shimano Sahara

Best Bang for the buck: Shimano Symetre.

[JT Bagwell]

I have the Pflueger President and Pflueger Medalist spinning reels

and they are both excellent. Both are smooth and fairly lightweight.

JT Bagwell

[RoLo]

SHIMANO SYMETRE 2500 FI SY2500FI - $80

Max Drag Wgt Line Cap Bearings Inches/Turn Price

15 lbs       9.5 oz       120yds/10 lb       4-BB/1-RB       31 $80

The Symetre is the best value in the Shimano house

> The Symetre 2500 provides 25% greater drag tension than the Stradic 2500: (15-lb vs. 12-lb)

> The Symetre 2500 weighs 2/10 ounce less than the Stradic 2500:       (9.5oz vs. 9.7oz)

> The Symetre has the same number of bearings as the Stradic:       (4-BB/1-RB)

> The Symetre costs 33% less than the Stradic (-$40)       ($80 vs. $120)

> You can buy 6 Symetres to 1 Stella and still have money leftover for a steak dinner 8-)

Roger

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Thank you, gentlemen.

Wayne

[justfishin]

Shimano Symetre

[Bankbeater]

I've got a rear drag Shimano Sedona.  Good reel but I don't care for the rear drag to much.

[volpster31]

another vote for shimano symetre!!!!!   i got mine on ebay for $65 brand new

[SneakySnook]

Best Bang for the buck: Shimano Symetre.

I agree with Raul.

[HomersTomaco]

you wont be disappointed with the symetre.

You will be disappointed with the president (the reel or of the country)

mktrout

[blue cat]

i just bought the 2500 mg stradic , it is very light .

casts very well, fishing it on a loomis 8400 poping rod. works nice for the light baits and drop shotting.

tight lines

[Big T]

I am with the majority, go with the Shimano Symtre. I have a 4000 series that has been used in saltwater for five years, never had a problem. Still works as good today as when I bought it. It would probably work better if I had it serviced. I have Sahara as well, great reel for $59 but for $20 more you can buy a Symtre which in my opinion is the better reel.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Awesome, thanks fellas. Seems like the Symetre may be the way to go.

[RoLo]

You will love it!!

Roger

[shimanogloomis man]

symetre my bro has one its a kick @ss reel

[MickD]

See if Cabelas is still on sale with their version of the Daiwa for about $70.  

Cabelas name for it is Prodigy.  I have three of them and really love them. Silky smooth, great drags, all metal bodies, and normally sell for about $120.