Best Spinning Reel setup for Off Shore?

[Capt Rick Hiott]

The Fin-Nor OFS are big and heavy.

Every body has there favorite,,,mine is the Pflueger Medalist.

[pmagrady]

Shimano Saragosa SRG18000F

Model Bearings Gear Ratio Max Drag Weight Line Capacity (lbs./yds.)

SRG18000F 6 BB, 1 RB 4.9:1 44 Lbs 28.4 Oz. 25/310

It will handle any fish you want. Notice the max drag.

[Paul Barnard]

Shimano Saragosa SRG18000F

Model Bearings Gear Ratio Max Drag Weight Line Capacity (lbs./yds.)

SRG18000F 6 BB, 1 RB 4.9:1 44 Lbs 28.4 Oz. 25/310

It will handle any fish you want. Notice the max drag.

I don't think that is going to fit into his $200 budget. The 14 and 18 Shimano's are heavy. It won't take much jigging and casting one to make you wish for a lighter outfit. about 20 ounces is as heavy as I would like to go. Right now the old style Spheros 8000's can be had for under 100 bucks. Put it on a Trevala 6'6" MH and you have a do it all outfit that is rugged dependable and lightweight for right at $200. I simply don't know how you could go wrong with this.

I just ordered an Okuma Cedros jigging combo. I like the specs, feel and the price. It remains to be seen whether it will hold up over time. It certainly looks and feels built. It hits the price point too.

[WalkaboutNC]

Alright!! - NEW Sportfishing forum - Thanks for moving the thread over Wiley.

Reel Tight Lines.

[rchanner]

Shimano baitrunner 4500 or 6500 work for me.

Another vote for the baitrunners I have a couple of the 4500's....good solid reels, good price.

[WalkaboutNC]

Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like there are some consistent favorites. I just have to make a choice. Before the good weather breaks. And I'm ready for that - to get back out there.

Thanks.

[rchanner]

Walkabout- What area of Raleigh are you in? I'm south of Garner near 40 & 42.

[BrokenWrench]

Alright!! - NEW Sportfishing forum - Thanks for moving the thread over Wiley.

HoooooRaayyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!

This should be a really good move Wiley! Muchas Grassyahhhs !!

[WalkaboutNC]

I'm cati-corner from you - not too far from the airport - Leesville area.

[Paul Barnard]

Another vote for the baitrunners I have a couple of the 4500's....good solid reels, good price.

I like the baitrunners OK. They tend to be heavy for their size though.