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Haliwood
02-12-2009, 11:09 PM
Can anyone ecommend a good spinning reel for trout fishing that is under $30. I really need one, that one i have now is basically junk. thanks
HEMAN
02-12-2009, 11:18 PM
tough at that budget price.
calico killer kevin
02-12-2009, 11:51 PM
Daiwa Spinmatic. About $5 over budget, but a great value rod.
Whoops, you asked for a reel. For $30 you will be looking for a
Wal-Mart or a used setup.
Astrolux
02-13-2009, 12:04 AM
Abu Garcia Cardinal. You can pick em up at Walmart for $34.00. Its a great reel for the price.
sansou
02-13-2009, 12:18 AM
Fred Hall....
PUDD MASTER BAITER
02-13-2009, 07:34 AM
Check out the new SHIMANO sedona 500 or 1000.i just got the 2500. Its a little more, than you wanted to spend . For the price around 59.00 ,there the smoothest good casting reel for the price,on the market, and a reel for life warrenty. I use to buy the cheaper reels ,but they wear out so damn fast, its better to go with the sedonas. I have the same ones now for 3 yrs from 750,1500 and 2500. Ive used them in the salt with no problems. Hope this helps.
tpfishnfool
02-13-2009, 07:37 AM
Shimano Stella ?? Good , Cheap ,,,, NOT
Koshaw
02-13-2009, 07:53 AM
Howdy!
Sports Authority is having a CLOSE OUT SALE on all MANY Shimano 2008 models!
Some are as low as 29 bux only while supplies last :D others are tens of $ off up to100+ off!
I wish I had some money to get em :(
Good luck and tight lines!
Fishtaco
02-13-2009, 08:28 AM
Can anyone ecommend a good spinning reel for trout fishing that is under $30. I really need one, that one i have now is basically junk. thanks
For the price of $30, go on ebay and find yourself a Shimano Sedona or a Symetry 500 or 750.
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__shimano-sedona_W0QQLHQ5fSiteWideConditionZUsed285fddQQ_fln Z1QQ_ssovZ1QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em282
steve092
02-13-2009, 08:50 AM
Check out the new SHIMANO sedona 500 or 1000.i just got the 2500. Its a little more, than you wanted to spend . For the price around 59.00 ,there the smoothest good casting reel for the price,on the market, and a reel for life warrenty. I use to buy the cheaper reels ,but they wear out so damn fast, its better to go with the sedonas. I have the same ones now for 3 yrs from 750,1500 and 2500. Ive used them in the salt with no problems. Hope this helps.
I'll second that. I bought a jigging setup for Christmas and the Sedona was the reel I bought. Totally worth it. I've bought cheaper reels, like $20-$30 and they fall apart when you most need them. Not to mention that the drag is really good too.
smitty99
02-13-2009, 10:45 AM
Okuma Aveon is a nice reel and has been on sale at Walmart.com for $40. It's MSRP is $120. The 10 may be a little small unless you want a light setup.
HBJapo
02-13-2009, 10:53 AM
Shimano AX1000. Some people don't like the Quick Fire, though. I used them for 20 years, before going to the Spirex.
Japo :Envious:
SOUTHPAWSTICK
02-13-2009, 12:46 PM
Shimano Stradic Mgfb 1000 or Stella FD 1000. Expensive but worth every penny. I say, you get what you pay for.
Shimano Stradic Mgfb 1000 or Stella FD 1000. Expensive but worth every penny. I say, you get what you pay for.
Not neccessarily when it comes to the Stella. It's way overpriced. But I had one because I just wanted it and Shimano knows it. It's a luxury like a Mecedes 500.
If it was $200, then it would be worth every penny. For trout fishing when the most stress put on a reel is around 1lb of drag, the Sedona or Symmetre is all you need.
Haliwood
02-14-2009, 11:43 PM
I took smithy99's advice and just picked up an Okuma Aveon 15 from the walmart website for $40. I just have to wait about a week and half to get it. Thanks for all the help.
husonfirst
02-15-2009, 07:36 AM
The OP wants a <$35 reel and you guys are recommending $200+ reels.:Shocked:
Try looking around for an 08 Sahara. Many local sporting goods places are closing out 08 Shimanos.
you can actually get some decent reels if you live near a bass pro shop....shoulfd test out there store brand models, great prices and decent reel
calico killer kevin
02-15-2009, 09:43 PM
The OP wants a <$35 reel and you guys are recommending $200+ reels.:Shocked:
Try looking around for an 08 Sahara. Many local sporting goods places are closing out 08 Shimanos.
Amazing how the addiction naturally spreads itself from one individual to the next...:Envious: