I bought an Avid moslty going to use for tubes, and jigs.

I'm trying to figure out the best reel for the money to throw on it.

I own a couple of pfeugers, but they don't feel right on this rod. Any help would be great.

Casting or spinning?

my mistake, spinning

Welcome to the forum!

My choices would be either a Daiwa Tierra 2500 ($115) or a Shimano Symetre 2500 ($80). I have both and have no complaints with either, both are very nice reels.

There isn't a best just a favorite. I like Shimano's, but also own several Pfleugers and a Quantum. My favorite reel is the Symtre 4000fi. I use these for Bass and Inshore Saltwater. Most guys on here will say that 2500 is big enough. I need the exrta line capacity. Another reel that I would like to try is the Abu Garcia 800 series. Some of the guys here have Daiwa's, espcially the Tierra. Any way the Symtre sell for around $79. Hope this helps.

Thanks , that helps alot

For a couple of extra bucks, the new Shimano Stradic 2500 would be awesome.  I had an old Stradic on this same rod last year and I liked it alot.  But with the new Stradic, it seems like a perfect match.

The new shimano stradic for 132.5 on ebay. shipped

There was a thread about people having problems with the NEW Stardic. Buy an old Stardic (white) wich is "field tested" and known to be a solid reel. I've seen a couple at Dick's in clearance for $99.

If no, go with Symetre. Let Shimano sort out the problems with the new model first.

I've heard good things about Daiwa Tierra , Pfluger Supreme , ABU Cardinal 800 series.

Hope it helps...

I say the Symetre, too. I have two and love them.

I say the Symetre, too. I have two and love them.

Symetre. It's the only spinning reel I own at the moment. I got rid of the others and replaced them with Daiwa baitcasters.

tierra  

You won't go wrong with either the Tierra or the old (white) Stradic.  I have both, and both are great reels.

I guess I'll jump in with something other than a Shimano recommendation.

Pflueger Supreme MG....very light with a silk-like drag. Under $100 bucks.

I guess I'll jump in with something other than a Shimano recommendation.

Pflueger Supreme MG....very light with a silk-like drag. Under $100 bucks.

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I have that same rod and use a Shimano Symetre 2500.  Great pairing for the dollars

I shall be accused of treason by my fellow Abu Posse Members but.....Symetre

I guess I'll jump in with something other than a Shimano recommendation.

Pflueger Supreme MG....very light with a silk-like drag. Under $100 bucks.

Darn!  Beat me to it.  I am a big fan of the symmetre and the stradic as I have, oh, just a few of each.  But, I also have a small collection of Pfluegers, and I really think you'd like the feel and balance on that rod matched up with a Supreme.  A symmetre 2500 would be a good choice also... but the Supreme just feels perfect to me on that rod.

Welcome to the forum!

My choices would be either a Daiwa Tierra 2500 ($115) or a Shimano Symetre 2500 ($80). I have both and have no complaints with either, both are very nice reels.

I have always been a Shimano man but was talked into buyin a Daiwa Tierra 3000. I have to admit that it is my favorite spinning reel. I like the bigger spool on the 3000 it helps with"line Twists" the base is the same size as the 2500. The Daiwa Exceler 3000 is also a great reel and it sells for $70.

I just bought an avid, and paired it with a pflueger supreme, super light setup, and the reel is $100.

I think the best reel for the money is the pfeluger supreme $99.00

i love mine it's much smoother than my sustain & my quantum energy , i love it so much i got rid of all my other reels and replaced them w/ this reel . PS before i bought it i looked at the new stradic ,saros and the diawa tierra and went with the supreme a lot more for the money . Its magnesium and has 10 bearings and has a really nice drag system. here is a link i found the gives som insight GOOD LUCK http://www.setthehook.com/reels/plueger/supreme.html