Topic: How about some Spinning reel favorites (Read 1340 times)

nmanley · « **on:** February 03, 2010, 04:56:56 PM »

I've been looking around a bit and never see much about spinning reels on here but EVERY better fisherman does have and uses spinning reels when the water calls for it.

How about some reel and rod combos your using. Likes and/or dislikes.
Please give model # of them too. Helps when looking for them online.

THANKS

Camden · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2010, 05:08:50 PM »

one of my favorites is my mitchell avocet II. small light weight and smooth

nmanley · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2010, 05:18:07 PM »

Thanks, My dad use to use Mitchell 300's He loved um.

Camden · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2010, 05:30:05 PM »

i really wish i could find some of the older mitchell copperheads. that is still and always will be on a rod ready for duty.

Bassinkorea · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:39:22 PM »

I have 3 spinning combos, but only use 2 of them often. The rods are both Korean brands, but the reels are both Shimano's. I love my Shimano spinning reels. Since I bought them both in Korea, they are both Japanese model numbers.....

1. NASCI - C3000
2. AERNOS XT - C3000

nmanley · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:59:37 PM »

Nice looking reels Steve. The NASCI - C3000 Looks like a $200+ reel in the states. A bargain at $98 plus shipping.

Bassinkorea · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:11:08 PM »

Quote from: nmanley on February 03, 2010, 07:59:37 PM

Nice looking reels Steve. The NASCI - C3000 Looks like a $200+ reel in the states. A bargain at $98 plus shipping.

Yeah, it's a super smooth reel. I used mine all last year without any troubles at all. Very nice reel.

Holden · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:51:23 PM »

Daiwa Excelers and Shimano Saharas for me! Daiwas are super smooth, while Shimanos are built like tanks.

-Steve- · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2010, 09:01:57 AM »

I have 2 spinning rigs I use a lot. 1st is the Pflueger Trion combo 6'6" Med I use for finess and then my worm rig is a Shimano Sustain big enough to handle 20lb line and a Shimano 6'6" MH rod

Joshawa · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2010, 05:57:18 AM »

I have a Sahara paired up with a 7' Med Croix triumph that I love. When I need to use a spinning set up it is defiantly my go to. I have a couple Mitchell 300s that get occasional use (usually during the walleye run) and a Abu Cardinal 300 series also sees occational use. I prefer the Abu over the Mitchells, but the Shimano blows them both out of the water.

One thing to note - I had a Mitchell 308 epicly fail on me right out of the box. It was while bringing in the fish in my profile pic. I had her deep in the weeds and the coupler that holds the handle gave out with a loud pop. It was difficult to get her in the boat with a busted reel but fleet farm replaced my reel without question.

Dug · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:24:24 AM »

Shimano Stradic 2500 on a Med St Croix premier
California Tackle M10 on Hurricane Redbone M rod. (I should probably get an UL rod for this reel.)

Dug

nmanley · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:46:37 AM »

Only negatives I've read about on the Shimano's is the bail bearings tend to stick after a while. I really like the way the Sahara stacks up price vers performance.

Anyone use the Quantum Kinetic or any other Quantum's?

Nickk · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2010, 02:39:46 PM »

I really like my Shimano Saros. I've had a couple Quantums, a Kinetic and a Catalyst PTi. I really liked the Catalyst until I dropped it on my garage floor and broke the rotor, no biggie right, buy a part and fix it. Wrong, they don't make the rotor for replacement. Oh well, no more Quantums for me....ever.

Dunham Fisher · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2010, 02:54:02 PM »

Quote from: mohunter82 on February 03, 2010, 05:08:50 PM

one of my favorites is my mitchell avocet II. small light weight and smooth

Ya' know what mohunter, for the price, it's a helluva' good spinning reel. I have two now.

nmanley · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2010, 03:16:38 PM »

Thanks Nickk and Dunham.

I looked at the Saro's some today at several different sights. Nice reel!

Camden · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:09:27 PM »

Quote from: Dunham Fisher on February 05, 2010, 02:54:02 PM

Ya' know what mohunter, for the price, it's a helluva' good spinning reel. I have two now.

yea i love it for my roadrunner jigs and small worms. plus i like the quick switch out on the line spools so i can switch line fast.

nmanley · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:50:11 AM »

Pulled the trigger last night and have two Shimano Sahara's SH2500's on the way. Only thing I was worried about was if I should go to the SH3000 size. OH well.... done now.

Camden · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:46:00 PM »

nah you'll like the 2500's

nmanley · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2010, 11:44:01 PM »

Thanks Mohunter

Joshawa · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:03:58 PM »

I agree the 2500 is perfect. I think going up a size would just add weight and have no more added value to you.

BKBASSER · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2010, 06:40:30 PM »

I started with an old school Mitchell 300, for me that will always reign the best

Then to the newer e 300 series of Mitchells, which in the last 2 years have greatly improved

Pflueger Trion

WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY FAVORITE SPINNING REEL OF ALL TIMES

PFLUEGER PRESIDENT size 35

DBrooke · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2010, 07:03:46 PM »

Well, as one of the only guys I know that fishes 98% spinning reels, even in tournaments, I'll give my input. I love Shimanos, no doubt about it. Here is my top 5 setup:

2 of these http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/spirex_rg.html
1 on a 6'6" MH Bionic Blade, 1 on a 7' Fenwick

2 of these http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Sonora.html
Both on 7' Fenwicks

1 of these http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Sedona_FB.html
6'6" Berkley Cobalt
All are the 2500 size, all strung with Power Pro (with mono backing of course)
Finnesse, jig n pig, crank, spinnerbaits, etc......

If you look on the features, at the bottom you'll see they are actually rated for Power Pro line as well

nmanley · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2010, 07:39:38 PM »

Very good input guys..... Thanks

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