I just bought a shakespeare medalist spinning reel. I just wanted to replace
one of the other spinning reels I had for a few years. Bought it for about
35.00, 7 bearing very smooth nice offset handle design, seems like a solid
reel but time will tell. And while I have good reels and junky reels, I
could care less which one I have in my hands as long as I'm fishing, my
favorite setup to this day is my South Bend Phase two, two piece rod with a
reel that has taken a beating and a half and never let me down, 29.00 combo
4 years ago, might be 35.00 now if you can find one : )
"pat gustafson" wrote in message
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f.blair wrote:

What is the best reel in the $50 range?

Fred


Abu Garcia 5500. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking....