Spinning Reels

[Ralph Wiggum]

As long as were talking about equipment, what is everyone's favorite spinning reel. I'm looking for something that won't break the bank, but would like a "baitrunner." I was checking out the Okumas, but was wondering what everyone else thought.

[Aquaman01]

i got my boy a 'mitchell full runner 4000' on ffo last christmas. they are out of them now, but it's a great bait-runner and i got it for 30 dollars or so.

[Mr Special]

A friend has the Zebco Rhino and loves it. I have heard good things about that Okuma Epixor EB. I have some friends in FL and they love it. I geuss it's really made for saltwater use.

[hanson]

Ralph-

I have an Okuma Epixor EB50 on my cat rod. It has the bait feeder which works very well. It makes enough noise to get your attention when the line is pulled out, much like a clicker.

Its a nice reel. I haven't put it up to any big challenges or fish yet but I think it'll do the job.

[Dennis Steele]

My favorite is the Okuma Epixor EB's. I have the same size as Hanson...the 50.

They are tough reels that you don't have to worry about failing on you. I used them 2 seasons guiding, landed literally tons of catfish and however beat up looking now, they still work great. I think they run about 85 bucks.

If you don't want to spend quite that much I would take a look at Okuma Coronado's. They have the same "bait feeder" function as the Epixor EB but has few less bearings.

The one thing you want if your looking for a bait feeder reel is that when you turn the handle it disengages the bait feeder so you can set the hook.

I have seen too many times a guy "wiff" on a hook set because the bait feeder doesn't disengage.

[Hammer-Smites]

I have a pr of Shimano's. They're a little spendy, but I like 'em.

[buzbunni]

Yup. I purchased an Epixor EB as well.

I bought the huge one, the 65.

It's really quite large.

I definitely don't need a reel this big, but it was just so cool that I had to purchase it. Anyhow, it hasn't landed a thing yet, but I'll try to give it a workout this weekend.

Big reel.

Big.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Thanks, all. I just ordered an EB50.

[Canuck]

I have one spinning reel the Okuma Inspira 30 and it held up quite well last year guiding for Sumo Kitties. I like it because some people really want to do the casting and can only use a spinning reel as well it is nice to be able to switch the handle from left to right.