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redfishtim
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saltwater spinning

Post by redfishtim » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:07 pm

what models in okuma, pflueger and quantum spinning do you recommend for saltwater inshore fishing?

thanks,
tim

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by Jean Scurtu » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:26 pm

Tim,

Please try DAIWA SS TOURNAMENT 1300,1600,2600 super reels for salt water.

Jean

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by Dave079 » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:58 pm

I have been using Okuma Inspiras and the newer Okuma VSystem series for speckled trout and reds. You cant beat Okumas warranty or price. I mainly use the 30 series which to me are a perfect size. The Quantum Energy and Cabo reels are also very nice.

I just recently purchased a couple of Shimano Stellas though in the 2500 and 4000 sizes. If you have the money I would highly suggest these reels. They are amazing. Probably wont be using my Okumas too much anymore.

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by Snagmaster » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:56 pm

I fish both Stradic 2500, and Quantum Catalyst inshore in the 20 size, for Snook, Tarpon, Reds, Trout. Both are great all around reels. I have had to replace bearings in both Stradics after about a year and a half. The quantum is lighter, but still strong. I have caught Tarpon and Snook up to 20lbs on it.

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by promax » Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:37 pm

I use a rapala size 30 for saltwater tough as ever and not a bad price smooth drag and very smooth and strong when u reel in fish been using mine for 3 yrs now no probs

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by JPChavez23 » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:20 pm

For the money I like the Shimano Stradic 2500. To me it's the perfect size for inshore saltwater fishing. The new ones look even better.

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Re: saltwater spinning

Post by RojoKayako » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:27 am

redfishtim wrote:what models in okuma, pflueger and quantum spinning do you recommend for saltwater inshore fishing?

thanks,
tim
My friends have had great success with the Okumas, but I just can't remember which ones (the less expensive ones I know for sure, and they fish them very hard). This speaks well for Okuma in my estimation.

Pflueger - I just don't know. Not enough experience to know.

Quantum: the Catalyst Saltwater is a beauty. Best I've ever seen for smaller game - this is my preference.

Others: the Stradic rocks as do some of Daiwa's offerings (I like the Tierra).

Hope this helps.

Rojo

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