Reel advice.

[PikeBayCommanche]

So just got married this weekend and was surprised by the Wife with a wedding day present. Which just happened to be a G-Loomis Walleye Series 7'1 GLX Rod!

Now trying to decide what reel to put on it.

Was looking at the new Shimano Graphite reel and Diawa Fuego or Quantum Energy.

[JohnMickish]

It's really tough to top a Shimano Stradic IMO. What reels are on your other rods? Maybe keep it in the family incase you need to switch spools??

Congrats on the wedding, and that's a heck of a gift, she must be a keeper.

[whitebassman]

shimano stradic ci4

[walleyejgr]

pflueger arbor 7430

[gunflint]

In my opinion you're on the right track. I have 4 Loomis's with Stradics on them and I couldn't be much more satisfied. I haven't looked at a new spinning reel for a couple of years now but from what I understand the ci4 is just a Stradic in a graphite frame and they cost $40 to $50 more. I'd suggest a regular Stradic and pick up some super line and a few rigs or lures with the savings.

[Seabass77]

I say you go with the ci4 or fuego. That rod deserves a high end, light reel. Personally, I am a Diawa man.

[jeffreyd]

man all i got was a bag of jelly beans and a jar. still have a full jar of beans.

[PikeBayCommanche]

Well the wife got me a Shimano Sustain 2500. Very happy with it so far.

[gunflint]

Does she have a sister?

[Dahitman44]

The Stadic is the best reel for the money IMO. You can get by going a little cheaper, but why? When you get a nice rod like that don't put on a 40 dollar reel.

Hit

[bubblehead633]

Was buying Shimano's for years. Switched over to Pluegers 2 years ago and really like them. They seem smoother, have had no bail issues like with the Shimano's (using stricly Fireline) and like the balance when reeling in.

[GrizzlyAdams]

I second the pfluegers. Switched from shimano and love how smooth and effortless the pflueger's are. Going to buy a couple more today.

[PikeBayCommanche]

Does she have a sister?

Hahaaa. Sure does.

[SteeveeD]

I just got back from Canada and the Shimano Saros I used performed very well.

[Mike Walerak]

I am really liking my Pfluger Supremes 803mg and am going to pick up a couple Arbors to try when my new rod order comes in. I have heard many people like the Arbors more than the Supremes.

mw

[NCLaker]

Shimano's are sweet, but it is tough to beat the bang for the buck on Pflueger spinning reels. Love the smoothness & light weight of the Supremes - don't think there is a magnesium reel of similar quality in the price range of these reels ($100).

Very interested in hearing more feedback on the new Pflueger Arbor models.

[Seabass77]

just picked up a supreme 25 at cabelas tonight. 6.6 oz. and only $100, usually 129 they said. seems like a nice reel.

[NCLaker]

SeaBass, I thought you were a Diawa man ... lol.

You won't be disappointed. I've got Supremes (30's) on both of my primary jigging rods (Fenwick Walleye Elites). The balance and the light weight of these combo's are awesome - especially given the price point.

[Seabass77]

I was looking at the Diawa's, and was about to pick one up when I stumbled on the supreme. My wife actually has RA and we were looking for a nice lite real for her. This will fit the bell nice for both our needs.

Your right though, this was a big change for me. : )

[Jim Uran]

I don't spend more than $50-$60 on a reel. I just picked up a new one after 5 years of hard fishing on an ol mitchell spidercast.. lol. That thing took a beating. I just bought a Shimano Sonora 2500. $45.00 and it's all I need in a reel. Smooth drag and nice casting, I put it on my 6'10" RX-7 home made rod and it's the best combo I've ever fished with. Great for jigging which is what I do most of the time, it's a bit quick for rigging but it gets the job done.

[kingfish689]

I love my stradic

[Nightcrawler]

just got married? what are are you doing fishing? sounds like the guy with the jar of jelly beans,(one bean at a time) they should be gone in a week.

[jwmiller33]

I don't spend more than $50-$60 on a reel. I just picked up a new one after 5 years of hard fishing on an ol mitchell spidercast.. lol. That thing took a beating. I just bought a Shimano Sonora 2500. $45.00 and it's all I need in a reel. Smooth drag and nice casting, I put it on my 6'10" RX-7 home made rod and it's the best combo I've ever fished with. Great for jigging which is what I do most of the time, it's a bit quick for rigging but it gets the job done.

those new shimano reels are very nice. especially the sonoras.. very high quality and its hard to find a better reel for the price. i have 3 of the sonoras right now and absolutely love them.