new spinning reels fo 2012

  • tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 24, 2011 at 5:21 pm #1238723

    I rig five basic rods when fishing river walleye/sauger.
    1) PS56MF…..vert blades w/braid…6925 President XT
    2) XS63MXF….vert jig w/braid or mono…4730 Arbor
    3) LTWS68MXF..casting 1/4-3/8 jigs mono
    4) XS69MLXF…casting small blades/jigs w/braid…4730 Arbor
    5) LE70MLF….casting/dragging 1/16-1/4 jigs w/mono or braid

    I ran Quantum PTi 20 Catalysts on the LTWS 68 and LE 70 last season but found them a little heavy. They are great reels and I switched them over to my Bass spin rods. I would LOVE to buy a couple Patriarchs or Stradic C14s but my budget is looking more like Supreme XTs or Shimano Saros for a smooth long casting reel.(or maybe just a couple more Arbors?)
    Looking for some experienced opinions on a quality light weight, smooth, long casting reel for under $150 ea.

    gonzo50613
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 170
    December 24, 2011 at 5:55 pm #1021184

    Cabelas.com still has some of the old model Stradic’s in the 1000 or 2500 for $119.99 in the Bargain Cave. There not the C14’s but a fantastic reel at a great price. Wish I could afford to pick up another one now.

    buzzer
    Garnavillo Iowa
    Posts: 542
    December 24, 2011 at 6:01 pm #996647

    Shimano stradic 1000 will get my vote every time smooth drag built to last I recently bought a 7ft cabelas rod with recoil guides paired with 1000 stradic load rod with 1/4 jig and cast a mile. I’ve found deals on the stradic fi 99$ to 135$ nib

    john23
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 2578
    December 24, 2011 at 6:44 pm #1021205

    I’m a big fan of the shimano Sahara reels. My mono rods are set up with the 2500 size model. One heck of a reel for $80 retail.

    iowaeye
    Posts: 160
    December 24, 2011 at 7:31 pm #1021220

    Scheels has the older stradic 1000 for 99.00. Can’t beat that price.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 24, 2011 at 7:36 pm #1021222

    I picked the Saros because its the only Shimano model I know of that comes with a spare spool. I like the ability to change line type/weight on any of my rigs.

    gchen53081
    Posts: 37
    December 24, 2011 at 8:49 pm #1021234

    Search “pflueger Patriach” on Ebay.
    I just bought a new Pflueger Patriach on Ebay for about $140 with free shipping.
    The seller’s Ebay ID is “unitedoutdoors” or somehting like that. I think he still have a few of them available.

    scott-k
    Red Wing
    Posts: 539
    December 24, 2011 at 9:09 pm #1021236

    These criteria had me buy Arbor 7430 last Spring…
    weight – 8.5 ounces, I think
    casting – wide spool and less line memory too
    price – $79
    durability – smooth drag too
    spare spool – one is braid ready

    All that put together and I can’t find a better reel…yet.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 24, 2011 at 10:14 pm #1021252

    Right you are Scott… but you know some fisherman are never satisfied with all the new stuff coming out…

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1285
    December 25, 2011 at 2:52 am #1021283

    Quote:

    Cabelas.com still has some of the old model Stradic’s in the 1000 or 2500 for $119.99 in the Bargain Cave. There not the C14’s but a fantastic reel at a great price. Wish I could afford to pick up another one now.

    A few weeks back,Cabela’s had the Stradic 2500FIs for 99.99.They do come with a matching spare spool,but the C14s do not I did not see a whole lot of difference between the FHs and FIs.At that price,I’m surprised any are left,the new FJs went up in price(40.00).I wanted to try the Pluegers,but found good prices on the Stradics.

    red89
    Hudson
    Posts: 918
    December 25, 2011 at 3:28 am #1021291

    Quote:

    I’m a big fan of the shimano Sahara reels. My mono rods are set up with the 2500 size model. One heck of a reel for $80 retail.

    I have had the same Sahara for about 7 years and it still works awesome. I think I got it on sale for $50. I would really have a hard time spending more than $80 on a spinning reel when that sahara seems bullet proof.

    Have you looked at the Lew’s? The baitcasters have great reviews from what I’ve seen, the spinning reels might be pretty good too. They also have a wide arbor spool reel… Lews spinning reel

    gchen53081
    Posts: 37
    December 25, 2011 at 3:47 am #1021294

    Quote:

    what size did you get on that pflueger Patriach.

    Mine is a 9530.

    I just checked this guy’s listing on Ebay. He has Patriach 9525,9530, 9535,and 9540 all listed for $139.99 with free shipping.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 25, 2011 at 4:17 pm #1021375

    I tried a Patriarch last summer for smallies with Chris Beeksma on Lake Superior…WOW! $139 is a great price! You will love that LTWS 70MLF…

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    December 25, 2011 at 6:21 pm #1021387

    Quote:

    Just ordered a new LTWS70MLF and looking to pair it up with a nice reel I think that one might be it. Thats a great deal

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 25, 2011 at 10:43 pm #1021411

    If it is purely a Walleye rod, casting and jigging braid/mono, I’d opt for the 9530. If you throw fluorocarbon into the mix then I would go 9535 for the bigger spool. Even the 9535 is insanely light ar 8.5oz

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    December 26, 2011 at 5:57 pm #1021525

    Yes it is…I read the 7540 weight in error…

    That is incredibly light weight! Almost makes a guy look at a new Extreme to match up with!

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