USMCSANDERS Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Hey guys, what we would be a really good spinning reel for me to buy for under a $100.00? I was thinking probably an Abu Garcia reel, and not sure which kind of rod to go with. But just wanted to know what yall had to say. Just ready to upgrade. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Check a few threads down, there is a similar topic already started. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 6, 2011 Super User Posted May 6, 2011 There are so many good spinning reels in the 50.00-100.00 range . It's really hard to choose. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 6, 2011 Super User Posted May 6, 2011 Nearly every spinning reel out there is fairly decent these days, from a $39 trion up to top of the line Daiwas, Shimanos, Abus and Quantums plus so many more. It almost makes no difference what you buy, it will get the job done. It's all trial and error, my favorite may not be yours. 1 Quote
wvuwhat Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 I still love my Pflueger Presidents. I know there are probably better ones out there, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? A friend has a nice Shimano that is very smooth, we'll see if he'll chime in, he's "pikesnogle" on here. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 7, 2011 Global Moderator Posted May 7, 2011 Shimano has several good reels for under 100. The Abu Garcia cardinals used to be really good reels but I haven't bought a new one for several years so can't say much about them today. Pflueger makes several nice reels under 100. My suggestion is to go to your local BPS, Cabela's, Gander, whatever you have close and feel several reels. Take the rod you'll be putting it on if you can. Some reels feel better on one rod but you may not like the feel of it on another rod. 1 Quote
dulouz Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 I recently asked the same question. I have heard a lot of good things about the pflueger presidents and shimanos. I found last year's model daiwa exceler on sale, which also got good reviews. It is a great reel. As other's have said, there are a lot of good reels at that price. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 7, 2011 Super User Posted May 7, 2011 Shimano Symetre http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Symetre_FI.html Strong, smooth, silent and reliant. This is a real you will enjoy for many years. I recently bought one myself. At the pricing point it is a "best value" and compares favorably with higher priced Shimano reels. I'm confident you will like the Symetre 2500FJ. Quote
AndyPlaysDrums Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Cabela's Tournament ZX, especially when on sale. Quote
ol rob Posted May 8, 2011 Posted May 8, 2011 Wal-Mart $36 Shakspeare. 10 bearing, very smooth. I have 3. I also have a Pflueger supreme, good as well, but not better IMHO. Rob Quote
kms399 Posted May 8, 2011 Posted May 8, 2011 IMHO with spinning reels you can get away with spending musch less than a baitcaster. for spinning I would go with a shimano sedona. $60 and will last you a long time. as for baitcasting reels I usually spend a minimum of $120. which would be the shimano citica. Quote
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