SaltyCajun.com http://www.matrixshad.com//
MESSAGE BOARD Register Weather/Tides/Launches Store Go Premium! Sponsors Raffles

Notices

Go Back   SaltyCajun.com > Fishing Talk > Inshore Saltwater Fishing Discussion
Reload this Page Best spin reel for shallow reds

Inshore Saltwater Fishing Discussion Discuss inshore fishing, tackle, and tactics here!

LMC Marine
Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #21  
Old 05-20-2011, 02:02 PM
Insidiator's Avatar
Insidiator Insidiator is offline
Flounder
  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Abbeville
Posts: 35
Cash: 696
Default
Okuma Epixor / Ugly Stik or Rhino Rod / 30# Power Pro line. I also have another Okuma model but I forgot the name (might be an Inspira?), I try and stay below $50-60 on the reel, Okuma lets you do that if you shop around, and the reel is smooth and durable.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 05-20-2011, 02:16 PM
Ray's Avatar
Ray Ray is offline
Great White
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: House
Posts: 10,432
Cash: 1,217
Default
I asked the US Reels rep. at the Houston Fishing Show if it was made for saltwater.
He kept changing the subject on me. Never would answer my saltwater question.

When I asked where it was made at, he hung his head and said China.
It is a nice looking reel, but it is made in China. Why is it named US Reel? Makes no sense to me.

All their reels have nice features, they have reels that are made just for braid, but if they cannot hold up in saltwater, Ray don't want it. I could get a Zebco spinning reel for 1/10th the price and get the same saltwater service out of it.

My wife has the older model Shimano Stratic. Brother in law has a newer model Stratic and I have a couple of the new composite Stratics. They are very nice. Very light, but kinda expensive. But you get what you pay for.

I know a guide out of Leeville that uses Okuma rod and reels. He loves them, but Okuma gives them to him. He sells them, used, to customers at the end of each season.

The preceding message is just my opinion. Not to be taken as the gospel about fishing reels. When you find something you like, stick with it. No matter the brand or price.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 05-20-2011, 02:26 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Went with two okumas and two shimanos and 4 redfish Allstar rods (on sale) Lol

So I'm going to give them a whirl
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 05-20-2011, 02:52 PM
outcast's Avatar
outcast outcast is offline
Red Snapper
  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Gonzales, LA
Posts: 1,203
Cash: 1,393
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fullrutt View Post
Went with two okumas and two shimanos and 4 redfish Allstar rods (on sale) Lol

So I'm going to give them a whirl
Dang son you dont play around! Let me know if you want to hook up one day. Chasing redfish in the shallows is my passion.
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 05-20-2011, 02:56 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by outcast View Post
Dang son you dont play around! Let me know if you want to hook up one day. Chasing redfish in the shallows is my passion.
Could make up my darn mind!! so just sell heck with it!

