Can anyone recommend a good spinning reel?
Shimano Sedona is hands down my favorite. They run about 60 bucks but you more then get your moneys worth out of them.
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.
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!
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.
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.
***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!
I’m a Symetre/Stradic fan too.
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.
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.