Spinning reel recommendation

Since the middle 1950s, I have fished the Penn SS reels. Today I saw a new
Penn SS4300G which is now made in China rather than Philadelphia. It has an
infinite anti -reverse feature which cannot be disengaged. This eliminates
those of us who like to back reel. A big pile of junk as far as I am
concerned. Any recommendations for my new drop shot rod, built according to
Steve's suggestion, will be greatly appreciated.

Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee

"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Since the middle 1950s, I have fished the Penn SS reels. Today I saw a new
Penn SS4300G which is now made in China rather than Philadelphia. It has
an infinite anti -reverse feature which cannot be disengaged. This
eliminates those of us who like to back reel. A big pile of junk as far as
I am concerned. Any recommendations for my new drop shot rod, built
according to Steve's suggestion, will be greatly appreciated.

Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee

I really like the Shimano Stradic 2500 reel. It does have an infinite
anti-reverse, but it can be switched off. If the price is beyond your
budget, take a look at the Shimano Sahara models as well. I use both reels
for my guide business and they hold up well and are smooth when in
operation.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Since the middle 1950s, I have fished the Penn SS reels. Today I saw a
new Penn SS4300G which is now made in China rather than Philadelphia. It
has an infinite anti -reverse feature which cannot be disengaged. This
eliminates those of us who like to back reel. A big pile of junk as far
as I am concerned. Any recommendations for my new drop shot rod, built
according to Steve's suggestion, will be greatly appreciated.

Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee

I really like the Shimano Stradic 2500 reel. It does have an infinite
anti-reverse, but it can be switched off. If the price is beyond your
budget, take a look at the Shimano Sahara models as well. I use both
reels for my guide business and they hold up well and are smooth when in
operation.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com
Thanks. The St. Croix blank, 5S70MLF, worked out very nicely. I thank you
again for your recommendation. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Jack in Brentwood, TN.

"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message SNIP

Thanks. The St. Croix blank, 5S70MLF, worked out very nicely. I thank you
again for your recommendation. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Jack in Brentwood, TN.

Hey Jack, I'm more than happy to help out. I'm glad you liked my suggestion
and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee
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Jack, if you like American-made reels, then you're really going to
appreciate hearing about Ardent Reels
(http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/index.asp).

This Missouri company manufactures the only high-performance, high-quality
U.S.-made reel on the market today. I had a chance to test their casting
reel in October at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. Using identical Airrus
rods, and with reels loaded with the same line, I was able to easily cast
identical spinnerbaits 20% farther with the XS Ardent reel than I could a
new Curado (MSRP $199.99) or my BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series
baitcasting reel (also a decent reel, MSRP $199.99, on sale now for
$149.99).

Ardent includes a 3-year warranty on their reels, which surpasses any other
reel, too. Very smooth operation, backlash-resistant, comfortable to grip,
the casting reel features a swing-away palm side plate for easy access to
the centrifugal brakes. When you get a chance to handle one of these, open
it up and see how they designed the braking system. In my judgment, it's
better than the Shimano design or variations on that theme that is used by
other companies.

Ardent is bringing out their spinning reel in 2007, and in talking to their
director, it sounds like they are shooting for best-in-class on this reel as
well. So, unless you're in a rush to buy a spinning reel, you have something
to look forward to.

By the way; price on the XS casting reel is $249.99. You can pick up a 2006
reel (which is identical except that it uses a hex nut to open the side
plate while the 2007 has a push-button release) for $50 less.

Joe

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"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee
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Jack, if you like American-made reels, then you're really going to
appreciate hearing about Ardent Reels
(http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/index.asp).

This Missouri company manufactures the only high-performance, high-quality
U.S.-made reel on the market today. I had a chance to test their casting
reel in October at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. Using identical Airrus


Joe
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Thanks, Joe. I have used Penn Reels for years, having lived fairly close to
the factory when I was in school in Philadelphia. I built a drop shot rod
last month to Steve's specs and wanted to put a new reel on it. As the
weather here, as you know, has been somewhat windy, I suspect I am done for
the year with a few days available until February, perhaps. Will keep an
eye out for that reel. Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

Jack

I was impressed with the Ardent reel too. Got to try it out at the
Southeast Outdoor Writers Association meeting last month. Will get one
of the spinning reels as soon as they are available.

Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Joe Haubenreich wrote:
"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee
-----------------
Jack, if you like American-made reels, then you're really going to
appreciate hearing about Ardent Reels
(http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/index.asp).

This Missouri company manufactures the only high-performance, high-quality
U.S.-made reel on the market today. I had a chance to test their casting
reel in October at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. Using identical Airrus
rods, and with reels loaded with the same line, I was able to easily cast
identical spinnerbaits 20% farther with the XS Ardent reel than I could a
new Curado (MSRP $199.99) or my BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series
baitcasting reel (also a decent reel, MSRP $199.99, on sale now for
$149.99).

Ardent includes a 3-year warranty on their reels, which surpasses any other
reel, too. Very smooth operation, backlash-resistant, comfortable to grip,
the casting reel features a swing-away palm side plate for easy access to
the centrifugal brakes. When you get a chance to handle one of these, open
it up and see how they designed the braking system. In my judgment, it's
better than the Shimano design or variations on that theme that is used by
other companies.

Ardent is bringing out their spinning reel in 2007, and in talking to their
director, it sounds like they are shooting for best-in-class on this reel as
well. So, unless you're in a rush to buy a spinning reel, you have something
to look forward to.

By the way; price on the XS casting reel is $249.99. You can pick up a 2006
reel (which is identical except that it uses a hex nut to open the side
plate while the 2007 has a push-button release) for $50 less.

Joe

Except there isn't a single dealer in all of Illinois !!

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

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God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear


I applaud your sentiment *BUT* I prefer

"America Bless GOD."



*CUR*

I was thinking of getting a high end reel like a stradic.Could I expect
it to last 3 seasons (8 months per) with only oiling. What would it set
me back? Thanks


Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Since the middle 1950s, I have fished the Penn SS reels. Today I saw a new
Penn SS4300G which is now made in China rather than Philadelphia. It has
an infinite anti -reverse feature which cannot be disengaged. This
eliminates those of us who like to back reel. A big pile of junk as far as
I am concerned. Any recommendations for my new drop shot rod, built
according to Steve's suggestion, will be greatly appreciated.

Another great American company sent out of the country. A crying shame.

Jack in Tennessee

I really like the Shimano Stradic 2500 reel. It does have an infinite
anti-reverse, but it can be switched off. If the price is beyond your
budget, take a look at the Shimano Sahara models as well. I use both reels
for my guide business and they hold up well and are smooth when in
operation.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com