Spinning reel for dropshotting

WatterBoy · 11-03-11, 10:03 PM

My fishing buddy is looking for a new spinning reel this off-season, and he'll be using it exclusively for dropshotting next year. He is currently looking at a couple of Shimano reels -- the Symetre and the Saros. Can any of you offer any insight as to what, if anything, makes the Saros worth the $30 price bump over the Symetre? I really like the Symetres I have, but I've never used a Saros before. Any other brands in the $100-$130 price range that you'd recommend he take a look at? We both live just a couple miles from a Cabela's, and we tend to get all sorts of money-saving coupons from them during the winter, so it's pretty likely he'll end up buying a brand they sell.

Thanks for any help you can give!

islandbass · 11-03-11, 10:36 PM

I'd stay with shimano at that price point. Also, anything from the Sahara up is pretty much more than adequate, if not overkill.

Fortunately, $100 buys a WHOLE lot of spinning reel.

One feature I like about my shimano reel (symetre) is that you can add line to it as you would a baitcast reel. That's what it says in the manual and that is a major plus for me. I'd go with the 2500 size for great long casts when necessary, and more than enough line capacity, even when fishing deep. Anything from the Sahara up is going to be phenomenal. Given the choices you mentioned, just check our their site to see what the slight differences are. It is probably only one or two "minor" differences.

kennethdaysale · 11-03-11, 10:39 PM

Hey WB I don't do a lot of dropin but for me the rod and line are the critical componets of this technique. Of course once you hook a fish you should have confidence that your reel has a smooth high quality drag etc. Both of the reels you mentioned should serve you well, I have several symetres and find them hard to beat in that price range. There are some serious droppers here that I'm sure can give you some good input.

bassboogieman · 11-03-11, 11:14 PM

Best reel you'll ever find for $50. They are all I use. And right here in BF.com for sale forum:
http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=29923

nofearengineer · 11-03-11, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Best reel you'll ever find for $50. They are all I use. And right here in BF.com for sale forum:
http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=29923

I second that. For $50, you'd be hard pressed to beat a Supreme MG.

Bender · 11-04-11, 08:39 AM

I've tried a lot of different reels, including the Supreme and Symetres. Both of those are really nice but this year I bought several Stradic FIs on sale for $129 and I like those better. They seem to cast farther but are a little heavier. I never did get any of the Ci4s to try, maybe next year.

I have also tried using smaller reels, and they just don't work as well as 2500 or 3000s.

WatterBoy · 11-05-11, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the replies, guys. I see the Stradic 2500FI is one sale at Cabela's right now for $129.99, so I'll pass all this info on to my buddy.

BigBassin144 · 11-05-11, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Best reel you'll ever find for $50. They are all I use. And right here in BF.com for sale forum:
http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=29923

Quote:

Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I second that. For $50, you'd be hard pressed to beat a Supreme MG.

x3. Those are great reels at their retail price. And for that price, it'll be better than anything else you could buy for that much.

BB

WatterBoy · 11-05-11, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Best reel you'll ever find for $50. They are all I use. And right here in BF.com for sale forum:
http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=29923

Quote:

Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I second that. For $50, you'd be hard pressed to beat a Supreme MG.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

x3. Those are great reels at their retail price. And for that price, it'll be better than anything else you could buy for that much.

BB

I actually bought that one (for myself) from Ryan yesterday.

11-03-11, 10:03 PM	#1
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Spinning reel for dropshotting My fishing buddy is looking for a new spinning reel this off-season, and he'll be using it exclusively for dropshotting next year. He is currently looking at a couple of Shimano reels -- the Symetre and the Saros. Can any of you offer any insight as to what, if anything, makes the Saros worth the $30 price bump over the Symetre? I really like the Symetres I have, but I've never used a Saros before. Any other brands in the $100-$130 price range that you'd recommend he take a look at? We both live just a couple miles from a Cabela's, and we tend to get all sorts of money-saving coupons from them during the winter, so it's pretty likely he'll end up buying a brand they sell. Thanks for any help you can give!

11-03-11, 10:36 PM	#2
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I'd stay with shimano at that price point. Also, anything from the Sahara up is pretty much more than adequate, if not overkill. Fortunately, $100 buys a WHOLE lot of spinning reel. One feature I like about my shimano reel (symetre) is that you can add line to it as you would a baitcast reel. That's what it says in the manual and that is a major plus for me. I'd go with the 2500 size for great long casts when necessary, and more than enough line capacity, even when fishing deep. Anything from the Sahara up is going to be phenomenal. Given the choices you mentioned, just check our their site to see what the slight differences are. It is probably only one or two "minor" differences. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

11-03-11, 10:39 PM	#3
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	Hey WB I don't do a lot of dropin but for me the rod and line are the critical componets of this technique. Of course once you hook a fish you should have confidence that your reel has a smooth high quality drag etc. Both of the reels you mentioned should serve you well, I have several symetres and find them hard to beat in that price range. There are some serious droppers here that I'm sure can give you some good input. __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

11-03-11, 11:14 PM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Best reel you'll ever find for $50. They are all I use. And right here in BF.com for sale forum: http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=29923

11-04-11, 08:39 AM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I've tried a lot of different reels, including the Supreme and Symetres. Both of those are really nice but this year I bought several Stradic FIs on sale for $129 and I like those better. They seem to cast farther but are a little heavier. I never did get any of the Ci4s to try, maybe next year. I have also tried using smaller reels, and they just don't work as well as 2500 or 3000s.

11-05-11, 08:17 AM	#7
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Thanks for the replies, guys. I see the Stradic 2500FI is one sale at Cabela's right now for $129.99, so I'll pass all this info on to my buddy.

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