#2394002 - 08/26/08 02:36 PM
Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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GPA
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I need a new spinning reel. I'd like a rear drag model capable of handling 6-8 lb. test line. Any suggestions?
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GPA
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#2395197 - 08/27/08 02:27 AM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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Doctor_Encore
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I too prefer rear drag reels or the drag that Abu-Garcia placed on the reel rotors( spool body)
I am still using Abu-Gracia Cardinal 4 reels from the 1980's (1984 reel foot #) which was the first rear drag reel. Zebco was the origional importer from the 70's and they had a aluminum body.
Ebay is a good place to start.
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#2395320 - 08/27/08 05:44 AM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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GPA
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Thanks. I, too, once had a rear drag Cardinal; got it as payment for a roof job I did. Unfortunately, it was stolen out of my truck. I'll check EBay
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#2395370 - 08/27/08 06:10 AM
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Planemech
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Pfluger and Shimano both make affordable rear drag spinning reels.
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#2395413 - 08/27/08 06:34 AM
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GPA
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Thanks....I'll check them out.
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#2395972 - 08/27/08 11:44 AM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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tzone
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pretty much must reel manufactures make a rear drag reel of some sort. nearly all will work with your line choice too.
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#2396245 - 08/27/08 01:58 PM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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It is encouraging to see support for the rear-drag reels. I have long favored them in spite of the fact that the front-drag contingent views us a second-class citizens.
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#2396623 - 08/27/08 05:14 PM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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FC363
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I now have 3 Shimano Symetre reels with the rear drag and they work great. The 1500 is probably the size you would need for 6lb test. I have 2 2500's and a 4000, and use braid on them. The fighting drag is a nice feature, particularly if you get one of those fish that makes a last ditch effort to get away at boatside.
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#2397379 - 08/28/08 04:34 AM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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GPA
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Thanks....I just might buy a Shimano before the season is over.
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#2402630 - 08/30/08 09:22 AM
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Mtn Hunter
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Shimano.
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#2468493 - 09/30/08 06:55 PM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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I was a born and raised Garcia Mitchell 300 and 308 fisherman. My dad will be rolling in his grave to hear this, but I switched over to the rear drag Shimano's and never looked back. Very good reels for the money, and they just never break, no matter how bad you treat them.
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#2523010 - 10/24/08 10:31 AM
Re: Rear Drag Spinning Reel
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Me too on the Mitchell 300 and 308. First spinning reels I owned.
The Shimanos are hard to beat in any configuration, spinning or level wind. The Shimano Curado is the best bait caster I've used. I know there are more expensive ones out there but I don't see how they could be that much better.
Their service is outstanding. I damaged a Symetre spinning reel and called Shimano. I got through to a service tech immediately and advised him of the problem, which was caused by me. He said send it in with a description how damage occurred. Two weeks later I received a new reel and a note thanking me for being a customer.
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