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High End Spinning Reels?

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in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

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A lot of responses mentioned durability, that the high end reels last longer.  I've gotten 25+  years out of my cheapie Shimanos. Even when I upgraded them it wasn't because they broke or didn't work properly, it was because I had a nice, new rod and thought it deserved a nice, new reel. But even my nice, new reels are generally in the $50 - $70 range. The fish don't seem to care.

Baitcasters? Sure, spend as much as you can afford, but the sub $100 sipinning reels will catch fish as well as a $300 reel and they do last. Well at least Shimanos do. I have no long term experience with other brands. The jury is out on my Pfleuger Presidents. I've only had them for a couple of years, but I like them. Heck, even if I only get 5 years out of them, I can replace them every five years for the next 30 years and they will still cost me less than a single high end reel.  I figure by that time I will be 89 years old.

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      I like worm drive oscillating, sturdy bail wire, counter balanced rotor and good line roller in a spinning reel. 

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      I am incredibly, immensely offended. You should immediately offer me a craft beer and a back seat on your boat for a day on Champlain to make up for this egregious error!!!!   Its all good!

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      First off skip the Revos imo, when it comes to high end spinners Shimano and Daiwa are a class above everything else. The main thing you get is longevity and overall ease of use. Most bass fisherman t

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