Spinning reel

[Robdogg]

Looking for a replacement spinning reel for my jig rod (the one I use to cast jigs with). Was wandering what some of you guys were using and what I might be overlooking in my search. I want an UL spinning reel with a capacity of like 110 +\- yds 4lb. mono. Needs to have super slick retrieve, cast well, good drag(prefer front drag), smooth bail operation. Oh, and spend less than $60 That's about it, I have looked at the Pflueger President Series, it was pretty nice for $50.

[STUMP HUNTER]

Check this one out at Academy. It's the rod combo I use when single pole fishing. Had two of them but lost one to the river,,,, it happens

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st..._-1?N=78002124

[Robdogg]

Thanks stumphunter, sorry about your rod. Those you suggested are similar to my downliners(cherrywoods with quantum reels).
I have a 4'10" B&M slabtail rod and was just looking for a replacement reel for that particular rod.

[gabowman]

I was also gonna suggest an Optix 10 reel. They hold a good bit of line but you could add filler to the reel first. Theyre only a $20 reel but seem smooth enough for me. 'Course I dont know what a $60 reel feels like either.


Quantum Optix Spinning Reels | Monster Fishing Tackle

[burdawg]

The Pflueger is by far one of the smoothest reels I've used...but I've only got one of them in my arsenal. The Okuma Centrific was also a very smooth casting reel. Don't think they market the Centrific anymore though. You can still get a Okuma Avenger for under $40.00 and it's not bad.

[SeaRay]

I bought a President earlier this year and really like it. Very smooth. I took it to Canada ane gave it a workout on Walleye and Pike.

[Tracy Swanson]

check out the eagle claw gun 10 or the 20 they are a smooth reel and comes with 2 spools cost is about $35.00

[fishman247]

i gotta say the president has my vote(no pun intended) but i have a few cabelas prestige reels that are a very close 2nd

[shadboy]

Walmart sells a Mitchell Avocet for about $25. They are really good reels.

[Robdogg]

I was also gonna suggest an Optix 10 reel. They hold a good bit of line but you could add filler to the reel first. Theyre only a $20 reel but seem smooth enough for me. 'Course I dont know what a $60 reel feels like either.


Quantum Optix Spinning

Reels | Monster Fishing Tackle

Thanks Gabowman, those are exactly what I have on my cherrywood rods except they are the 20 series. They do work and perform very well, and I have considered them.