Spinning Reels - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

tattoobob · 12-21-2005, 04:51 PM

King, although the 9500 is huge and bulky I have 4 6500's and love them I have never had a single problem with them. I also have some 704z's and they are great buy them now before they move out of the country

shadow · 12-21-2005, 05:28 PM

the 706/704 are work horses (there already over seas). there is a new penn out as well that claims to have a sealed or waterproof drag I'v yet to see or hear any thing on those.

basswipe · 12-21-2005, 05:38 PM

The Slammers,SSg and SSm all have sealed drags.If you're referring to the Affinity its nothing but cheap 100% Chinese designed and built garbage.

shadow · 12-21-2005, 05:54 PM

are there any good american made reels left?

doc · 12-22-2005, 09:56 PM

i switched from a penn 5500 which i have used for years to the spheros 6000...so far so good...much smoother...much less hassle and maintenance....i would recommend it!

Rockport24 · 12-23-2005, 10:01 AM

I have always heard good thing about the Penn Slammers, and the Shimano Stradics. Any thoughts on those?

fishaholic18 · 12-23-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockport24

I have always heard good thing about the Penn Slammers, and the Shimano Stradics. Any thoughts on those?

I have several Stradics, great reels but high maint. If you get it wet, you have to take it apart and clean it. I had better luck with my Spheros 8000 this season over my Stradic 8000.