[Old Coot]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll start looking.

 

[bronc]

I USED A SHIMANO 4000 ON A LAMI 10-20 LB,WITH 20LB, POWER PRO AN LANDED A 18LB, SPRINGER , DID THE JOB FINE, DRAG WORKED GOOD , :dance:

 

[Old Coot]

I am planning to take The Cootessa out for some fall salmon action in a couple of months. I think that she is likely to get frustrated trying to master casting a level-wind, as she fishes very little. I'd like her to have some success - maybe she will come more often. Anyway, anybody have a suggestion for a reasonably-priced spinning reel that will take chinook abuse? Thanks!

 

[rola76]

Okuma Epixor 30/40 or Pflueger Trion. Both reels have super-smooth drag systems and are very reasonably priced ($50-$60).

 

[First Bite]

I have Penn spinning reel that has worked great for me.

Here is a link

http://www.pennreels.com/Reels/Spin/Spinning.htm


Mark

[ 06-09-2003, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: First Cast ]

 

[Thumper]

Another vote for the Penns. Anywhere from a 4500 to a 6500 would be fine for chinook. I use a 4500 for boondogging on occasion. They are one tough reel, perfect for fresh or salt water.

 

[drhall99]

I heard from a reliable source that G.I. Joes is selling a Shimano Sedona 6000F spinning reel for $47.99 (on sale this week) which is $5.00 below their cost of $53.99. :dance: It normally retails for almost $90.

D.