Salt water spinning reel

[bambam075]

I am looking to buy a new spinning reel for salt water . Something in the price range of $100 to $150 bucks i use 12lb big game mono any suggestions?

[Frank Buck]

Might get hammered on this one, buy I like Shimano Sahara 2500FD or even the Sedona 2500FD...Just my .02...

[meaux fishing]

I got a couple of shimano symetres had no problems with them and all I fish is salt I think they are around $100. I personally like the 4000 series but some people prefer the 2500

[Montauk17]

Hard to beat shimano....although I got a cheap quantum I been using in salt for a few years with no problems.

[Garfish]

Shimano Spheros. My brother has one and it's been a workhorse for him. I need to get one myself.

[YellowMouth7]

SHimano for sure

[inchspinner]

shimano......nuff said.

[mriguy]

Penn Battle......$99

[sears]

I'm reel happy with my shimano saharas over the years

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[BassAssasin]

Originally Posted by sears

I'm reel happy with my shimano saharas over the years

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yea i used to have one of those till i donated it to Cypermort point

[Salty]

Originally Posted by BassAssasin

yea i used to have one of those till i donated it to Cipermint point

New spellin'. Compliments of "The Rat".

[BassAssasin]

haha "the rat" strikes again

[Frank Buck]

Not trying to hijack here, but we have overwhelming support for shimano....My addendum question here is what fishing line to use for spec red combo...? I have 30lb powerpro which is strong....however doing a quick bait change or re-tying is a beyotch....Wont cut with my side cutters on my needle nose, usually have to stop and get out the fingernail clippers...Do I change line or just get a better tool to cut the line? Just wondering what you guys do...

[eman]

i use okuma and 30 lb PP. carry a small pair of scissors cuts PP like butter.
Polmar knot is quick and easy to tie. I have a 4" long pair of scissors that fit in my back pocket along w/ a 8" section of broom handle in case i get snagged.

[Montauk17]

Braid is the way to go for spinners.....holds more line and no aggravating line twist to deal with.

[mikedatiger]

Originally Posted by mriguy

Penn Battle......$99

X2 Penn Battles are great spinning reels

[mr crab]

I just bought a Penn 260 Slammer. It is the best spinner I've ever had. (Not that I've had many) $100 on amazon.com

[mr crab]

Oh yeah. I spooled it with 14lb cajun red mono. No problems so far.

[Keith_Stone]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Braid is the way to go for spinners.....holds more line and no aggravating line twist to deal with.

X2 - I only have an okuma spinning reel I use for salt water and I have never used aything but braid on it..

[YellowMouth7]

I always tie a 3-4ft floro leader to my braid for the low vis and the easier bait switch. Learn to tie a uni to uni knot if you do not lnow already and this will make life much easier.