Best value finesse reel

[brunsbreambo]

Just wondering what you guys think the best value finesse spin reel is? I'm looking for a reel to match with a lox yoshi and don't want to spend over $180-200. Will be running 2-3lb straight flouro and will be using it for ultra finesse fishing on flats etc.
Cheers Oli

[BloodWorm]

Pretty hard to go past a Stradic IMHO

[tuan]

i'm a fan of the caldia 2506. shallow spool is good for fluoro ... comes in under your budget. in fact, i want to buy another 2506.

which lox 7 or 7'6. i have a 7'6 and although the 2506 looks big on that rod, it balances better .. a smaller 2000 reel may look better but it will be tip heavy.

dunno about the balance for the 7' but would say smaller reel will feel OK.

[Stealth]

Had a 2000 caldia on a 7" lox nice combo, but still a tiny bit tip heavy. Very nice though.

[Green Hornet]

Shimano Stradic CI4 I reckon. A little over $200 but only just.

[chris268]

Daiwa Fuego.
Got a 2000 sized for under $200 AUD delivered from the US. Saw them here at a store for $449! They come in 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000.
If you want to buy locally, maybe a Gekkabijin MX 2004 or the previous model 2506 Caldia.

[__MATT__]

Air spool is the biggest thing to keep in mind...

Gekka mx in a 2004 or Caldia 2506's are the go!

[tuan]

anything under ~230-240g and the rod (7'6") will feel like a lead tipped arrow and uncomfortable to use IMO but any bigger than a 2500 in Daiwa and it looks too big to some.

hard rod to match a reel with but a small price to pay for such a nice blank.

[chris268]

what length lox yoshi do you have?
i have the 7 foot one paired with a 2000 sol and think it's a good match. It is slightly tip heavy but its not very noticeable nor is it uncomfortable to fish with for long periods. From memory the 2000 Sol is 230 grams.

[tuan]

long one mate

shorter one will be easier to balance up .. but it's really to do with what you like .. depending on where i am fishing, sometimes i set up the combo to be tip heavy but most times prefer the balanced combo

[SOL_LADY]

I use a Daiwa 2000 SOL on mine and it feels great!

Gae.

Originally Posted by brunsbreambo

Just wondering what you guys think the best value finesse spin reel is? I'm looking for a reel to match with a lox yoshi and don't want to spend over $180-200. Will be running 2-3lb straight flouro and will be using it for ultra finesse fishing on flats etc.
Cheers Oli

[pipnosis]

+1 Fuego.

[yellaterra]

Shimano Ultegra 2500s - 265g, under $200
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shimano-1...#ht_1811wt_952
Shimano Soare BB1000s - 210g, under $200 again..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SHIMANO-s...ht_1330wt_1139
Just for something different!!

[driftcorp86]

Originally Posted by yellaterra

Shimano Ultegra shallow spool model
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shimano-1...#ht_1811wt_952

nice looking reel but 265grams? fair bit of weight imo

[driftcorp86]

id go daiwa infeet 2004