The best Walleye reel....

[Wilderness55]

I am looking to purchase a new walleye reel. I will be using it primarily on a 7 foot rod and am looking for your opinions. If you were to buy the best walleye reel for the money (price doesn't matter), what would it be?
Thanks all for your time and knowledge.

[Guido]

Daiwa Capricorn, Got two, and they are the reel deal

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[Lundboy14]

Shimano Stadic hands down!!

[tulikow]

I recommend the Abu Garcia T1000F. If you can't find the Garcia I would buy a Daiwa,or a Shimano Symetre.

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[bigbucks]

Love to use a baitcaster for lindy rigging & absolutley love my Quantum for that, energy I think it's called. For spinning reels I have a Shimanos Symetry & a Sahara I believe they are, both are fine reels. I prefer the top drag systems over the rear myself, they just seem smoother.

[fwp]

HERE ARE MY TOP THREE CHOICES!
1. SHIMANO STELLA (DON'T TELL YOUR WIFE YOUR GOING FISHING WITH STELLA, ESPECIALLY IF SHE FINDS OUT WHAT YOU PAID!)
2. SHIMANO SUSTAIN
3. SHIMANO STRADIC

THESE ARE ALL SHIMANO'S TOP OF THE LINE, ALTHOUGH A LITTLE PRICEY THEY HAVE EXCXEPTIONALY SMOOTH DRAGS AND ARE VIRTUALLY TROUBLE FREE.

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[hanson]

Well... You said price is no object so I can't help you there. I do know I've spent a little bit of money on my little Shimano Spirex reels for my ice rods and I absolutely couldn't be happier. They are fantastic reels.

[uffdapete]

I'll cast my vote for Fin-Nor.

[Guest]

Shimano Stradic...

The 200 dollar and up reels sink to the bottom as fast as the cheap ones...

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[Ole1855]

Shimano,

Although I don't spend a ton of money on them, between my son and I we have about 25-30 spinning reels, including the one's on our icefishing jig rods, for my trolling rod's I have ABU Garcia 5000D's. The most I've spent on any Shimano spinning reel was $79.99, most of them are around $49 and the only problem I've had was breaking the handle when I stepped on it.

Ole

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[Big Ick]

Shimano Biomaster...it's not a domestic, so you'll have to get it directly from Japan.

[Bushwacker]

I have a Quantum PTi20 that I absolutely love. Very quick reel that has very instant anti-reverse. I would definitely check one out before making a purchase. I also like all of the Shimanos mentioned above. They just plain hold up over long periods of time. Very well built.

[Sgt. Rock]

I'd check out the Okuma line. Some very nice reels at great prices.

[WaveWacker]

Something Shimano. They have quality reels in all price ranges.

[slick814]

I'll have to second anyone that said Shimano. Good quality in all price ranges.
However, my favorite right now has to be my Pflueger President Spinning. No reverse clutch, smooth as heck, and is pretty dran good for the $$.

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[Matt Breuer]

Cranks, Okuma Magda 15DX.

Rigging, Pinnacle Absolute Deadbolt.

Jigging, the beautiful Pinnacle Alyssa CR.

Ice, Silstar Tiny's.

None over $100, best reels for the money in my book! I can buy a ton, and haven't had a problem yet!

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[abens1078]

I use a Shimano 'Corsair' for most of my live bait rigs and trolling small plugs. I think it is a very smooth reel especially the drag system. For jigs I used some Shimano Spirexs. Realy decent reels for the $$$. I just ordered a Pfluger Trion and I am excited to see how it handles.

[walleyehawk]

I have had great luck with the Shimano's. I have 3-4 Sahara's and like them, especially when you get a spare spool that is the same as the original.

[buzzsaw]

Just like "everybody" else says.... SHIMANO is the way to go... The Stradic spinning reel is great, the Curado SF baitcaster is also quality as is everything they make.
I do believe Pflueger is making a little comeback, talk to the guys at Gander Mtn or wherever and pick there minds.

[walleyehawk]

I too have heard Gander Mt sales staff pushing the Pflugers. Wonder if there is a special incentive or something.

From what I heard at another Sporting Goods store in town, Pfluger is real popular down south and in Florida. They are just starting to make a push up this way.

One thing I like about having all Shimano Sahara's is I can get all sorts of different line types and weights on the various spools and can swap out spools fast.

[Northlander]

Shimano if $ isnt a problem but try Okuma if your looking to save some $.

[2dalake]

If money is something to consider the Spirex line for Shimano is a great reel. I don't have one myself but one of the guys I fish with bought himself a Pflueger and loves it.

[IrishZit]

It seems the Okuma's I've looked at were a little bulky.

I've used the Shimano Sedona with no trouble. I would like to try one of the more expensive models to see what it's like.

Sully

[uffdapete]

Cabela's has last year's model of the Shimano Symetre, which is a step below the Stradic, on sale for $59 which is the same price as some of the less expensive models are regularly. Your choice of the 1000 or 2000 models.

[Mike Walerak]

Another vote for the Symetre. I have these on just about all of my rods and have yet to have to replace bail springs. I prefer Shimano for the simple fact that parts are easy to get, and most pepair shops have them on hand.
I had some Okumas and they are great until you need parts. A few of the repair shops are starting to get the parts for them.

Any one use those Quantums that have the magnetic bail? I am thinking of adding one to my Christmas list this year.