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Old 02-03-2012, 11:32 AM
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Default Salt water spinning reel

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?
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Old 02-03-2012, 11:40 AM
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Might get hammered on this one, buy I like Shimano Sahara 2500FD or even the Sedona 2500FD...Just my .02...
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Old 02-03-2012, 11:51 AM
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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
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Old 02-03-2012, 11:52 AM
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Hard to beat shimano....although I got a cheap quantum I been using in salt for a few years with no problems.
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Old 02-03-2012, 11:53 AM
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Shimano Spheros. My brother has one and it's been a workhorse for him. I need to get one myself.
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Old 02-03-2012, 11:57 AM
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SHimano for sure
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:07 PM
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shimano......nuff said.
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:16 PM
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Penn Battle......$99
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:29 PM
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I'm reel happy with my shimano saharas over the years

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Old 02-03-2012, 12:30 PM
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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
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:32 PM
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yea i used to have one of those till i donated it to Cipermint point
New spellin'. Compliments of "The Rat".
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:37 PM
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haha "the rat" strikes again
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:52 PM
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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...
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Old 02-03-2012, 01:09 PM
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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.
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Braid is the way to go for spinners.....holds more line and no aggravating line twist to deal with.
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Old 02-03-2012, 01:56 PM
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Penn Battle......$99
X2 Penn Battles are great spinning reels
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Old 02-03-2012, 02:03 PM
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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
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Old 02-03-2012, 02:05 PM
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Oh yeah. I spooled it with 14lb cajun red mono. No problems so far.
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Old 02-03-2012, 02:11 PM
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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..
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Old 02-03-2012, 02:17 PM
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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.
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