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Title: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: fellinger on April 01, 2012, 02:22:53 PM

So, last night I won a nifty new Star spinning rod. Now, how about some suggestions on a decent spinning reel to go with it?

Fred

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: Wreckfish on April 01, 2012, 04:34:54 PM

Shimano baitrunner

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: Bucktail on April 01, 2012, 04:39:47 PM

Those Star rods are pretty heavy duty.  Whatever reel you choose, I would suggest something in the 6000 to 8000 size, depending on the manufacturer.

Good luck with it! t^

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: NJ Guy on April 01, 2012, 05:10:30 PM

Quote from: Wreckfish on April 01, 2012, 04:34:54 PM

Shimano baitrunner

whs whs whs

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: SouthPaw on April 01, 2012, 06:28:16 PM

Quote from: Wreckfish on April 01, 2012, 04:34:54 PM

Shimano baitrunner

whs

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: blynch on April 01, 2012, 06:44:13 PM

What are you planning on using it for?  If its a plugging rod, you could probably do better than a baitrunner.  I've heard nothing but good things about the Penn Battle line...

Title: Re: Spinning Reel for New Star Rod
Post by: IrishAyes on April 01, 2012, 06:52:10 PM

I think the Shimano 6000 Baitrunner would be a perfect match for that rod.

I purchased a Penn baitcaster last year. It failed me the first time I used it. Returned it only to get a failure on the replacement. Returned again and replaced with the Shimano. No problems with it.

Have a buddy with the Penn Battle who loves it. Not a baitrunner though.