best reel from 80-140 dolllars

joneml07 · #1 25-10-2005, 08:25 AM

hey everyone i am thinking of getting a new reel and am looking for any advice on what to get in the 80-140 $ price range.
any advice is much appriciated.
Mitch

Ben Scott · #2 25-10-2005, 08:29 AM

I have 3 Shimano Aerino's 2000 and I have had one for over a year, I love them. I have had three wind knots in that time. The drags are awsome and they spred the line on nicely.

I got all mine for under $100.

Ben

rabbitoh · #3 25-10-2005, 12:51 PM

Shimano symetre is a top rate reel for 140$ but if you want cheaper the shimano sienna 1000fb is 60$, but i would go the symetre, very nice reel go check one out.

eddystone · #4 25-10-2005, 04:41 PM

I have had a bit of a play with penn applause and can't where you would go wrong with one of these

They are real light but are smooth and have a NICE drag!

eddy

Shortlite · #5 25-10-2005, 08:46 PM

Shimano Nexave up to Stradic.

Squidgee_Man · #6 25-10-2005, 09:15 PM

Yeah id go Penn Applause, if ya can afford another $10 id get the Penn Affinity 1000. Ive got 1 and they are a great reel, awsome drag and they look the goods. Otherwise go the Applause.

CHUNQX · #7 26-10-2005, 02:20 AM

Anyone for the Daiwa Lagunas?

Rod · #8 26-10-2005, 05:04 AM

I was looking for anoughter combo (i allready have the Applause and love it) and the real was in the same price range but for $175 picked up a Stradic so i spent a little more

lure_muncher · #9 26-10-2005, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CHUNQX
Anyone for the Daiwa Lagunas?

Or Kastors?

Bream Addict · #10 26-10-2005, 05:44 AM

check ur pms muncher.

Nathan2003 · #11 26-10-2005, 06:22 AM

Ive just recently got a daiwa kastor, very nice and retails for around $140.Lays the line very nicely, and awesome drag.

Eddy, Did you really find the Penn Appalause light? I was looking at it when I was getting a new reel, and found the heavyness of it the only downside-it felt really to heavy for light spinning.

Shimano Sahara would also be one to look at, very smooth.

Cheers,
nathan

yellosub · #12 04-01-2006, 07:52 AM

Shimano Nexave 1000 is great for about $70!

Craig H · #13 04-01-2006, 08:15 AM

I own both the Daiwa Laguna and Shimano Symetre. I prefer the Symetre, and again over the Penn's. Far lighter, better internals and longer warranty

DAGGA · #14 04-01-2006, 08:49 AM

I love my laguna CHUNQX, its lasted me well over a year of fishing atleast 3 times a week without a servicing and i have dunked it in water a few times by accedent and its still kicking pretty dam well. I think i might buy another one although i feel compelled to spend more money this time round and get something alot higher up but for a first reel and for its price i dont reckon you could go wrong.

Also I have landed 4kg eels over a metre long on it without any trouble at all

Brad Y · #15 04-01-2006, 10:14 AM

Search through the forums on this as its a really over asked topic.

All major brands have their pros and cons. The best thing to do is go into a tackle shop or two and try them yourself on the rod you want to use them on.

I use penn reels and have 3 affinitys. Magic but slightly heavier than the rest. The drags are awesome and the finishes really nice too. Similar features to some of the daiwas. Daiwa are great too and their main downside is the price IMO. Only ever owned one shimano and i wont buy another. But not to say they arent good for you. 10 yr warranty and the fact that they are probably tthe most common reel brand in bream spinning says alot.

Take your time and find whats right for you.