Spinning Reels

[Techno2000]

For crappie, I have never found a better suited small spinning reel than this little Shimano.

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The graphite frame is robust, yet VERY light and rust proof. It has a rear drag, which I consider essential, although you may not. And is switchable, left or right handed. Plus it is unbelievably inexpensive.

I take the silly "trigger finger" attachment off and toss it in the garbage where it belongs, then this is an ideal reel for me.

Tom

Yeah... they're light and durable, I love the trigger.

[Ketchn]

Shimano open faced are nice reels ...recently bought one on clearance for 20 bux …..

[triadcrappie]

Yeah... they're light and durable, I love the trigger.

I agree with Techno, the trigger,, it makes casting fast and easy, very few reels even offer the trigger, must be a cost thing. IMO. Of course it,s like anything, else it all depends on what you like to fish with.

[catchNgrease]

The trouble with the trigger option it requires the reel to be able to reverse to set the position on the trigger. IMO that is enough to prevent a solid hook set

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[CrappiePappy]

The trouble with the trigger option it requires the reel to be able to reverse to set the position on the trigger. IMO that is enough to prevent a solid hook set

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Wouldn't that require you to "let go" of the reel handle when setting the hook ??

I've used my Shimano Spirex reels for decades and never had a problem with hooksets on account of the "trigger" system not being infinite anti-reverse.

And I'm with 'triadcrappie' on the double paddle handle of the Spirex ... I wish more brands/models had it.

[IDOT]

I stopped by Cabelas today and looked at quite a few. The Pfueger President XT, is what I'm going to purchase a few of. Man that is a smooth reel. It's model numbers PRESXTSP20X and PRESXTSP25X

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[catchNgrease]

When vertical fishing it wouldn't be uncommon for me to have ham sandwich in the other hand. So not so much as let go but never had a hold of it in the first place.

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[tenncrappie]

Phlueger Second to none.

[Barnacle Bill]

Shimano Stella. It only took me 70 years to save up for one. But it was worth it.

[CrappiePappy]

When vertical fishing it wouldn't be uncommon for me to have ham sandwich in the other hand. So not so much as let go but never had a hold of it in the first place.

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Yeah, in the circumstances of most vertical fishing methods ... the trigger system may not play well. But, that's not its main function, either. Heck, I've even been known to open the bail by hand on reels with a trigger system.

So, yeah ... if you "need" a instant anti-reverse system reel, then a trigger system reel is not in your best interest.