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Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/20/24 01:41 PM
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Time to replace my 35 year old spinning reel. I need a reel mainly for drop shot and wacky rig. Currently I have a 1000 model Shimano but it's time to at least get to a 2500. Looking to stay under the $125 range. I'm not a tourney guy, just fish every other weekend or so.
So far been looking at:
Daiwa Fuego $79 Daiwa Revros $50 Shimaon Nasci $90 Lew's custom Lite $127
Any insight and recs is appreciated.
Last edited by GMTK; 03/20/24 01:43 PM. Reason: typo
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/20/24 09:19 PM
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Go to Digitaka. You can really save some money on a quality reel. Example - a 2500 Shimano Ultegra is currently $114 shipped.
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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03/20/24 09:46 PM
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/20/24 10:03 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I use Shimano Spirex spinning reels. They have a double handle like a bait caster and a trigger so you don't have to deal with a bale. I pitch and flip with them and cast in tight spaces. They are built to help you cover a lot of water quick and I think they are around $70 a piece.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/20/24 10:15 PM
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I have the diawa fuego and diawa tatula. The tatula is so light you can hardly feel it. Fuego does not really compare other than they are the same size and shape. Not sure what they go for on digitaka I think they are higher than you asked for. Mine was used when I purchased it.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15023026
03/21/24 01:21 PM
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On digitaka - they have the Tatula but show it is made in China. Pretty sure Daiwa reels are made in Japan. Fakes?
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03/21/24 03:13 PM
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See you on the lake and have a great day!
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15023139
03/21/24 03:45 PM
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This bloke does a complete tear down of the major players in the spinning reel game here....pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. He fishes mostly salt water, so most of the reels here are marketed for saltwater.
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#15023159
03/21/24 04:01 PM
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/21/24 04:29 PM
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This is good Budget Reel = 2024 Daiwa Fuego LT $109.99 Mid / High Reel = Daiwa Tatula MQ LT $199.99 All are on sale right now at BPS w/ their reel buy back and you can get them $30-40 off. Can't beat those prices.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/21/24 04:33 PM
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On digitaka - they have the Tatula but show it is made in China. Pretty sure Daiwa reels are made in Japan. Fakes? Daiwa has manufacturers in Vietnam, Japan, and China (cheaper made models). I doubt the Tatula was made in China. The latest Tatula MQ LT is made of the Zaion V material which is made in Vietnam.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15023220
03/21/24 05:23 PM
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On digitaka - they have the Tatula but show it is made in China. Pretty sure Daiwa reels are made in Japan. Fakes? Nope made in china same as the ones here.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15023231
03/21/24 05:29 PM
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I'm gonna get roasted for this one but I'll put my $25 Sougayilang up against most any reel under $100. I own Daiwa and Shimano spinning reels and the Sougayilang compares to all except my JDM Daiwa. I caught a 7 pounder on Fork a couple of weeks ago and couldn't believe how perfectly the drag worked. I have a Bass Champs tournament Saturday and I chose to put the Sougayilang in the boat.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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03/21/24 05:31 PM
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Is that Sougayilang with or without pickles?
I will mention the Pflueger Supreme and President spinning reels; especially if Walmart is clearing them out at $25
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#15023267
03/21/24 06:09 PM
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I have a Lew's Xfinity, a Lew's Custom Pro, a Lew's Smash, and a Pflueger Presidente spinning reel. My favorite out of the bunch is the Lew's Xfinity, and it's one of the cheaper ones.
If I were to buy a new spinning reel today I would go with the Lew's Mach II Speed Spin. I just love a Lew's spinning reel. They're reasonably priced, and work exceptionally well in my opinion.
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#15023311
03/21/24 07:24 PM
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I used Shimano Sienna 1000s for years till Covid and now they're [censored] reels. Pflueger Presidents are nice. I've got some Diawa Legalis and I like the Pflueger's more. Drag isn't as important for me and I don't want anything too expensive in case it gets kicked in the lake!
