Looking For Good Spinning Reel $100 -$220 Range 2024
Bdjr1 reply :
1/16 - 1/4 oz plastics & jigs , what model & size
Tywithay reply :
2500 shimano ci4+
webertime reply :
Starts with Stra ends in dic. Shimano Stradic in any of its iterations is tough to argue against. Staying closer to $100 the previous generation of Shimano SSaros is awesome.
WdyCrankbait reply :
Pfluger Supreme XT
6.2 to 1 gear ratio, lightweight, carbon drag. Tough to beat for $150
Good luck with your search.
FishTank reply :
The shimano stradic 2500 or the pflueger patriarch the size above the smallest.
new2BC4bass reply :
I wasn't aware you could buy a "bad" spinning reel in this price range. 
Alonerankin2 reply :
Stradic Ci4+... In 1000 or 2500
Saros 1000 or 2500
jonnyblazex reply :
If your willing to go to the higher dollar, the shimano stradic ci4+ without a doubt. The patriarch is nice too, but the ones I have seen started grinding after the first year. I like them when they are new though, but they don't seem like they're made to last IMO.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 9/1/2014 at 9:32 AM, jonnyblazex said:If your willing to go to the higher dollar, the shimano stradic ci4+ without a doubt. The patriarch is nice too, but the ones I have seen started grinding after the first year. I like them when they are new though, but they don't seem like they're made to last IMO.
Not the first time I have seen this comment. I love the looks of the Patriarch, but if I ever win the lottery I guess I would have to go with a Shimano or high end Daiwa. Of course the Patriarch could last me til I die considering I currently seldom fish a spinning reel.
timsford reply :
I bought a team lews gold spinning reel and like it better than any other spinning reel ive ever owned. Ive had several daiwa, shimano, abu garcia, and i also owned a few cheaper pfleugers but this thing blows them all out of the water. Ive got the 30 size reel and its under 8 ounces and holds 140 yards of 10 lb test. No frame flex even with a carbon frame fighting stripers and wipers.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 9/1/2014 at 8:06 AM, new2BC4bass said:I wasn't aware you could buy a "bad" spinning reel in this price range.
You could but it would be more difficult than finding a good one. I don't recommend specific brands, as far as I'm concerned anything over a $100 is over kill for a freshwater reel. Just about every reel I've handled from 50-$100 has been quite smooth, more than adequate drag performance to handle fish up 10#. My freshwater reels have lasted 5 years or more, I fish everyday too.
travis23 reply :
I have fell in love with my Abu Garcia SX30. You can get one for around $130. Its very smooth and I have had no ptoblems out of it. Its a little cheaper than the stradic too!
FSUMF333 reply :
Okuma makes some good spinning reels. I have one of the cheaper models & it has never let me down. Its about 3 years old & still going strong.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 9/1/2014 at 8:20 PM, FSUMF333 said:Okuma makes some good spinning reels. I have one of the cheaper models & it has never let me down. Its about 3 years old & still going strong.
My dad bought an Okuma earlier this summer even though he never fishes. I used it two or three times and I have to say, it casts surprisingly far. I had a Abu Garcia Cardinal SX and it sucked. Then again, it was a cheap reel.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Ballistic 2500SH
Procyon 2500SH
Stradic FJ 2500
Stradic CI4+ 2500
Supreme XT 30
Patriarch 30
Supreme 30
My top pick would be the Ballistic 2500SH.
Tywithay reply :
There's new Ballistic and Procyon reels out that are superior to the older model.On 9/1/2014 at 10:59 PM, OntarioFishingGuy said:Ballistic 2500SH
Procyon 2500SH
Stradic FJ 2500
Stradic CI4+ 2500
Supreme XT 30
Patriarch 30
Supreme 30
My top pick would be the Ballistic 2500SH.
Darren. reply :
I primarily use Shimano Stradics, and a Daiwa Lexa 2000.
At the bottom of your range, The Lexa is an excellent choice, extremely smooth. Top of your range Stradics. Also in the $100 range, the Symetre.
That said, I would not dismiss the new Daiwa Ballistics and Procyons, or the Pfluegers if you like them.