Sent you a PM
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 05-20-2011, 03:09 PM
SaltyShaw's Avatar
SaltyShaw SaltyShaw is offline
Sailfish
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Charles/Big Lake
Posts: 5,218
Cash: 4,604
Default
Hell yeh man! You get the Blue ASR rods or the Inshore Series? Those rodsare pretty sweet, good choice! What reel models did you get?
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 05-20-2011, 03:35 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Blue asr and the Inspira & Sedona
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 05-20-2011, 03:39 PM
SaltyShaw's Avatar
SaltyShaw SaltyShaw is offline
Sailfish
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Charles/Big Lake
Posts: 5,218
Cash: 4,604
Default
Damn! You dropped some cheddar huh!
Sweet arse setup-ups you should love em!
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 05-20-2011, 04:28 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Lol I know! Just aggregated with baitcasters
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 05-20-2011, 04:31 PM
Montauk17's Avatar
Montauk17 Montauk17 is offline
Great White
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lafayette,LA
Posts: 10,803
Cash: 2,738
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fullrutt View Post
Lol I know! Just aggregated with baitcasters
Make sure you spool them up with braid or you will be just as aggravated,maybe more.
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 05-20-2011, 05:50 PM
SaltyShaw's Avatar
SaltyShaw SaltyShaw is offline
Sailfish
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Charles/Big Lake
Posts: 5,218
Cash: 4,604
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Montauk17 View Post
Make sure you spool them up with braid or you will be just as aggravated,maybe more.
Very true statement! I switched to braid and I'll never look back
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 05-20-2011, 06:00 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyShaw View Post
Very true statement! I switched to braid and I'll never look back
Will do!!
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 05-20-2011, 07:58 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
What braid should I use?? 12lbs
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 05-20-2011, 08:06 PM
SaltyShaw's Avatar
SaltyShaw SaltyShaw is offline
Sailfish
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Charles/Big Lake
Posts: 5,218
Cash: 4,604
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fullrutt View Post
What braid should I use?? 12lbs
20lb PowerPro(same size as 6lb mono) is my choice of braid, others will say suffix 832 but I never tried it so I don't know bout that stuff I don't plan on switching anytime soon.
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 05-20-2011, 08:23 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyShaw View Post
20lb PowerPro(same size as 6lb mono) is my choice of braid, others will say suffix 832 but I never tried it so I don't know bout that stuff I don't plan on switching anytime soon.
Thanks salty I've never used any so
I was wondering! Was wondering since the reel only holds 10 or 12 pound test! Thanks a bunch
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 05-20-2011, 08:29 PM
SaltyShaw's Avatar
SaltyShaw SaltyShaw is offline
Sailfish
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Charles/Big Lake
Posts: 5,218
Cash: 4,604
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fullrutt View Post
Thanks salty I've never used any so
I was wondering! Was wondering since the reel only holds 10 or 12 pound test! Thanks a bunch
Yep 20lb braid is like spooling up with 6lb test, you might also want to put a little 10-15lb mono on the spool and tie your braid to that(don't fill the reel up more than 20% with the mono you just want a little pad to prevent the braid from sliding. Get it on there good and tight)
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 05-20-2011, 09:08 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyShaw View Post
Yep 20lb braid is like spooling up with 6lb test, you might also want to put a little 10-15lb mono on the spool and tie your braid to that(don't fill the reel up more than 20% with the mono you just want a little pad to prevent the braid from sliding. Get it on there good and tight)
Awesome thanks!! Mono first? Then braid??
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 05-20-2011, 09:14 PM
outcast's Avatar
outcast outcast is offline
Red Snapper
  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Gonzales, LA
Posts: 1,203
Cash: 1,393
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fullrutt View Post
Awesome thanks!! Mono first? Then braid??
I usually put enough mono to cover the spool and then tie your braid to the mono using a uni to uni knot
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 05-20-2011, 09:15 PM
Montauk17's Avatar
Montauk17 Montauk17 is offline
Great White
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lafayette,LA
Posts: 10,803
Cash: 2,738
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by outcast View Post
I usually put enough mono to cover the spool and then tie your braid to the mono using a uni to uni knot
x2
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 05-20-2011, 09:16 PM
fullrutt's Avatar
fullrutt fullrutt is offline
Trophy Trout
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 445
Cash: 838
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by outcast View Post
I usually put enough mono to cover the spool and then tie your braid to the mono using a uni to uni knot
Thanks!! Did you get my email outcast? I live in Prairieville also
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:19 AM.


Contact Us - Louisiana's Best Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoors Forum - New Posts - Mobile - Archive - Privacy - Terms - Top

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - [ARG:3 UNDEFINED], Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vB.Sponsors
vBCredits v1.4 Copyright ©2007 - 2008, PixelFX Studios
SaltyCajun.com logo provided by Bryce Risher

All content, images, designs, and logos are Copyright © 2009-2012,
Salty Cajun, LLC
No unathorized use is permitted
Geo Visitors Map