Daiwa Exceler Spinning reel, Cardinal 500 ALBi, or other?

Bassboss · 03-30-10, 02:39 PM

Looking to buy a new spinning reel in the next year or so, and don't wanna spend to much, but I do how ever want quality (for the money)! And right now I'm looking at Daiwa Exceler, and Abu Garcia Cardinal. Which is over all better? Easy Bail flipping, smooth, casting distance, etc. If you've used other reels in this price range and liked them, please feel free to suggest.

Thanks!

MallenManson · 03-30-10, 03:11 PM

Never used the Cardinal, and I'm not really sure I'd recommend the Exceler.
Had an Exceler last year and loved it at first. Then the bail got temperamental.
1 in every 5 casts or so, the bail wouldn't flip back over. Pretty big problem when you want to keep a bait on top.
Could be a common thing with them, or maybe more of an isolated incident.

Cavs1123 · 03-30-10, 03:45 PM

BPS Extreme is very smooth. For now at least

BigBassin144 · 03-30-10, 03:49 PM

bassboss, you already know what I'd recommend. Pflueger Supreme spinning reels are great, and you can't even come close to them with anything else for $100 and probably up to $150.

BB

Jrob78 · 03-30-10, 03:53 PM

I have a Exceler 2000 that I like so far, haven't used it enough to give it a ringing endorsement though.

MallenManson · 03-30-10, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

bassboss, you already know what I'd recommend. Pflueger Supreme spinning reels are great, and you can't even come close to them with anything else for $100 and probably up to $150.

BB

Yep. I think from here on out, the Supreme will be the only spinning reel I use. I love mine

Bassboss · 03-30-10, 04:40 PM

Yeah, I think that if I can find one from a good price on e-bay, but, as of now, that's a little to expensive! So I'm looking at cheaper reels now!

Tavery5 · 03-30-10, 05:16 PM

Two other reels that are in this class that are nice are the Shimano sedona and the pflueger president. I personally like the Pflueger.

Vegasspider · 03-30-10, 06:02 PM

What price range are we talking about?

Bassboss · 03-30-10, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegasspider

What price range are we talking about?

60-100 buv\ck VERY tops, more like 60-80.

Naevulle · 03-31-10, 08:43 AM

Shimano Sedona would be my choice for that price range.

BigBassin144 · 03-31-10, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Naevulle

Shimano Sedona would be my choice for that price range.

I don't know about this year's models since Shimano has been incorporating some better features into their lower end reels, but I didn't care for last year's Sahara (same price as this year's Sedona I believe). That what I get for not listening to the guys here and going with the Symetre.

BB

Naevulle · 03-31-10, 09:16 AM

I understand. I usually love the shimano products but, honestly, I have been using the BPS Johnny Morris gold and silver reels for a while now and I love them. I have one of the JM Spinning reels as well as a few of the BC reels. They are so smooth and nothing moves or jiggles around (very solid). I just wish they were a bit lighter. But for the price range he mentioned, I have a hard time not using a shimano if for nothing but the reliability.

LonewolfZ · 04-01-10, 01:45 PM

I currently own an Exceler and after a year of abuse, it is still holding up well. Like the above poster said they bail occasionally has a problem. You might want to see how Ebay treats you. I just got an Advantage A for less than the cost of an Exceler. The Tierra also goes for much better prices on their.

tim4081 · 04-06-10, 10:02 PM

I have a Shimano Sahara bought about 3 years ago....its gotten alot of use without any issues. One note about bails though, I hear alot of complaints about bails not tripping, being hard to trip etc....I've gotten into the habit of closing the bail with my free hand and thus never have to worry about this issue....might seem a little odd at first but once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

BigBassin144 · 04-06-10, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tim4081

I have a Shimano Sahara bought about 3 years ago....its gotten alot of use without any issues. One note about bails though, I hear alot of complaints about bails not tripping, being hard to trip etc....I've gotten into the habit of closing the bail with my free hand and thus never have to worry about this issue....might seem a little odd at first but once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

I completely agree Tim. As most reels with internal bail trips (pretty much all of them nowdays) can have this issue, I also close the bail manually on all my spinning reels. Not only does this avoid the bail issue, if it is an issue for you, but it also reduces line twist. Every time you reel to close the bait, a small amount of twist is put into the line. Add this up over a couple hour's worth of fishing, or even a whole day, and you've got some serious line twist, and probably a seriously knot.

BB

Rebbasser · 04-06-10, 11:52 PM

Bassboss, take a look at the Pfluger President. It is a smooth reel and is in your price range.

03-30-10, 02:39 PM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Daiwa Exceler Spinning reel, Cardinal 500 ALBi, or other? Looking to buy a new spinning reel in the next year or so, and don't wanna spend to much, but I do how ever want quality (for the money)! And right now I'm looking at Daiwa Exceler, and Abu Garcia Cardinal. Which is over all better? Easy Bail flipping, smooth, casting distance, etc. If you've used other reels in this price range and liked them, please feel free to suggest. Thanks! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-30-10, 03:11 PM	#2
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Never used the Cardinal, and I'm not really sure I'd recommend the Exceler. Had an Exceler last year and loved it at first. Then the bail got temperamental. 1 in every 5 casts or so, the bail wouldn't flip back over. Pretty big problem when you want to keep a bait on top. Could be a common thing with them, or maybe more of an isolated incident. __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-30-10, 03:45 PM	#3
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	BPS Extreme is very smooth. For now at least __________________ Tom

03-30-10, 03:49 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	bassboss, you already know what I'd recommend. Pflueger Supreme spinning reels are great, and you can't even come close to them with anything else for $100 and probably up to $150. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-30-10, 03:53 PM	#5
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I have a Exceler 2000 that I like so far, haven't used it enough to give it a ringing endorsement though. Last edited by Jrob78; 03-30-10 at 04:14 PM.

03-30-10, 04:40 PM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Yeah, I think that if I can find one from a good price on e-bay, but, as of now, that's a little to expensive! So I'm looking at cheaper reels now! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-30-10, 05:16 PM	#8
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Two other reels that are in this class that are nice are the Shimano sedona and the pflueger president. I personally like the Pflueger.

03-30-10, 06:02 PM	#9
Vegasspider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 570	What price range are we talking about?

03-31-10, 08:43 AM	#11
Naevulle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22	Shimano Sedona would be my choice for that price range.

03-31-10, 09:16 AM	#13
Naevulle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22	I understand. I usually love the shimano products but, honestly, I have been using the BPS Johnny Morris gold and silver reels for a while now and I love them. I have one of the JM Spinning reels as well as a few of the BC reels. They are so smooth and nothing moves or jiggles around (very solid). I just wish they were a bit lighter. But for the price range he mentioned, I have a hard time not using a shimano if for nothing but the reliability.

04-01-10, 01:45 PM	#14
LonewolfZ BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	I currently own an Exceler and after a year of abuse, it is still holding up well. Like the above poster said they bail occasionally has a problem. You might want to see how Ebay treats you. I just got an Advantage A for less than the cost of an Exceler. The Tierra also goes for much better prices on their.

04-06-10, 10:02 PM	#15
tim4081 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring Lake, Michigan Posts: 195	I have a Shimano Sahara bought about 3 years ago....its gotten alot of use without any issues. One note about bails though, I hear alot of complaints about bails not tripping, being hard to trip etc....I've gotten into the habit of closing the bail with my free hand and thus never have to worry about this issue....might seem a little odd at first but once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

04-06-10, 11:52 PM	#17
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Bassboss, take a look at the Pfluger President. It is a smooth reel and is in your price range. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

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