RacerxV6 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 So I couldn't remember if this has been covered before. I am looking at replacing some spinning reels as mine are in the 10-15 year range old and my Diawa BG series are at least 30 and they are heavy. I know a lot of you flats guys use spinners more than casting. What do you all like to throw and I am looking anywhere from $100-$150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I like Quantum. Have the old Iron series, still looks and works like new. Both in spin and conv. Son just got 2 Vapor pat’s in 30. Looks very nice and feels good. Have not used yet. The Smokes are said to be excellent reels but a bit more. Vapor $139. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest4reds Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Check out the Florida Fishing Products Osprey line. The new Osprey CE is $199 but the original Osprey I think is right there at $149. I got two of the original Osprey reels a year or two ago in 2500 size, I love them and they still run like new. This year I picked up one of the new Osprey CE in 1000 size, phenomenal reel is my initial reaction. Sexy, light weight, and still gives you 26lb of drag! Definitely worth looking into at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I have been using Shimano Stratics for ever. I like the 3000 but have a couple of 2500 that work just as well. If you hunt on line you can find them for $150 or so that would be last years model. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 A lightly used shimano ci4+. Sure youll replace the roller bearing every 1-1.5 years, but super smooth and light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, Headhunter said: I have been using Shimano Stratics for ever. I like the 3000 but have a couple of 2500 that work just as well. If you hunt on line you can find them for $150 or so that would be last years model. I love stradics. Especially earlier Japanese models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 These are holding up to charter service quite well and are the replacement for the time tested Symetre. 3000 or 4000 and the price is right. Can find them most anywhere. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/shimano-nasci-spinning-reel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I use Daiwa BGs in 2500-4000 about daily, they hold up great and I admittedly am bad on reel maintenance beyond rinsing them off. I think this set is going on 2 years now. I don’t think there is a better reel in the $80-100 range and possibly not a better value for the money out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 For the money hard to beat Nasci caught ladt week on NASCI 2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 For the price, the Daiwa BG 2500 would be hard to beat. But, you can get a Shimano Stradic 2500 for not much more and it is an excellent reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Quantum Smoke. Best warranty, as good or better than a Stratic and cost less. I have had almost all the brands and the Quantum Smoke is the best bang for the buck for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Nobody using Penn Battles ????? I have Penn Battle 2. 2500s, 3000s and 6000s. They have been very good. No problems, smooth and durable. I bought two Penn Clash 2500s and they are good but I like my Battles more if you can believe that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensenjeff Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I've had a set of Quantum Cabo's (30,40,50,60) for over 15 years without any problems except the heel plate of the reel falling off a few of them. Fortunately, it does not effect the performance of the reel or allow water intrusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 My guide boat has a mixture of Florida Fishing Products Osprey 3000CE, Shimano Stradic 3000, and Shimano Sustain 3000. All are excellent. Spend a few extra bucks and get the drag you hoped for, and the reliability you need. BTW the Sustain has the smoothest drag. All these reels work HARD, hundreds of hours annually. I rarely wear one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I primarily use Shimano’s , 2500’s and 3000’s in either Stradic, Nasci or Symetre, but the new Lews CI 200 is also a very good lightweight spinning reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Shimano Stradic 5000’s on my Loomis rods and Diana BG 4000’s on my Star rods. I too agree that the Diawa BGs are a good value. I prefer reels with large handles. I always buy rods/reels in sets of two or four. I like my gear to match, my wife says I have issues. I use a lot of 15lb Power Pro in moss green for backwater and 20lb mono Momoi Diamond for Dolphin. Although this was primarily a “spinner” conversation for my conventional setups I have Avets on St Croix Mojo rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 13 hours ago, jh141 said: Nobody using Penn Battles ????? I have Penn Battle 2. 2500s, 3000s and 6000s. They have been very good. No problems, smooth and durable. I bought two Penn Clash 2500s and they are good but I like my Battles more if you can believe that. I have a couple of Battles and have had to replace parts on them. There is a small plastic part in the bail release that fails after a while. I will say that Penn has stepped up its game finally and is machining its gears now and not casting them. Shimano and Daiwa have a great marketing program that others like Quantum do not. The Stratic is the 1# selling reel, so they are the target of the other manufacturers. I own a lot of them and have had many different models. The ones that pissed me off the most had the rubbery grip turn to a sticky mess. The older wooden handles were better. The Quantum Smoke has a 5 year warranty. No one else does at that price point. If the Stratic is in your price point, look at the Smoke, IMHO they are slightly better than the Stratic and cost less. Having said all of that, the rod and then the line are more important than the spinning reel, but that is probably a conservation for another post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Chief Those sticky handles are from sun screen. I agree, I hate when they get like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 16 hours ago, jh141 said: Nobody using Penn Battles ????? I have Penn Battle 2. 2500s, 3000s and 6000s. They have been very good. No problems, smooth and durable. I bought two Penn Clash 2500s and they are good but I like my Battles more if you can believe that. Been using Penn for years. Most of mine are the older American made models. Did but a Clash for freshwater and has worked without a problem for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Everybody, Thanks so much for all the input. I have looked at quite a few of these models that I have not used nor heard of. I am a huge Diawa fan and will probably hone in on a Diawa model but will not rule out some of the others. Something I did not mention earlier, I primarily fish freshwater with the occasional salt dip so not sure if I need to be too concerned about the corrosion aspect. Just something I wanted too mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I am a little late to the party but I bought Daiwa Fuego LT's in 1000 and 2500 model and they are holding up well. I saw some of you mentioned the Florida fishing Osprey brand and I bought one of those in 1000 series(18# drag). I did splurge and buy a Daiwa Luvias (2500) this year but that is out of your price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, lurem said: I am a little late to the party but I bought Daiwa Fuego LT's in 1000 and 2500 model and they are holding up well. I saw some of you mentioned the Florida fishing Osprey brand and I bought one of those in 1000 series(18# drag). I did splurge and buy a Daiwa Luvias (2500) this year but that is out of your price range. Thanks!!! I've been looking at the Diawa Procyon AL LT. I like it a lot,gonna try and stop by Cabelas this week and check it out. Gulp on the Luvias....yeah outta my range currently but looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I've got several spinning reels but for the money, can't beat the Shimano Nasci and the Daiwa BG series. Both at that $100.00 price point. I have a few reels that are in that $200+ range and the only difference I can tell is weight and maybe drag. Chose to stick with Shimano and Daiwa because of availability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatherof4 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 New Diawa BG's and you're good to go. Great reel and at a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Quantum Smoke 3 1500 2500 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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