On September 22, 2016 at 2:05 PM, Ray K said:

I've got mostly casting tackle (Lews Tournament reels) and only one spinning combo which is a 6'6" BPS Carbonlite rod with a Penn Battle 4000 reel.  I really like this combo but want to add another spinning combo or two to the arsenal.  The Penn 4000 series seems comfortable but, I'm wondering what size reels I should consider for the next set-ups?  They will be used mostly for finesse fishing (Flukes, soft jerks, shakies, etc.) and perhaps some cranks in open water on occasion. 

I'm looking at Penn 2500, 3000 and 4000, Daiwa SS1300 & 1600, Lew's Tournament Pro TP 200, 300, & 400.  My main quandry is the size.  I want the lightest possible that still does the job.  I'll be using 20-50 lb braid and 10-14 lb mono mostly.  Capacity isn't an issue.  Suggestions?

I just ordered the brand new Lews Laser G reel. I actually found a combo on Gander Mtn and for $20 more you can't beat it in my opinion to get a reel and rod for $70. Haven't recieved it yet. Will let you know how it works when I get it. I got the 300 series and the rod that comes with it is a 6'6" medium. 

1 minute ago, gaddy205 said:

I just ordered the brand new Lews Laser G reel. I actually found a combo on Gander Mtn and for $20 more you can't beat it in my opinion to get a reel and rod for $70. Haven't recieved it yet. Will let you know how it works when I get it. I got the 300 series and the rod that comes with it is a 6'6" medium. 

Just so happens I'll be at Gander Mountain tomorrow so, I'll see if they have it in the store.  Sounds like a good deal.

9 minutes ago, Ray K said:

Just so happens I'll be at Gander Mountain tomorrow so, I'll see if they have it in the store.  Sounds like a good deal.

They only have the combo online. It's from one of their vendors. But you can check the reel out in there and if you like it order the combo online when you get home. I should have mine tomorrow evening and I'll let you know how the rod feels

13 hours ago, gaddy205 said:

They only have the combo online. It's from one of their vendors. But you can check the reel out in there and if you like it order the combo online when you get home. I should have mine tomorrow evening and I'll let you know how the rod feels

Ray I got the combo in and man it's awesome. Only bad thing I can find is that the rod is a 2 piece rod but it will help if you travel. It's an awesome buy. Worth every penny of $70