LARGE spool spinning reels. Any recommendations?

[5282jt]

I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions on the larger spool spinning reels?

Which pick up the most line per turn?

Which are the lightest?

And which ones are junk?

[Big T]

How large do you want and what are you going to use it for. I use 4000 series Shimano's, I also have a Quantum Kinetic 40 series and Plfuegers in the 40 series. If you buy a Shimano and want to spend the money I would get either a Symtre or Stradic. I own the Symtre and it has been bullet proof in the saltwater environment where I use it. I have heard that the Stradics are even better than the Symtres. If you want a true saltwater reel try a Penn in the 450 to 550 range or get a Quantum saltwater Catilyst or Cabo. I hear those are great reels as well. As for bass you might want to try a Pflueger President in the 40 series. I hear good things about these reels as well.

Oh yeah the 4000 series Shimano's hold 200 yards of 10# and 160 yards of 12# line. MY Quantum 40 size holds 210 yards of 10 # and 200 yards of 12# line.

[justfishin]

Buy the Shimano Stradic 4000 series. You will be pleased.

[dodgeguy]

the 8040 magnesium supreme is going to be $100  9.6 oz. coming out in march 2007

the aluminum 6040 medalist is $79 and saltwater rated and 13.2 oz.

they make a medalist all the way up to a 6080 size for saltwater.

6080 240yds./25# 4.3:1 27.2 oz. H/SW

i have a medalist 6040 and imho it is the best spinning reel i have ever owned.i've owned shimano stradics and various diawa reels along with other brands.

[5282jt]

Well, I want to go with a spinning reel that retrieves more line per turn, partly for speed and partly because I fish a LOT! Just ask my wife!  >

I have elbow trouble and the less revolutions I have to turn a day and the slower I can turn them, the better!

I don't need the spool to hold a lot of yards of line, just to retrierve it more inches per turn.  

How large do you want and what are you going to use it for. I use 4000 series Shimano's, I also have a Quantum Kinetic 40 series and Plfuegers in the 40 series. If you buy a Shimano and want to spend the money I would get either a Symtre or Stradic. I own the Symtre and it has been bullet proof in the saltwater environment where I use it. I have heard that the Stradics are even better than the Symtres. If you want a true saltwater reel try a Penn in the 450 to 550 range or get a Quantum saltwater Catilyst or Cabo. I hear those are great reels as well. As for bass you might want to try a Pflueger President in the 40 series. I hear good things about these reels as well.

Oh yeah the 4000 series Shimano's hold 200 yards of 10# and 160 yards of 12# line. MY Quantum 40 size holds 210 yards of 10 # and 200 yards of 12# line.

[5282jt]

Hmmm, the medalist 8040 sounds like it will be perfect! Thanks for the heads up!  

the 8040 magnesium supreme is going to be $100 9.6 oz. coming out in march 2007

the aluminum 6040 medalist is $79 and saltwater rated and 13.2 oz.

they make a medalist all the way up to a 6080 size for saltwater.

6080 240yds./25# 4.3:1 27.2 oz. H/SW

i have a medalist 6040 and imho it is the best spinning reel i have ever owned.i've owned shimano stradics and various diawa reels along with other brands.

[dodgeguy]

6040 medalist is 30 inches of line recovery.

[5282jt]

Thanks Jim, i'm gonna try one out in the Bass Pro store and see how it feels.  

Buy the Shimano Stradic 4000 series. You will be pleased.

[5282jt]

6040 medalist is 30 inches of line recovery.

30" is a lot! That sounds perfect!