New reel recommendations? Besides Shimano!

[dtrs5kprs]

3 minutes ago, chi0082 said:

I've heard nothing but great things about Daiwa and I think I might end up trying out the Revros since it appears to have more ball bearings. And what is an Air Rotor?

Lighter rotor. Has what amount to cut outs to remove weight.

[chi0082]

2 hours ago, Fish24/7 said:

the Pflueger Limited Edition President

get them while you can

http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-reels-spinning-reels/pflueger-president-limited-edition/1371884.html

Man that reel looks really good but I can't find the one I want in stock anywhere. I want the 35x size and can't find it anywhere.

[snagged in outlet 3]

Yep.

That's the size they backordered on me.

[Champ188]

16 minutes ago, mixermarkb said:

Wonder when the Lew's gang will get their head out and make a good eggbeater? They are leaving money on the table...

I agree. I've had two of the $79 models go kaput on me after very light use and, in both cases, the main drive gear failed. I haven't pursued warranty coverage on either one because it just doesn't seem worth it, but one of their retailers told me they are awful to deal with in that respect. I'm still using 4-5 of their Tournament Series baitcasters and haven't had any issues with them.

[Nimrod Nick]

3 hours ago, chi0082 said:

So hate to revive a dead horse, but recommend me a good reliable bulletproof spinning reel for under $100. I'd prefer to stay away from Shimano as I've just recently had my second one crap out on me after dropping it in the lake last weekend. I took it apart and cleaned it and dried it out and lubed it good, but it still isn't anywhere near as smooth anymore and it'll bind up or just kinda hesitates like there's no oil in it or something. Read online that it's a classic problem for Shimano. So in the trash it went. I'm just so surprised a fishing reel made by a reputable company can't be used near water while fishing. It might just get wet and fail. Just unbelievable.

I've only ever used Shimano and have little experience with any other brands. Anyways, what do you guys use and have had good luck with? Thanks!

I think quantum make's the best spinning real, especially when they patterned the titanium no fail bail. I always had trouble with bail failure in the past, but not with quantum magnetic titanium bails, would not buy any other spinning reel. I've had mine for over 10 years and works great. Quantum was the first in this no fail bail system.

[chi0082]

9 minutes ago, Nimrod Nick said:

I think quantum make's the best spinning real, especially when they patterned the titanium no fail bail. I always had trouble with bail failure in the past, but not with quantum magnetic titanium bails, would not buy any other spinning reel. I've had mine for over 10 years and works great. Quantum was the first in this no fail bail system.

Yea that and aren't they the ones that have the helical gearing? Is that any good?

Edit: Nevermind......Okuma are the ones who use helical gearing. 

[Bill Babler]

Couple of things about things.  There is a very limited number or reels that are water proof.  Yes it is a very big factor and a very expensive undertaking for the reel companies to make them water proof.  It is just not only a Shimano deal that if you drop it in the drink or it gets rained on really heavy it will fill or leak water into the housing most all do it regardless of price and get sticky.  I know for years there were only 2 completely water proof reels and they were the Shimano Stella and the Diawa Steez.  Very top end fishing gear.

Now both Shimano and Diawa make water proof reels in their mid-price ranges as well as now Pflueger, claims to have one.  If you fish in cold weather, stay away from the Exceler, it breaks back and the drag spins free in anything under 35 degrees.  The Diawa Ballistic is a 100% water proof reel and is in the $150 price range.  I have 4 and they are beyond excellent.  The Procyon by Diawa is also 100% water proof and is at Walmart for $129.00  Not going to beat a reel of that caliber for that price.  I have them in my clients hands everyday and they are working smooth as silk after a year in the guide boat.

I have been visiting with the boys at the BP reel repair the last few weeks, as I have taken in 3 dozen Stradic's for a cleaning.  I do this every two years.  It is pretty clear to them that the Shimano and Diawa middle to upper end reels are far superior to anything out there.  Not the toy stuff for cheap money, but reels that are built to fish hard and last starting in the mid $120,00 price range and going up the scale. to pretty much infinity.  Throw down 29 extra bucks and get the Procyon

 

[Fish24/7]

57 minutes ago, chi0082 said:

Man that reel looks really good but I can't find the one I want in stock anywhere. I want the 35x size and can't find it anywhere.

try Amazon, Sportsman's Warehouse?

[chi0082]

1 minute ago, Bill Babler said:

Couple of things about things.  There is a very limited number or reels that are water proof.  Yes it is a very big factor and a very expensive undertaking for the reel companies to make them water proof.  It is just not only a Shimano deal that if you drop it in the drink or it gets rained on really heavy it will fill or leak water into the housing most all do it regardless of price and get sticky.  I know for years there were only 2 completely water proof reels and they were the Shimano Stella and the Diawa Steez.  Very top end fishing gear.

Now both Shimano and Diawa make water proof reels in their mid-price ranges as well as now Pflueger, claims to have one.  If you fish in cold weather, stay away from the Exceler, it breaks back and the drag spins free in anything under 35 degrees.  The Diawa Ballistic is a 100% water proof reel and is in the $150 price range.  I have 4 and they are beyond excellent.  The Procyon by Diawa is also 100% water proof and is at Walmart for $129.00  Not going to beat a reel of that caliber for that price.  I have them in my clients hands everyday and they are working smooth as silk after a year in the guide boat.

I have been visiting with the boys at the BP reel repair the last few weeks, as I have taken in 3 dozen Stradic's for a cleaning.  I do this every two years.  It is pretty clear to them that the Shimano and Diawa middle to upper end reels are far superior to anything out there.  Not the toy stuff for cheap money, but reels that are built to fish hard and last starting in the mid $120,00 price range and going up the scale. to pretty much infinity.  Throw down 29 extra bucks and get the Procyon

 

You don't have to convince me to spend another $29 bucks. But you'll have to convince my other half. She thinks $29 would be more than enough to buy me a new reel with a rod attached to it and a small tackle box full of goodies wrapped up in one package. I can buy the coffee and you can pick the place and I'll bring her and you can have at it. Trust me it wasn't easy asking for $100. I sat through 2 Twilight movies and 2 dinners with my mother in law for that much money. So you have your work cut out for you.

[jpb2187]

4 hours ago, dtrs5kprs said:

Not even sure how many Daiwa's I have running currently. Mostly Excelers (only one of the new model) in the 3000 size. Over 12+, some have ten years and heavy use on them. 

The Daiwa Revros and Legalis are both very nice reels. Not a thing wrong with the new Exceler, but they changed the sizes on the 2500 and 3000. Those two don't match the old sizes. The Revros and Legalis are standard with the rest of the Daiwa sizing. Those are in the $50-70 range. The new Exceler is a touch higher. 

Good drags, at least according to a few thousand brown fish that tried their best. Smooth enough. Pretty much bulletproof. I changed a bail spring in one of them during a cleaning a year or two back. Otherwise no issues. 

Yeah i was gonna get the Exceler, but American Legacy had the Ballistics marked down to $129.99 (vs 199) around Christmas time and that was just too good to pass up. Spent the extra cash to get the sealed reel for the occasional salt water trips I take.