need help choosing another reel :)

crankybait · 10-04-06, 07:16 PM

well after that tourney i think i need a new reel... I've been wanting to buy one for a while. then another rod, but thats later. OK well i wanted something around the 50 dollar range, and here are my choices:

pfleuger president
Abu garcia cardinal 500 (my current cardinal has a trigger that catches the line up a lot)
Shimano Sedona
Shimano Solstace
Both shimanos are same price but on BPS solstace has a 5 out of 5 rating. what are your guys opinions? if it matters they will be spooled with cajun redcast either 8 or 10 pound test

JB · 10-04-06, 07:30 PM

cranky,
to get more useage out of your present reel, start opening the bail and holding the line before you cast, rather than using that troublesome
trigger mechanism, you 'll do better in the long run..its a old school thing

crankybait · 10-04-06, 07:34 PM

oh no that aint the problem. i usually flip the bail by hand. but when reeling, sometimes the line gets wrapped around or caught up in the trigger. plus i have my spool with 3 knots in it, since i connected long peices of line. those knots get caught up, but i didn't want to waste line, plus the reel is pretty low on line anyway

JB · 10-04-06, 07:40 PM

go tell dad to spring for 6 bucks of line and respool my man~

crankybait · 10-04-06, 07:58 PM

eh i have to earn all the money i can use... which is hard because there isnt really much to earn, and the things to do around the house my mom gives me rates so low it isnt even funny... been looking for a job but I'm 13, can't get one.

Christopherkeene9 · 10-04-06, 08:04 PM

Let me send ya a spool of line then for your tourney win!

BassMoJo · 10-04-06, 08:49 PM

Lol gotta beat team mojo first ! yes sir !

crankybait · 10-04-06, 09:20 PM

hey thanks chris, that's pretty cool of you but its alright. I can whip up 6 bucks... besides i got a 100 on a bio test yesterday, i culd probably get something outta that

bassmojo- he is talking about the big bass tourney that already ended

texasbasser · 10-04-06, 09:27 PM

i just ask the neighbors to mow their yards or something like that.

crankybait · 10-05-06, 06:00 AM

Hah u don;t have my neighbors. my best friend is my neighbor and he and his brother take turns mowing the lawn every friday

adamgambill · 10-05-06, 10:08 AM

PM me your address, you need some gear son.

ToPwAt'R GuY · 10-05-06, 06:52 PM

I dont really know how to help you on this one because I dont usually use these reels. The only comment I have is stay away from shimano.

crankybait · 10-05-06, 07:20 PM

for any particular reason?

skeeter944 · 10-05-06, 09:06 PM

i havent expierienced shimano,but i have heard good things on them. i would go with this combo
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
or this one
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
they are both really good deals,so i would jump on them right now.

Vabass22 · 10-05-06, 09:19 PM

I would go for the second one. I absolutely love my Pfleugers, put a Pfleuger reel, and a Falcon rod together, and you have heaven(IMO).

adamgambill · 10-06-06, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToPwAt'R GuY

I dont really know how to help you on this one because I dont usually use these reels. The only comment I have is stay away from shimano.

That just aint christian.

ToPwAt'R GuY · 10-06-06, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crankybait

for any particular reason?

Every shimano Ive ever had has not been durable. The parts are cheap. The more expensive shimanos arent bad but the mid range reels like this I would stay away from.

kybassglastron · 10-07-06, 09:15 AM

hey..... crankybait.... I going to buy me a Quantuum Kevin VanDam/ Pro Qualifier Baitcast combo. I really like Quantum reels,this one is only $ 150.00

crankybait · 10-07-06, 10:27 AM

well ky... i was looking for a spinning reel. only 150 is a huge price to me. i can only afford around 50.
Shimano parts not durable? exactly how long have they lasted you?

JB · 10-07-06, 10:40 AM

cranky, I've been using the same shimano's spinning and baitcasting reels for 13 years, plus 5 quantum baitcaster reels that are equally old, never had any problems with any other than cleaning and lubing and respooling.

crankybait · 10-07-06, 11:10 AM

I guess i will be getting them cleaned and lubed at the tackle shop, i broke my avocate reel when i tried to do it myself. which one of the reels would you take though?

ToPwAt'R GuY · 10-07-06, 10:11 PM

I dont know my reels may have been defective. Mine ussually lasted about a year to two. The best advice I can give you is to try different brands and find what works for you.

pig n jig · 10-08-06, 02:27 PM

You didn't buy defective Shimanos, You just used them alot.

