Popr Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Guys, Just thought I would ask around concerning spinning reel for bass fishing (open water, sub-mergent weeds). I've been thinking about getting a new rod and reel. Any suggestions from the group on a good inexpensive spinning reels (less $150.00) looking at line weights between 6 and 14 lbs. Any thoughts on what you would purchase. Thanks for your time.... Popr
BabyHerc Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Ever since Daiwa stopped making the SS2, I despise all low to mid-range spinning reels. This reel was incredibly solid and smooth, and had a very beneficial tapered-spool design to mitigate line memory and aide in distance casting. I suppose there's a new Shimano reel in that price range that would be good. If going Shimano, just grab the 2500 size in whatever price range you're looking at. It's really a no-brainer.
BabyHerc Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Daiwa SS tournament 1300 This ALMOST gets my vote, but it's still a little over-priced, but solid as a rock, and it lacks infinite anti-reverse.
forrest Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Daiwa SS tournament 1300 Dang, thats what I was going to say! I have had mine for 20+ years and it is still great....I guess that means its an antique. Daiwa must have improved with another model....but what? forrest
Canuck2fan Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Go get a Pflueger President reel in the size you want and then take the other 80.00 bucks out of your 150 and spend it on some other fishing toys. I haven't had any problems with my three which are all used YEAR ROUND for 3 yrs now or the two I have bought for my dad. Also your arms and wrists will thank you for getting something so smooth. Just for fun I put 2300 yds of line on 6 spools the other night in a little over an hour and I can say that with my old Shimano Mark II's and symetres I would been crippled doing that much reeling in that amout of time. Never even had a twinge of discomfort with the President though.
BabyHerc Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Dang, thats what I was going to say! I have had mine for 20+ years and it is still great....I guess that means its an antique. Daiwa must have improved with another model....but what? forrest SS2 was lighter, had infinite anti-reverse, same gold/black colour, quick-fold handle, and tapered ABS spool. More bearings if my memory serves me right, but I don't have the documentation to back that up.
bassjnkie Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Daiwa tierra 2500, great reel, I use it with 6lb for match/float fishing for carp. 18lber on that reel, and never gives me a problem.
PatrickGG Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Shimano Saros 2500F looks nice: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...0001000_100-1-2 Thats if you are a Shimano guy Quantums are pretty good also i have a Quantum Incyte which has been good to me so far.
lickmyarmpit Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Love my quantum pti use it for everything from the eleven foot noodle rod to the ugly stick , to the ice rod. No complaints from me on this reel drag is smooth and its a tough little reel im pretty hard on my gear and this one has taken quite a beating. I would definately buy another and at 120 its a decent price.
PatrickGG Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 2 words...Shimano Stradic!!! Same here i picked up the 2500FI and they are awesome smooth drag and dependable.
Greencoachdog Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Daiwa Theory.. sweetness! So when are we gonna see some pics of these fish you catch on this Duh-Wa? tackle you keep braggin' on??? ... or is it the typical Duh-Wa? tackle syndrome? You can hook them... but can't get them to the boat!
danbo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 it's a long sad story..guess I could go smack some Smallies for ya!
Greencoachdog Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 it's a long sad story..guess I could go smack some Smallies for ya! Slap those Smallies around HARD ... and make them tell the TRUTH!!! ... don't forget the camera!!!
BeRad3000 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 I agree with Canuck2fan, the president phfluger is great i picked up that reel in a combo at bass pro for taxes in 130 on sale the rod is a bass pro extreme 6'6" . Great combo!
holdfast Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Daiwa SS tournament 1300 Excellent Reel, found one at a second hand store in Pembroke for 20 bucks along the Omnis and cheap Zebcos and Quantums. Glad the owner wasnt a fisherman. The spool would of costed more.
Popr Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Posted August 17, 2008 Hi Guys: Thank you for your words of wisdom. Popr
jace Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 So when are we gonna see some pics of these fish you catch on this Duh-Wa? tackle you keep braggin' on??? ... or is it the typical Duh-Wa? tackle syndrome? You can hook them... but can't get them to the boat! brought in a good amount of fish in the last few days. 4 of them were a good size including 2 coho's 10# and 14# and a chum around 15-16#. All landed with a little bass setup. 100 size duhwa low profile baitcaster reel and a short gloomis rod. I'm losing fish though because i can't get a good hook set with the rod...time to switch to a meat stick.
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