gretsch Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Raiders, Without starting an argument, what is your opinion on the best spinning reel for working soft plastics in the shallow water (0-5 metres)? In particular, I am focused on the reel's ability to eliminate wind knots and its prowess at braided line laying on the spool. I have heard that the small Daiwa's are the cream of the crop. Edited September 4, 2007 by Ceph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Ceph At the moment Diawa's are most of my reels now. I haven't bought a Shimano in 2 years. But I will look at the new models tho before my next reel purchase. At the presant I can't fault the Exist's in anyway in the lighter reel end. My Morethan Branzino would be my fav reel at the moment. Big drag and so small and light! Perfect Sydney sized reel me thinks. powerful enough for small kings and jews, perfect to cast all day because of weight and size. This is a 3000 sized reel. Bigger ones the Certate Hypers are great and using one last week snapper fishing with Ross it worked a treat but seriously never got a true work out. Well as you can see I'm a true Diawa fan at the moment but I use to be total Stella only, but with the line lay issues the old ones had I went else where but have never lookd back since. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Have you seen or tried out the Tierra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantic Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Daiwa Certate for me craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Hi Ceph At the moment Diawa's are most of my reels now. I haven't bought a Shimano in 2 years. But I will look at the new models tho before my next reel purchase. At the presant I can't fault the Exist's in anyway in the lighter reel end. My Morethan Branzino would be my fav reel at the moment. Big drag and so small and light! Perfect Sydney sized reel me thinks. powerful enough for small kings and jews, perfect to cast all day because of weight and size. This is a 3000 sized reel. Bigger ones the Certate Hypers are great and using one last week snapper fishing with Ross it worked a treat but seriously never got a true work out. Well as you can see I'm a true Diawa fan at the moment but I use to be total Stella only, but with the line lay issues the old ones had I went else where but have never lookd back since. Cheers Greg Greg, I have the new Stellas and they are great. The old ones were not good in the smaller size. My brother has had problems with his small Shimanos.. he is leaning towards the Daiwa. The Tierra is a good price and has heaps of bearings etc... might have to try one!! Edited September 4, 2007 by Ceph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollamon Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Mate I have a daiwa sol 2000 and cant recomend it enough very smooth and lays the line near perfect I use 4lb fireline on it and on the spare spool I have 6lb fireline as well another reel to look at is the Daiwa exceler plus 2500 I find it to be a perfect match for my medium weight sp set up and it handles the task well I think it all comes down to budget I.E buy the best you can afford to at the time you can always sell on later if you look after your gear (I even keep all the boxes for resale value) Good luck with your choice Coollamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Raiders, Without starting an argument, what is your opinion on the best spinning reel for working soft plastics in the shallow water (0-5 metres)? In particular, I am focused on the reel's ability to eliminate wind knots and its prowess at braided line laying on the spool. I have heard that the small Daiwa's are the cream of the crop. Is it just me or is every question in this section generally about whether to get a Shimano or Daiwa? Hahaha Im guessing your after a smallish reel mate. I have recommended the Stradic to everyone here. I think in a small reel its the best you need. Your not going to be catching huge fish under heavy drag... If you want to get something more expensive like a Stella thats OK but I dont think its necessary. Save the big dollar reels for the bigger sizes where they are more needed. I own a few Daiwas and had a Certate but sold it and I can tell you the Shimano high end reels are equal or better in every area. PS. Wind knots come down to how much line you put on the reel. You cant put too much. ANY reel will have problems if you dont slightly underfill. Edited September 4, 2007 by Roylo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sometimes its not the reel that causes the wind knots but the rodguides They can be too small or incorrectly placed or both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinghazza Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Have you seen or tried out the Tierra? indeed i have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 indeed i have How is it?? They seem to be a good price for 8 bearings and all the modcons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top breamer Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey ceph i got a team daiwa tierra 1500 and i love it. It was my first sp reel and it served me well as time went on i saw the shimano twin power 1000 and upgraded but i still use the tierra for sps but mainly on flathead and jew fishing lol i noe its a bit small but trust me it is a heap of funn it has also pulled in a nice king and the odd sambo. id say its great cheers top breamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey ceph i got a team daiwa tierra 1500 and i love it. It was my first sp reel and it served me well as time went on i saw the shimano twin power 1000 and upgraded but i still use the tierra for sps but mainly on flathead and jew fishing lol i noe its a bit small but trust me it is a heap of funn it has also pulled in a nice king and the odd sambo. id say its great cheers top breamer Cheers Mate So , no tangles or spool loops?? Souns good.. Nothing wrong with using light gear on large fish. Makes it more fun and sporting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirks Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 hey mate i have a tierra 2000 and it s an great reel and I have never ever had wind knots even in a huge amount of brezze. I matched mine to a tierra 701 rod which will cover your bread and butter fish but for the biggens go to the 3000 or 4000 for jucken lures and jews and kings steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marus8504 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 hi i have to put my vote on the stradic 2500, for the money they cost you will find it hard to find better. though i am looking forward to seeing their new desing, i have seen pics but thats all. hope they are still well priced and offer the same quality if not more cheers mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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