jaymc Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I'm looking at three different reels in the 50-60 dollar range. The BPS Extreme, the Daiwa XiA, and the Shimano Sedona. Can anyone give me a personal insight on any of these reels? Also curious as to your favorite line for spinning. Quote
LAO162 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I'm a big fan of the Daiwa Exceler (and Tierra). I believe Cabela's Tournament ZX by Daiwa is similar. Sometimes they are on sale in the $50 - $60 range. The Daiwa's have excellent line management relative to my Shimano Stradic FH. Although I have not used the Daiwa XiA, my bias would push me in that direction. I like Gamma CoPoly. Even on sale it's expensive, though It has very low memory and is strong. Because I lose a lot of baits, it pay's for itself by allow me to save a couple that I would have otherwise lost. Plus, I have less tangles... On spinning gear I use #6 and #10. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I don't own any of the models mentioned, but have you considered the Pflueger President in the same price range? Smooth reeling and decent drag. I just picked one up for $55. Quote
J. M. Richardson Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I think the pflueger president and Shimano Sedona Quote
zero limit Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I don't own any of the models mentioned, but have you considered the Pflueger President in the same price range? Smooth reeling and decent drag. I just picked one up for $55. x2 Quote
SWMIBASSER Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I think the President is a safe bet. Just read reviews at BPS. Most people have good luck with them. Smooth, well built reel, and cheap. The trade off is they are heavy, but any reel in that price range will be. Quote
hmongkidBee Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I believe the sedona is the best reel in that price range not including sales on more expensive reels. For that price range you can't beat what the sedona offers. I have 2 sedona reels, a 1000 and a 2500 and I've had them for about 6 months and still as smooth as when I bought them. Quote
maineman Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Check out bass pro the PQ on sale for 38 bucks close out sale. New model this year. Quote
kikstand454 Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 quantum incyte $54. yo zuri ultrasoft 8lb. cant go wrong. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 12, 2010 Super User Posted January 12, 2010 Only one I've used is the Sedona...nice reel for the $$ I also have the Sharha, little bit nicer, imho.. Quote
Stasher1 Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 I don't own any of the models mentioned, but have you considered the Pflueger President in the same price range? Smooth reeling and decent drag. I just picked one up for $55. x2 The President looks like a good choice in your price range, but check your local sporting goods stores for deals on older Shimano models as well. My local Sports Authority still has several Sahara FB and Symetre FI models in stock, and the Symetres are often marked down to $59. Quote
SWMIBASSER Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Check out bass pro the PQ on sale for 38 bucks close out sale. New model this year. These aren't the smoothest reel made but the mag spool design has a very noticeable effect on casting distance, and line management. This is a GREAT buy. The upper end reels are probably just smoother, and still have the same design. My brother has used the extreme for a couple years now with good success. EDIT:The Extreme spinning reel is the one I was referring to as not being all that smooth but performs well. Quote
jaymc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Posted January 12, 2010 I really appreciate all this info, guys. Quote
KSRonH Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Everyone has their own personal preference as to what brand or manufacturer they prefer. For the most part all manufacturers within a specific price range are going to be somewhat comparable. IMO it makes more sense to take the rod you are going to use with this reel and go to your local tackle store to see which reel balances best and which reel you prefer. I'd give you my personal preference but that would be my opinion, and opinions are like human anatomy parts. Everyone has one. LOL Quote
jaymc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Posted January 12, 2010 Everyone has their own personal preference as to what brand or manufacturer they prefer. For the most part all manufacturers within a specific price range are going to be somewhat comparable. IMO it makes more sense to take the rod you are going to use with this reel and go to your local tackle store to see which reel balances best and which reel you prefer. I'd give you my personal preference but that would be my opinion, and opinions are like human anatomy parts. Everyone has one. LOL I've read reviews on some of these reels and people have had real problems with some of them. If I got confirmation of the same problems with people here, I could scratch that of my list. Quote
jaymc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Posted January 12, 2010 the President is beginning to look like a winner. Quote
JigMe Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 I don't own any of the models mentioned, but have you considered the Pflueger President in the same price range? Smooth reeling and decent drag. I just picked one up for $55. x2 The President looks like a good choice in your price range, but check your local sporting goods stores for deals on older Shimano models as well. My local Sports Authority still has several Sahara FB and Symetre FI models in stock, and the Symetres are often marked down to $59. Dicks had few symetres for sale, didn't pay attention to the price but can't be more than what stasher said. Quote
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