fluke spinning reel

[Luna Sea 5]

What do you fish off of primarily?

Party Boat, charter, private, land?

Since I fish exclusively of private boats, the spinning reels I use in the bay (for fluke and blues) is freshwater class tackle (8-10lb class reels with 8-12lb class freshwater bass rods with 20lb test.

Can't get away with that on a PB or using more then 3oz to hold bottom.

So sizing and line wiihgt depends on your fishing platform, experience and anticipated weight to hold bottom.

Mike, I think that is going to be your new aviator for a very long time.. once again, great catch.

[Luna Sea 5]

It has to be difficult to blow up reels if you play the fish properly and set the drag correctly.  I hooked 100 sharks, 4' barracuda, Tarpon and everthing inbetween on my Penn 850ss, and was able to handle them all.

Never force the fish.  Play the fish, set the drag, and have fun.

[bassnblues]

I have a Penn Slammer 360 and I think it's the best reel I've ever owmed.

I've only had it a couple of years but it's sturdy, smooth and light. I originally used one with a redfish guide in Venice LA. He swore by them and they saw daily use by clients.

[mboy]

What do you fish off of primarily?

Party Boat, charter, private, land?

Since I fish exclusively of private boats, the spinning reels I use in the bay (for fluke and blues) is freshwater class tackle (8-10lb class reels with 8-12lb class freshwater bass rods with 20lb test.

Can't get away with that on a PB or using more then 3oz to hold bottom.

So sizing and line wiihgt depends on your fishing platform, experience and anticipated weight to hold bottom.

Mike, I think that is going to be your new aviator for a very long time.. once again, great catch.

Nah. That was my 17lber. I have a 38 to my credit and had that as my avatar for a bit. I will mix it up.

[Bucktail]

Shimano Spheros 4000A reels are on clearance now since the B series was just introduced.  It's a very smooth, tough, no-nonsense reel.  Waterproof drag, ARB bearings... 

You can probably snag one for around $60 (orig. $80).  Nice reel for 12# mono or up to 20# braid.

[catfish hunter]

It has to be difficult to blow up reels if you play the fish properly and set the drag correctly.  I hooked 100 sharks, 4' barracuda, Tarpon and everthing inbetween on my Penn 850ss, and was able to handle them all.

Never force the fish.  Play the fish, set the drag, and have fun.

some day you can teach me how to play fish ,I would love to learn

[mgm]

I don't see much mention of Daiwa reels on this board....I have a couple of old 1600's and a 2600 that are over 20 years old ( bought them in Hermans so you know how old they are) and they still keep on going like the energy bunny.

"Don't need an elephant gun to kill a mouse"

You need a smooth drag if you are lucky to get into a doormat, but the most important thing is being able to drop back when the fish are hanging and need a little encouragement to take the offering.  Baitrunners are perfect for this type of fishing....and although I use spinning gear mostly for bucktailing, I prefer a conventional reel for fluke when dragging bait.

[mmmdrum]

hey bucktail,where can i get that reel for that price?? and on a 7foot pole do you think the 3000a ,or the 4000a.i like to run 30# braided line.would the 3000a with 20#braided on that 7"pole be a decent fluke setup??

[Bucktail]

pm sent.

[ryko]

Did I miss the answer for where to buy that Shimano for $60.00? Any comments on the Pflueger President or Medalist models? Looking to update my old reels.

[IrishAyes]

Ryko, PM Bucktail for the info on the Shimano. 

[blynch]

  hi all.im a newbie.i was wonderin if you could advise me on a spinning reel for fluking.i am currently using an ancient shimano mark3s with 30lb spiderwire,on a new jarvis walker ,royale gold custom rgbs-701m .I would like to spend between $75 to no more than $100. Any help would be great

Penn Slammer 560 has you covered.  alittle more cah but it will last you a long time.

[ped579]

I have a 560 Penn Slammer and that reel is my go to reel best I have tried in a long time.  You can cast that thing with ease and the drag has held everything I would ever want to catch off the beach. 

[Luna Sea 5]

it seems like there was only 1 real negative thing said about the Penn Reels.

[catfish hunter]

nope I read 3 people saying to stay away from penn ,and as I said in my pm I wasnt calling you out I was just stating that I dont like new penns.2+1=3

[IrishAyes]

Penn company was bought out by Shakespeare last year. A lot of the reels are now made overseas.
Many feel that the new Penn reels are not of the same quality as the old.
I believe the Penn International is one of only a few models still made in the USA.

http://www.tackletour.com/news2007shakespearebuyspenn1-21-07.html

[mboy]

I am one who has not been a fan of Penn in many years.

Trouble with 975 and 965's, 80's Penn Spinfishers I did not like.

Larger Internationals, Jigmasters, older 930's had been fine.

I would chose Shimano for just about any style of reel over Penn these days.

[Duffman]

I have a ton of negative things to say about Penn.  I just refused to enter the pissing contest.

 I have 2 Internationals for tuna which have been bulletproof.
 
 As far as spinners, I think the graphite bodied models are junk.  I've had more than a few grenade on me. The potmetal gears cant stand up to any abuse.

  But after reading through some posts here, I guess I'm just fighting the fish incorrectly      

[blynch]

I have a ton of negative things to say about Penn.  I just refused to enter the pissing contest.

 I have 2 Internationals for tuna which have been bulletproof.
 
 As far as spinners, I think the graphite bodied models are junk.  I've had more than a few grenade on me. The potmetal gears cant stand up to any abuse.

  But after reading through some posts here, I guess I'm just fighting the fish incorrectly      

The graphite ones are mostly crap.  It is true that the quality may have deteriorated on the Penns since being moved to Japan. Still, the slammer is a solidly built reel with a huge reputation for reliabiltiy and i think it is still worth a shot.

[Luna Sea 5]

why don't we all go back to fishing with line and bamboo stick.. They got it done back then without all the high technology... I saw skillfull anglers in Florida catch monster Tarpon on what we may use for a light weight fluke outfit.. I think the largest reel they used for 100 lbs tarpon was a Penn 550ss with braid line.. Fun as hell.