Spinning Reels Question Have You Noticed?

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05-19-2009, 01:55 PM
DMW1960

Spinning Reels Question Have You Noticed?

Ok Call Me Lazy I Happen To Love A Good Open Face Spinning Reel For Crappie. I Have A Few Good Reels But Most Of Them Are Either Cheap Wally Marshalls, Zebco Or Bass Pro Brands.

My Problem Is The Reel Companies Seem To Have Stopped Making Spinning Reels With The One Finger Trigger To Open The Bale With. Has Anyone Else Noticed This? I Would Like To Find A Couple To Replace Older Reels! I Am Not Seeing Any Of The Cheaper Reels In Current Cabela's Or Bass Pro Catalogs. And I Have Been In The Bass Pro Store Here In Springfield And All They Have Is One For $59.oo. They Do Have A Couple Of Reels For $12.00 But They Are All Plastic.

When Your Around Your Local Tackle Shop Could You Please Take A Look Or Give Me Some Ideas Where To Look.

Thanks!
05-19-2009, 11:12 PM
rugsrme

I've never had much luck with those types of reels with the trigger. The trigger usually stops working. I never had a $59 dollar one though. May be the design was poor in the lower cost and they stopped making them.
IDK just a thought.
Q
05-20-2009, 01:11 AM
Jigging15

Quantum still makes a nice one that fairly affordable to. I believe you can still get them at your local Wal-Mart. Have not used them for years since so do not cast much anymore. But they are a nice little reel.
05-20-2009, 06:18 AM
Joedog

I bought a Shimano a couple years ago that has the quick trigger but it's a bigger reel and I probably paid $59 for it. You're right, they're hard to come by. But the one I had before that (was a LOT smaller Shimano but they disco'ed that model) lasted FOREVER! I loved it.

So I was in Rogers last year and saw some set up...I forget what it was...Shakespeare maybe? Dunno...but it was a smaller, lighter reel with the trigger attached to a light-action pole for $20 so I bought it.

Junk.

Well....maybe not *that* bad, but DEFINITELY a difference. I know what you mean about the "all plastic" though!!!
05-20-2009, 06:29 AM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by rugsrme

I've never had much luck with those types of reels with the trigger. The trigger usually stops working. I never had a $59 dollar one though. May be the design was poor in the lower cost and they stopped making them.
IDK just a thought.
Q

YOU KIND OF HAVE TO GET USED TO THEM. BUT ONCE YOU GET USED TO THEM THEY ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO. IF YOU GREASE UP THE TRIGGER THEY WILL STAY WORKING.
05-20-2009, 06:32 AM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by Jigging15

Quantum still makes a nice one that fairly affordable to. I believe you can still get them at your local Wal-Mart. Have not used them for years since so do not cast much anymore. But they are a nice little reel.

QUANTUM WAS THE BRAND THAT I COULDN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF. JIGGING HAVE YOU SEEN ANY IN WALMART LATELY? I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM DOWN HERE AT ALL. WALMART DID A BIG CHANGE OVER THIS SPRING IN THERE FISHING DEPARTMENTS AND STARTED HANDLING ALOT OF DIFFERENT STUFF.
05-20-2009, 06:44 AM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by Joedog

I bought a Shimano a couple years ago that has the quick trigger but it's a bigger reel and I probably paid $59 for it. You're right, they're hard to come by. But the one I had before that (was a LOT smaller Shimano but they disco'ed that model) lasted FOREVER! I loved it.

So I was in Rogers last year and saw some set up...I forget what it was...Shakespeare maybe? Dunno...but it was a smaller, lighter reel with the trigger attached to a light-action pole for $20 so I bought it.

Junk.

Well....maybe not *that* bad, but DEFINITELY a difference. I know what you mean about the "all plastic" though!!!

JOEDOG,

I HAVE SOME OF THE OLDER SHIMANO WITH THE TRIGGER AND A FIGHTING DRAG ON THE BACK AND I LOVE THEM. THEY ARE GREAT IN RUFF WATER WITH LARGE FISH. AND THEY ARE METAL. BUT YOU CAN'T FIND THEM ANYMORE. I WAS AT BASS PRO THIS SPRING AND WAS ABLE TO GET A COUPLE OF NEW HANDLES FOR THEM BUT THAT IS ABOUT IT ON THE PARTS. THE GUY TOLD ME IT WAS VERY HARD TO GET PARTS ANYMORE FOR THOSE MODELS. NOW SHIMANO HAS COME OUT WITH A ALL PLASTIC MODEL WITH A TRIGGER AND FIGHTING DRAG ON THE REAR. GRANTED IT CHEAP BUT I GOT ONE THE OTHER DAY AND I DON'T THINK IT IS GOING TO HOLD UP. RIGHT NOW SHIMANO IS ONLY MAKING 1 MODEL WITH THE TRIGGER IN METAL I THINK IT IS A 2500 SERIES BUT IT DON'T HAVE THE FIGHTING DRAG AND IT IS $59.00. WHAT I REALLY LOOKING FOR IS WHAT JIGGING WAS TALKING ABOUT ABOVE. BUT I JUST CAN'T FIND THEM.

DAN
05-20-2009, 06:52 AM
wharfrat

DMW is absolutely correct! Once you've triggered, you stay triggered. I have found the same problem. I had an old shimano that I used for a good 15 years that finally shot craps a couple of years ago. Had trouble finding a good replacement for a less than 30 dollar price. Did find a WM at BSP, but it isn't quite the reel the shimano was.
05-20-2009, 07:03 AM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by wharfrat

DMW is absolutely correct! Once you've triggered, you stay triggered. I have found the same problem. I had an old shimano that I used for a good 15 years that finally shot craps a couple of years ago. Had trouble finding a good replacement for a less than 30 dollar price. Did find a WM at BSP, but it isn't quite the reel the shimano was.

