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  • gimp
    Registered User
    • Jan 2001
    • 2368

    #1

    new fishing reel

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a new reel for striper fishing off the coast. I really dont know anything about them. I'm looking for a spinning type. Something reliable, but not cheap. Anyone have any recomendations? I'd lust like to go to the store without feeling like an idiot. I'm willing to spend up to around 100 bucks. I just need the reel, I've got a rod.
  • Tunaman
    Specialized AGD Tech

    • Dec 2000
    • 8643

    #2
    Get the best Shimano you can afford. It will out perform almost anything on the market. The Penn Z Series will also work fine for the money you want to spend. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...030&hasJS=true
    http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...033&hasJS=true
    Last edited by Tunaman; 05-23-2006, 05:42 PM.
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    • fshrmn76
      VV7019 XMODed
      • Oct 2004
      • 107

      #3
      I'll second what tunaman said about the shimano reels. I would suggest the 4500 or bigger when being used for stripers. It holds a bit more line and has the gear ratio you need when a bigger fish runs and you have to haul it back in. The baitrunner feature makes it easier to sit back and have something to drink if it is a slow day, incase you hook up when you are not paying close enough attention.

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      • FactsOfLife
        Conservative Jihadi
        • May 2002
        • 2504

        #4
        not cheap? ok....




        I have one of these. It's impeccable. It's ridiculously expensive...

        It's buttah with a handle.

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        • gimp
          Registered User
          • Jan 2001
          • 2368

          #5
          I ended up getting the Shimano spheros 5000FA. I'm hoping it's big enough. I'm kind of having second thoughts.

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          • Altimas
            Registered User
            • Feb 2004
            • 909

            #6
            Get the Shimano baitrunner I use it for reds and Striper and LOVE IT!!!!!! Right around the price range too.
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            • gimp
              Registered User
              • Jan 2001
              • 2368

              #7
              I considered the baitrunner, but I never really use live bait, so I don't need it.

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