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Fresca · Joined: 07 Oct 2013 Posts: 3

For some dumb reason I keep buying cheap spinning reels and keep freezing up from the saltwater even after washing off with freshwater. Time to spend some money on a good one. Need suggestions! Will be using it for trout and redfish in the bay.

ElGuapo69 · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:50 pm Post subject:

For my hard earned money, I buy nothing but shimano

chazthefisherman · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:22 pm Post subject:

I like the old school Penns, they don't cease up

piermom · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:41 pm Post subject:

i have a 70$ shimano i got from roys and love it!
fiance got an 80$ penn and loves it
had a dawia(sp?) that he got from academy he liked it alot but it siezed up on him as soon as we would hook a big fish, thank god for awesome return policies!
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5moreminutes · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:39 am Post subject:

I have 4 shimano Stradic Ci4 in 2500 series. 3 years no seizing. I drop them off at Roy's for annual cleaning. Smooth and light weight.
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ltorna1 · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240

Fresca, I started a thread about a week or so ago on Penn Battles. A few people weighed in with there pros/cons of different saltwater spinning reels. Most of the ones discussed were under 150 bucks. Check it out.

Oh and welcome to the board Smile

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ironmanstan · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:04 am Post subject:

I have a few Shimano Stradics Some are 15 years old and still working just fine. Its not good for anything with moving parts to be dunked in saltwater and sand I don't care how much it costs or whats it's made out of. I also do my own reel cleaning. Very Happy

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workinbird · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:41 am Post subject:

I buy Shimano and Okuma spinning reals, lightly rinse them off with fresh water (NEVER SOAK A REEL) and a light spray and rub down with reel spray or WD-40. Wink

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workinbird · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:42 am Post subject:

I buy Shimano and Okuma spinning reals, lightly rinse them off with fresh water (NEVER SOAK A REEL) and a light spray and rub down with reel spray or WD-40. Wink

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AZ_squid · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:38 am Post subject:

Had a shimano Sedona wasn't a huge fan of it. Bought a Penn battle 4000. I love it. Casts smooth drag is smooth retrieval is smooth. It's all personal preference but for a hundred bucks you can't go wrong with it. It will tackle trout and reds but it can handle a more if need be. Spool mine with 12lb mono and it will cast for miles.
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MakoJJ · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject:

Love my Shimanos. I have siennas, sedonas, saharas, and a bait-runner. All are great for their purpose, and relatively durable.

Sienna is bulletproof. It is a great reel to use bait fishing or wading when you know it will get splashed. I neglect my sienna and its still running strong.

Sedona is a good all-around reel.

Even though I have had some problems with my saharas, I still like them (probably shouldn't LOL). Smooth and nice for lure fishing.

Bait-runner is for a very specific type of heavy inshore/ light offshore bait fishing. It is HIGH QUALITY but PRICEY.
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lmgreeri · Finger Mullet Joined: 21 Oct 2013 Posts: 18

AZ_squid · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:36 pm Post subject:

Big John · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2647

Another Shimano fan hear. A Stradic and a Sierra. Love them both. I fish with them and put them away. Never rinse or clean them, and have had both for years.

My Sierra on my Jarvis Walker 7' medium light is great for working larger lures in the surf. Man I miss the beach right now...

david weber · Bear Mullet Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 118

Check out Akios, I think model 656. Really good. I have about 6 Penns and although on the heavy side, they just keep working.