Best Mid-Priced Saltwater Spinning Reel

[Mikew92]

I need to get a spinning reel to complete my set up and am looking a for good entry point into the spinning reel market. What do you guys recommend and what are your experiences?

MW

[Alex3]

I'd say if you're are buying today go with the Symetre, also with the new line of Stradics introduced the old model should be discountinued and reduced in price pretty soon.

[calixtog]

The Sahara 2500 FH is a great reel at $79.

Cg

[Soapeddler]

Shimano's Sahara 2500 or 4000 is a great reel, I've had 2 of them for a few years now with no problems. They are $59 in San Antonio.

The Shimano Symetre 2500 is nice too, I've got 1 and it was $79. I just got it a couple of weeks ago so I really can't tell you a lot about it.

[CaseyS]

Its ridiculous how some reels are up there around $500-$600 so mid priced would be about $275.

I dont use spinning but have Stradics for my wife 2500's and they are about $100. Im sure the Sustains are smoother and can cast farther but are $250. However my wife can fling a lure farther than I can when I use my $250 Chronarch mg50. So that may be some perspective as best bang for the buck.

[jig]

You didn't say what size or application. For the larger variety, I absolutely, positively love my Spheros 14000. I think it is about the best reel value on the planet. I have whooped yellowfin tuna on it time and again. Other fish don't stand a chance. Casts like a dream, same with the retrieve.

Never fished the smaller models though.

[Mikew92]

Yeah, I guess info on my fishing situation would help. I mostly fish inshore from a boat. However, I will commence to wading very soon.

[Too Tall]

I use the Symetre and older Stradics (wood handles). Never had a problem with either. I prefer the Symetre to the newer Stradics because I think its just as smooth and costs less. JMO.

[agambill]

If you want to go cheap cheap look in the discount bin for a slade. I love my 2500.