Spinning Reels

[kingr]

I am looking to buy a new spinning reel the one I have now is too heavy (Penn 9500) I can not afford a VS I have been looking at the Quantum Cabo and Boca and also the Tica Taurus recommended buy Surfacasters I am concerned with durability and of course how these 3 hold up if they get dunked which they will. Any input from users of these reels will be valued. Thanks in advance.

[basswipe]

I would highly suggest you look at the Shimano Spheros.

[kingr]

Thanks basswipe I had forgotton about the Spheros you are the second person to recommend that reel the first guy is a boat fishing guy. So how does the spheros hold up in the surf especially when wet?

[Offshore]

Quantum Cabo 40 or 60 are fine sturdy reels with the best warranty you will find.

I've had my 60 for 1-1/2 seasons and it's the best reel I've owned in over 50 years in the salt.

[Bill L]

If its going to get used in the surf and dunked, Penn 704z/706z is the reel.

[pops]

cabelas does a bill me later option for the VS $$$$ deals....by the time you pay it off it will be spring....

[eelman]

Originally Posted by pops

cabelas does a bill me later option for the VS $$$$ deals....by the time you pay it off it will be spring....

Pay later option! Those options always get me in trouble

Secretly I love those pay later deals, just to easy.

My favorite is the "buy now, no payments for 20years"

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by toonoc

If its going to get used in the surf and dunked, Penn 704z/706z is the reel.

Absolutely .

[ragfly]

The taurus is a great boat reel (I own 2 of them), but they are not good surf reels.

[jfisher]

Originally Posted by basswipe

Absolutely .

yes or kill what ever else you buy

[MikeToole]

Penn Slammer 60 or the5 SS6500