Reel recomendations

  • Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    March 4, 2013 at 6:40 pm #1280992

    I have ordered a St. Croix Legend Elite 5566MLF. This rod will get extensive use. What do you all recommend for a quality, durable reel? Also, best place to purchase the reel.

    Thank you.

    gixxer01
    Avon, MN
    Posts: 639
    March 4, 2013 at 7:26 pm #1148197

    Pflueger supreme xt or patriarch would pair well. Even the plain supreme would be nice. I assume jigging is its intended purpose? A size 25 or 30 would be just about right. Haven’t seen many deals oit there recently. I would imagine you’ll start seeing them in the coming weeks.

    Jasonerlandson
    Posts: 10
    March 4, 2013 at 7:35 pm #1148203

    Quantum Smoke 15 is an awesome reel. I have a couple of the 25 size but for that size rod I would go with the 15. But any of the quantum models are nice. Check the energy pti, smoke, or the EXO. Depending on your budget, I don’t think there are better reels on the market. But there are many nice reels out there.

    Jason Erlandson

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13407
    March 4, 2013 at 8:23 pm #1148241

    Quote:

    Quantum Smoke 15 is an awesome reel. I have a couple of the 25 size but for that size rod I would go with the 15. But any of the quantum models are nice. Check the energy pti, smoke, or the EXO. Depending on your budget, I don’t think there are better reels on the market. But there are many nice reels out there.

    Jason Erlandson


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    Pending your budget and quality expectations, look at the Catalyst size 10, up to a 20. If you want the best and lightest, the EXO has a $30 rebate until March 31st. I just ordered a couple more of these. They are super light weight!

    mar-80
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 250
    March 4, 2013 at 8:31 pm #1148244

    I’ll give my vote for the Shimano Stradic CI4F. I have four in the 2500 series. Smooth casting and awesome drag. As far as best deals I would try E-Bay. Seems like they are about $25 cheaper.

    splitshot
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 544
    March 4, 2013 at 10:58 pm #1148290

    e-bay or the upcoming sports-show in Mpls. At the show – negociate – negociate – negociate. You can always save big $$$ on rods and reels there and you do not have to wait until Sunday to do it.
    NOW is the best time of the year to buy reels on e-bay too. This time of year seems to present the lowest prices of the year from my experience. I just bought a new Revo Gen3 STX and NOBODY could match or beat the price – tax fee and no shipping to boot!

    ottomatica
    Lino Lakes, MN
    Posts: 1380
    March 4, 2013 at 11:12 pm #1148299

    The most durable spinning reels I’ve ever used have been Daiwa Hardbodyz. Quite reasonably priced as well. They’re heavier but will outlast Shimanos.

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    March 5, 2013 at 7:00 am #1148439

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    The most durable spinning reels I’ve ever used have been Daiwa Hardbodyz. Quite reasonably priced as well. They’re heavier but will outlast Shimanos.

    I agree – not much heavier – love mine

    but then I have been a Dawia fan for 40 years now

    slipperybob
    Lil'Can, MN
    Posts: 1404
    March 6, 2013 at 9:23 pm #1149207

    My Legend Elites of a few years have Shimano Sustains on them back when those reels were about $200 only.

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