Best Spinning Reel

  • walinutz
    Cologne, MN
    Posts: 370
    December 4, 2012 at 3:30 pm #1239138

    What is the Best spinning reel you can buy in the $75-$125 range. Walleye fishing is what I’m using it for.

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    December 4, 2012 at 3:39 pm #1117260

    Quote:

    What is the Best spinning reel you can buy in the $75-$125 range. Walleye fishing is what I’m using it for.

    The one that balances the best on the rod you plan to use it on.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    December 4, 2012 at 3:40 pm #1117261

    Trolling??

    ajs
    Mellen,WI
    Posts: 248
    December 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm #1117273

    Quote:

    Quote:

    What is the Best spinning reel you can buy in the $75-$125 range. Walleye fishing is what I’m using it for.

    The one that balances the best on the rod you plan to use it on.

    X2

    Doesnt matter so much who makes it. How it feels on the rod is key.

    Ajs

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    December 4, 2012 at 4:55 pm #1117314

    I’m a Quantum guy and have complete confidence in the entire line up from the Accurist through the EXO’s Quantum Spinning Reels As mentioned, balance and feel is a huge part in having confidence in your equipment. Over sized reels to the rod throws them out of balance and you forfeit a lot of feel.

    If you look at the reels from all the major manufactures in the upper end of your range, you’ll find the quality level comes together and most are relatively comparable.

    Couple things to keep in mind as manufactures all try to cheapen the manufacturing process to keep the price down on reels.

    Bail construction? Stainless, titanium, Aluminum??? Titanium will give you better longevity.

    Bearings – Just because one reel has 10 bearings and another has 8, it doesn’t make it better; or your getting more. You need to know what the bearing type or rating is. If a company puts 12 crappy bearings in a reel instead of 6 great bearings, they sold you 12X more crap.

    One last thing that is usually not talked about, but makes a difference in a comfortable reel is the handle length. After putting a few in your hands, you’ll be able to tell there is something different while reeling. Sometimes having that longer or shorter stroke makes a difference.

    ottomatica
    Lino Lakes, MN
    Posts: 1380
    December 5, 2012 at 12:12 am #1117460

    Most durable + smooth in the price range will be any Daiwa Hardbodyz reel.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    December 5, 2012 at 12:31 am #1117464

    Symetre has served many anglers very well for many years as another option.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5821
    December 5, 2012 at 1:20 am #1117478

    ^^^ What Dean Said^^^

    whofan
    Posts: 30
    January 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm #1134975

    Lots of great choices.
    Something in your price range would be a Pfluger Supreme.
    Pfluger has been winning over many fishermen.

    artifishal
    Posts: 216
    January 27, 2013 at 3:54 am #1135098

    Loved the previous versions of the Shimano Saros. The 1000 size reel is super light and I loved using them for both walleye and crappie fishing. To date, I have 4 different Saros reels in both the 1000 and 2500 size. On top of all that, you get a spare spool as well.

    Even though it’s at the top of your price point, it’s hard to beat the value

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