Fishing Reel Advice

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Originally Posted by blugill

I'm looking for a really good (and reasonably priced) spinning reel.
Something that's an all around good reel, a meat and potatoes type of reel that'll last a long time.

Rod recommendations are also welcome.

I know that there are tons of outdoorsmen on this forum and something that I can just use after work with the daughters and have a cigar by a lakeside is what I'm looking for

The article at Cabelas that was linked is a good place to start. I know Mitchells were mentioned, but I haven't had all that much luck with them - at least not in the spinning reel.

I guess the question is, what do you mean by "reasonably priced?" I'd say that is the $60-$100 range, and for my $$ I'd buy Shimano, hands down. Once you go past that dollar amount, there are many out there.

As for dependable sticks, the Cabela's Tourney Trail are solid and dependable with a good feel. They also have a great return policy on them. Some others I'd suggest in the mid-range are Fenwick HMX, St. Croix, and yes, Loomis are excellent sticks (but they're in another price category).

I'd say look over at Cabela's. Their prices are about average, but their customer service and response to warranty issues is second to none.

Peace of the Lord be with you.