Spinning reel on a budget

[swampmaster]

At what pricepoint can you expect to buy a half decent 2000 or 2500 sized spinning reel for a beginner bass angler?
Also for occasional use to spin for leeries(garrick).
Shimano Slade 2500 was one of the reels I had in mind.
Anyone have advice on what budget spinning reel lasted for them(casting lures)
To use with a 6'6 medium power fast action spinning stick.
Will go to local tackle shop to assist my mate in his purchase.

 

[DWB]

What is his budget?

Shimano Slade is good, think Shimano Sienna is better 4 bearings in the right places, should stay smoother for longer than the slade.

Then for R600+/- you can get a Shimano Exage 2500FB which is a little beaut!!!

 

[DWB]

Slade / Sienna around R300

 

[swampmaster]

Unfortunately/Fortunately he has not yet been bitten by the tackle monkey so his idea of an expensive reel is anything over R200 or so...
In my experience that is "goedkoop is duurkoop" when you have to replace the reel soon after....
Thanks for the advice, how's the fishing in the Usuthu these days must be a bit high right now...

 

[Loams]

I have three Slades and they work very very very well... They are brilliant and cheap reels.

Just one thing, I would suggest a size 1000 reel for bass fishing, but if he gets the 2500 he can certainly use it for some surf spin fishing, just like I do. I only find that the Slade gets heavy at the end of the day when Bass fishing... But I am a small ouk and should maybe go to gym

 

[Even Flow]

From what I've experience, the Slade is great for bass fishing, but not so great in the salt. They tend to corrode rather quick if used for dropshot fishing. Maybe try and stretch you budget and get the Daiwa Regal 2500. Excellent reel and great drag system.

 

[swarley81]

Hi guys,

I'm in a similar situation.  The tackle shops I went to suggested the Shimano Sedona 2500 for a combination "beginner basser" and sea drop shot fishing.  Here in Pretoria/Centurion they go for about R540 - R560.

Hope it helps.

W

 

[100% African]

Even Flow wrote:

From what I've experience, the Slade is great for bass fishing, but not so great in the salt. They tend to corrode rather quick if used for dropshot fishing. Maybe try and stretch you budget and get the Daiwa Regal 2500. Excellent reel and great drag system.

The Regal is a brilliant little reel but it also doesnt do too well in salt. Learnt from experience...

 

[Even Flow]

I've had 2 Regals for the last year. One for fresh and one for salt. I service the salt one very often and it has so for maintained its state. Rinsing it in freshwater after each use also helps prevent corrosion.

 

[Fishaman]

Also have a look at the Okuma Beachcaster Legend reels. Will stand up to the salt, won't break the bank.

Personally I would get a small 1000 size reel for bass and a 2500 or bigger for the salty stuff.....

 

[Loams]

swarley81 wrote:

Hi guys,

I'm in a similar situation.  The tackle shops I went to suggested the Shimano Sedona 2500 for a combination "beginner basser" and sea drop shot fishing. 

I have had my Sedona 750FB for four years now and I absolutely love it! But at that size you dont bring it to the sea, there are fish in there that will eat it for lunch

 

[kaboem]

I am a beginner as well bought a Shimano Alivio 2500 for R180 at WA Boksburg works like a charm.

 

 

[Naruto]

Ek het self 3 okuma beachcaster legend, 1 x 80, 2 x 40. Baie nice katrolle. En almal was onder R300 stuk.

 

[bblunt]

IMO Daiwa procaster 2500x - 10 bearings - saltwater resistant - spare alluminium spool all for R550. You will struggle to beat it.

For R200 Shimano Sidestab 2500 - I have six of them (for the kids) and have been giving them a beating for about 4years now. Still smooth and have caught huge barbel with them. Only downside is rear drag.

Just my 2c.