Stradic is, no doubt, a better reel than Shimano's Sahara. I've used Steve's
Stradic, and I liked them, but I couldn't tell any difference between that
and the same size Sahara, which is just a little more than half the cost. My
experience is the more they cost, the faster they sink when I lose my grip
on a wet, cold day, or when I open a rod locker an plunk a rod and reel over
the side.

Many great reels out there today... worlds better than twenty or thirty
years ago for the same price, considering inflation. Probably more important
than the brand is the size. I wouldn't go bigger than the 2500 Shimano. A
couple reels from different manufacturers I have in the 3000 range feel too
big.

Joe
"Gary Udstrand" wrote in message
...
I am looking to replace my current spinning reel and would appreciate any
recommendations. The reel will be mated with a 6'6" Avid M rod and be used
mainly to fish plastics (Senkos and Tubes).

Thanks
--
-Gary