New Reel Suggestions

[james7]

I’m looking for a “cheap” general purpose reel to be used as a spare setup, or by mates with no gear of their own. It would mainly be used for bottom bashing in depths up to about 100m, or occasionally for small kings or dolphin fish. I was planning to put some 20-30lb braid on it.

I’ve been through quite a few old posts and a few people seem to recommend the Shimano Baitrunner 6500 or the Spheros 14000, but both are out of my price range as I only wanted to spend about $80 - $120 on the reel or about $140 - $160 for a rod/reel combo.

It seems that a Penn Spinfisher 750, 850 or 950 might be suitable. However, I don’t know much about them.

Any suggestions, comments or alternatives appreciated.

Cheers

Peter

[slinkymalinky]

Penn Spinfisher's are a good, robust reel so a good option. Give Pete a call at Go Fish... he'll steer you in the right direction.

Cheers, Slinky

[jewgaffer]

Hi PeterS. Penn Captiva is all the rage up north along with the new ss range and both are well discounted if you look around and then check with Go Fish Pete who can get one to you by courier for about $10.00. They have Penn's quality control and both these Penns are serious reels and top value for money.

Cheers

jewgaffer

[Fisherman5]

mate, rovex big boss 7500 or the 9500 you can pick them up for around $130 at some stores, one sexy looking reel and a great value i reckon, Ive seen a fishing show in WA where they were jigging for sambos with em

fisho 5