light tackle spinning reel advise

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Fishpart

Quantum Boca 40PTS

Yup, sweet reel, got to use one on my last Florida fishing trip and loved it. I had to have one.

[Karl F]

I just picked up a Quantum Cabo 40.....
have it on a 8 foot St. Croix, rated 1/2 ounce to 2 ounce..
schoolie/sluggo combo set up.
I'm very impressed with it so far...

What is the diff between the Cabo and the Boca?

[Skitterpop]

A Penn 710 is nice ....solid with a long life

[Pete_G]

The Stradic works in saltwater, but unless you need the extra spool consider the Spheros. Less money, simpler reel, and bottomline is it lasts longer then a Stradic in a saltwater enviroment since it is built for it. It was blatantly obvious when we had mixed Stradics and Spheros on our charter boats. All Spheros now.

I wouldn't knock the Boca/Cabo series either.

[5 String Bass]

Originally Posted by Skitterpop

A Penn 710 is nice ....solid with a long life

I'll second that. I like the old school stuff... I have an ancient greenie 710 that is like new. It is perfect for the schoolies that around this time of year. Easy to keep up and strong- it is a simple reel and it doesnt break.

For new stuff on the cheap, Okuma does make decent stuff. I haven't tried the Shimano's, but obviously people like them.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Karl F

What is the diff between the Cabo and the Boca?

Bearings.
Cabo has 10...Boca has 7..

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Yup, sweet reel, got to use one on my last Florida fishing trip and loved it. I had to have one.

I'm sorry, read that wrong, I bought the Cabo.