Need a new reel.

SneakySnook · Post by **SneakySnook** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:38 pm

I'm looking at getting a new reel for a 7'6" GL2 mag-light rod. All I fish with is artificals so I don't want a reel that is to heavy. I have heard great things about the quantum reels but they seem heavy. What do you guys think are some reels I should check out?

Blindmullet · Post by **Blindmullet** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:34 pm

SneakySnook wrote:I'm looking at getting a new reel for a 7'6" GL2 mag-light rod. All I fish with is artificals so I don't want a reel that is to heavy. I have heard great things about the quantum reels but they seem heavy. What do you guys think are some reels I should check out?

I switched to Okuma - Aveon or V series

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:37 pm

I absolutely love my Cabo20.

Cowgirl623 · Post by **Cowgirl623** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:44 pm

The Penn 550 SSG is a nice reel.

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:52 pm

Cowgirl623 wrote:The Penn 550 SSG is a nice reel.

If nothing else they are tough. I have had one for several years and it works just like the day I bought it.

fishinfoflounder · Post by **fishinfoflounder** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:03 pm

Abu Garcia 5600. TRUST ME!!!!!
Oh never mind you guys are talking spinning reels

Chief1600 · Post by **Chief1600** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:15 pm

Cowgirl623 wrote:The Penn 550 SSG is a nice reel.

Taught her everything I know (that's not saying a lot). Personally I like the Penn Spinfisher graphite series. They are tough and will remain smooth with just a little maintenance. My wife has a 440 that's 22 years old, still looks good. Can't recommend the Captivas though, very disappointed with them.

SneakySnook · Post by **SneakySnook** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:14 pm

fishinfoflounder wrote:Abu Garcia 5600. TRUST ME!!!!!
Oh never mind you guys are talking spinning reels

I need a new baitcaster but I'm waiting for the new Abu Garcia Revo inshore to come out. If anyone knows where I can get one let me know.

Gramps · Post by **Gramps** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:24 pm

redfisher wrote:
Cowgirl623 wrote:The Penn 550 SSG is a nice reel.
If nothing else they are tough. I have had one for several years and it works just like the day I bought it.

I agree with the above, I like the size of the 440 over the 550. I have mistreated my reel a few times, but a decent cleaning makes it like new again. I have had it just about a year.

pbr · Post by **pbr** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:25 pm

Quantum Catalyst

xchristopherj · Post by **xchristopherj** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:23 pm

since you use artificials, you don't want a lot of wobble in your reel. I would suggest something like a shimano symetre. I think it would match your rod very well. I'd go 4000, but you could go with the 2500 if weight was really a big factor

chewbaka1973 · Post by **chewbaka1973** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:40 am

My vote is going to go to my newest aquisition. I bought a Penn Sargus SG2000 model and a Redbone Hurricane RB-455 7 foot medium action from Holy Mack Tackle. I think its the nicest setup yet for yak fishin. Extremly light, short butt, perfect if you ask me

http://www.pennreels.com/01_products/re ... series.htm

http://www.redbone.org/rods_info.html

mudfish · Post by **mudfish** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:47 am

Gramps wrote:
redfisher wrote:
Cowgirl623 wrote:The Penn 550 SSG is a nice reel.
If nothing else they are tough. I have had one for several years and it works just like the day I bought it.
I agree with the above, I like the size of the 440 over the 550. I have mistreated my reel a few times, but a decent cleaning makes it like new again. I have had it just about a year.

luv my 450 ssg also, low maintenance-high quality reel. Can't beat that combination.

nikonjedi · Post by **nikonjedi** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:25 am

I like the good old Zebco 202... it'd fit your GL2 perfectly...

Just kidding... I don't have a GL2 but I do like the OKuma reels. Very smooth, light and I love mine! I have an Okuma fly reel, not really made for the salt but I have been using it for about a year now and so far the salt has not messed it up. As long as I take care of it, it seems bulletbproof.

GO-Fish · Post by **GO-Fish** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:41 pm

Daiwa TD Sol, comes in 2000, 2500 and 3000.

Much lighter that the Quantums but up there in $$$

Take your pole in and make sure the reel is balanced for the rod.

boxarox2 · Post by **boxarox2** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:11 pm

I just converted all my Shimano 2500 Stradics to Diawa Tierra 2500; I am happy with them. I use the on 7' - 8' St. Croix Avid series rods. Pros: smooth, sealed drag, all metal gears (no plastic garbage), light weight, less wind knots w/braided line. Con: retrieval rate is slower that Stradics; takes longer to get your lure back (but most people work their lures too fast so it is probably a blessing!) Same price also. I used Stradics for about 7 yrs before the change and won't go back to them. Check them out!

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