Spinning Reels/Rods

[hansyfishing02]

Hi everyone,

Right now I am stuck with what spinning reels/rods to buy. I know what casting reels to get but any suggestions for something like a wacky rig spinning reel and rod?

 

Thanks

[delcecchi]

I bought a Pfluger president-tourney trail combo at cabelas on sale.  The reel is quite nice for such a reasonable price point.  The whole combo was a deal, but the reel is definitely worth list price.  

Edited July 16, 2016 by delcecchi

[hansyfishing02]

Cool! Will have to check it out

[AlwaysFishing23]

Daiwa revros combos are also pretty good.

[ANYFISH2]

I will second the Pfluger president reel.

As for rods for wacky rigs, I prefer a sensitive 7ft ultra fast tip in a medium action rod.  Brands are up to you, I really like my Fenwicks.

[ANYFISH2]

I will second the Pfluger president reel.

As for rods for wacky rigs, I prefer a sensitive 7ft ultra fast tip in a medium action rod.  Brands are up to you, I really like my Fenwicks.

[wormdunker]

The best value for a reel right now is the Cabelas Verano.  Built by Daiwa it is a 10 ball bearing reel, lightweight and out features reels that cost over $200.  It is on sale now for $99.

 

I have been using Daiwa spinning since mid 90s when one way roller bearings were introduced to fishing reels.  I fish, a lot, with the very same aiwa reels i purchased over 20 years ago and you would be hard pressed with your eyes shut to pick out a new reel from my 20 year old models.

For a rod, go 6'8" mxd up to 7'.  You will be happy either way.  Last don't put mono on your rod and reel.  Go with 10lb Power pro super slick and learn to tie 3-4' of Seaguar 15lb fluorocarbon on it as a leader.  

[Kirk Bonanny]

  I used to be a huge fan of the ABU Garcia spinning reels, but their midline reels have become poorly made. Same with Shimano, at least in my experience. I fish over 100x per year including tournaments, so I punish most of my gear. I have had decent luck with the Pflueger President reels, and absolutely love the mid line ($60-$80.00) Diawa reels....and now have 6 of them, most 3-6 years old.

   As far as rods are concerned....I have a number of Falcon & St Croix rods that have not only been phenomenal sensitivity wise, but are all between 5-10 years old now. For a wacky rig I'd go with at least a 6'6" medium/medium light rod....something with a quick tip and a parabolic bend... a rod too stiff here will cost you some fish.

Edited July 28, 2016 by Kirk Bonanny

[chris420]

i just picked up the revo rocket spinning reel, highest line retrieve per crank,

i personally run alot of the cheap ebay reels, the 15$ gold and black 

i got 13 spinning reels ranging from $10-300. the cheap ones work just as good as the nice high end ones, yea the spendy ones are a little smother but you can always put nice bearing in any reel, usually the cheap ebay ones do have more bearings then the name brands,,,, if you wanna spend money go wtih the revo rocket or a quantum PT

 long as you run 20-40lb powerpro braid you wont need a net or need to worry about loosing a fish or lure