What brand/model/size spinnning reels do you you guys like on your walleye rods for ice fishing?
September 12, 2013 at 3:15 am
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September 12, 2013 at 3:27 am #1194463
After bouncing around a bit model to model, brand to brand, I’ve landed on Shimano Sedona 500’s for panfish and 750’s for walleye. If I’m fishing lake trout or big walleye on Winnipeg using heavier action rods I just strap on my summer reels which are Shimano 2500’s. Works for me.
September 12, 2013 at 6:54 am #1194465X2 same for Me
September 12, 2013 at 11:57 am #1194474I agree with something a little smaller than 1000’s for ice fishing. I mainly use 1000’s for summer fishing and I have never had a problem. I would spend a little more on a reel if you are going to use it for the summer though. The casting is a lot better. I just tried a cheaper reel and wow what a difference (I took it off and replaced it
) Just hard convincing the FW but finally got through to her 
September 12, 2013 at 1:15 pm #1194489Got a good deal on pflueger purist 1325, $50 a piece. Haven’t used them yet but seem like an extremely smooth reel.
September 12, 2013 at 1:56 pm #1194503Quote:
After bouncing around a bit model to model, brand to brand, I’ve landed on Shimano Sedona 500’s for panfish and 750’s for walleye.
Shimano no longer makes the 750 size reel – they switched models to 750, 1500, 2500 sizes from about 2003-2010 and went back to the 500, 1000, 2500 sizes after that.I use Shimano 500 size for everything on the ice but big pike and lake trout. Max drag on the 500 vs 1000 size is 6lb vs 7lb so the only thing your gaining is spool capacity and weight, neither of which I feel I need when on the ice. Like James, I’ll use a 2500 when targeting bigger fish. Hope this helps, good luck.
September 12, 2013 at 2:19 pm #1194512Shimano doesn’t make 750 size spinning reels anymore, but they really were the perfect size for a walleye ice reel (can maybe still find them on Ebay or get a used one).
That leaves you with wither the smaller shimano 500s/pfleuger 20s or the larger shimano 1000s/pfleuger 25s.
I use my open water crappie reel for an ice walleye reel, a shimano stradic 1000. It balances well on a longer TUC Precision Rod and I really like it, makes for a great multi-species combo. I’ve caught bluegill, crappie, perch, tulibees, walleye, lmb, pike, and lakers all on this combo and the reel handled it just fine.
My point… if you plan to target any larger species with your “walleye reel” then go for the 1000 sized. If you only want to use it for walleyes and smaller fish, go for the 500 size to save on weight.
September 12, 2013 at 2:24 pm #1194514I’m a fan of Teca the 4 or 5 bearing. A bunch of bang for the buck, never had any issues, and the drag is smooth. They had a bunch on clearance at Scheels, and I got 3 new in the box of which I’m getting some new rods.
September 12, 2013 at 2:30 pm #1194516Quote:
I’m a fan of Teca the 4 or 5 bearing. A bunch of bang for the buck, never had any issues, and the drag is smooth. They had a bunch on clearance at Scheels, and I got 3 new in the box of which I’m getting some new rods.
Had a Tica come apart on me while fighting a fish on LOW a few seasons ago. The same thing happened to my Dad the year before. I still have one for panfish though. Maybe they have new models to consider.
FDR
September 12, 2013 at 2:42 pm #1194519BTW, the Shimano Saros 1000 is a 750 body with 1000 size spool. 6.0:1 Gear Ratio and comes is at 7.1 oz. So about 1 oz heavier than a comparable CI4.
FDR
September 12, 2013 at 4:59 pm #1194548Quote:
Had a Tica come apart on me while fighting a fish on LOW a few seasons ago. The same thing happened to my Dad the year before. I still have one for panfish though. Maybe they have new models to consider.
FDR
Between me, my brothers, dad and other buds we have over 40 Tica reels, old and new nobody has ever had anything happen to any of their reels.
September 12, 2013 at 5:03 pm #1194553Penn, American made smooth and last a lifetime.
I use the 4300, it holds 250 yards with the newest one being 7 years old and the oldest being 15 years plus.
Up to 2 years ago I even used them in winter!September 12, 2013 at 5:36 pm #1194564Quote:
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Had a Tica come apart on me while fighting a fish on LOW a few seasons ago. The same thing happened to my Dad the year before. I still have one for panfish though. Maybe they have new models to consider.
FDR
Between me, my brothers, dad and other buds we have over 40 Tica reels, old and new nobody has ever had anything happen to any of their reels.
Not trying to bash them. We started with five of them. All purchased at the same time specifically for hard water fishing. Maybe there was a bad batch? Not sure. Have been very happy with the various Shimanos I have. Some better than others. Bottom line. You get what you pay for.
FDR
September 13, 2013 at 5:04 am #1194684Quote:
Shimano no longer makes the 750 size reel – they switched models to 750, 1500, 2500 sizes from about 2003-2010 and went back to the 500, 1000, 2500 sizes after that.
Wow, has it been that long? I guess that goes to show you how well my 750’s have held up. They look dang near new. I still run into them “new in box” from time to time and have established a little back stock to hold me through should I ever need to replace any of my 750’s.
September 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm #1194755The 750’s were a great reel. I still have a few as well. I wish the still made them. I think the larger size made them really durable.
Tica’s are good as well. In ice reels you do get what you pay for. You can cheat a little and get a Tuned Up reel. Where the reel is pre-lubed and cleaned for the ice season.
September 17, 2013 at 3:43 pm #1195348Quote:
After bouncing around a bit model to model, brand to brand, I’ve landed on Shimano Sedona 500’s for panfish and 750’s for walleye. If I’m fishing lake trout or big walleye on Winnipeg using heavier action rods I just strap on my summer reels which are Shimano 2500’s. Works for me.
Similar to James, but I have a few 1000’s of various Shimano models that I’ll sub-in for bigger fish. Big lakers are probably the biggest concern in terms of having a bigger spool that will hold more line.
I also have a few of the cheaper Shimano Siennas in my arsenal for panfish-only rods. The drag and cold-weather performance isn’t quite what the higher-price-point shimano’s will offer, but I’ve gone to putting carbon fiber drags in them and have been quite satisfied. These are inexpensive and I’ve landed decent pike and some really big largies without a complaint.
Joel
September 17, 2013 at 10:55 pm #1195445Hey Joel….
How have you been? I suppose you are getting readied up for ice, eh?
Quick question….where are you getting carbon fibered drag washers at?
September 18, 2013 at 7:24 pm #1195670Quote:
Hey Joel….
How have you been? I suppose you are getting readied up for ice, eh?
Quick question….where are you getting carbon fibered drag washers at?
Hey Tom – Much like you I assume, I’m caught between multiple seasons again.
Fall is a glorious time of year that goes way too fast. I ordered mine online from a company called Smooth Drag (www.smoothdrag.com). It seems like they specialize in the saltwater market, but had drag discs sized for Shimano 500 reels. I called to get everything squared away, that worked best.
Here’s a better look at these from a post last winter – Upgrade Your Drag
Let me know how you like them if you go that route. I was able to get more drag control with my Siennas specifically, which was really nice when the pesky bass start patrolling. I noticed a less-sizeable difference when putting them in the higher price-point Shimanos.
Good luck!
Joel
September 19, 2013 at 5:02 pm #1195821Quote:
Got a good deal on pflueger purist 1325, $50 a piece. Haven’t used them yet but seem like an extremely smooth reel.
I bought a couple of them at the same price-very happy. I like Pfluegers and thats a great price.
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