Help me find a spinning reel...

s3th · Dec 30, 2016

I just recently got into fishing and purchased a
[h=2]No.8 Tackle Co. BlackOut Spin Rod 7' Medium[/h]Fast, 6-12lb weight line, 3/16-5/8oz lure weight, 8+ guides, 14" handle

I am currently looking at a Pflueger President, however, I do not know what size would be best?
Also looking for other recommendations.

Labeeman · Dec 31, 2016

I don't know how they number the reels but in the Shimano line you would use the 2000-4000 series reel. The sizes vary from mfg to mfg but basically they all make a ultra light, light, medium and heavy duty series. You would need the medium in the line you are looking at. What are you fishing for ?

CatCam · Dec 31, 2016

I bought 2 of the Shimano Spirex 2500RG reels and have been very disappointed in them. I've used their older line of Spirex reels the 2000FB and they were wonderful, the 2500RG feels like I'm reeling in an anchor when I only have a small fish. I do like the QUickfire II autocast feature and will never own another reel without that. I wished Shimano put this on their high end reels.....

s3th · Dec 31, 2016

Thanks for sharing Cam. I was looking at the Shimano Spirex but now I'll pass.

Thanks for the explanation Labeeman.

Currently looking at the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LVCJ9G/ref=twister_B017TY3SVW?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
[h=1]Penn Fierce II Spinning Reel[/h]

Labeeman · Dec 31, 2016

Good choice. It should perform well for you.

s3th · Dec 31, 2016

Labeeman, I'm still having trouble deciding on what size reel.
http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-ree...n-fierce/penn-fierce-ii-spinning/1371201.html
There is the break down of the reel I am looking at...

Most fishing will be done in southern Louisiana; lake borgne, lake ponch, ect... saltwater
2000 vs 2500 vs 3000 or other?

Labeeman · Dec 31, 2016

Go with the 2500. Paired with the 7 foot rod and you will handle just about any of the species in these bodies of water. The only exception is if you are going to be targeting redfish most of the time, then I would go with the 3000. I chase the fish you are after after and the 2500 series smoked a lot of fish including some whopper size redfish.

s3th · Dec 31, 2016

Labeeman said:
Go with the 2500. Paired with the 7 foot rod and you will handle just about any of the species in these bodies of water. The only exception is if you are going to be targeting redfish most of the time, then I would go with the 3000. I chase the fish you are after after and the 2500 series smoked a lot of fish including some whopper size redfish.

Thanks

Old School · Dec 31, 2016

Nobody makes reels like they used to. I have been using Penn for the last couple of years and I get some good ones and some bad ones. The High end will hold up better then the low end. Penn Battle II is a good mid range reel for the money. Recently I acquired a few of the Penn Pursuit II's, this is the cheapest reel that Penn makes and I find it holds up fairly decent. I use it till it malfunctions and then discard and replace. I tend to buy the 4000 because i am fishing bull reds quite often. To be fair I do get discounts on many brands of reels and always return to Penn. Professional Sports will repair most brands within a year of purchase, but i find once they are repaired they won't last long, thats why i have went to the least expensive and just discard them.

s3th · Jan 2, 2017

I actually came back to say that I'm going with the Penn Battle II 2500 rather than Fierce II.

Old School · Jan 2, 2017

Good choice, Happy Fishing

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