Spinning reel help.

pig n jig · 11-06-05, 08:45 PM

Well I bought a Shimano sienna spinning reel and it locked up on me with a 3lb bass on.I will keep it for a trout reel, but need something that will crank the bass out of the weedline , but doesn't break the bank buying it. I would like to stay under $50.00 in case I decide to throw the spinning rod back in the rack wth the rest of the stuff I don't use.

P N J

Garrison · 11-06-05, 09:06 PM

I snagged an Okuma Inspira of ebay back in the spring and the reel is just awesome. I got it for $52 shipped. They usually run about 90 bucks. It is very smooth and will crank those bass in with no problem. I got the IS30 model.

Basspro wannabe · 11-06-05, 09:07 PM

If you want a high speed winch check out the Diawa Laguna they are a little over the $50 mark (around $75). I use spinning gear a lot and I bet this one won't stay in the rod rack.

zooker · 11-06-05, 09:37 PM

i use quantum enegy or mitchell 308xg both really smooth both really good reels the mitchell is about $60 or so the energy is $125.

YOU PAID FOR A SHIMANO??? the hell is wrong with YOU!!!

zooker

KH. · 11-06-05, 10:02 PM

mithcell avocets are 30,great rod reel combo

HuckFinn · 11-07-05, 11:23 AM

I love the Penn Slammer got two 360's. Cost about 130 each but love the action and with power pro can pull in a boat.
Also check out sports authority stores. We are redoing a lot of the fishing departments and some of the clearance sales are way great.

pig n jig · 11-07-05, 05:23 PM

So what you people are saying is there is no great spinning reel under $50.00 except for the Mitchell avocate ? I looked at them in the gold series, they are on sale for $24.99 at bass pro shop .They have 8 bearings in them and I am a little confused as to how they need to use that many bearings on a spinning reel, but I wasn't able to tear one down to look at it.They have got the extreme reels for under $50.00 and they are a great reel, unfortunately they are a baitcaster.The Okuma's were Ok, I have 2 , 1 is broken after 4 years of use.The plastic housing where the gear rides is so worn it won't crank well anymore.Well I guess I will save up and buy a Fin nor or something like Lizards would buy.

Maybe a $500.00 Shimano Stella ? probably not in my lifetime. Hey thanks for your input.I will let you know what I decide. P N J

flachristopherkeene9 · 11-07-05, 06:28 PM

What do you guys think of the brand Quantum??

Chris

lizardsrule · 11-07-05, 10:14 PM

Well PNJ you got me here. Since I actually don't use Shimano spinning reels anymore. I use Quantum's, and use the Pulse PL40. I like the magnetic system they employ, but they don't last very long either, maybe 2 years with what I put them through. I paid $29-39 each for about 8 of them. The reason I don't like Shimano spinning reels is the screws in the bail mechanism keep working themselves loose, and if not caught in time, work out so much that the scar the spool from the screw. Yes you can use superglue or Locktite on them, but IMO you shouldn't have to add or modify a reel from it's manufactured state for it to work porperly. SO I will agree with zooker, "ONLY" in the spinning reels.

Lizards

KH. · 11-07-05, 10:50 PM

p-n-j,it would be wise to use the mithc,super smooth,good power,cheap!!!!

Basspro wannabe · 11-08-05, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizardsrule

Well PNJ you got me here. Since I actually don't use Shimano spinning reels anymore. I use Quantum's, and use the Pulse PL40. I like the magnetic system they employ, but they don't last very long either, maybe 2 years with what I put them through. I paid $29-39 each for about 8 of them. The reason I don't like Shimano spinning reels is the screws in the bail mechanism keep working themselves loose, and if not caught in time, work out so much that the scar the spool from the screw. Yes you can use superglue or Locktite on them, but IMO you shouldn't have to add or modify a reel from it's manufactured state for it to work porperly. SO I will agree with zooker, "ONLY" in the spinning reels.

