New Spinning reel

  • Finny
    Minnesota
    Posts: 15
    February 9, 2006 at 9:55 pm #1233925

    I am looking for some recommendations on spinning reels for walleye fishing. I have been looking at a Quantum energy PTi and a Shimano Stradic. Which would you recommend or what others would you recommend. Thanks

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    February 9, 2006 at 10:06 pm #419357

    Shimano Stradic…
    Fluid drive gears, dependable and durable reel. I even use them in the winter on some of my walleye rods!!!
    Quality drag, holds adequate amount of line!!!
    The 1000 series is really a solid all around reel for the money…just my opionion..

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    February 9, 2006 at 11:04 pm #419364

    Shimano gets my vote as well. I tend to use reels that are on the cheaper side . The Sedona’s have been good reels for me with a good price point around $50

    shayla
    Posts: 1399
    February 9, 2006 at 11:06 pm #419365

    Make that 3 votes for Shimano….they are just outstanding reels for the money!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    February 9, 2006 at 11:24 pm #419371

    Plug this one as #4!!!
    I got a Sahara that has served me very well for over 6 years……..All my Shimanos have held up!!!!

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    February 9, 2006 at 11:51 pm #419378

    Stradics here,but there are certainly others to consider in the market place

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    February 10, 2006 at 12:29 am #419387

    The Sedona’s have treated me great

    fishinfreaks
    Rogers, MN
    Posts: 1154
    February 10, 2006 at 12:39 am #419392

    I’ve been using Stradics for the past four years. I’ve loved them, until I bought a Quantum PTi. The bail is so smooth to flip over, the drag is great! I love it. And I got one of the holographic ones to go with my custom rods with the holographic guides. They look sweetness!

    As to longevity…I can only hope it holds up. But right now I love them enough that I’ve got a new one and hope to get a couple more this season.

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    February 10, 2006 at 2:09 am #419413

    Since we’re talkin Shimanos, let’s not forget the symetre. I have 4 and am buying more this season. Great reels in the 1500 and 2500 sizes, and the $80 price tag isn’t too formidable.

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    February 10, 2006 at 2:29 am #419417

    Mitchell Avocet Gold Series(G2000),8BB reel for $30.00,a great reel for the $.
    Ryan Hale

    pfluggy
    ROSEMOUNT, MN
    Posts: 262
    February 10, 2006 at 2:54 am #419421

    SEDONAS FOR ME ,HAVE 6 NEVER HAD A ONE LET ME DOWN, PRICE IS RIGHT TOO.

    mike_j
    Nashua Iowa
    Posts: 754
    February 10, 2006 at 4:42 am #419453

    The symetre gets my vote. And I agree with Ryan about the avocet gold, for $30 it is a darn nice reel.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    February 10, 2006 at 1:50 pm #419505

    1. quantim pti
    2. Symmetre
    3. Sedona

    superdave
    NE IA
    Posts: 804
    February 10, 2006 at 5:56 pm #419601

    I also like mitchell/Abu reels. For 30 dollars, avocetts are a nice reel, and you can have 3 of them for the price of a decent shimano.

    I’m intrigued with the japanese line of shimano’s, lighter, more bearings, etc. I may try one soon.

    redneckjr
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 1037
    February 11, 2006 at 2:57 am #419735

    I have a Shimano Sedona and my dad has a Shimano Sahara. They are both GREAT reels!!!!! The Sedona is $50 and the Sahara is $60.

    yoda840
    Western North Carolina
    Posts: 91
    February 11, 2006 at 6:17 am #419768

    Symetre … I have 2000’s & 4000’s … whatever size balances the rod.
    Barry

    z-man
    Dousman, WI
    Posts: 1416
    February 12, 2006 at 1:34 am #419865

    have to agree with the Stradic vote, as have two of them for about 4 years, without any problems. But with that said, have been replacing some older worn reels (Mitchells) with Pfleuger Presidents, and two years into a couple of them, still doing fine. So for half the price of the Stradic, a good reel and good value.

    john-tucker
    Northwest Illinois
    Posts: 1251
    February 12, 2006 at 3:31 am #419875

    I have used a little bit of everything over the years, and just purchased a couple of Mitchell Avocet Gold Series reels on sale at a local department store for $24 each. Used them five or six times, and I am hooked. Very very smooth, and I can buy several for the price of one Symetre. I would not classify these as cheap reels, just inexpensive!

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