Spinning reel

General Fishing Discussion
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I need a new spinning reel. I am looking for something in the 12-15 lb. class for trout and reds. My Shimano and Fin-Nor reels have not held up very well. Is there anything out there for less than a fortune that will perform well? I wish I had my Mitchell 300 from the late 1960’s back. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

oyster cracker

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Daiwa exceler 3000 it has held up for me

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I still have my Mitchell 300. Do you really still want one? It’s been in the shed for >35 years but still looks good.

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I have Penn Sargus 2000 and reely like it.

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Okuma Trio size 20. Use it in my guide service and beat the willies out of them kayak fishing.

All reels will benefit from a rinse w/ fresh water, spray with Penn corrosion inhibitor.

Who’s ready for a sleigh ride?
www.kayakfishsc.com

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I’m a little suprised by this post. I have a Saraha 4000 and a Symetre 2500 that I have fished the snot out of. Always rinsed with fresh water and once a month washed with Nor Pine boat wash with wax. And I have had ZERO issues. Bothe are under $100 with the Symetre coming in at $99. Haddrells had them on sale for $79 when I bought mine. My Penn Sargus has performed flawlessly as well. As Too Busy said all will benefit from a good rinse with fresh water.

21’ Sea-Pro CC
Yamaha 150
“Aquaholic”
2008 Dodge Ram Mega-Cab 4x4 6.7 Cummins

“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.”
Ernest Hemingway

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quote:
Originally posted by DFreedom

I have Penn Sargus 2000 and reely like it.

ditto…plus a couple of 4000s…

The Morris Island Lighthouse www.savethelight.org

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Ive been looking into getting a new reel as well. I have a Sargus 2000 and its awesome. Wouldnt mind one the next size or two up though for those bigger reds

The wetter, the better
-Stinger 144 SC
-Yamaha 50

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I use a Quantum Cabo CSP30pts. love the drag system but hate everything else about it. Wash it every time I’m finished but the coating peeled off, there is a sticky spot upon retreive and it’s noisy. I do use a older PENN 1500 (smaller then your looking for) and I love it. It’s older then the Cabo and still looks new and works like it. I am rough on my equipment but do regularly maintenance them. Recommend staying away from the Cabo.

FishCrazy

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I have a couple of Penn Sargus and a Shimano Sahara and both have held up well but I always rinse them well.

14’ Pamlico 140 Angler w/ rudder
Kayak, SCUBA, or both.

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When you catch a bigger red on a light reel you have a good chance of slightly bending the shaft therefore the noise issue you now have. Go up in size and you will avoid such.

I have been a big fan of the Stradics but the price goes up every year. I have had good luck with the Symetries at a better price point. Penn has started to make better product but as with all brands think about 80-90 bucks as a starting price point for a spinner that will last.

I like to shop at Haddrells as my son works there in Mt.P. The other shops are good as well but if you are in Haddrells in mt. p look for Justin and he will show you something at your price point.

big dog

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Thanks WG. Will have to check that out.

FishCrazy

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i have 13 or 14 cabo’s & bocas from 80’s to 20’s and have been extremely pleased w/ them.fished them very hard.a loose screw here and there but nothing major.like they say,light freshwater rinse.bocas only $120 or so.20’s for trout,30’s 40’s reds(and can also handle big mean fast fish,aj’s tarpon etc.)50’s up to 80,sky’s the limit.one of the best drags ever on a spinning reel.good luck

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I tried Quantam stuff last year and it fell apart before the year was up. You couldnt give me anything made by them.

This year, I changed to Diawa Tierra 2500’s and so far, they are doing great. Hadrells has them in stock

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[i]if you are in Haddrells in mt. p look for Justin and he will show you something at your price point.

big dog

well said. i bought a handfull of topwaters from him in the spring - not at all what I woulda picked out. the finish is beat off those lures. i had to replace hooks, etc.

the stuff he sold me works. nice young man, knowlegable sportsman.

you did good big dog.

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New Penn Battle’s (as well as several other new models) have arrived here at Haddrell’s, and to be honest I am pretty impressed with their new product. All sizes available, run around the $100 price range…outta check 'em out IMO

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swung by haddrells in mt p today and they have the penn af3000 on sale for 100 bucks…I have fished mine hard for almost 3 years and no hassle highly recommend!!!

“hook em and hold on”

Eagle One
07 Shearwater Z2200
225Vmax

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I have fished a penn af3000 for two years love it.just bought the new penn battle very nice also :sunglasses:

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I have been fishing the Quantum for years and had the same problem with the paint and I rinse with fresh water every time. I just went to Ebay and bought two Stradics and so far so good. I rinse and spray with penns slat block after every rinse.