Trout spinning reel?
 

Thinking about buying a new Stradic. Is it worth the $220 or is there a similar reel out there for less?

I only use Penn, good luck with your decision. I like the Pen SSV3500 and SSV4500 for inshore fishining.

Yes. Worth every penny. If you look you can find em for 180 ish
Call puglias sporting goods.

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What are the better spinner reels? An h20 bait caster cast almost as good as a curado or lews. Do the high dollar spinner cast that much better?

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Trout spinning reel?
 

I personally look at casting as a lower consideration when purchasing. They are all going to throw pretty well, the cost difference is justified in length of life, drag performance, and overall sturdiness when a fish is is on. I have had cheap reels that sling well, but aggravated the crap out of me once a fish was on.

If I purchase something that I use often, I want it to remain that way for years to come without having to swap it at academy every season...

Well said.

Shamino Sahara 2500 HD Clam
put the rest $ in the bank

the NEW PENN conflict, or any okuma spinning reel. I prefer the penn conflict 2500 over the SSV 3500, it weighs in at 3 oz lighter and has 7+1 ball bearings compared to the SSV 5+1 Bearings... Plus it's the same price =)

Penn battle series is a good reel too. I throw that and a Stratic. Seem like I always reach for the Stratic first tho.

What rod do you like? I have a spinning reel somewhere but rod is junk.

Waterloo just got one after feeling a buddies of mine.

Stradic. Puglia's is as cheap or cheaper than anywhere.

I'm looking at getting a couple of these. Any body have one yet? 66lb drag sounds pretty good

2-3 years and all Spinning reels nut up. Where as a bait casting reel will last forever. With that said, I use Spinning reels 90% of the time. They're not as rugged as bait casting reels, but when they're functioning properly, they are a true joy.

i have 2 quantum optix reels that i have had for at least 5 years... they still work like new... purchased for $25ea. i just purhcased 2 more for $29ea. i see no reason to spend so much money?

LMAO 1300 for a spinning reel? That SOB better have built in toy for the wife and bluetooth :shaking::shaking::shaking::shaking::shaking::shak ing:

see,this is why i cant buy one either! id love to buy a new setup to learn. ive never fished one and can never make myself buy one.

Do you use them in Saltwater????

If I can get away with using spinning gear I will 100% of the time. It's just more fun. Only really started using them the last 2 years. If you use them enough you WILL get good at them. I can flip, pitch, and skip docks with the best of em now. And if you use braid, or at least a braid mainline, you can get a good hook set on a long cast just like you could with heavier line, long rod, and a baitcast set up. Now I don't use them much in salt but I really really like the okumas. Their bait casts are horrible (got 2 this year, POOP) but the Trios is sweet. Got mine from tacklewarehouse.com, under 80 bucks and its a 6:2:1 ratio. Thats what im holding in my avi pic.

2-3 years really depends on what spinning reel your talking about. Theres a few out there that last much longer than that.

Just bought a shimano symetre entering the spinning world...

True but how many last when used 300 of 365 days.

I never use the same one 4-5 times in a row but I would say penn V no bale.

although it's not a stradic and you specified that that is your interest, check out the Okuma Epixor, they are every bit of the same quality and performance and cost much less.

What is the dff?
Weight line cap. Bling bling or durability seals bearings?tell me something other than look.

Sorry op.

I have 2 of those as well that I let others use. Good for the money but once you use a sahara or symetre on up you will never go back. Biggest difference to me is they just feel more solid and the drag system on shimano's are the best IMO.

salt water only... but keep in mind, i don't fish 300 times a year... maybe closer to 30-40

don't get me wrong... i know the symetre is much better, but $75 better? prob not... then my luck, i would break it somehow and be even more pissed, lol