Spinning Reels

[bwel28]

Can anyone recommend a good spinning reel?
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[doolay]

Shimano Sedona is hands down my favorite. They run about 60 bucks but you more then get your moneys worth out of them.
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[bytebull]

I use a 9.99$ Shakespeare: Durango and have used it for 3 years without a problem. If you learn to put the line on properly and use a good flexible line with very little "line memory" they work just fine and are cheap. Keep them greased up about twice a year and change the line every few months and you are good to go.

If you have more money to spend I do recommend a higher quality reel, but this one has served me well for over three years and doesn't seem to be going out any time soon.
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[Dennis1022]

Shimano Symtre FG 2500 it cost about $59.00 front & rear drag adjustments. Also the Sedona real is is good I have both, they are 1 finger trip & cast reels!
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[bigpikeguy]

I have 2 Doug Hannon Wave Spin Reels. I think for the price they are hard to beat. They come packed with features and are a really tuff reel. I attached a link below for you to find out more info on it.


[url "http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0053388122804a.shtml"]http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0053388122804a.shtml[/url]
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[Catatafish]

Shimano has come out with some really good spinning reels the last few years.
I strongly recommend the Stradic (especially the MG's if you can still find them) and the Symetre series.
I'm typically a baitcaster guy, and the cheaper spinners I have had used to annoy the hell out of me.
However, I picked up 2 of the Stradics and one of the Symetres last year and I really like them.
They Symetres come in around $100, and the Stradic's are about $160. The Stradic Mg's used to be over $200, but you can find them cheaper if you look hard.
One of the big surprises about these reels compared to the older Shimano reels that I own was lack of line twist , and of course the light weight. The Stradic Mg 1000 comes in at 7 ounces, for instance. Paired with a St. Croix Avid series rod, the total weight is less than 10 ounces, and that makes for a sweet drop shot rig.
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[tomegun]

[quote Dennis1022]Shimano Symtre FG 2500 it cost about $59.00 front & rear drag adjustments. Also the Sedona real is is good I have both, they are 1 finger trip & cast reels![/quote]
I'm a Symetre/Stradic fan too.
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[gdn443]

Theres your answer. Shamano loved by all. I have seven myself. Stratic on down. Symetrie seems to give you the biggest bang for your buck.
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[bytebull]

Well I'm old school. I've been fishing since the early sixties and I find that almost any gear you buy will work fine if you maintain it well. Keep it clean, grease if often and replace your line often.

I still have some of my old childhood Zebco 404's from the early 70's that I let my little nephews and children use today. I have just maintained them over the years and they still do the trick for the kids.
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