Advice on a 6000-8000 sized reel for under $100...

[mingle]

Hi guys,

Looking for a larger-sized reel, mainly for rock/surf fishing, but will get use from the yak...

Ideally should be not too heavy, as it'll be used for some long (6+ hour) lure-chucking sessions.
Good long-casting ability would also be a plus...

I've considered the Penn Spinfisher SSM 650/750/850, but it looks to be a bit heavy and probably not
ideal for all-day casting.

There's a lot of options (too many?) out there and I've done a bit of looking around, but any advice or comments
would be much appreciated!

The clincher is that it can't cost more than $100...

Cheers,

Mike.

[bowl]

just bought one today 650

Never used live liner
All my 6000 7000 eels are Penn n they last for years..
Good luck.

[azkay]

Hi Mike,

The Spinfisher is a very heavy reel but also very reliable.. Might be a little hard though (long hours on lures).

I recently had the same dilemma. I went with the New Shimano Sedona 5000. I believe it was about $100.00 @ BCF @ the time. I know it doesn't fit your 6000 - 8000 bracket but it's done the job for me and then some so i thought id share anyway.. I've found it to be a neat & tidy light reel with good line lay and cast.

The Christmas Catalogues are pretty much all out, worth a look

Cheerz,

Az.

[DougieK]

Penn or buy a Fin Nor lethal.

[hornet]

Penn or buy a Fin Nor lethal.

I thought you were at Green cape ! are you back ? how did you go ?

[dezza68]

I brought a Silstar PWR 60 a few weeks back from tackle world. Its a lot lighter than the Penn, Ive used it virtually every day and no problems, plus it was less than $60. Might suit.

[DougieK]

Penn or buy a Fin Nor lethal.

I thought you were at Green cape ! are you back ? how did you go ?

Leaving in the morning.

I'll be posting don't worry about that.

[davek]

Penn or buy a Fin Nor lethal.

I thought you were at Green cape ! are you back ? how did you go ?

Leaving in the morning.

I'll be posting don't worry about that.

Good luck Dougie :thumbsup: cheers davo

[hornet]

Penn or buy a Fin Nor lethal.

I thought you were at Green cape ! are you back ? how did you go ?

Leaving in the morning.

I'll be posting don't worry about that.

I want to see stretch marks in your report ! :thumbsup:

[CarlG]

:tongue: He's going fishing, not giving birth Hornet.... :tongue: