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Man I loved Shimano spinners until I just got their new Sahara 3000. Thing is made of plastic and feels like there's sand in the innards so returning it. I have an old Sahara 4000 from maybe 7 years ago, solid metal, same with a slightly newer Sedona. Both feel like greased lightning on the retrieve.
What does everyone prefer for a spinner in the 6-10lb test range these days for say $150 and under? I really hate plastic and things that feel cheap. I went with Shimano this time around based on past experience. I don't mind the weight of metal.
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Mine are Lews and Okuma. Wonderfully smooth.
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I've had good luck with Shimanos but there's lots of other good reels out there. I've got a Shimano Symetre that has been and still is a good reel. I believe they go for around $80. If you want to spend around $160 the Shimano Stradic gets good reviews. If you want to spend a lot less the Shimano Sienna at $30 is hard to beat. I bought one of their 2500 series around four or five years ago thinking if it wore out or broke I wasn't out much. So far it's going strong. The only maintenance has been hosing it off after saltwater use.
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Best reel I held in my hands for the money this year is a Shimano Nasci. Just as smooth as my Sustain and found one on Ebay for just under $100. After holding it I bought a C5000XGFB and used it twice so far. This reel is a game changer for the money.
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I like the Pflueger and Shimano lineup. You can still get a nice Pflueger for under $150. As for Shimano, I love the Ci4 Stradic, and I think it's a good enough reel to save up the extra money. The 2500 sized reel is what is on most of my spinning rods.
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Under $150, Pflueger supreme, Daiwa fuego or lexa, the exceler has anti reverse problems. I'm done with shimano, had problems with 3 their newer models in the last couple of years. For 80 bucks the president limited in nice and very reliable too.
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I've been pleased with my Penn Battle II 2500. Likely at or under a $100.
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There are NIB Shimano Stradic 2500s on ebay for $149 delivered. I ordered one Sunday and got it this morning.
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Pflueger president reels are very smooth and last and cost only 60 bucks. I used to go with Shimano but compare equally side by side and the Pflueger is way more rugged. Bail size, design and springs are much better. I use a lot of spinning reels and they are all Pflueger now.
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Pflueger president reels are very smooth and last and cost only 60 bucks. I used to go with Shimano but compare equally side by side and the Pflueger is way more rugged. Bail size, design and springs are much better. I use a lot of spinning reels and they are all Pflueger now. ^^^This^^^ I've replaced all of my old Shimanos with the Pflueger Presdent models now. They are smoother, tougher, and better built at half the price. I've got 7 of them now in different sizes and absolutely love them!
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x3, on my way to changing out my shimanos to pflueger presidents through attrition. Very smooth and the bails operate without a hitch.
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Just a heads up on the Pfleuger Presidents..... Cabelas has them on sale for $40 right now....
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Just a heads up on the Pfleuger Presidents..... Cabelas has them on sale for $40 right now.... Great price! I'll have to buy a couple of spares!
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I am going to give a couple of these a try, one for myself and one for my son who fishes a lot more than me.
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The Penn aluminum reels are pretty great and around $100 or so. Penn has a long tradition of quality stuff.
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