lurespinner Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 hey guys i am getting a squidgy barra rod for flicking big sps for jews and stickbaits for kings (i wish) i need a decent reel to handle them i will probably be using 15lb or 20lb braid and i am willing to spend up to $200 on a reel any suggestions? so far i have these 2 in mind: symetre: http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=1298 applause: http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=3347 thanks guys for all your help cheers Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegear Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hi Tom, The Symetre would be a good choice, just make sure it is in the size of 4000 - 6000 and you'll be laughing. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I would go for a Shimano Stradic 4000 which you should be able to pickup for around $200. Much nicer reel than the Symetre, and when you are taking on jews and kings, the smoother drag will help. Give site sponsor ABA a call and see what they can do for you. Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I recently bought a symetre 4000 I use it on my 9ft spin rod for mostly spinning for the smaller pelagics from the rocks. So far so good, I paid $138 including postage for mine, from MO tackle - they had the cheapest price and I rang everyone. The stradic is a better reel but not by much and I thought for an extra 70 odd dollars, I can buy braid, mono, plus a few lures. If you plan on using it very regularly go the stradic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_nsw Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 definately go the symetre 4000. its got the fastest ratio than all the other shimano 4000 reels if you also wanna spin for kings/salmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_lure Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I thought i answered this already,mustnt have?? likewise go for the symetre, sorry to say it but it poo's allover my Dawia Laguna and Theory's cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurespinner Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 thanks guys for ur replys ill see wat i can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvie Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 i beg to differ with you guys... the stradic and symetre are not even in the same ball park. The 70 odd bucks extra goes a long way in buying a far superior reel. If retrieve speed is a concern then the symetre is the one but as far as quality is concerned there is no comparison. BTW i own both and is an opinion based over a two year period of use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I would go for a Daiwa Capricorn. Before every one starts saying that the reel is around the $250 mark, check a couple of aussie web sites. Campbells are doing them for $199. The capricorn is a far superior reel than the penn applause, symetre 4000 and the stradic. Give the site sponsors a call and see if they can help out with the price. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurespinner Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 leelee i agree totally i have the 2000A and i absolutely love it wouldnt mind havin a bigger 1 for the jews ill check them out at the tackle store sum time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenist Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 To be honest I would look into a Shimano Ultegra direct from japan. Its a much better reel than all the ones that have been mentioned (on par with the Aussie Shimano Sustain) and all for less than $200. Check out www.plat.co.jp I know some guys disagree with not supporting Aussie tackle store owners , but you can't beat value like that. All the rest of the gear is bought in Australia anyway so its not like you are cutting them out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurespinner Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 guys my friend is going to japan tomorrow and i could get him to buy me sumthin how much would an ultegra or capricorn 4000 cost in japan? how much would i save off the price over here?? thanks for your suggestions guys i appreciate it a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenist Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 mate from plat it will cost you $136 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurespinner Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 wow! thats a bit of a saving i dun think he would need to pay shipping coz ill get him to bring it bak wen he gets bak over here friends rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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