reel selection

[poutpro]

What is everyone favorite type of reel to put on a walleye rig. I have always been a shimano guy, but would be willing to look at another brand.

[gunflint]

I like the Shimano Stradic. It's like an old freind.

[poutpro]

It didn't take me long to do a little searching on reviews on the internet, and seems like Shimano reins atop the reel world.

[bigbucks]

I have several Shimano spinning reels as well, but I have some Daiwa's I really like too. As far as baitcasters I have a Quantum I bought about 10 years ago that I absolutely love.

[Guest]

I have 5 different shimano spinning reels and like them,good reels with no problems.This winter purchased A Okuma Epixor E-15,10 bb,and a Tica Libra 10bb,both being very,very smooth reels.Also on my ultra-lite put on a California reel-7bb with lifetime exchange and this reel is also a sweet little reel,probably will go on a ice fishing pole also this winter.

[jeffyo45]

I purchased two Pfluegers last year. I believe one is a Solara and one a Trion. For the price ($30-$40) they are really nice reels. I would say pretty comparable to the $60-$70 Shimanos. I also like the Okuma and Ticas but don't own any yet. That will likely be changing this year.

[Walleye Wegs]

Can't possibly go wrong with a stradic.

Jason

[Northlander]

I have a bunch of different reels. The Okuma line is what I consider the best for the Money. Midwest Rod and Reel is selling some of last years Okuma reels at a great price now. Flueger is also a nice reel for the $. JR's Tackle also has a great 8 ball bearing reel that I have used for 2 years now and it has held up very nicely and was very well priced.

[Jason Boser]

you might want to check out the abu Garcia 501 they are cheap and hold up pretty well

Jason

[jigginjerk]

I agree with the Okumas.I have about five of them and for the $ they are a great reel. Smoooooth!!

[Ryan Berger]

Pfluger president

[Ralph Wiggum]

Just got my Pflueger President delivered. Sure is nice. I can't wait to get it out on the water!

[guideman]

I have been using Shimano's for years, my clients love them and they are very durable. The Sadona's

are about $50.00 it's a great reel for the money.

I have been using Okuma spinning reels on some of my bass gear the last couple years and I really like them as well. For me, my "rule of thumb" has always been to go buy the very best reel that you can afford...simple as that.

"Ace"

[walleyeking#8]

Have several shimano's and really like them all. Also have a couple diawa spinning reals that perform pretty well. I have heard a lot lately about the pflueger trion's as well as the presidents, I think I will have to give them a try as well.

[HuskerTornado]

I picked up one of the new Quantum Energy PT spinning reals last year and it was great. I put it on a St Croix Avid 7' ML rod and they mesh perfectly together. $129.99 for the reel.

I'm typically a Shimano guy, but Quantum is starting to pull me to them. Very high quality components (as good as Shimano in my opinion - on their high end) for a great value.

[james_walleye]

I have a couple Solaras and i really like them, and i should have a new President this next week.