Spinning reel recommendation

[fowlthing]

Have the Stradic FK and truly love it but really prefer to find one in the 100 range that I would like.  Thanks for any suggestions and thoughts

[Seth]

Pflueger President for less than $60. I've been using a 6930 for a finesse bass setup the past few years and it has been a good reel.

[Fishin4Fun]

I did a ton of research on spinning reels and found that the Daiwa Procyon was highly rated and recommended.  I just purchased one on Amazon for around $123 and just got it the other day.  It is a sweet looking and feeling reel, now I just need to get out and use it.  Might be a good one for you to check out.  I couldn't find any in the stores around here, but it looks like normal retail is $149 and the reviews said it was worth every cent.  Look at the reviews on Tackle Warehouse.  I hope to get out and use it soon.

Good luck on your search!

[Sore Thumbs]

I'm really happy with my Lews. It has smaller body with a big mouth spool. Holds tons of line and casts great. It's under $100.

[dtrs5kprs]

Daiwa Legalis or Revros 3000, both under $70. Daiwa Exceler 2500 (in between most 25 and 30 size reels) if you want to push up to $80 or so. That Exceler is a better fit for braid than mono or FC. The other two will handle any of the three lines.

[DADAKOTA]

All reels cast farther with a full spool.  Those that hold tons of line means you will typically waste more line.  I fill my reels with cheap cajun red mono in 14# to the point where I have about 2 longs casts worth of space left till its full.  I then knot the line I will fish with to the cajun red backing and fill up the spool.  This way I actually use the high dollar fluoro or braid for fishing instead of wasting it as backing.  When you start seeing the cajun red after a cast you know it is about time to replace the fluoro.  Your spool of fluoro lasts much longer and you actually fish with the entire spool over time.  Your spool is always full or close to it with fresh line.  

[jim m]

I have always had good results with okhuma reels. good quality at reasonable prices

[abkeenan]

I would stick with Daiwa if I were getting another egg beater (or baitcaster for that matter). I have a Plueger Supreme MGX which I really like but I feel like Daiwa is putting out the best products these days. They have A MILLION reels at various price points so something for everyone's budget from low-mid-high end stuff. I think Babler said he is a big fan of the Procyon. I can't say enough about the Daiwa Tatula. I wouldn't have any issues of having an entire fleet of them as my only baitcaster. Can be had brand new for around $90 from Sportsman Outfitters or Ebay and for that price the things are awesome. I hate to admit it but I like them better than my Lew's.

[dtrs5kprs]

For whatever reason, Daiwa just gets the twirly reels. You don't have to spend a ton to get a functional one either. My kids catch a bunch of solid fish on 6# fluoro and some braid/leader combos on $30 Daiwas. They take hard use, and survive a less refined touch.

[chi0082]

I asked almost the same question about a month ago. Here were the results....

Long story short, I bought the Daiwa Revros. It's been an awesome reel so far and has handled everything from crappie to striper hybrids. Drag is seamless and buttery smooth. Line recovery is excellent. It lays line beautifully with no twist and casts line a country mile and a half. I didn't see a need to pay more for anything else. Daiwa has excellent reels in every price point so it's just a matter of personal preference.