Spinner reel suggestions

screwballl · 02-19-10, 08:18 PM

I have a limited budget, $50 or less.
The rod will be my (new) primary bass gear and used with a 7' M or MH rod, and usually copoly line (I love the Pline CX). I already have one setup with braid that I will keep around for heavier vegetation areas.

Suggestions on spinning reels only, no spincast or BC reels, please.

islandbass · 02-19-10, 08:45 PM

You could probably find a Shimano Symetre FI for about $50 these days. I'd put my money on one. If not, then the Shimano Spinning reel at that price point. I think that would be the Sonora or Sedona but I could be mistaken.

screwballl · 02-20-10, 03:23 AM

Well I ordered it. I spent the last few hours looking over reviews for various spinning reels from various companies for various prices. One name kept coming up again and again: Pflueger. Due to how long the company has been around and the quality of their products, I went for it.

I ordered the rod/reel combo from BPS for $60. The reel is the one piece 7' Medium (or was it MH, I need to check again). My accountant (aka wife) also approved increased expenditure funds so I picked up a spool of Pline CX 12lb and a basic $25 rod/reel 6'6" combo with a small 1000 spinning rod to replace one of my 30 year old reels that recently broke and old faded 1980s rod. That one got good reviews too for panfish and catfish, the reel is the BPS Stampede. Order total just a touch over $100 after S&H.

islandbass · 02-20-10, 03:49 AM

Congrats. I have a Pflueger Trion, but it's a casting reel. I have no bad things to say about mine.

BigBassin144 · 02-20-10, 11:29 AM

Well that was pretty quick. Anyways, I was gonna recommend the Pflueger President.

Pflueger makes a good spinning reel, I'm sure you'll like it.

BB

Rebbasser · 02-20-10, 01:10 PM

I'm with IB on this one-for the $ the Symetre is hard to beat, although I think it is out of your price range.

BPS has some good buys starting next week during their Spring Fishing Classic.

islandbass · 02-22-10, 02:59 PM

You know, someone edited my post! It didn't have the links in them when I made the original post and now those reels have links. I hope a mod did this and I wouldn't mind, but it won't sit well with me if someone can edit my posts!

Could a moderator look into this? Thanks!

BigBassin144 · 02-22-10, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandbass

You know, someone edited my post! It didn't have the links in them when I made the original post and now those reels have links. I hope a mod did this and I wouldn't mind, but it won't sit well with me if someone can edit my posts!

Could a moderator look into this? Thanks!

IB, It is Kevin adding the links.

Here's what he said about it in another thread about adding the links. He also said he won't do it to your posts if you don't want him to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

...Linking a product name is occasionally done to provide forum visitors an opportunity to see photos of the "not-so-familiar" lures people talk about.

As in this particular case, an MS Slammer is a lure many people are unfamiliar with, and by linking it to a page that offers photos/description of the lure, it gives visitors an option to learn about tackle that is being discussed so they can participate and contribute more easily. At least, that was our thoughts... I hope it's been a nice feature for some...

Kind Regards,

Kevin

BB

islandbass · 02-22-10, 08:00 PM

Thanks, BB. I don't mind if they do, because they're authorized to do so. I'd actually like to know how to do that. I'd do it myself if I knew how. Thanks, Kevin!

BigBassin144 · 02-22-10, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandbass

Thanks, BB. I don't mind if they do, because they're authorized to do so. I'd actually like to know how to do that. I'd do it myself if I knew how. Thanks, Kevin!

Then you type in the word(s) you want, highlight them.

Ao, "This Thread"

Then click the hyperlink button in the text box toolbar. It's the one that looks like the globe with three chain links

. Then type or paste the address you want in there and click ok.

Again but with the actual link, "This Thread"

BB

islandbass · 02-23-10, 03:19 AM

Woh. It's that easy, huh? Thanks, BB

Here's a stab at it. Click at your own risk. Bait Monkey attack potential - HIGH
Welcome to the Dark Side

Garry2rs · 02-23-10, 12:43 PM

If we were spending $100- $150 I would recommend investing in a Shimano too.
But at $50.00 or less, I think that I could get more for my money with a BPS or Cabela's house brand reel.
The problem with these private label reels is there are no parts.
However a $50 reel might be considered disposable because it wouldn't be worth fixing anyway.
In their annual catalog Cabela's is showing their Pro Guide spinning reel for $49.99...

This is what the text says...
These reels feature a 10-bearing system for smooth casts and a one-way instant anti-reverse clutch for solid hooksets. The main spool is aluminum, while the body is a hybrid of metal and graphite for lightweight strength. Anti-twist, titanium-coated line roller. Convertible aluminum fold-down handle.

