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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. : )

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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.

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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.

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