spinning and baitcasting reels

[OldTimer]

(05-16-2017 11:48 PM)Alvin123 Wrote:  What are your guys using and would recommend to try in the mid price range?
Thank You Alvin123

Hello again Al,

I'll guess that by "mid price" you mean fresh water and about a rig worth $100- $150 or so bucks that you can use for most fishing here in Ontario.

This is the price range that generates a frustrated aw-shi$ if damaged or lost, but is not the end of the world. They work just fine
and can catch/handle most fish you’ll see in Ontario quite well.

Below this range we have the "gee - it actually works and hasn't fallen apart yet"

Below that we have the "looks like a fishing outfit" usually from Fisher Price or such with a free plastic smiling yellow fish attached.

Above mid-range we have:

- at $175 to $275 - one that generates a painful "ouch" feeling and deep seated sadness or anger at one's self if broken or lost.

..above that we have the elite class $275 to "you gotta be friggin kidding $"......... These outfits are gems and works of both art and overkill technology that some use to impress others (except their spouses - who will never ever get to see the receipts).............. but at the end of the day they don't impress the fish much more.

whoops……………I get off topic…………………

So more on point:

I will discuss Spinning rigs (not just reels) only. Bait casters really do suck for fresh water shore fishing.

I have and still do recommend Ugly Stiks for good solid medium priced rods. I prefer those with a cork handle (more comfortable and warmer). I think they call them the elite series now. Get a rod compatible with your height - it makes landing at your feet simpler (if you are about 6’ or more tall get a 6-6” or 7’-0”…… if you are shorter get a 6’0” or 6-6” ). In fact these are on sale at CTC presently for ~$52.

For a reel to match I’d suggest a Mitchell 300. Solid reel that comes with 2 metal spools which is very handy (set one up with 8# mono, and the other with 12#).

Also good and a bit more $ is the Pflueger Arbor – it aids in distance.

I own & use both these reels a lot, mounted on Ugly Stiks. Work just fine.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

OldTimer