Spinning Reel question

Dave63 · 02-21-12, 07:32 PM

Since the market is glutted at the 50 dollar price point, which reel do you like best? Getting a new D/S reel and I'm not going to spend a pile on it. Thanks!

basshunter21 · 02-22-12, 02:30 AM

As far as spinning reels I have always went with shimanos. I know a lot of guys dont care for them but I havent had a single problem with any of my shimano reels. I have a few pretty old ones to.

But all in all I think that really any of the big manufacturers offer great options for reels. I guess just find one at your price point and read a few reviews.

islandbass · 02-22-12, 03:24 AM

Whatever 2500 sized shimano model is at that price point. 'nuff said. Fortunately $50 buys a decent amount of performance for spinning reels.

bassboogieman · 02-22-12, 10:40 AM

I used the Pflueger President for years, a solid spinning reel. It is $10 above you price point, but I think well worth it.

BigBassin144 · 02-22-12, 10:46 AM

Plfueger makes some of best lower end spinning reels. I had a Supreme for a couple years and it was a great reel for the price. The President is also a good reel for the price. You might be able to find the older, gold/yellow version of the Supreme XT on eBay for just a bit more than the president. I think it'd be well worth it if you can.

I've never been a big fan of Shimano's lower end spinning reels, but many people love them. I love Daiwa's higher end stuff, but don't have experience with the lower end of their spinning line up.

Abu also makes some good lower end spinning reels. I've had a few Cardinal reels throughout the years that have done well for me.

BB

3dkicker · 02-22-12, 11:13 AM

NEW! Laser® Speed Spin® Spinning Reel
The Laser Speed Spin series represents a new price point for Lew's that delivers the quality, precision engineering and features expected of a Speed Spin reel. A great looking reel packed with features like seven bearings, machined aluminum handle and a large diameter, ported spool, this reel series delivers on the commitment to quality and value that the Lew's brand was built on.

Features:

•Rugged graphite painted body and rotor
•Double anodized aluminum spool with titanium lip and gold accent lines
•Larger diameter spool for longer casting and faster line retrieve
•Strong and balanced thick aluminum bail
•Thin compact gear box
•Quality seven bearing system
•Zero-Reverse one-way clutch bearing
•Machined aluminum handle with Soft Touch knob
•Includes spare aluminum spool

Specifications:

MODEL RETRIEVE BEARINGS GEAR RATIO IPT* LINE CAP.* WEIGHT MSRP
LS100 RH*/LH* 6+1 5.2:1 24 110/4 6.7 oz. $39.99
LS200 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 26 120/6 7.0 oz. $39.99
LS300 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 31 190/8 9.9 oz. $39.99
LS400 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 33 240/1 10/2 oz. $39.99

......nuff said

Dave63 · 02-22-12, 07:27 PM

Hmmmm. Speed Spool. Have to have a look at that one!

Bassboss · 02-22-12, 08:20 PM

I'd take a look at Okuma stuff. Zooker always loved em!

Dave63 · 02-25-12, 08:09 PM

Wound up getting a Daiwa Exceler 2500 HA on clearance for $39.99 at GM!

MallenManson · 02-25-12, 09:52 PM

I would have recommended the Pflueger Supreme, but 40 bucks for the Exceler is a steal.
I had an Exceler a couple years ago and I'd pick up another for that price

02-21-12, 07:32 PM	#1
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Spinning Reel question Since the market is glutted at the 50 dollar price point, which reel do you like best? Getting a new D/S reel and I'm not going to spend a pile on it. Thanks!

02-22-12, 03:24 AM	#3
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Whatever 2500 sized shimano model is at that price point. 'nuff said. Fortunately $50 buys a decent amount of performance for spinning reels. __________________ 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)

02-22-12, 10:46 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Plfueger makes some of best lower end spinning reels. I had a Supreme for a couple years and it was a great reel for the price. The President is also a good reel for the price. You might be able to find the older, gold/yellow version of the Supreme XT on eBay for just a bit more than the president. I think it'd be well worth it if you can. I've never been a big fan of Shimano's lower end spinning reels, but many people love them. I love Daiwa's higher end stuff, but don't have experience with the lower end of their spinning line up. Abu also makes some good lower end spinning reels. I've had a few Cardinal reels throughout the years that have done well for me. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-22-12, 11:13 AM	#6
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	NEW! Laser® Speed Spin® Spinning Reel The Laser Speed Spin series represents a new price point for Lew's that delivers the quality, precision engineering and features expected of a Speed Spin reel. A great looking reel packed with features like seven bearings, machined aluminum handle and a large diameter, ported spool, this reel series delivers on the commitment to quality and value that the Lew's brand was built on. Features: •Rugged graphite painted body and rotor •Double anodized aluminum spool with titanium lip and gold accent lines •Larger diameter spool for longer casting and faster line retrieve •Strong and balanced thick aluminum bail •Thin compact gear box •Quality seven bearing system •Zero-Reverse one-way clutch bearing •Machined aluminum handle with Soft Touch knob •Includes spare aluminum spool Specifications: MODEL RETRIEVE BEARINGS GEAR RATIO IPT* LINE CAP.* WEIGHT MSRP LS100 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 24 110/4 6.7 oz. $39.99 LS200 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 26 120/6 7.0 oz. $39.99 LS300 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 31 190/8 9.9 oz. $39.99 LS400 RH/LH 6+1 5.2:1 33 240/1 10/2 oz. $39.99 ......nuff said __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

02-22-12, 08:20 PM	#8
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I'd take a look at Okuma stuff. Zooker always loved em! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

02-22-12, 02:30 AM	#2
basshunter21 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 266	As far as spinning reels I have always went with shimanos. I know a lot of guys dont care for them but I havent had a single problem with any of my shimano reels. I have a few pretty old ones to. But all in all I think that really any of the big manufacturers offer great options for reels. I guess just find one at your price point and read a few reviews.

02-22-12, 10:40 AM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I used the Pflueger President for years, a solid spinning reel. It is $10 above you price point, but I think well worth it.

02-22-12, 07:27 PM	#7
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Hmmmm. Speed Spool. Have to have a look at that one!

02-25-12, 08:09 PM	#9
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Wound up getting a Daiwa Exceler 2500 HA on clearance for $39.99 at GM!

02-25-12, 09:52 PM	#10
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I would have recommended the Pflueger Supreme, but 40 bucks for the Exceler is a steal. I had an Exceler a couple years ago and I'd pick up another for that price __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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