Low end Spining reel

[nightfighter]

Two things that do not go together.... low end and BFT. Doesn't have to be the best of the best, but if you hook up and your bargain basement fails.....you will be giving it the float test. Do you use low end equipment in your business?

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Two things that do not go together.... low end and BFT. Doesn't have to be the best of the best, but if you hook up and your bargain basement fails.....you will be giving it the float test. Do you use low end equipment in your business?

Not all BFT are created equal! If you are targeting >70" fish there is likely no low end. If you target 40-60" fish that's another story.

I have the Saragosa 18,000F

Although there is a FB post today of a 670lb fish caught on a Penn 113!

[Goose]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Two things that do not go together.... low end and BFT. Doesn't have to be the best of the best, but if you hook up and your bargain basement fails.....you will be giving it the float test. Do you use low end equipment in your business?

Imo, you dont need 4 stella's or vs's unless thats your business or you have deep pockets. I dont think its practical for the occasional weekend BTF warrior. If I see good deals on used high end reels then I'm buying. Reel rod line leaders 1200 plus vs 600. I agree buy the best you can afford but I think its foolish for the average home owner buying commercial grade tools.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Goose

Imo, you dont need 4 stella's or vs's unless thats your business or you have deep pockets. I dont think its practical for the occasional weekend BTF warrior. If I see good deals on used high end reels then I'm buying. Reel rod line leaders 1200 plus vs 600. I agree buy the best you can afford but I think its foolish for the average home owner buying commercial grade tools.

Agreed. Analogy for you. An Echo will do the job well, the Ryobi, not so much. Just not springing for the Red Max.