Spinning Reel for the Flats -- Any Recommendations?

Hula Popper · Post by **Hula Popper** » July 29th, 2008, 8:13 pm

I see several people are high on the Stradic reels -- How come?

And which one? I went to the new sportsman bigbox over the weekend and looked at the Stradic reels. I couldn't tell one from the other.

FYI, I have a Pfleuger reel, which was like silk when I bought it two years ago, but it is already starting to act a little balky. Must not make 'em like the used to.

U.S. Reels -- I've never seen one live, just in a catalog. What makes it special? I see it has jumbo size reels, but I wasn't sure what was the idea behind it.

Post by **Reel Cowboy** » July 29th, 2008, 8:24 pm

Hula Popper wrote:U.S. Reels -- I've never seen one live, just in a catalog. What makes it special? I see it has jumbo size reels, but I wasn't sure what was the idea behind it.

The ones we have are the 230XL and 240. They are extremely lightweight and hold a bunch of line for their size.

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » July 29th, 2008, 11:12 pm

Hula Popper wrote:I see several people are high on the Stradic reels -- How come?

Cause it works great. That said, I agree with the handle issue (?).
Symetre.

Post by **Ron Wilson** » July 30th, 2008, 6:10 am

I made a point to buy a couple different reels to try them out: Stradic (4000 and 2500), two Symetre 2500s, Pflueger (President), US Reel 230SX, Okuma Alumina, and Penn Captiva. While I admit I don't wear out the fish, the reels have all performed pretty good for me (range in cost from about $50 to $150). If I get into some heavy reads like Mook and Mojo did recently, them I'm sure I'll put them to the test.

grim reeler · Post by **grim reeler** » July 30th, 2008, 5:58 pm

Hula Popper wrote:I see several people are high on the Stradic reels -- How come?

Not sure. I am one the hunt for a replacement for mine. I have three, and have had issues with all of them. I love my shimano baitcasters, but I am not as sold on their spinning reels. Everyone seems to like them so much that I chalk my experience up to bad luck.

One was used, but the bale works itself so that I have to tighten the screw back down a couple times a trip. I have a feeling a part is missing, but all things considered, its my best on. One made noise right out of the box. I was told it was from tight tolerances and would go away with use, but it hasnt. The other one has a bale that likes to snap shut in the middle of a cast. I have lost many a lure with that one and just dont fish with it much anymore. I also have a shimano spheros that is older than all of them, has seen more use and has been golden. Go figure?

I may try a us reel next.

yellow dog · Post by **yellow dog** » July 30th, 2008, 8:02 pm

stradic 4000 strong lots of line

ALUMA25 · Post by **ALUMA25** » July 31st, 2008, 9:08 am

SHIMANO ALL THE WAY. SEDONA 2500 RETAILS FOR $49.99 ONE OF THE
BEST REELS ON THE MARKET FOR THE MONEY, HAVE SIX OF THEM , THEY
HAVE ONLY SEEN SALT WATER FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND STILL
OPERATE AS SMOOTH AS THE DAY THEY WERE NEW. STRATIC IS ALSO
VERY GOOD A LITTLE HIGH FOR ME THOUGH. THEY NOW RETAIL FOR $149.99
THERE ARE SEVERAL MODELS BETWEEN THOSE PRICE POINTS THAT ARE ALSO VERY
GOOD REELS.

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