I want to try a new spinning reel for the 2016 season on my drop shot rod. Looking for something very light. What's everybody using out there? Are there any most popular models? Seems every time I read a post concerning spinning reels, or every time one is for sale, it's a different model and brand. Seems to be no consensus.
I've been using US Reels model 180SX since they came out, and have been very pleased.
But now, they seem to be leaving the market. With drop shot, a great drag is important, but pick up rate / spool diameter, not so much (when using 5lb line especially). Extra spool is "ok", but not the end of the world. Other things people care about? Like bearings? Are people gravitating toward Shimano and Diawa like in Baitcasters?
I'd love to find out. Thanks!
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I use the Daiwa Fuego 2000a. Drag is silky smooth as is the retrieve. Manages 6lb fluoro fine. Comes with a spare spool if the owner still has it. Unfortunately it's been discontinued for years and hard to source.
I use a discontinued Daiwa fuego in 2000 size as well. The newest model of Shimano Stradic is very nice. I just picked up a 3000 size model to use for small jigs a nd senkos as well as river fishing for salmon.
I'm curious, why a 3000 over a 2500?
Jeff McBroom said:
+1
I've got 5 of these reels--zero issues. The 2500 & 3000 series are almost identical in weight so i would recommend the 3000.
I asked a similar question awhile back and a ton of guys recommend the Shimano Stradic CI4+ Spinning Reels...I happen to get a 20% off coupon @ Cabelas and picked one up...glad I did...awesome reel!
Continuous anti-reverse.
Russ Kroeker said:
Jake, can you tell me if these reels have continuous breaking, or if the handle back-rotates the spool to casting finger pickup position after flipping the bail back? Does that make sense?
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