Shane123 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi guys, I'm a newbie and looking to replace my cheap Jarvis walker 8ft combo spinning reel with something a bit better built. (I'm already on my 2nd one since Xmas) I'm hoping to get something I could also switch to larger surf rods too occasionally. My budget is around $150. The current reel is a 650 so I'm guessing around 6000 level could be the go. Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Abu Garcia have a range in sale for $129 for and certain big fish camping boating place club members, pick your Braid weight and select the combo to suit. they are normally $240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Shane123 said: Hi guys, I'm a newbie and looking to replace my cheap Jarvis walker 8ft combo spinning reel with something a bit better built. (I'm already on my 2nd one since Xmas) I'm hoping to get something I could also switch to larger surf rods too occasionally. My budget is around $150. The current reel is a 650 so I'm guessing around 6000 level could be the go. Any advice appreciated. What/ where do you fish from and what do you want to fish for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane123 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Roylo, Mostly off breakwalls and the beach when the surf isnt too big. My current reel seems to be hard work to reel in against the tide and with even small fish on the hook. And I busted the anti reverse mechanism with a small whiting. Just after something that makes the job easier and will hopefully last a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Easy choice. Pfleugar salt. Less than $150 and they have a 6000 reel. carbon fibre drag but the best feature is NO reverse lever. Great vector for salt to get into your bearings, who uses reverse gear anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 And if reeling is too hard it could be your line is too thick. Maybe lower diameter braid could improve your fishing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane123 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks Luke. I was looking at that reel actually. That well known camping and fishing store has the pflueger salt combos on sale. I could probably score the reel and a rod for my $150.. Not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane123 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 03/02/2017 at 7:07 PM, jeffb5.8 said: Abu Garcia have a range in sale for $129 for and certain big fish camping boating place club members, pick your Braid weight and select the combo to suit. they are normally $240 Thanks Luke. I was looking at that reel actually. That well known camping and fishing store has the pflueger salt combos on sale. I could probably score the reel and a rod for my $150.. Not bad Hey guys. I looked at the pflueger salt. The 6000 was a bit big and heavy and they didn't have a 5000 in stock. The guy spoke highly of the daiwa saltist. Which is on sale too for around $130. Are these reels pretty on par? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsauce8 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) you can get pflueger salt sw60 from an ebay store for about $125 delivered. Edited February 6, 2017 by mrsswordfisherman Pm member for store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Not used a saltist hopefully another raider can assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerotao Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Which model saltist? New? Old? Nero? i know the older saltist spin are just as big and heavy as the plfueger salts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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