hi guys, <br><br>this is my first post here,<br><br>i'm a newbie to the whole fishing scene, i just got myself a new daia sealiine-x surf rod<br><br>and i'm looking to buy a matchin spinning reel to go with it.<br><br>what do you guys think of the shimano symetre series (4000 or 6000), the quantum Response Ti series (RE4XTI) and finally the okuma epix series (EF50)?<br><br>these are the three reels i'm looking at, anyone have any suggestions about other types?<br><br>and does anyone know what of those three is a better reel?<br><br>pros and cons?<br><br>thanks guys<br><br>
any particular model number ?<br><br>so i can do some research on it?<br><br>
D11<br><br>Welcome and glad you have dropped in. What type of fish are you planning to target(?) One of my first Q's, always, wether it's choosing rods, reels or tackle. <br><br>That makes a difference, IMO, as to what type of reel to select and the features they have which may help you feel, and get onto, the fish better. <br><br>At the same time, I have to agree with Capt. Dan that the Penn Spinfisher's are hard to go past given that they are well built, tough and have a good grad system. I have used them a lot when pro guiding and they stand up to the best of fish (in the medium sized range)..<br><br>Even so, let us know about my Q and we can go from their in terms of other reel options, including the Okuma's.<br><br>I am sure other anglers will drop their comments in here as well. <br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve - The MJB<br>BFT Lures/Baits<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>
MasterJigBuilder,<br><br>thanks for the input, i will mostly be lake fishing and doin some fishing form a boat.<br><br>mostly will be catchin spots and catfish<br><br>
Ok D11<br><br>We'll wait for a bit before I reply because I would like to hear from other anglers first about their choice of reels for freshwater fish and some of their reasons. <br><br>So let's hear from all your freshwater fish hounds. Help D11 out here ok. <br><br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B<br>Moderator - Lures/Baits<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>
Hey Do<br><br>Just wondering where you ended up with the spinning reel choice and if you have gone back to the sweetwater with it yet? <br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B <br>Moderator Lures/Baits Forum<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>
]<br><br>I don't know about the reels mentioned ...<br>I have Always used the Penn SS searies & like em.<br><br>[
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