LongCast Reels...Which would you buy?

[riverbottoms]

I'm wanting to buy 2 LongCast reels. I want to put them on 2 St. Criox spinning rods

1 7ft. med-fast tip 1 piece 6-8lb. test

1 6ft. 9in. med extra fast tip 1 piece 6lb. test

What reels would you suggest for each of these rods.

All replies are greatly appreciated.

Terry

[prov1900]

Shimano Stradic or Daiwa SS Tournament series, probably the 1300. The Shimano is 119.00 and the Daiwa is 89.00. The Shimano is a little smoother, but both reels are fantastic. That is what I have on my St Croix rods. Or if you are feeling spendy, the new Daiwa Sol is really, really nice. I was at Cabelas today and talked myself out of it. I did buy another SS in the ultra light size (700). Another consideration is the Pflueger President series. Nice reels for the money. (@60.00)

[riverbottoms]

Thanks prov1900 for the reply on the reel choices. I'm a firm believer ask someone who already been there or done that.

Terry

[BIG_EYE]

I have Shimano Sustain 4000s and love them. They were engenered for longcasting. I do a lot of shore fishing and wouldn't be cought without them. They are smooth reels. A little on the spendy side though. ($250)

[Mike Walerak]

I mostly use Shimano Symetre's. They seem to be a good balance of price, function and durability. I have been using some of them for over five years and other than routine cleanings, have done nothing to them. Some are in need of bailsprings though.

I also prefer Shimanos because most reel repair shops have the parts on hand.

I tend to stick with the major brand names because some of the reels from Cabelas and Gander may use off the wall brands and parts can be almost impossible to find. I have a couple with broken handles that I might just as well throw away.

Pinnacle reels are another that I would shy away from. The anitreverse has a tendancy to give out quite often.

Just some of my thoughts.

mw

[bronzeback01]

I use Daiwa Sol 2000's on all my spinning rods. You wont find a reel with a smoother drag and the reel is actually pretty light.

The main reason I switched to the Daiwas is they have 100% sealed bearings. I used to use Abu Garcia reels, but if they got wet in cold weather (freezing weather) the bearings would lock right up. I have never had this problem with the Sol's. Though a bit on the spendy side (about $220)

I think they are worth every penny.

[wall_eye_assasin]

I am a Quantum man myself, The E10PTi-A is the greatest reel I have ever owned. I have both 6.6 g-loomis rods and St. croix rods and they work perfect. A little spendy at 139.00 but where I fish up in Canada and catch alot of big fish and numbers of fish I like to have the best. Good luck fishing.

[uffdapete]

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Shimano Stradic or Daiwa SS Tournament series, probably the 1300. The Shimano is 119.00 and the Daiwa is 89.00. The Shimano is a little smoother, but both reels are fantastic. That is what I have on my St Croix rods. Or if you are feeling spendy, the new Daiwa Sol is really, really nice. I was at Cabelas today and talked myself out of it. I did buy another SS in the ultra light size (700). Another consideration is the Pflueger President series. Nice reels for the money. (@60.00)

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I'd second those choices and add the Symetre as was mentioned in another post. I have a Symetre and the Diawa SS and both have been bullet proof. I know a lot of folks who are fans of the Stradic. The Diawa SS has been around awhile and is, according to several reel repair people I know, one of the most trouble free reels made. I haven't used the Plueger but have been very impressed with the feel and reports on them.