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| I recently bought a 6' 3" St. Croix Legend Vertical Jigging Walleye Spinning rod and I am now trying to decide what reel to put on it. I am mainly looking to spend anywhere from $125 to $175 for the reel. I have been looking at the Shimano Stradic 1000, what do you guys think of the Stradics? What are some other good reels in that price range?
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Location: LaCrosse, WI | The price is a bit less than that range, but I do know Pflueger Supreme matches very well with that rod. This is my favorite reel of all time. It's worth a look. |
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| I tried my first stradic about 5 years ago and every spinning reel I have bought since is a stradic. I use Stradic 1000's with my vertical jigging rods. The reel is smooth, the drag is excellent and the reel balances nicely with my rods. I know there are other nice reels out there but as long as Stradic's are being made that is what I am buying. Good luck in your search!
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| I was a Stradic guy since the mid nineties. I had about a dozen of them. A buddy of mine insisted I try a a Daiwa Tierra. He gave me one to use for a weekend. I was sold instantly, and immediately purchased four of them, and have used nothing else since. |
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| Thanks everyone for the helpful information so far.
Hombre Robusto - What did you like so much better about the Daiwa Tierra than the Shimano Stradic? |
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| The reel is a lot smoother, the drag is smooth as silk, and it has a beefed up bail on it. |
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| The Daiwas typically have a lower retrieve ratio, which I much prefer. Makes the reel seem smoother and there's less start up inertia when you're reeling. If you like the Tierra, you'll love the Fuego. |
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Location: Sartell, Minnesota | Pfleuger Presidents are great reels especially for the price. |
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| I would highly rec this real http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/products/products.php?p=83 Check with Dean at Deans Tackle box he doesnt have them listed on the site but contact him, he has some decent prices http://www.deanstacklebox.com/index.html |
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| I agree with the Pflueger praises I love em. I've got 2 presidents and a baitcaster trion and all work great and you could buy 2 of them for your price range. |
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| I really like my Quantum Energy PT, very smooth, I have this paired up with a 6'-6" St Croix Avid series rod |
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