spinning reels

[Guest]

I am looking to buy a new spinning reel I have my eye set on the new Shimano Sustain, Does the sustain have more than a titanium lipped spool over the stradic? I would prefer a titanium lipped spool but is that all the sustain has over the stradic or does it have somthing else?

Would the Pinnacle Alyssa CR or the Cabelas Prodigy be a better choice? Is the sustain worth the extra money.

I have never tried any of these reels so if you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

[Try Too Fish]

I think The sustain has 2 more bearings for a total of 6 and the stradic has 4 total.
I just was looking at the 2 on a recent shopping trip.My and i stress MY conclusion was the sustain did not offer enough to be twice as much,But both are very nice!

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Try Too Fish
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[Bushwacker]

I just opened my brand new Okuma Inspira 20 during lunch. I played with one at the Sportsman show last weekend and I had to break down and order one on Monday. 11 Ball Bearings, Titanium lip, oil-soaked drag system, and about every other bell and whistle I had wanted. I tried out the Sustain and Stradic as well as other brands and for $89.99 it was impossible to pass on the Inspira. I have not been on the lake with it yet but it feels like it could be the ticket!! Might be another option worth checking out for you.

[Guest]

Bushwacker,

Do you feel that the Inspria is evan better than the sustain and stradic evan though it costs less.

[Bushwacker]

11xranger,
I think the Shimano are great reels, in fact I have four of them at home. I was looking to buy the Stradic and I thought the Sports Show was a great place to try them out. I literally walked thirty feet from booth to booth. I talked to reps from both companies and I think the Okuma is very close to the same level as the Shimano's for a lower price. If you search through old posts in the search feature, there are a number of posts on Okuma. They really seem like nice reels. In my opinion it feels like a premium reel at a midrange price. 11 ball bearing and the instant stop feels and looks every bit as good as those on the Stradic and Sustains. Cabelas has pretty good prices on them in their Spring catalog. I would suggest looking at one before making any purchases.

[Guest]

thanks for the help Bushwacker

[Chris Haley]

I am also impressed with the Okuma line of reels.

[slick2526]

I have been using okuma reels for a couple years now. I have the epixor and avenger. Never have had any problems with them yet and they have been put to the test. The drags are very durable and the reels are constructed well. They also came out with a very good new line of line-counter reels. take a look. http:// www. okumafishing .com

[Northlander]

I also have a lot of Shimano's but agree that the Okuma is a great reel for the $. My only ? is how they last. Abu Garcia is also stepping it up for less $. The Cardinal c502 has 6 ball bearings and is under $40.
Anyone tried the Cabelas Fish Eagle? Who makes them for Cabelas?
Anyone really own a Shimano Stella? $490 - $700! Ouch!!