Lizards

Lizards and Zooker have something in common

texasnitro · 11-08-05, 12:02 AM

christopher keen. quantom is a great company. i love their extreme series of baitcasters and spining reels. you get your moneys worth on all of their stuff.

zooker · 11-08-05, 05:46 AM

basspro
your shocked?? try being me... the mitchell gold have 10 brearings and are VERY smooth. something important if you fish it for 8 hours..

zooker

B.D. jR · 11-08-05, 09:44 AM

Listen to me...PFLEUGER!!!!!!!

zooker · 11-08-05, 06:14 PM

welll ick don't step in it!!!

zooker

11-06-05, 08:45 PM	#1
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Spinning reel help. Well I bought a Shimano sienna spinning reel and it locked up on me with a 3lb bass on.I will keep it for a trout reel, but need something that will crank the bass out of the weedline , but doesn't break the bank buying it. I would like to stay under $50.00 in case I decide to throw the spinning rod back in the rack wth the rest of the stuff I don't use. P N J

11-06-05, 09:06 PM	#2
Garrison BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	I snagged an Okuma Inspira of ebay back in the spring and the reel is just awesome. I got it for $52 shipped. They usually run about 90 bucks. It is very smooth and will crank those bass in with no problem. I got the IS30 model. __________________ TNBASSFISHING Forum: http://www.tnbassfishing.proboards58.com

11-06-05, 09:37 PM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i use quantum enegy or mitchell 308xg both really smooth both really good reels the mitchell is about $60 or so the energy is $125. YOU PAID FOR A SHIMANO??? the hell is wrong with YOU!!! zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-06-05, 10:02 PM	#5
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	mithcell avocets are 30,great rod reel combo __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

11-07-05, 11:23 AM	#6
HuckFinn BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ledgwood NJ Posts: 204	I love the Penn Slammer got two 360's. Cost about 130 each but love the action and with power pro can pull in a boat. Also check out sports authority stores. We are redoing a lot of the fishing departments and some of the clearance sales are way great. __________________ Stay Safe Fish Often Huck New Jersey: Where the Weak are Killed and Eaten

11-06-05, 09:07 PM	#3
Basspro wannabe BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas Posts: 81	If you want a high speed winch check out the Diawa Laguna they are a little over the $50 mark (around $75). I use spinning gear a lot and I bet this one won't stay in the rod rack.

11-07-05, 05:23 PM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	So what you people are saying is there is no great spinning reel under $50.00 except for the Mitchell avocate ? I looked at them in the gold series, they are on sale for $24.99 at bass pro shop .They have 8 bearings in them and I am a little confused as to how they need to use that many bearings on a spinning reel, but I wasn't able to tear one down to look at it.They have got the extreme reels for under $50.00 and they are a great reel, unfortunately they are a baitcaster.The Okuma's were Ok, I have 2 , 1 is broken after 4 years of use.The plastic housing where the gear rides is so worn it won't crank well anymore.Well I guess I will save up and buy a Fin nor or something like Lizards would buy. Maybe a $500.00 Shimano Stella ? probably not in my lifetime. Hey thanks for your input.I will let you know what I decide. P N J

11-07-05, 06:28 PM	#8
flachristopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 516	What do you guys think of the brand Quantum?? Chris

11-07-05, 10:14 PM	#9
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Well PNJ you got me here. Since I actually don't use Shimano spinning reels anymore. I use Quantum's, and use the Pulse PL40. I like the magnetic system they employ, but they don't last very long either, maybe 2 years with what I put them through. I paid $29-39 each for about 8 of them. The reason I don't like Shimano spinning reels is the screws in the bail mechanism keep working themselves loose, and if not caught in time, work out so much that the scar the spool from the screw. Yes you can use superglue or Locktite on them, but IMO you shouldn't have to add or modify a reel from it's manufactured state for it to work porperly. SO I will agree with zooker, "ONLY" in the spinning reels. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

11-07-05, 10:50 PM	#10
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	p-n-j,it would be wise to use the mithc,super smooth,good power,cheap!!!! __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

11-08-05, 12:02 AM	#12
texasnitro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houston texas Posts: 129	christopher keen. quantom is a great company. i love their extreme series of baitcasters and spining reels. you get your moneys worth on all of their stuff.

11-08-05, 05:46 AM	#13
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	basspro your shocked?? try being me... the mitchell gold have 10 brearings and are VERY smooth. something important if you fish it for 8 hours.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-08-05, 09:44 AM	#14
B.D. jR BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 24	Listen to me...PFLEUGER!!!!!!!

11-08-05, 06:14 PM	#15
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	welll ick don't step in it!!! zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

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