Doc, I hate spinning sh*t, but you gotta have them, so let me say it again. When ever you can buy a spinning reel that has metal frames and side plates, they are definately worth the little more money you will spend on them.The Browning medallion on sale is in your price range. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse The reason for the metal side plates is the crank handle bushings are built into the side plates. Plastic side plates will wear quicker than metal sides plates.I hope this helps. P N J

crankybait · 10-08-06, 09:05 PM

alright! nice! thanks pnj, i think i will be taking that

10-04-06, 07:16 PM	#1
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	need help choosing another reel :) well after that tourney i think i need a new reel... I've been wanting to buy one for a while. then another rod, but thats later. OK well i wanted something around the 50 dollar range, and here are my choices: pfleuger president Abu garcia cardinal 500 (my current cardinal has a trigger that catches the line up a lot) Shimano Sedona Shimano Solstace Both shimanos are same price but on BPS solstace has a 5 out of 5 rating. what are your guys opinions? if it matters they will be spooled with cajun redcast either 8 or 10 pound test __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-04-06, 07:34 PM	#3
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	oh no that aint the problem. i usually flip the bail by hand. but when reeling, sometimes the line gets wrapped around or caught up in the trigger. plus i have my spool with 3 knots in it, since i connected long peices of line. those knots get caught up, but i didn't want to waste line, plus the reel is pretty low on line anyway __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-04-06, 07:58 PM	#5
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	eh i have to earn all the money i can use... which is hard because there isnt really much to earn, and the things to do around the house my mom gives me rates so low it isnt even funny... been looking for a job but I'm 13, can't get one. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-04-06, 09:20 PM	#8
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	hey thanks chris, that's pretty cool of you but its alright. I can whip up 6 bucks... besides i got a 100 on a bio test yesterday, i culd probably get something outta that bassmojo- he is talking about the big bass tourney that already ended __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-05-06, 06:00 AM	#10
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Hah u don;t have my neighbors. my best friend is my neighbor and he and his brother take turns mowing the lawn every friday __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-04-06, 07:30 PM	#2
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cranky, to get more useage out of your present reel, start opening the bail and holding the line before you cast, rather than using that troublesome trigger mechanism, you 'll do better in the long run..its a old school thing

10-04-06, 07:40 PM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	go tell dad to spring for 6 bucks of line and respool my man~

10-04-06, 08:04 PM	#6
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Let me send ya a spool of line then for your tourney win!

10-04-06, 08:49 PM	#7
BassMoJo BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 801	Lol gotta beat team mojo first ! yes sir !

10-04-06, 09:27 PM	#9
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i just ask the neighbors to mow their yards or something like that.

10-05-06, 10:08 AM	#11
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	PM me your address, you need some gear son. __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

10-05-06, 06:52 PM	#12
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	I dont really know how to help you on this one because I dont usually use these reels. The only comment I have is stay away from shimano.

10-05-06, 07:20 PM	#13
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	for any particular reason? __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-05-06, 09:06 PM	#14
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	i havent expierienced shimano,but i have heard good things on them. i would go with this combo http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse or this one http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse they are both really good deals,so i would jump on them right now.

10-05-06, 09:19 PM	#15
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I would go for the second one. I absolutely love my Pfleugers, put a Pfleuger reel, and a Falcon rod together, and you have heaven(IMO).

10-07-06, 09:15 AM	#18
kybassglastron BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: shelbyville,ky Posts: 8	hey..... crankybait.... I going to buy me a Quantuum Kevin VanDam/ Pro Qualifier Baitcast combo. I really like Quantum reels,this one is only $ 150.00

10-07-06, 10:27 AM	#19
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	well ky... i was looking for a spinning reel. only 150 is a huge price to me. i can only afford around 50. Shimano parts not durable? exactly how long have they lasted you? __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-07-06, 10:40 AM	#20
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cranky, I've been using the same shimano's spinning and baitcasting reels for 13 years, plus 5 quantum baitcaster reels that are equally old, never had any problems with any other than cleaning and lubing and respooling.

10-07-06, 11:10 AM	#21
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	I guess i will be getting them cleaned and lubed at the tackle shop, i broke my avocate reel when i tried to do it myself. which one of the reels would you take though? __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

10-07-06, 10:11 PM	#22
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	I dont know my reels may have been defective. Mine ussually lasted about a year to two. The best advice I can give you is to try different brands and find what works for you.

10-08-06, 02:27 PM	#23
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	You didn't buy defective Shimanos, You just used them alot. Doc, I hate spinning sh*t, but you gotta have them, so let me say it again. When ever you can buy a spinning reel that has metal frames and side plates, they are definately worth the little more money you will spend on them.The Browning medallion on sale is in your price range. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse The reason for the metal side plates is the crank handle bushings are built into the side plates. Plastic side plates will wear quicker than metal sides plates.I hope this helps. P N J

10-08-06, 09:05 PM	#24
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	alright! nice! thanks pnj, i think i will be taking that __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

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