Super User MN Fisher Posted March 3 Super User Posted March 3 I would suggest the Shimano Miravel - but in Canadian dollars it's around $190, while I've paid as little as $97 American, So - Shimano Nasci at around $145 CAD - I have one and while it's not as smooth as my Miravels or Ultegra, it's not a bad reel. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 3 Super User Posted March 3 Amazon-Japan or JDAM sites offer a good discount. Shimano Miravel series 2500 is $93USD shipped Prime. ShimanoNASI 2500 is $89USD shipped Prime. Tom 1 Quote
Bucks Bass and Bourbon Posted March 3 Posted March 3 The Shimano Nasci was mentioned and I will second that reel for your price point. Agreed it is not as smooth as others (I’ve come to really love the Vanford in the mid-range price) but I have the Nasci on my rod used for wacky worms and finesse jigs etc and have had no issues handling 4+ pound fish. Another option that might be a little above your price range is the Abu Garcia Revo SX. Also not quite as smooth as mid range and high end reels but it is a little better than the Nasci and handles them just fine as well. I would not hesitate to purchase either of those two reels again if given the option. Quote
Bigcatcher1 Posted Wednesday at 12:25 AM Posted Wednesday at 12:25 AM Nasci is legit. Won't disappoint for drop shot fishing at that price. Quote
pdxfisher Posted Wednesday at 05:25 AM Posted Wednesday at 05:25 AM In all fairness I don't think you could buy a spinning reel in that price range that would not be excellent for drop-shotting. 2 Quote
Bigcatcher1 Posted Thursday at 01:03 AM Posted Thursday at 01:03 AM For the budget-conscious, Nasci isn't a bad option, but if you're looking for smoother performance, Miravel is the way to go. 👌 Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM Super User Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM I started off with the Daiwa Procyon AL in the 2500 size. it was glued to my hands in the early days when I learned how to dropshot. I still have it. super reliable. I take it to Oklahoma and haul in giant stripers with it. fun. I think I paid $150 for it...twice. (it does sink with a Phenix rod..rather quickly) 1 Quote
C.Tucks Posted Friday at 04:54 AM Posted Friday at 04:54 AM Daiwa Legalis is around the $100 mark I have a couple of them in the 2500XH. Light weight and smooth drag. The XH is 6.2:1 vs 5.2:1 on the regular LT model Quote
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