Today was a first...Lost a rod/reel from a yak....St.Croix/Quantum.....What an idiot...Been fishing out of tupperware boats for so many years I guess its time and I was due, but it doesnt take away the sting...

 

 

So with that said... This is what I will be using it for.

-Weightless or very light weight senko's, Flukes, Creature baits, keitech swimbaits.

-It will be going on a G loomis finesse rod, medium heavy. 7ft.

-I run straight braid usually 15-20 lb.

Id like...

-$250 range

-Not a super large body.

-Possible braid ready.

-High gearing.

 

So if you were me what would you buy?

Thanks collective minds of Bass Resource!

 

 

 

Maybe losing my spinning rig today had more effect on me than Id like to admit, Ive put this thread in the wrong forum. Sorry Mods.

I feel your pain man. Can't recommend a high speed reel, but if you want to make a rod float there's a few videos on YouTube. Cheap and easy.

My pick would be Shimano Stradic. 

I ran into a deal today at the local Dick's. Stradic 2500fj for 99.00 and I had a $20 coupon. It took the sales guy a few minutes but he found the box. I know it's the older model but I think I got a heck of a deal. 

7 minutes ago, Chrisran99 said:

I ran into a deal today at the local Dick's. Stradic 2500fj for 99.00 and I had a $20 coupon. It took the sales guy a few minutes but he found the box. I know it's the older model but I think I got a heck of a deal. 

Love that reel. Oh and killer price.

Any Abu Garcia revo mgx users?

8 hours ago, kcdinkerz said:

I feel your pain man. Can't recommend a high speed reel, but if you want to make a rod float there's a few videos on YouTube. Cheap and easy.

I used to use floats on my rods, and even leashes, but Ive been in plastic boats for many years and never having lost anything I just got complacent...

Stradic ci4+  Light and very little line management problem's.

Put a cush it on the butt of your rods.  They float. Wicked cheap insurance.

4 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Why do you always post this in threads that have nothing to do with rods or casting reels?

3 minutes ago, Wildbillb said:

Put a cush it on the butt of your rods.  They float. Wicked cheap insurance.

What's a cush it?

I'd go with the Luvias for that price, much better than the ci4+ imo and it's made in japan.

 https://japanlureshop.com/daiwa-15-luvias-3012h-10526.html

7 minutes ago, Nick S said:

Why do you always post this in threads that have nothing to do with rods or casting reels?

Read through all of the threads and you will see that we have consolidated rod & reel suggestions and reviews at various pricing points. "What Is The Best" comes up several times each week. Although most of the posts are relatively new, they still precede  your joining in the Forum by several weeks or months.

-Kent

6 minutes ago, Nick S said:

Why do you always post this in threads that have nothing to do with rods or casting reels?

It's a link to a helpful thread with links to many of the best rod threads, including a few reel threads.

Thank you. We will try to update the thread with more reel reviews in coming weeks.