Steelhead Spinning Reel

[shadowfly]

I agree with all the guys on the Whisker SS

here are my TD whiskers1300

the upper one is a Japanese whisker NEW IN THE BOX never used over 25 years old

and below on the rod is made in Malaysia

i regret selling also brand new whisker 700 Japanese made

great reels. friend i fish with still uses his after 20 plus years, of fishing.

[craigdritchie]

I'm another big fan of the Daiwa SS 1300 Whisker (as well as the newer 2500 Whisker II). Stradic is a nice reel, but the Daiwa still has a better drag, especially in cold, miserable conditions. It's also less prone to freezing up than the Shimano.

[asdve23rveavwa]

Been using a Diawa Tierra 2500 for the last three seasons. Love it so far, smooth drag, performed well in cold weather...decent price, got it for $129.