Super User roadwarrior Posted January 15, 2010 Super User Posted January 15, 2010 Recommendations: Spinning: Symetre ~ $100 or Stradic CI4~ $175 Baitcasting: Citica ~ $100 or Curado 200E7~$160 I own most Shimano reels at or above indicated pricing points. These are the best bang for the buck. More importantly, all four reels fish just as well as the higher priced models! "Strong, smooth, silent and reliant" 8-) Quote
trevor Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 If you are fishing braid then get the stradic, or else the braid will dig into the plastic part that guides the line into the roller. (not to technical terms!) ;D Quote
Super User Shane J Posted January 15, 2010 Super User Posted January 15, 2010 I would agree. I've found Shimano to make good gear across the board, and you don't have to spend a fortune to get Shimano quality. Quote
rubba bubba Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Are we going to have ABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted January 15, 2010 Super User Posted January 15, 2010 Are we going to haveABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? Don't forget Bass Pro and Quantum. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 15, 2010 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2010 Are we going to haveABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? I don't know, but we have a lot of new members looking for recommendations on "The Best" reels at certain pricing points. My suggestions are for those that are interested. I'm not sponsored and I don't really care what anyone fishes. -Kent 8-) Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Great Recommendations RW, I opted for the Shimano Sahara 1000 when I made a Shimano purchase and it's a great reel. Quote
Pantera61 Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 You know what they say about opinions! Quote
SWMIBASSER Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Are we going to haveABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted January 15, 2010 Super User Posted January 15, 2010 Are we going to haveABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? I don't know, but we have a lot of new members looking for recommendations on "The Best" reels at certain pricing points. My suggestions are for those that are interested. I'm not sponsored and I don't really care what anyone fishes. -Kent 8-) Kent, I'm still kicking myself for selling you that E7. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 16, 2010 Super User Posted January 16, 2010 I'll get the Abu Garcia thread going here shortly. Quote
Incheon Basser Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Are we going to haveABU GARCIA REELS PFLUEGER REELS DAIWA REELS threads started by other moderators? If you want it then start it... just cause he is a mod doesn't mean he has to like all brands or be unbiased.. it's what he likes so get off it... Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 16, 2010 Super User Posted January 16, 2010 Recommendations:Spinning: Symetre ~ $100 or Stradic CI4~ $175 Baitcasting: Citica ~ $100 or Curado 200E7~$160 I own most Shimano reels at or above indicated pricing points. These are the best bang for the buck. More importantly, all four reels fish just as well as the higher priced models! "Strong, smooth, silent and reliant" 8-) Shimano® Cardiff® $109.99 Quote
Big T Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Symtre FJ $99.99- I have FH version that has been used inshore saltwater for 9 years, no problems. Had an 4000 Fh that I tried to take apart and ruined. My new favorite is the 4000 Spheros FB, inshore reel, 22# of drag @ $109.99. Quote
vatech Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Recommendations:Spinning: Symetre ~ $100 or Stradic CI4~ $175 Baitcasting: Citica ~ $100 or Curado 200E7~$160 I own most Shimano reels at or above indicated pricing points. These are the best bang for the buck. More importantly, all four reels fish just as well as the higher priced models! "Strong, smooth, silent and reliant" 8-) Stradic CI4 for $175? Where are you finding that deal?!?!?! Quote
ToledoEF Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 I love my shimano spinning reels, however my bps pro qualifiers fished just as good as my curado! Which is why i sold my curado and will be getting more pq's! I still use a lot of shimano rods as well! Quote
Turtle. Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Recommendations:Spinning: Symetre ~ $100 or Stradic CI4~ $175 Baitcasting: Citica ~ $100 or Curado 200E7~$160 I own most Shimano reels at or above indicated pricing points. These are the best bang for the buck. More importantly, all four reels fish just as well as the higher priced models! "Strong, smooth, silent and reliant" 8-) Stradic CI4 for $175? Where are you finding that deal?!?!?! Yea I would be interested to know that as well. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 17, 2010 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2010 Be patient and shop around: http://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-Stradic-CI4-2500F-Spinning-Fishing-Reel_W0QQitemZ230425233949QQcategoryZ36147QQcmdZViewItem#ht_1321wt_1165 8-) Quote
T.R. Express Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Kent, don't you find Curado's heavy? I like Shimano, but the weight keeps me from being a big fan. I've borrowed a chronarch a time or two on a Lommis, fantastic casting rig! -Paul Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 17, 2010 Super User Posted January 17, 2010 I picked the Chronarch over the Curado, cuz I thought it was smoother..reel size doesn't matter much to me... Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 17, 2010 Super User Posted January 17, 2010 Kent, don't you find Curado's heavy? I like Shimano, but the weight keeps me from being a big fan. I've borrowed a chronarch a time or two on a Lommis, fantastic casting rig! -Paul 7.6 oz. is heavy? Quote
T.R. Express Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 You have'nt fished my friend until your below 7 oz. Trust me, spend the loot, you only live once! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 18, 2010 Author Super User Posted January 18, 2010 I have a Calais 200 saddled to a St. Croix EC70MHF. The package is not "heavy", it is balanced. 8-) Quote
Super User Dan: Posted January 18, 2010 Super User Posted January 18, 2010 You have'nt fished my friend until your below 7 oz. Trust me, spend the loot, you only live once! he says to the guy with a Core MG ;D Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 18, 2010 Super User Posted January 18, 2010 You have'nt fished my friend until your below 7 oz. Trust me, spend the loot, you only live once! You bet - I've got a reel that weighs 6.6oz - I did spend the loot - $80 for a BPS ProLite - 7 bearings and dual-braking ;D Quote
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