New spinning reel

[Bdub]

Yea I have two nice rods in the 100$ range and my popping cork rod is 40-50$ range, I tried wetting the line to get it to spool tighter but my reels also don't spool very evenly...this is another factor in buying a higher end reel. Having a good rod will help casting distance more than anything I've come to find out.

[Clampy]

Originally Posted by Bdub

Yea I have two nice rods in the 100$ range and my popping cork rod is 40-50$ range, I tried wetting the line to get it to spool tighter but my reels also don't spool very evenly...this is another factor in buying a higher end reel. Having a good rod will help casting distance more than anything I've come to find out.

Those 90$ wright and MC gill blue rods are perfect. Reference Chris Ds post for evidence.


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[pricecb]

The spooling issues could be from the balance/location of the spool. Usually the reels come with these tiny washers help cure that. I don't remember how the placement goes but I bet if you looked up the manufacturer and the troubleshooting tips they might have some tips.

[kenmore_mo1]

stay away from phlueger president its crap, i have one penn battle, not bad for 100.00 buck

[pricecb]

I have a penn battle to. It's been good but it's heavy.

[Montauk17]

Pretty much any shimano reel 50 bucks on up. I have two symetre's(100.00) one sedona(60.00) one sahara(80.00). Never owned any stradic's but always heard nothing but good about them. The new lews spinning reels feel nice but not sure how they will hold up in the long run.

[CustomRod]

It's a little harder to make recommendations with the new composite frames because use and time will determine the durability. I have a Stradic CI4 3000 that is a couple years old and it has held up very well to a lot of use. Price on that is over $200. Based on overall Shimnao quality I'd look at the Saros series which is $139 on the Acedemy website. The Saros line is one step down from the regular Stradic.

[Bdub]

Originally Posted by CustomRod

It's a little harder to make recommendations with the new composite frames because use and time will determine the durability. I have a Stradic CI4 3000 that is a couple years old and it has held up very well to a lot of use. Price on that is over $200. Based on overall Shimnao quality I'd look at the Saros series which is $139 on the Acedemy website. The Saros line is one step down from the regular Stradic.

I've pretty much made up my mind last night I think I'm gonna go with a Saros 3000, I'll be ordering online after not seeing any locally last night. Looks like I'll be buying a new rod in the near future also. I've heard great things about TFO and the Wright & Mcgills.

[Vermillionaire]

I bought a penn battle last year around this time. The gears and paint didn't last 6 months. Good news is they carry a 1 year warranty, bad news was I couldn't find the receipt. Stay away from penn, get a Shimano.

[Wide Open]

I've used the the CI4's for the last 4 years, and am extremely satisfied.
academy will honor other stores prices if you just ask, and they sell for anywhere of 159.99-219.99 at diffrient retailers.

[Clampy]

I got my Stradics for about 180$


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[BassYakR]

ive got a duce spinning rod ill sell... i like a realllly soft tip and it was a lil stiffer than i want.

[bayouchub]

Originally Posted by BassYakR

ive got a duce spinning rod ill sell... i like a realllly soft tip and it was a lil stiffer than i want.

What kinda warranty does it have?

[BassYakR]

Wouldnt matter for the price id sell the rod to my buddy for!

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[Bdub]

Originally Posted by BassYakR

Wouldnt matter for the price id sell the rod to my buddy for!

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Nate I appreciate it but I've seen and heard enough about those to stay away from them. I really like the idea of walking in and swapping out my rod for a new one.

[ThePinkBanana]

I've fully converted to waterloo rods. Best on the market IMO. Special thanks to W for the suggestion. Just bought a 7.5' spinning from academy on sale for $140. Love it!

[MathGeek]

Shimano. Good experience with 8 Symmetre's I bought a couple years ago for general boat use.

[BassYakR]

Duce is the best rod ive ever used! Hands down.

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[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by BassYakR

Duce is the best rod ive ever used! Hands down.

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I have 2 ill sell you.

[bayouchub]

Originally Posted by BassYakR

Duce is the best rod ive ever used! Hands down.

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What other rods have you used?