The thing for me, I did not like the feel of the Pfluegers when I tested them out in-store. And they were highly recommended to me, I even went in with the intention of buying one, that is until I tried them out in-hand. I left with my first Stradic that day.
Everyone is different, so what you may like, I may not, and vice versa. They will all catch fish!
Make sure to ask to try models out of the box as opposed to display models...
The only time I have not done that - with the Lexa. I rolled the dice on that one and won.
Mike2841 reply :
I like my pflueger xt 30 size. Never used a stardic ci4 but I like the xt better than the saros
slainempire reply :
i am a big fan of the symetre. i have both the 2500 and 3000 sizes and they are both awesome.
Bdjr1 reply :
Where would u recommend buying the Stradic CI4+ 2500 or Ballistic 2500
Darren. reply :
On 9/6/2014 at 5:25 AM, Bdjr1 said:Where would u recommend buying the Stradic CI4+ 2500 or Ballistic 2500
You could obviously hit the famous "auction" site, or check TW as they've got the NEW Ballistic in stock.
Could also give Valley Sports (sponsor) a call and ask if he can get them, and what he'd charge for each...
Bdjr1 reply :
Looking at these 3 , Ballistic, Patriarch & Stradic CI4+, what one ???
Hi Salenity reply :
Patriarch!
I have 2 I got one on EBay that was broken and missing parts. I sent it in and asked if they could fix it for me.
They sent me a new one for FREE!
Diggy reply :
Pure fishing has the best customer service. The amount of things they've done for me is amazing.On 9/7/2014 at 9:18 PM, Hi Salenity said:Patriarch!
I have 2 I got one on EBay that was broken and missing parts. I sent it in and asked if they could fix it for me.
They sent me a new one for FREE!
Bdjr1 reply :
Is the CI4+ a better reel than the FJ
Bdjr1 reply :
May have to take a trip to cabelas or bass pro to see them all side by side before deciding on one
timsford reply :
The ci4+ is lighter than the fj but not quite as smooth in my opinion. Ive fished with both because my friend owns both but i havent fished either long term
Tywithay reply :
I like the FJ better than the CI4, and I like the CI4+ better than the FJ.
Capt.Bob reply :
On 9/8/2014 at 9:54 AM, Tywithay said:I like the FJ better than the CI4, and I like the CI4+ better than the FJ.
x2
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 9/7/2014 at 9:18 PM, Hi Salenity said:Patriarch!
I have 2 I got one on EBay that was broken and missing parts. I sent it in and asked if they could fix it for me.
They sent me a new one for FREE!
Had a similar experience with a Supreme MGX recently. The sideplate screws had worked loose without me knowing and ended up with damaging the internals of the reel on a hookset. Sent it in with an explanation of what happened. Less than a week there was a brand new Supreme XT in the mailbox! Not only replaced it but upgraded it!
SirSnookalot reply :
Pure fishing is like that. I've sent $150 reels in for a basic cleaning and have gotten new reels back. Doesn't make me wonder how much these reels really cost to make, not near what one might think.
I was involved with a manufacturing co, $10 msrp item cost about 50 cents to make.
Bdjr1 reply :
Well nobody around had any of these models to look at, so I went with a gut feeling & ordered the ci4+ in the 3000 series
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 9/10/2014 at 6:46 AM, Bdjr1 said:Well nobody around had any of these models to look at, so I went with a gut feeling & ordered the ci4+ in the 3000 series
That's a great choice!!!
Bdjr1 reply :
Hope so , I ordered 4, got a super price
Tywithay reply :
I prefer the 2500, because it has more than enough capacity. The 3000 is a fantastic reel as well; especially if you got a good deal.
bigbill reply :
On 9/1/2014 at 8:20 PM, FSUMF333 said:Okuma makes some good spinning reels. I have one of the cheaper models & it has never let me down. Its about 3 years old & still going strong.
Ditto I been using the okuma expoitor and the fin-nor spinning reels for quite a few years now. I been also using the viva and globe spinning reels too. There popular in Russia and the land down under. The viva has been on my worm rod for over a decade now. But I buy more okuma spinning reels I probably own more of each side.
iceintheveins reply :
Pflueger, hands down.
Bdjr1 reply :
Does any change out the EVA handle, just wondering if it holds up good
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