What's your spinning reel preference?? - Page 2

whitemarlin16 · 12-03-2007, 01:01 PM

stella or Penn

hubris 1 · 12-03-2007, 07:19 PM

IF THERE IS A REEL THAT'S CHANGED THE MOST IN THE LAST TEN YEAR'S ...oop's........ it's the spinning reel. i know absolutely nothing about them. go to a tackle shop like chuck's and ask him.

Green Machine · 12-04-2007, 01:57 AM

I'm surprised so many people use the Stellas, Accurates, Van Staal's, etc. I am sure they are probably all fantastic... but I could never imagine paying so much for a spinning reel, even if I was completely flooded with cash. I guess I just don't know what I am missing. When I think spinning reel I think < $100.

For personal and charter use I have always used the Daiwa BG series. Reliable reels, very functional, last a long time, easy to get parts. Recently I have purchased a few Okuma Salina series reels, which have more bearings and a dual disk drag system... I really like them so far. Very smooth drag, can generate a ton of drag pressure, lightweight, great for fishing braid. I have used those Penn slammers before, they are nice too.

captcl · 12-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Here's another thing, I'm lefthanded so my personal reel is set but you don't know what your charter customers are going to be. Which is the easiest to change over right to left in short order without parts everywhere?Penn SS series seem to be the easiest.

shoefish · 12-06-2007, 08:31 AM

Stellllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

POON MAN · 12-06-2007, 09:13 AM

The best value spinners i have ever owned it has to be the Spheros
just bought a pile of quantam Cabos for a customer for sail doggin and liked the feel they have , I have tried the accurate spinners and they are smooth as silk , Daiwa seem to have a good reputation among fishermen

UVaSportfisher · 01-29-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FINRAZOR RODS

What are you guys fishing with that is HIGH QUALITY? Inshore/offshore all year... Looking for what you use to fish the following:

Reds, flounder inshore on 8-20 lb rods

Dolphin, kings nearshore/offshore on 10-25 lb rods

Thanks!

Although I also use some other Shimano: Stradic, baitcaster and have an Okuma which works great with braid. I've used the Penn Slammer and it was pretty nice too. Probably can't go wrong with any big name but you will find you might like some better based on feel. To me, a VanStaal feels 'rough' compared to a shimano though they are built like a tank and would probably last forever. The only shimano I've had quite was 24 years old. All things aside, quality of drag is likely the only factor that will HELP you catch more fish.

Cool Hand · 01-30-2008, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by FINRAZOR RODS
What are you guys fishing with that is HIGH QUALITY? Inshore/offshore all year... Looking for what you use to fish the following:

Reds, flounder inshore on 8-20 lb rods

Dolphin, kings nearshore/offshore on 10-25 lb rods

Have used Penn Slammers 450 and 750 for the last 5 seasons NO ISSUES at all. Great quality for the $

sdyarman · 01-30-2008, 07:41 AM

Penn ss.

reelaxin · 01-30-2008, 08:06 AM

Inshore it's all Penn SS, I think I have about a dozen in different sizes. For Sails and pitch bait rigs we use the Shimano Baitrunners - for the price they are a great reel.

12-03-2007, 01:01 PM	#11
whitemarlin16 Got fish Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northfield, NJ Jupiter, FL Posts: 171 Credits: 4,937.4 Occupation: Student / Fisherman / PipeFitter	stella or Penn __________________ Victoria Ann Fishing Team Northfield NJ , Jupiter FL

01-30-2008, 06:59 AM	#18
Cool Hand Master Baiter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spanish Fort, Alabama Posts: 49 Credits: 1,184.7	Originally Posted by FINRAZOR RODS What are you guys fishing with that is HIGH QUALITY? Inshore/offshore all year... Looking for what you use to fish the following: Reds, flounder inshore on 8-20 lb rods Dolphin, kings nearshore/offshore on 10-25 lb rods Have used Penn Slammers 450 and 750 for the last 5 seasons NO ISSUES at all. Great quality for the $ __________________ Movin on Up Charters Dauphin Island, AL www.movinonupcharters.com Now booking 08 Snapper and Tuna trips 251 510 8446

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12-04-2007, 01:57 AM	#13
Green Machine Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 337 Credits: 1,218.0 Home Port: Manasquan, NJ	I'm surprised so many people use the Stellas, Accurates, Van Staal's, etc. I am sure they are probably all fantastic... but I could never imagine paying so much for a spinning reel, even if I was completely flooded with cash. I guess I just don't know what I am missing. When I think spinning reel I think < $100. For personal and charter use I have always used the Daiwa BG series. Reliable reels, very functional, last a long time, easy to get parts. Recently I have purchased a few Okuma Salina series reels, which have more bearings and a dual disk drag system... I really like them so far. Very smooth drag, can generate a ton of drag pressure, lightweight, great for fishing braid. I have used those Penn slammers before, they are nice too.

12-04-2007, 01:58 PM	#14
captcl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City md. area Posts: 967 Credits: 1,411.4 Boat: Mako 22' Home Port: West OCMD Best Catch: My wife, HONEST! Occupation: Building facilities manager and (part time)charter capt	Here's another thing, I'm lefthanded so my personal reel is set but you don't know what your charter customers are going to be. Which is the easiest to change over right to left in short order without parts everywhere?Penn SS series seem to be the easiest.

12-06-2007, 08:31 AM	#15
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 4,601 Credits: 2,877.8	Stellllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

01-30-2008, 07:41 AM	#19
sdyarman I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: shippensburgPa /Longneck De Posts: 53 Credits: 1,284.2 Boat: GradyWhite 204 overnighter Occupation: Highway worker	Penn ss.

01-30-2008, 08:06 AM	#20
reelaxin "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 127 Credits: 1,351.1 Boat: 32 Ocean SS Home Port: Hampstead NC Occupation: Contractor	Inshore it's all Penn SS, I think I have about a dozen in different sizes. For Sails and pitch bait rigs we use the Shimano Baitrunners - for the price they are a great reel.