Boett43 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Im in the market for a spinning reel for around 80$ any suggestions ill be doing mostly soft plastics and jigs up to 3/8 ounce Quote
Big T Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 First pick Shimano Symtre 2500 - $79.99 Second Pick Shimano Sahara 2500- $59.99 These are the only two that I really have fished with alot. I am sure there are others that will serve you well. I have used both of these reels in the 4000 series for inshore saltwater. They took a beating and never failed. Quote
LAO162 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I can't speak to durability, but last year I used both a Daiwa Exceler and Stradic in 2500 sizes. Functionnally and enjoyment wise, I found them to be about the same. The Stradic may have felt a bit more solid. The Exceler had the bail trip on the cast a few times. But, I subjectively feel that I got slightly more distance out of the Exceler. I got my father-in-law an Symetry last year. Sweet reel for the $$. Leon Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 If you can find it, some stores will have the Shimano Stradic 2500 (old style) on sale for around $75-$100. If not the Symetre would make for a great reel. One other suggestion would be the Pflueger President. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 If you can find it, some stores will have the Shimano Stradic 2500 (old style) on sale for around $75-$100. If not the Symetre would make for a great reel. Stick with Shimano! : 8-) Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 I'm an Abu guy, but until I use their new Cardinals... Symetre. : Quote
Popeye Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 +1 for the Pflueger President (and you might even be able to find a Supreme for $80 with a little searching around:o) Quote
Davis Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Im in the market for a spinning reel for around 80$ any suggestions ill be doing mostly soft plastics and jigs up to 3/8 ounce If you end up wanting a President 6735 than let me know. I may be unloading mine cheap. PM me if you want to go that route. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 First pickShimano Symtre 2500 - $79.99 Second Pick Shimano Sahara 2500- $59.99 These are the only two that I really have fished with alot. I am sure there are others that will serve you well. I have used both of these reels in the 4000 series for inshore saltwater. They took a beating and never failed. I agree. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 Definitely a Symetre! Quote
Guest muddy Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Pflueger President 60 bucks, take the sweetie to the movies with the other 20 8-) Quote
Davis Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Pflueger President 60 bucks, take the sweetie to the movies with the other 20 8-) Thinking about selling mine for 40. Only fished with it for a month. So theres an extra 40 for the lady. 8-) Quote
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