I am a guide for a local community that has a 165 acre lake. I am only chartering trips for them now not hourly like I did last year (economy) So I have 3 BC reels that were personal but I used their Sahara 2500s and I loved them. But they aren't that cheap.

I just got a job as a Kayak Fishing guide for a local company too, so I want to get one good reel and rod combo that I could use for both. I have always been impressed with Shimano Spinning reels.

But what else is out there? I am open to other options. I don't want to go over $80. I might be able to get it for cost through work so We will see.

Opinions? I want to match it up to a Medium rod for just overall fun, I'll be fishing for trout, redfish, and LMBs

Don't take a knife to a gun fight !

A lot of good choices out there, I would not go smaller than a 4000 reel.  Abu Soron or Shimano Stradic on a Star Stellar Lite rod or Hurricane Redbone mh 10/20 rods.

You never know what you are going to run into out there, I would not go under armed.

go with a Penn

I'm sure you already know that $80 can get you a decent, but not, great spinning reel.  There are a few guys here with plenty of experience in both waters, but I'm not one of them.  Hopefully a couple of these guys will post with a few suggestions.

I posted because I wanted to say that is one NICE fish in your avatar.  What's the cost of housing in your area?   ;D  I would love to retire to such an area where I could catch bass like that, AND do some saltwater fishing.

NO Penns for me, I hate their spinning reels I've had more of their reels fail on me than any other

Don't take a knife to a gun fight !

A lot of good choices out there, I would not go smaller than a 4000 reel. Abu Soron or Shimano Stradic on a Star Stellar Lite rod or Hurricane Redbone mh 10/20 rods.

You never know what you are going to run into out there, I would not go under armed.

I guess that is a good point, I might run into some bull reds or a nice size shark. I really like the Stradics but they are spendy. But I think I can get them for significantly cheaper  8-)

Our area for Real Estate is very dependant on where you live in the county.

I use my 2500 Sharah, and Stradic in the salt for fishing for bay bass, hali's ect. Just rinse em off with fresh water, and clean them more often. I use mine at least once a week in the salt, and a couple times in fw.

NO Penns for me, I hate their spinning reels I've had more of their reels fail on me than any other

Don't take a knife to a gun fight !

A lot of good choices out there, I would not go smaller than a 4000 reel. Abu Soron or Shimano Stradic on a Star Stellar Lite rod or Hurricane Redbone mh 10/20 rods.

You never know what you are going to run into out there, I would not go under armed.

I guess that is a good point, I might run into some bull reds or a nice size shark. I really like the Stradics but they are spendy. But I think I can get them for significantly cheaper 8-)

Our area for Real Estate is very dependant on where you live in the county.

Saros 3000F.. I have caught everything from small bass to 80lb tarpon on it ,

a few wraps of mono backing and fill the rest up with #15 power pro.

The rod I use is a St.Croix TIS76MF.

If you are interested, I have a Shimano Stradic 4000, in perfect condition that I would sell for $75 or trade for a 1000 or 2500 size spinning reel of like value.

Ronnie

If you are interested, I have a Shimano Stradic 4000, in perfect condition that I would sell for $75 or trade for a 1000 or 2500 size spinning reel of like value.

Ronnie

I'll definitely keep that in mind I don't have that much saved for it right now, but I'll get back to you ASAP

Geez...

Thats' way too cheap. List it on the Flea Market

for $125 and it will sell in a New York minute!

;D ;D ;D

If it's a stradic 4000 FI I'll buy it for 75.00

If it's a stradic 4000 FI I'll buy it for 75.00

It's not an FI, it is an Aero. Still a very sweet reel. Let ma know if you are interested.

Ronnie

Y'all have at it, I am gonna get a new one I think. I can get a new 4000 for $120

i never had any problem out of my penn spinning reel, neither has my uncle who has several. i was going to recommend penn as well

If you're fishing in salt infrequently it's not really a huge deal. Just don't dunk it.

If you fish salt a lot I'd recommend a shimano saragossa. It's basically an overbuilt stradic with simpler internals that make it very easy to break down and clean should your reel get salt or sand inside.

Gosa's are way more than 80 dollars though.

I'd also recommend penn slammers and shimano spheros.

The sargossa is an offshore spinning reel that cost $200+, it's a nice reel.  The spheros is also an offshore reel, it's decent but not all that smooth but built well and is priced around $129, I have 2 of them.

The gentleman wants a reel for inshore use as well LMB, the stradic or saros are much better suited, soron stx or the soron sx would also be good choices.   

Stardic, Sahara and Quantum Cabo.