YES I HAVE A COUPLE OF THEM AND LOVE THEM! AND THE NUT HEADS AT BP CLOSED THEM ALL OUT ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO! I WAS TOLD THAT THEY QUIT MAKING THEM! NOW BP IS PUSHING A WM UNDER HAND CLOSED FACE TRIGGER. AND I DON'T LIKE A CLOSED FACE REEL! I LIKE TO SEE THE MESS UP BEING MADE!
05-20-2009, 08:01 AM
beagle man

I was a triggerer,not so much anymore,since bugman got me started on them pflugers, anyway I have a couple or so of the trigger reels,I shall head to the barn this pm and see if I can locate same if I can, well then we may make a deal, and if we do make a deal, you best hang on to your well just hang on it will be rough, no seriously it will be rough, having said that i will go look later to tired now been up 45mi. still on second cup of coffee, later
05-20-2009, 08:25 AM
Joedog

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

I HAVE SOME OF THE OLDER SHIMANO WITH THE TRIGGER AND A FIGHTING DRAG ON THE BACK AND I LOVE THEM. THEY ARE GREAT IN RUFF WATER WITH LARGE FISH. AND THEY ARE METAL. BUT YOU CAN'T FIND THEM ANYMORE.

That's the one I was talking about. I still have it at home, I think, broken though it is. I should get the model off of it...see if it can be resurrected cuz it was a dandy.

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

NOW SHIMANO HAS COME OUT WITH A ALL PLASTIC MODEL WITH A TRIGGER AND FIGHTING DRAG ON THE REAR. GRANTED IT CHEAP BUT I GOT ONE THE OTHER DAY AND I DON'T THINK IT IS GOING TO HOLD UP.

Haven't seen these, but like I said, I got the bigger one w/o the rear drag and it is solid. I forget the model...Solstace 2500, maybe? I'm not surprised that Shimano is trying to put a low-end Attachment 28665 graphite reel out there but it sucks that they're putting their name on sub-par products. Then again, the jury's still out on whether that new reel you have will hold up, but...keep me posted nonetheless.

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

RIGHT NOW SHIMANO IS ONLY MAKING 1 MODEL WITH THE TRIGGER IN METAL I THINK IT IS A 2500 SERIES BUT IT DON'T HAVE THE FIGHTING DRAG AND IT IS $59.00.

I'm not sure that's true. Finding them is another story.
05-20-2009, 11:41 AM
DMW1960

Joedog

Easy To Find If You Want To Spend $59.00. I Just Pm'ed You.
05-20-2009, 12:01 PM
Joedog

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

Easy To Find If You Want To Spend $59.00.

Oh, yeah...I'm sure many aren't all that difficult to find. After looking around at Cabelas a bit I could find one with the QuickFire. Had to weed through a lot of them that didn't have that, though.

I guess I'm just sayin' that when I went out to Shimano's site I was amazed at how extensive their product line was, especially in comparison to the number of reels you'll see in the local store, and that there are *SEVERAL* with the QuickFire, but they're more difficult to locate in the stores, comparatively speaking.
05-20-2009, 12:10 PM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by Joedog

Oh, yeah...I'm sure many aren't all that difficult to find. After looking around at Cabelas a bit I could find one with the QuickFire. Had to weed through a lot of them that didn't have that, though.

I guess I'm just sayin' that when I went out to Shimano's site I was amazed at how extensive their product line was, especially in comparison to the number of reels you'll see in the local store, and that there are *SEVERAL* with the QuickFire, but they're more difficult to locate in the stores, comparatively speaking.

YES THAT IS THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING! I DIDN'T THINK TO CHECK OUT THE SHIMANO WEB SITE! THANKS JOEDOG FOR THE IDEA! I WILL GET ON THERE AND TAKE A LOOK. BET THEY WILL LET ME KNOW WHO HANDLES THEM. THAT IS THE TROUBLE WITH BP AND CABELAS YOU ARE LIMITED TO WHAT THE STORE BUYERS WANT YOU TO BUY. THE WAY THAT CARL TALKED AT THE BP REEL COUNTER WAS THAT THEY WERE NOT MAKING THEM ANY MORE.

I WANTED A SOLID BOAT SEAT POST FOR ONE OF THOSE SMALL SEATS SO I COULD USE IT FISHING A BASS TOURNMENT. BP & CABELAS DIDN'T OFFER IT. ENDED UP GETTING ON THE COMPANIES WEB SITE AND FOUND THEM. THEN I CALLED THEM AND THEY TOLD ME WHERE TO GET ONE AT. I HAD TO ORDER THEM FROM WEST MARINE.
05-29-2009, 08:52 PM
DMW1960

Thank God For Everharts!

Found A Shimano Spirex 1000 Fg At Everharts Today In Clinton.
05-29-2009, 09:20 PM
rugsrme

How much are those? I liked the trigger, but like I said, I bought cheap ones or was something Mom bought me when I was younger, and the trigger quits pulling the bail clip over.....Just grease them hu? I might try them again someday.

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

Found A Shimano Spirex 1000 Fg At Everharts Today In Clinton.
05-29-2009, 09:30 PM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by rugsrme

How much are those? I liked the trigger, but like I said, I bought cheap ones or was something Mom bought me when I was younger, and the trigger quits pulling the bail clip over.....Just grease them hu? I might try them again someday.

THIS ONE COST ME $60.00 BUT IT IS THE SMALLEST ONE I HAVE EVER PUCHASED OF THE SHIMANO. I THINK I AM GOING TO LOVE IT! 5 BALL BEARINGS.