Ive been wanting to buy a new reel but dont know what to go with. I would like some opinons on this and what type of fishing lines to go with. I heard that Ironsilk and fireline are one of the best but havent tried them. I like fishing for bass and trout.. Beginner on bass.. Also need to know your suggestion on what pound test. Thanks for the help

okuma is a great spinning reel. email me some more info on where you will be fishing, what you will be fishing for, etc. it all depends on the situation(s).
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Can't go wrong with Shimano reels and rods ( they have the most unreal customer service around). For something middle of the road, go with a small spinning reel/V-rod combo to match 4-6 lb. line...or...step up to a Loomis 721 spinning rod, GLX or IMX, and put the right sized reel on it (whatever $ amount you want to spend). P-Line CXX in 4 or 6 pound, SUPER strong for what it is...you can't go wrong.... A combo in this size will accommodate most Trout and light-line Bassin......Go get 'em

Gerryjig out

I fish all Shimano and Triple Fish Line :)

I'm with Tim on this one. If your talking spinning reels check out the Okuma Epixor or Metaloid size#15 for 4-6lb test or the #20 for a lil larger line. You can visit Okuma on the web at www.okumafishing.com These are extra smooth 10bb reels with a sealed drag system that will give you many years of fish battleing. Okuma's new Solaris rod is a great match. If you have any questions feel free to email or post.

John Lake
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Shimano reels, can't go wrong with tham. For baitcasters I like the Curado(original and super free) and for spinning I like Stradic, Sustain, or even the Sahara(a great little reel at a little price). As for line, I go for Maxima Ultragreen on everything. It is soooooooo strong it is amazing. Hope this helps!

Later!!!

thanks for all the advice. I will look into them all. One more thing is whats the difference in reels? Is it just preference? Thanks again for the help.. If anyone else has an opinion please post them....

I totally agree with Taylor. I have three Curado Super-Frees and 3 Stradics. I've tried many different reels, but Shimano is all I use anymore. They are pricey ($160 for the Super-Frees and $120 for the Stradics). I would have saved money if I would have bought these originally instead of the circular junk laying on my garage bench.

In my opinion, the high quality is more important in casting than in spinning reels. A quality spinner is sweet on the retrieve; however, a cheap spinning reel without a fancy low friction spool lip will cast almost as far as a really pricey one. With casting reels the difference in casting distance is like night and day. If you get a cheap casting reel, and then have the oppurtunity to try a quality one you will probably end up upgrading later.

Try Bass World West in Santa Ana to check out reels. They have a demo for every model they sell mounted on cut-off rods in holders at the front counter.

Try some flourocarbon line if you plan on using jigs, Spoons, plastics, or drop-shotting. The lack of stretch really helps you feel every touch. After soaking 30' or 40' of monofilament for an hour or two it will soak up water and get really stretchy. You can move the rod tip a foot or so and never lift the bait, It's all line stretch.

I like Seagaur. Everybody tells me that Yamamoto Sugoi is the best, but it costs nearly 25 cents a yard
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I use shimano reels for everything. All Curado's and one Castaic for flipping. For line I use Berkley big game for 15lb and stronger and triple fish for anything lighter. The only exception is when drop-shotting I like to use clear line so I use Trilene XT or P-line.

This talk about line brings up a question I have for Rob. When using triple fish, do you tie to any certain color depending on water clarity. I'm color blind anyway so it's hard to tell, but it just seems like the color coming right off the bait could possibly make a difference.

I would go with the Master rods & reels and some of that blue Shakespeare line from Kmart. You can't beat the plastic spool spools on their reels. And that blue line from Kmart has incredible memory, it will always coil up back on the reel. And in the water it looks like a slinky !

Hey there Grimm,

I just finished a trip where I used Fireline and Ironsilk. The Ironsilk 12lb was great. Fireline was less so and I got a birdsnest although the makers said it would be a problem. Also, I heard from a person who has posted to your question that when the coating is quickly worn off the Fireline, the line is not much good. Don't know about that yet.

I've bought a Quantum Catalyst Tpi 20 spinning reel recently smooth drag, smooth everything!!! but... The spool is wiggly even when it's seated properly on the shaft. This bugs the heck out of me and I wouldn't suggest it unless you can ignore this quirk.


JapanRon