Need advice on a spinning reel.........

HawksFan67 · 07-14-11, 11:19 PM

Need some advice on what kind of reel to pair up with either a 6'9" Vendetta medium light spinning rod or with a Carrot Stix 7' medium light spinning. Looking for great balance.

Thanks in advance...........Brian

Bassboss · 07-14-11, 11:24 PM

Price range.. and whatcha gonna using it for (drop shot, shaky heads, tubes, etc).

HawksFan67 · 07-15-11, 12:41 AM

Weightless plastics. Maybe a tube jig stuffed with a rattle and a small egg weight. I would love to try a shaky head rig but none of the worms I've seen on the market truly float the tail.

Was eying the Revo spinning reel but really....$250 for a spinning reel? Let's say $150 MAX.........

Thanks, Brian

Cavs1123 · 07-15-11, 09:43 AM

For what your using it for, I would use a M action spinning rod.

WatterBoy · 07-15-11, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HawksFan67

Weightless plastics. Maybe a tube jig stuffed with a rattle and a small egg weight. I would love to try a shaky head rig but none of the worms I've seen on the market truly float the tail.

Was eying the Revo spinning reel but really....$250 for a spinning reel? Let's say $150 MAX.........

Thanks, Brian

I don't have much experience with any other brands, but I really like the new Shimano Symetre ($100) I paired with a 7' Veritas (M, I think) this year for fishing weightless plastics. I think I have 3 Symetres in my arsenal now.

HawksFan67 · 07-15-11, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cavs1123

For what your using it for, I would use a M action spinning rod.

Thanks Tom,

I have the Vendetta 6'6" M spinning rod. Though it feels more like a MH. Everywhere I read they said the Vendetta's run heavier than stated. That's why I was going to add a ML to the mix. For balance, was looking for a reel choice from you pro's.......

LVSKEETER · 07-15-11, 12:56 PM

I have the vendetta 7' med and i paired it with the daiwa advantage. i love it..i fish a shaky head a lot with it..it's on sale at TW for $119.99

CamG · 07-15-11, 02:19 PM

Easily the finest spinning reel I've owned. And, it's on sale right now.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shop...SELL_THUMBNAIL

HawksFan67 · 07-15-11, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the advice so far guys........

Would also appreciate a reel size recommendation......

LVSKEETER · 07-15-11, 04:41 PM

check this one out...

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...page-TDAS.html

Bassboss · 07-15-11, 06:10 PM

Personally I would go with a 2500, or 2000. If you plan on using braid or a supple mono, go with the 2000, anything else (especially fluoro), I think a 2500 would be a lot better, as the large spool manages stiffer lines better. I haven't used a plethora of spinning reels by any means, but I really like the way daiwa spools are shaped, and lay your line. Only one I have experience with is the Exceler, but I'd buy a teirra for advantge with out a second thought. Those particular models also have water proof drags.

And at the price tackle warehouse has them, I'd really consider em.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...l?from=bfishin

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...l?from=bfishin

07-14-11, 11:19 PM	#1
HawksFan67 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 36	Need advice on a spinning reel......... Need some advice on what kind of reel to pair up with either a 6'9" Vendetta medium light spinning rod or with a Carrot Stix 7' medium light spinning. Looking for great balance. Thanks in advance...........Brian

07-14-11, 11:24 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Price range.. and whatcha gonna using it for (drop shot, shaky heads, tubes, etc). __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-15-11, 09:43 AM	#4
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	For what your using it for, I would use a M action spinning rod. __________________ Tom

07-15-11, 06:10 PM	#11
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Personally I would go with a 2500, or 2000. If you plan on using braid or a supple mono, go with the 2000, anything else (especially fluoro), I think a 2500 would be a lot better, as the large spool manages stiffer lines better. I haven't used a plethora of spinning reels by any means, but I really like the way daiwa spools are shaped, and lay your line. Only one I have experience with is the Exceler, but I'd buy a teirra for advantge with out a second thought. Those particular models also have water proof drags. And at the price tackle warehouse has them, I'd really consider em. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...l?from=bfishin http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...l?from=bfishin __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-15-11, 12:41 AM	#3
HawksFan67 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 36	Weightless plastics. Maybe a tube jig stuffed with a rattle and a small egg weight. I would love to try a shaky head rig but none of the worms I've seen on the market truly float the tail. Was eying the Revo spinning reel but really....$250 for a spinning reel? Let's say $150 MAX......... Thanks, Brian

07-15-11, 12:56 PM	#7
LVSKEETER BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Warren, AR Posts: 41	I have the vendetta 7' med and i paired it with the daiwa advantage. i love it..i fish a shaky head a lot with it..it's on sale at TW for $119.99

07-15-11, 02:19 PM	#8
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Easily the finest spinning reel I've owned. And, it's on sale right now. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shop...SELL_THUMBNAIL

07-15-11, 02:40 PM	#9
HawksFan67 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 36	Thanks for the advice so far guys........ Would also appreciate a reel size recommendation......

07-15-11, 04:41 PM	#10
LVSKEETER BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Warren, AR Posts: 41	check this one out... http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_...page-TDAS.html

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