Best UL Reel For $150-200?

[Eagle 1]

Keep your reel and spend the money on a rod . jmo.

[R Shackelford]

Keep your reel and spend the money on a rod . jmo.

I have a G. Loomis rod that suits my needs and my reel is not long for this world I'm afraid lol, is my 3rd President and likely my last as I don't like the changes they made to the newest ones.

[DRFISHDUCK]

Geezer alert, I remember early 70's upgrading from a Zebco 202 to a 404 and to the awesome Zebco 33. I appreciate todays the graphite rods

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[DRFISHDUCK]

Oops dang phone!! - todays graphite rods and smooth reels!

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[Super D]

Stradic


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[m2cool]

Title says it all, looking for the best bang for my buck in the $150-200 range. I have been using Pflueger President size 20 for the past several years but am now looking to upgrade. I am strongly considering the Stradic CI4+ but I would like to see what yall have to say, I have never owned a Shimano. Their claim to have highly reduced wind knots and the higher gear ratio are great selling points for me.

I would love to own 1 or even 2 $150-$200 reels but my budget is $30 Shimano Sienna 1000 FE spinning reels. The Sienna have handled large catfish, bass,bluegills, & crappies without breaking a sweat and still going strong after two years. To reduce wind knots, I soaked my spools in warm water for at least an hour.
Oh..it even tackled a 3 foot gar too.

[R Shackelford]

I would love to own 1 or even 2 $150-$200 reels but my budget is $30 Shimano Sienna 1000 FE spinning reels. The Sienna have handled large catfish, bass,bluegills, & crappies without breaking a sweat and still going strong after two years. To reduce wind knots, I soaked my spools in warm water for at least an hour.
Oh..it even tackled a 3 foot gar too.

What does soaking the spool in warm water do? never heard that one before.

[SuperDave336]

Soaking monofilament line in water will get the line to relax and reduce memory.

[jawjatek]

Yup, just make sure to keep the label out of water 'cause some glues can dissolve and make the line tacky. I usually scrub off the label well, and then write what it is on the spool with a silver Sharpie. Got some 20 lb test soaking now for my striper/catfish rod.

[Sickle Hook]

I have 2 of the 1st generation ci4
A 2nd generation ci4+
A 3rd generation ci4+
The ci4 or ci4+ is top shelf.
Buy one you’ll love it
SH