What makes a $129 reel, a $129 reel?
Why are they better than a $29 reel.
Knowing I'll have to try eventually to find out for myself, I would, at this point, just like to have some input from the group.
I currently have a Shakespeare spincast cheapo. It's done me well. I have recently noted some corrosion though. I guess another reason some other reels are so expensive. Your thoughts folks.
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hes right, for the most part, youre paying for the expensive (better) parts...but sometimes youre paying for the name. i exclusively use quantum baitcasting reels, which can get pretty pricey, but i have an okuma spinning combo i got brand new for $15, and its one of my favorites. reels are kinda like kayaks, it doesnt matter how expensive or fancy they are, as long as youre out there fishing.
It all depends.
For the most part, you get very little for your money buying an expensive spinning reel. Spend the money on a quality rod.
If you use artificials a lot, especially light ones and fish weedless/weightless, having a good lightweight, smooth baitcaster makes a huge difference. Especailly in your pocketbook. Fishing bait and fishing straight down in deeper water, less expensive baitcasters like Abu's and Daiwa's Millionaire classic. work great.
For the most part, you get very little for your money buying an expensive spinning reel. Spend the money on a quality rod.
If you use artificials a lot, especially light ones and fish weedless/weightless, having a good lightweight, smooth baitcaster makes a huge difference. Especailly in your pocketbook. Fishing bait and fishing straight down in deeper water, less expensive baitcasters like Abu's and Daiwa's Millionaire classic. work great.
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Put it to you this way, I have a Wal-Mart cheapo and I also have a couple of Penn spinning reel. I neglected to clean them after a fishing trip. The cheapo died even after drowning it in fresh water and oil. The Penn snapped right back.
Like the others said, it's about the quality of the gears and bearings. On some of the more quality reels you can spinning it with one finger and it keep turning and turning. After, a full day of casting and retreiving you hands and arms will know the difference.
Like the others said, it's about the quality of the gears and bearings. On some of the more quality reels you can spinning it with one finger and it keep turning and turning. After, a full day of casting and retreiving you hands and arms will know the difference.
