Spinning reels

[Meach]

OK so I have $100 burning a hole in my pocket and need a new reel for my drop shot rod ..looking at the okuma rtx or the Abu Garcia revo X or the sx...I know it's a lil more but I can buy it for $100...mostly a shimano guy but my experience with their sub $100 offerings are limited and I prefer the lighter reels..

[reason162]

Daiwa Fuego LT.

[kstephes033]

Agreed, Daiwa Fuego LT. Daiwa is far better especially for lower cost reels than any other brand imo right now.

[new2BC4bass]

Was just today reading reviews on the new Abu Garcia spinning reels. Seems they have upped their game. Fishnkamp is one guy I trust that has suggested the RTX a few times. If you are trying to stay with a lighter reel, then the Fuego LT also looks like a good bet. I picked up a BG 1500 for Ned Rigs. It is a heavier reel. Feels like a little tank. Unfortunately have not had a chance to use it. Looks great, tho.

Okuma doesn't get mentioned very often. I have a couple of their higher end casting reels and have been very pleased with them. I'm thinking we have several good choices in the $100 range today. I'd say go with the reel that most interests you. Doubt you will be unhappy with it.

[EKYRanger]

I’m a Shimano guy as well. Have you looked at or tried the Nasci? I haven’t but would like to. I’ve got a 2500 Shimano Symetre on my DS rod and it’s been a great reel. It was $99 I believe but I think the Nasci may have replaced it.

[JonNovak]

the nasci has a lower gear ratio. if you want faster ratio try the new sedona. i went with ultegra for faster ratio before the sedona was released.

[slipknobber bot]

Fuego LT

[DrewFlu33]

I used to be a Shimano guy, but the Symetres I had that started binding up within a couple months of being new - all 3 of them - and the way Shimano chose to (not) handle it sent me packing. Agree with the Daiwa suggestions. Consider trying out the BG. I replaced my Symetres with those and after using them for a year, would never even consider buying a more expensive spinning reel.

[SeanH]

I used to be a Shimano guy, but the Symetres I had that started binding up within a couple months of being new - all 3 of them - and the way Shimano chose to (not) handle it sent me packing. Agree with the Daiwa suggestions. Consider trying out the BG. I replaced my Symetres with those and after using them for a year, would never even consider buying a more expensive spinning reel.

Same here....I was a Shimano Symetre/Stradic/Sahara guy for 30 plus years.....gave up because they all bind up when they get wet/rained on.....trying Pflueger this year....

[kickerfish1]

I wont buy another sub $100 Shimano spinner. All the binding issues pertain to the Symetre on down.

[Kodiak16]

PFLUEGERS. President or the President XT are both great reels at good price.