I just got a new rod and I was hopeing to get a real nice reel to go with it but, i cant make up my mind what to get.
2006-10-08 12:47:15 · 7 answers · asked by fhn_2008 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I have been fishing for over 50 years. Without a doubt, Shimano makes the best, most reliable reels. You didn't mention what kind of fishing you do, but Shimano makes reels from $20 to $500, and they all work great. Unless you are a very serious fisherman, you can probably get just what you need for $40 -$75 at any sporting goods store...Cabelas, Sports Authority, Sportsman's Warehouse etc. Check out Shimano's Sierra, Sienna, and Sahara models.
2006-10-09 09:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a PENN. Whether, or not you are fishing fresh or salt water, PENN makes the most reliable reels for the money. They are virtually indestructable, well-built, extremely reliable, and priced well below a Shimano of similar status. I have had over 10 brands of reels, some good, some bad, but a PENN never fails. I have locked up, ripped the gears out of, and had parts actually fall off of 3 different Shimanos. Even if you plan on fishing fresh water, look in Bass Pro's or Cabelas' salt water sites for a reel. You can't go wrong with a PENN.
2006-10-09 10:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by rick s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably as many answers to your question as there are fishermen. Not knowing the size rod you have, I can only go by my own experiences. I have always prefered Penn reels because they have been well built and easy to locate parts when needed. The models they make are not changed every season. Daiwa and Shimano have also proven to be dependable for both fresh and saltwater applications, and tend to be lighter if you plan on casting alot. Make sure to match the reel to your rod. To big or to small can really ruin the action.
2006-10-10 03:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Knotalone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shimmano Baitrunner 4500 for about $100. I used to like the Penn 704 abd 712 but they switched over to plastic and put in too many parts. The more parts a reel has, the more it could break down. Shimmano has a lots of parts too, but the reel is smooth and tough.
2006-10-09 01:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local tackle store, have a play around with some of the reels there, and pick the one you feel most comfortable with.
Usually you can't go too far wrong with either: Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma or Abu-Garcia.
2006-10-09 10:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
califonian tcp 30 for $65.00
2006-10-10 12:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by great white fisherman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHIMMANO WOULD BE A GOOD SELECTION
2006-10-08 13:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