With the Okuma's being a lot less costly @ $32.00 for the AV-20 w/free
shipping. I have no money interest in this site, but I like his prices.
http://digitaldagger.com/

"Charles Summers" wrote in message
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The Okumas seem pretty nice, as well as the Shimano Sahara's.

Look he www.digitaldagger.com for the Okumas, and he
www.basspro.com,
www.cabelas.com, or your local tackle shop for the Shimanos. There's no
need
to spend $100.00 on a spinning reel unless you're gonna get REAL serious
about it. Both of these are good reels, and both are ones that I own.

Be sure to invest in a good rod as well.

--
Charles B. Summers
Secret Weapon Lures
http://www.secretweaponlures.com


"B C" wrote in message
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I have been fishing with close face reels for bass since I was a
child. Now at the age 38 I'm ready to try something new. Can someone
help me pick out the best open face to buy. Now a friend of mine uses
tho's bait casters. But then I see a lot of backlash from time to time.
I willing to spend $50-$100 on a good smooth casing open face. I
usually fish a lot of top water chugbug poppers etc, fish texas rig
some. bussbaits and tubs