Shimano Stradic 2500, But stay away from the FI's

 

The Stradic Fl's? Or Symetre? And why?

I have owned many stradics, the Fi is the least smooth of all I have owned. Love my new FJ, Fg, Fh, ect.

I have two Pfluger Presidents and I can't see myself ever needing a nicer or more expensive spinning reel. 

 

X2.

I have one for weightless plastics, and one for finesse type crankbaits. 

Has anyone tried the quantum smoke reel? What size and how do you like it?

2500 size for all the spinning gear i use for bass

Sustain

Stella

Stradic Ci4+

1st gen Pfluger President

Daiwa Exist........ words fail me!

Daiwa Ballistic 2500....pleasantly surprised after a few trips!

Has anyone tried the quantum smoke reel? What size and how do you like it?

I ilke the smokes a lot, my next reel most likely will be smoke inshore 40.  Not quite as nice as my Cabo 40's, the smoke matches up better on some of my lighter 7'6 med and med/hvy rods.  

I'm old school, still use my 1962 Mitchell 300, still my first choice when conditions allow, still have 3 NIB dating to 1952.

I have a few old Garcia Mitchell 300/301 sitting on the workbench. One has been relubed, the other 300 and the 301 haven't yet. I could be coerced to part with them, cheaply if one were so inclined. They're fantastic reels, but not my cup of tea.

I'm using a Lew's SG300 right now and look to upgrade to a Cabela's/Daiwa soon. No Shimbindos for me please.

my favorite spinning reel is the Pflueger Patriarch Magnesium in size 40 , awesome reel and super light and smooth , i used to use 20 and 25 size reels , but i like the wider spool to cut down loops and twist .

I have a few old Garcia Mitchell 300/301 sitting on the workbench. One has been relubed, the other 300 and the 301 haven't yet. I could be coerced to part with them, cheaply if one were so inclined. They're fantastic reels, but not my cup of tea.

I'm using a Lew's SG300 right now and look to upgrade to a Cabela's/Daiwa soon. No Shimbindos for me please.

 

shimbindos    too funny