bassjnkie Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I like my Daiwa reels, but I am willing to buy something else. I need at least 200yrds of 10lb mono, a good front drag (very important), and a solid body/frame. Price range I am not sure of, but please suggest something reasonable. I am not a Shimano guy, but I know there are a lot of Shimano lovers out there, so suggest away. These are some reels I was looking at online. 1 - Daiwa® Exceler 3000 2 - Pflueger® President 6740X 3 - Pflueger® Supreme XT 9040XT 4 - Pflueger® Supreme 8040MGX Thanks in advance for the suggestions Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) I have three Excelers (1500 and two 2500) and love them. I have found them the cheapest at LeBaron (at regular price that is). Jim Edited September 28, 2008 by Radnine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I love my Stradics... very dependable!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'm on my 3rd year with a Pfleuger President and it has been quite reliable considering the abuse a lot of my gear goes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I have 2 quantum pts energy and absolutly love them, a little heavy but certainly a great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGG Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I like my Stradic and my Sahara's the Saros don't look to bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I like my Daiwa reels, but I am willing to buy something else. Why look anywhere else then???? If you can't already tell I am a pure Daiwa guy.... Of the Daiwa's I own the Team Daiwa Advantage 2500 size is one fine reel. I don't think they make them anymore (discontinued last year?) but if I were to buy one now I would opt for the Team Daiwa® TD-Pro, Daiwa® Tierra™, or the Daiwa® Sol™. A little bit more $ than the Exceler but nice reels for sure. And as Radnine posted, LeBaron usually has much better pricing on the Daiwa stuff.... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Why mess with perfection? -Daiwa- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy - Curtiss Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 The Pflueger President is quite possibly the best bang for your buck. I went into Bass Pro intent on purchasing a Quantum Energy PTI and the salesman told me I would be wasting the extra money. He then made me try out both reels and the Pflueger was actually quite a bit smoother. And for about $70.00 less. I spent the savings on tackle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I have to go +1 on the Pflueger President 6740's I have bashed the heck out of my two and they just keep on working. I fish all winter long for steelhead with mine, and use to fish all summer. They seem to take -30C or +30C equally well. I found shimanos at the cooler temps felt like I was turning a coffee grinder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 WOW! Ya got $25,000.00 worth of gear . . . waddya wasting time with el cheapos for . . . just grab a coupla 'Stellas?' Or do ya already got them too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) You got me, I do have 2 stellas 2500 but I need a little more line, like a 3000, but I want a reel that I can punish a bit. Thanks everyone, I wanted to try different company like Pfluger. I did come to a decision though, yes Shimano, either the Shimano Stradic FI, Shimano Stradic MgFB, or even the Shimano Saros F, please give me some feedback on these reel if you use them, GCD I got your vote!! Photoz, how do you know what my carp and match gear is worth. Edited September 30, 2008 by DanielM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I think ya should get a new guitar instead.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I don't know where y'all are getting these fancy names from but I say go with the Mitchell 300 it has the capacity you need, good front drag and is pretty sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 How'd I know . . . the first time you told me, it was over $15,000.00 worth . . . next time . . . . close to $25,000.00 worth . . a few weeks later . . . . in a p. m. . . . just never got around to deleting 'em yet. remember the piece I was looking for, for my Fox MMX? If yer gonna stretch things just a wee bit, ya gotta remember what you say, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker272 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I agree with prior posts the Pflueger reels and rods are amazing for the money. I have the a couple sizes of the President, and a couple Trions all very good. I also like my Shimano Sahara. Very smooth and resonable in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i've got a sedona, a sahara, a symmetre, and a saros ... and i love them all lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Sorry I didnt bother reading the other post so forgive me if it has been mentioned. for the money diawa regal is a great reel. Smooth drag has stoped its fair share of salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) I remeber everything I say. Remeber this one, just to clear things up, I under estimated the value of my equipment, it is alot more. Oh ya, can you please keep things to yourself, I really don't think everyone on this board should know the value of my stuff. I have to give you this, you have alot of nerve posting this. Nothing better to do EH! i've got a sedona, a sahara, a symmetre, and a saros ... and i love them all lol. Victor how do you like the saros? Edited September 30, 2008 by DanielM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 now i know how the ex found out about the subscribtion to boobs'n'tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Victor how do you like the saros? Have yet to land anything big on it (only 1-2lb bass) yet but it's smooth. When i played around with it in Lebarons it was actually smoother than the stradic (and quite a few people say that too). For the price it's definitely a great reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctdd2006 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 for the money I spent I'm quite satisfied with both my Spirex and Sedona. They've been durable but my Spirex took a bit of a beating recently running into a few 25+" pike while throwing jigs for walleye to the point where my drag isn't working the way it once did and I'm going to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Have yet to land anything big on it (only 1-2lb bass) yet but it's smooth. When i played around with it in Lebarons it was actually smoother than the stradic (and quite a few people say that too). For the price it's definitely a great reel. Thanks for the info. Has a strong/smooth drag thats what I looking for. I was going to ask if it's solid, but I will find out tommorrow at LeBaron. for the money I spent I'm quite satisfied with both my Spirex and Sedona. They've been durable but my Spirex took a bit of a beating recently running into a few 25+" pike while throwing jigs for walleye to the point where my drag isn't working the way it once did and I'm going to replace it. I had a couple of Sedona's their great, I will look into the Spirex. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 MODS please remove PHOTOZ post with the value of my equipment. I don't think it is fair to me to have it shown for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I love my Stradics... very dependable!!! I am with the Dog on this one .I love my Shimano 4000 Stradic all time favorite reel. never had to repair a Shimano. Quantum I have had a couple of them jam up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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