Shimano Spheros
Fishing – Best saltwater spinning reel?
The reel will be used primarily for inshore fishing in the gulf. Small grouper, mackeral, jack, snook, reds, etc. I have a 7′ MH rod. I’m looking to spend no more than $150. I’ve been looking at the Quantum Energy, Quantum Catalyst, Shimano Stradic, Shimano Spheros, Daiwa Tournament SS and Daiwa Black Gold. Has anybody had any luck with any of these? Or recommend another reel?
Thanks,
Mike
I would narrow my search to the Shimano Stradic, Daiwa Black Gold, Quantum Catalyst, and add the Penn Slammer and ( if you plan to use a lot of live bait) the Shimano Bait-runner.
Don’t get the Quantum Energy, Shimano Spheros or SS Daiwa. Although these aren’t “bad” reels the latter are “better”.
Obviously, this outfit will be an Inshore outfit?
Narrowing down what “style” of fishing you will mainly be doing will help you to decide which reel is best for you –
1. Black Gold- If you plan to soak a lot of bait on bottom and do a lot of jetty/pier fishing I’d look hard at the Daiwa Black Gold. They are cheap, (you could get 2 for the price of a Stradic), built like a tank and are esp well suited to get “banged around” on rocks and piers due to it’s all metal structure. If durability & price outweigh “features” then this is the reel for you. Here is a link to some reviews- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_2038____SearchResults
2. Shimano Stradic – Simply? A great reel with a variety of sizes to fit a variety of situations. A bit expensive. However, if you are a “consummate Flats fisherman” who likes to mainly throw Jigs & lures THIS would be MY first choice- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96667____SearchResults
3. Penn Slammer- Simply?? Another great reel more skewed toward the Flats angler. Slightly less expensive. Easily fixed, (because it’s a Penn). Don’t discount this reel! Many Florida Guides use these- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96639____SearchResults
4. Shimano Baitrunner- A FANTASTIC bait-runner reel. If your a live bait guy this IS the reel- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10204506____SearchResults
5. Quantum Catalyst- Although I’m not as familiar with this reel it apparently has a good reputation. It appears to be another reel skewed toward the Flats angler- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103391____SearchResults
To be honest, any of these reels would be “worthy”.
Hope this helps ya?
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