GatorBK Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 I need a spinning reel that I can cast 200 lb test braided line easily and can make long casts with a 3 ounce weight. This reel needs to have strong enough gears and a smooth drag to hold up to a 500 lb alligator. I cannot be real big either if it will hold close to 200 yards of line would be great . I need to have it somewhat balanced on an 8 ft heavy action rod. Any suggestions would be helpful Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 I need a spinning reel that I can cast 200 lb test braided line easily and can make long casts with a 3 ounce weight. This reel needs to have strong enough gears and a smooth drag to hold up to a 500 lb alligator. I cannot be real big either if it will hold close to 200 yards of line would be great . I need to have it somewhat balanced on an 8 ft heavy action rod. Any suggestions would be helpful My suggestion: see a shrink you're nuts fishing for alligators! LOL Quote
Jake. Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 This reel needs to have strong enough gears and a smooth drag to hold up to a 500 lb alligator. Wow. Quote
GatorBK Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 Well I am trying to be serious . Its my job to catch them. I just have been going through reels and need to invest in one thats castable but has strong gears and if possible a high gear ratio I reeled this one in a few weeks ago and he was hooked in the tail Quote
Ifish4keeps Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 DUDE THAT IS INTENSE! and i thought i was intense for frog fishin... u should make a tv show about gator fishin...heck i'd watch it Quote
The_Natural Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 If you are serious, the Stradic 6000's are on clearance at my local Cabelas for $110. Normally close to $200. Holds 165yds of 12lb mono, or the same amount of 40lb braid. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 That is asking quite a bit of a spinning reel. Quote
OldGuyAl Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 I was thinking a shark rod or maybe a gun! ;-) Quote
GatorBK Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 Beleive it or not I caught that big gator on this reel http://i32.tinypic.com/24ctnow.jpg I am unsure of the year of the reel but its strong geared . I tightened the drag too tight on an 8 footer and the mount on the reel snapped. I wish I could fix that mounting part of that old reel. But I need a new strong one I heard Penns are good I never have tried one Quote
alger319 Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 my buddies and i do the same thing in gator season. i have a PENN spinning reel thats works good. dont know the exact model but its a biggun. here's a pic of our gator -10'2'' http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/alger319/s528010529_471679_7917.jpg Quote
GatorBK Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 If you are serious, the Stradic 6000's are on clearance at my local Cabelas for $110. Normally close to $200. Holds 165yds of 12lb mono, or the same amount of 40lb braid. I might check them out this braid is Tuff Line 200 lb test . I beleive the diameter is same as 50 lb mono. I need atleast 200 lb test if they roll in the line they can cut 200 lb test with their scutes sometimes Quote
GatorBK Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 Hey Alger im not trying to be nosy but is One of your friends named Jerry? I might have to try a penn . do they come with a lifetime or any kind of guarantee. Quote
alger319 Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 dont know bout the guarantee. and naw dont know a jerry Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 I would look into salt water reels if I were you. Quote
PDB Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 It'll cost you, but the Shimano Stella has one of the stongest drags in the industry. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 If money is no object, and you want the toughest reel around, check out these. http://www.vanstaal.com/ Quote
jacktrevally Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 Shimano stella 20000FA, Daiwa saltiga 6500 and the Van staal if you can spend about $600. These reels have landed big marlins and huge tunas, it will pull the aligators like nothing! You will need a popping rod rated to 250g! A cheaper reel up to the standard is the okuma vs 80 or the penn 750ss! Quote
Big T Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 What about a Penn Senator Level Wide, Maybe 4/0 or 6/0. Just a suggestion. For alot more money you could try a Penn International Torque. It has level drag as well. I am not sure how they cast. But it might be worth a shot. For a spinning reel maybe a Penn 8500 or 9500. These reels hold a ton of line and you can find them on Ebay reasonably priced. Just another thought. Big T Quote
GatorBK Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 Money is a bit of an issue I might try a Penn thanks for the ideas Quote
Big T Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 Gator BK, I beleive that the Penn spinning reels that I linked to sell for around $150 new, the Torgues are real pricey. I see alot of Penns on ebay. Another option that I just thought of, is a Daiwa Black Gold. They sell for aound $99 dollars brand new. Big T Quote
GatorBK Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 I wonder if Penns come with any kind of guarantee? Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted February 3, 2008 Super User Posted February 3, 2008 You can buy a Penn or any other reel for that matter and pay less. You'll probably end yup replacing it several times. Get a Van Stall VS 300. Since this is your work and this is equipment, it would be tax deductible. Quote
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