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#15024132
03/22/24 04:04 PM
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I have 4 Revo X20's(black ones) that have been excellent for me.
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03/22/24 06:12 PM
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I have not tried a lot of the really expensive spinning reels but I have been using them for a long time. For the longest I was stuck on the Pflueger President or the Supreme but for the last couple years or so I have been using the Dobyns Spinning reel. They have been very smooth and held up to a lot of use with no signs of wear yet. They were $100.00 each and as far as I am concerned worth every penny. Dobyns ReelsJody Kea
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#15025095
03/23/24 06:50 PM
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I used to guide with Shimano Sedona reels. I now use Vanfords but the Nasci is a good pick, also. I like Shimano because their customer service is really good if need be.
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#15025111
03/23/24 07:22 PM
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There are a ton of reels that function exceptionally well for the price, but the shimano have been good to me for a long time. If you use a spinning reel (Allot), step up a little bit (cry once buy once). I have a spinning rod on deck every trip, so I don't mind spending a little more. If it is something that you are going to use not as frequent, they are all going to do the same thing. I have to feel a reel in the hand personally, I have never bought a rod or a reel blind. I have to feel it, and if I am buying a reel I take the rod I am going to put it on with me. If it doesn't balance out well, it's a nope. The Nasci is a damn fine reel, and I have been abusing mine for 3 years with absolutely no issues. Now, if it's on sale, or free I could care less. I have several brands of reels, and when serviced are solid. I would say, go in and give them a handling and you will know when you grab the right one. I used to have nothing but the quick-fire reels, but I transitioned to the non-trigger shimano spinning reels about 10 years ago and have not looked back.
Good luck, and let us know what you decide.
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#15030636
03/29/24 12:50 PM
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15032421
03/31/24 02:21 PM
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I've had no issues with the KastKing Sharky 3--4000 series. I don't use spinning reels but about 20% of the time. Ended up with 4 of them 55-60$ each. Don't think you get a spare spool though?
Last edited by Marmooskapaul; 03/31/24 02:21 PM.
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#15032771
03/31/24 09:42 PM
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Shimano NASCI SC 2500 is a good reel for $100. My wife only wants to use a spinning reel. She only wants to fish saltwater.
It’s good with 20# braid on it. Casts good, fairly smooth, decent drag. I will use it for techniques like free shrimping.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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#15032954
04/01/24 02:49 AM
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Shimano NASCI is pretty dang good for the money. I have a couple of them and have no complaints.
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#15033587
04/01/24 08:16 PM
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Shimano and Daiwa make the best spinning rods in their own independently operated plants from what I understand. All the rest of the reels imo are not on the same page as far as quality.
I’ve got Shimano spinning reels that work great with very little maintenance and are 10+ years old and I use a fairy wand a lot.
Shimano is great to work with if ever you need replacement parts. Never dealt with Daiwa.
Do yourself a favor and swap the felt drag washers out for carbon. You can get these cheap through smoooth drag.
If you want to try something new and cheap. I know a lot of guys that swear by Piscifun, they pronounce it pea see fun they have something like a “carbon” reel that sells for like 50 or 60 bucks.
Honestly I would splurge on a sale priced Shimano or Daiwa. I bought a few Daiwa Procyon ai that were normally 200 for 89. I’ve see some last model Stradics for $125. Those are bought higher end reels with better drags, and stronger internal components.
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Re: Best spinning reel for the buck?
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04/06/24 08:32 PM
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fishnpaul
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I use Shimano Spirex spinning reels. They have a double handle like a bait caster and a trigger so you don't have to deal with a bale. I pitch and flip with them and cast in tight spaces. They are built to help you cover a lot of water quick and I think they are around $70 a piece. I have two of them. Great spinning reels!
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04/09/24 03:44 PM
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I have a Shimano Nasci. Been using it for about a year. I like it. Thinkin about buying a couple more.
Tony
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04/09/24 04:10 PM
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Got 2 Revros and they are excellent. Not a better bang for the buck IMO.
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