I think this is a better way to spend $50.00.
Garry2rs

screwballl · 02-23-10, 01:19 PM

Yeah I read through reviews for hours and when I saw the Pflueger Trion normally for $40 and had better reviews and ratings and quality than the Cabelas/BPS brands, I couldn't say no... plus with a 7 ft Med action 1 piece rod which is what I was going to get anyways, the combo is $60... so I get a quality reel and a decent rod for less than many reels themselves without sacrificing quality...

and I know everyone has their preferences, I had to balance the cost with the best quality available at this level

02-19-10, 08:18 PM	#1
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	Spinner reel suggestions I have a limited budget, $50 or less. The rod will be my (new) primary bass gear and used with a 7' M or MH rod, and usually copoly line (I love the Pline CX). I already have one setup with braid that I will keep around for heavier vegetation areas. Suggestions on spinning reels only, no spincast or BC reels, please.

02-19-10, 08:45 PM	#2
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	You could probably find a Shimano Symetre FI for about $50 these days. I'd put my money on one. If not, then the Shimano Spinning reel at that price point. I think that would be the Sonora or Sedona but I could be mistaken. __________________ 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)

02-20-10, 03:49 AM	#4
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Congrats. I have a Pflueger Trion, but it's a casting reel. I have no bad things to say about mine. __________________ 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)

02-20-10, 11:29 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Well that was pretty quick. Anyways, I was gonna recommend the Pflueger President. Pflueger makes a good spinning reel, I'm sure you'll like it. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-20-10, 01:10 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with IB on this one-for the $ the Symetre is hard to beat, although I think it is out of your price range. BPS has some good buys starting next week during their Spring Fishing Classic. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-20-10, 03:23 AM	#3
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	Well I ordered it. I spent the last few hours looking over reviews for various spinning reels from various companies for various prices. One name kept coming up again and again: Pflueger. Due to how long the company has been around and the quality of their products, I went for it. I ordered the rod/reel combo from BPS for $60. The reel is the one piece 7' Medium (or was it MH, I need to check again). My accountant (aka wife) also approved increased expenditure funds so I picked up a spool of Pline CX 12lb and a basic $25 rod/reel 6'6" combo with a small 1000 spinning rod to replace one of my 30 year old reels that recently broke and old faded 1980s rod. That one got good reviews too for panfish and catfish, the reel is the BPS Stampede. Order total just a touch over $100 after S&H.

02-22-10, 02:59 PM	#7
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	You know, someone edited my post! It didn't have the links in them when I made the original post and now those reels have links. I hope a mod did this and I wouldn't mind, but it won't sit well with me if someone can edit my posts! Could a moderator look into this? Thanks! __________________ 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)

02-22-10, 08:00 PM	#9
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Thanks, BB. I don't mind if they do, because they're authorized to do so. I'd actually like to know how to do that. I'd do it myself if I knew how. Thanks, Kevin! __________________ 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)

02-23-10, 03:19 AM	#11
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Woh. It's that easy, huh? Thanks, BB Here's a stab at it. Click at your own risk. Bait Monkey attack potential - HIGH Welcome to the Dark Side __________________ 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)

02-23-10, 12:43 PM	#12
Garry2rs BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AZ. USA. and Ont. Canada Posts: 145	If we were spending $100- $150 I would recommend investing in a Shimano too. But at $50.00 or less, I think that I could get more for my money with a BPS or Cabela's house brand reel. The problem with these private label reels is there are no parts. However a $50 reel might be considered disposable because it wouldn't be worth fixing anyway. In their annual catalog Cabela's is showing their Pro Guide spinning reel for $49.99... This is what the text says... These reels feature a 10-bearing system for smooth casts and a one-way instant anti-reverse clutch for solid hooksets. The main spool is aluminum, while the body is a hybrid of metal and graphite for lightweight strength. Anti-twist, titanium-coated line roller. Convertible aluminum fold-down handle. I think this is a better way to spend $50.00. Garry2rs

02-23-10, 01:19 PM	#13
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	Yeah I read through reviews for hours and when I saw the Pflueger Trion normally for $40 and had better reviews and ratings and quality than the Cabelas/BPS brands, I couldn't say no... plus with a 7 ft Med action 1 piece rod which is what I was going to get anyways, the combo is $60... so I get a quality reel and a decent rod for less than many reels themselves without sacrificing quality... and I know everyone has their preferences, I had to balance the cost with the best quality available at this level Last edited by screwballl; 02-23-10 at 02:34 PM.

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