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What is a good long cast, long spool spinning reel to put on a 8' crappie pole strickly for casting light lures? I'm not asking for a hi-dollar reel but one say under $50 for those few times in the spring when I want to throw a jig and cork or bettle spin type lures. I use Avocets for my tightlining and slow trolling which is my main stay but do want to rig up one pole for my infrequent casting times and want a better light lure spinner.
but I have a Mitchell 308X on my Duckworth 8ft FnF rod, and it works great. BPS is running a special, right now, on this reel ... $14.99 total price, shipped USPS. Thanks to "davelee67", I now have another one of these reels on order - http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=34423Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveJ
Normal price is around $35 +tax ... so it's a pretty good bargain.
Here's the specs on a 308X:
Bearings: 5
Gear Ratio: 5.5:1
Weight: 8.6 oz
Line Capacity: 160-yds of 6-lb test
It's not a "trigger" type reel, so it does have the "instant stop anti-reverse" feature.
I'm currently throwing 6lb test Iron Silk mono, with this reel ... but, may try the 4lb Mr Crappie hi-vis in the upcoming season.
It's just a suggestion, and you may want to compare it to other's suggestions ... but, whatever you choose ... luck2ya ... cp :cool:
Thanks CP, I have one on order. I don't like those trigger types myself. Does anyone have one of these?
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
Looks like a long spool and has a $10 rebate.
Stevej I have been using the 101 cardinals for five years now and love them .They got a good drag & are smooth what else can I say Ive only got eight of them .. good reels for the money.Tight lines and enjoy.