High Speed Spinning Reel

[nipsta]

What is your budget. If you are looking mid range then a few are already out of the equation due to price. Also look at retrieve rate as some mentioned are not really HSS reels so that knocks a couple more out. What do you want the reel to weigh and what rod are you putting it on.

I got budget of around 150 to 200 hundred at the max and high speed is a must due to making the retrive easy

[Tester63]

I love my Saltist 6500 for spinning off the rocks and breakwalls. Can't fault it and I think reasonable value for the price, $300.

[levinge]

I got budget of around 150 to 200 hundred at the max and high speed is a must due to making the retrive easy

Mo Tackle have the Penn 950SSM High speed Reel for around $149.

I have been using mine for the last 12 months and can't fault it one bit....

[hodges4]

Penn Slammer 760 also worth considering

[deepfried]

Mo Tackle have the Penn 950SSM High speed Reel for around $149.

I have been using mine for the last 12 months and can't fault it one bit....

Top reel for the money but comes in at around a kilo in weight. Its a much heavier reel than than the Tss4 by about 50% and nowhere near the retrieve rate.

That is a cheap price though and if thats is all that you can afford why not i guess if its used for mainly for tailor when a cracking retrieve is not really needed. maybe look at one of the smaller models that arent as heavy. A 1kg reel gets tiring very fast.

[levinge]

Top reel for the money but comes in at around a kilo in weight. Its a much heavier reel than than the Tss4 by about 50% and nowhere near the retrieve rate.

That is a cheap price though and if thats is all that you can afford why not i guess if its used for mainly for tailor when a cracking retrieve is not really needed. maybe look at one of the smaller models that arent as heavy. A 1kg reel gets tiring very fast.

I have mine pair with a 15kg Wilson Live Fibre Texalium rod, I generally use it for everything from GT's, Spaniards, to bottom fishing the reef (deep water). Its good to have a quick retrieve when dealing with noah's and getting baits back down when the bite is on..

ALos have the 850SSM as a backup.

I could've gone more expensive, but pound for pound the Penn's are a very good reel, easily serviced and tonnes of drag available..

[deepfried]

I have mine pair with a 15kg Wilson Live Fibre Texalium rod, I generally use it for everything from GT's, Spaniards, to bottom fishing the reef (deep water). Its good to have a quick retrieve when dealing with noah's and getting baits back down when the bite is on..

ALos have the 850SSM as a backup.

I could've gone more expensive, but pound for pound the Penn's are a very good reel, easily serviced and tonnes of drag available..

Nice setup for the targets. I used my 750ssm bottom bashing as well and prefer it to using over heads. Like wise i have also used it spinning outside. I know a lot of people use them spinning of the beaches and rocks but i like other reels for that situation.

Nipsta,
Possibly look at the Daiwa Emcast Sport as another cheap possibity. I used to have one and it did the job. Ratio isnt lightling but it makes up for it with a bigger spool and the big spool helps with casting distance. Wouldnt last as long as a penn though which is about the same price.

[Scott nthQld]

My choice would be between a saragosa 6000 or Twinpower 6000. The twin power has a higher retreive rate, though the saragosa is a cheaper reel. I went with the Saragosa and have no trouble spinning up mackeral, tuna or any other pelagic.

[levinge]

My choice would be between a saragosa 6000 or Twinpower 6000. The twin power has a higher retreive rate, though the saragosa is a cheaper reel. I went with the Saragosa and have no trouble spinning up mackeral, tuna or any other pelagic.

Scott, I think the Saragosa and Twin Power are way out of his budget.

There aren't too many good quality high speed reels for the $150-$200 range, that will be versatile enough.

My advice, while your saving up for a Saragosa, Stella or a Twin Power, I suggest giving the Penn 850SSM or 950SSM a go. It will last you for years and save you money on replacements, and when your ready to replace, you'll have saved enough money for the ones mentioned...

[bronziebasher]

for your budget and to be used in the surf you couldnt go past an Okuma Epix EFS 60 or 80........
bout $170 online. 6.3:1 ratio and you get a free spool as well so you can run different weight lines or mono and braid.

Very smooth reel ( i'm sure that will change with a bit of sand in it!) but has a lifetime warranty.

I wouldnt take anything much expensive surfcasting anyway

[champion]

Hi Nipsta,

i have a tss4 used about 3 times with line on it, i will sell if you wish.

i can also sell you the rod to go with it, used same amount of times.


i am moving and need the room / money.

Thanks
Joe

[southcoasthunter]

shimano stradic 6000fi or 8000fi going for $200 on ebay from american delivered to ur door brand new aswell.

[fishboy018]

daiwa exceler oceano around 180 from mo. good value for money very quick retrieve. good line capacity. great quality. my 2cents

[johnlikes2fish]

Quantum cabo, spheros or if you can spend a bit more twinpower HG 8000 look for the old model twinpower should get one delivered for under $500. The daiwa emblem casts great quick retrieve but for a beach reel it just lets in too much sand and spray imo

[Just_chips]

How did you go with this purchase Nipsta? I was in the same boat looking to retire the TSS4 and finding a suitably priced replacement. I ended up ordering a Daiwa Saltist from a US online tackle store with a mate who has bought a heap of other stuff in the same purchase. Price works out to just over au$200 on the back of the strength of the aussie dollar at them moment and delivery shared between myself and my mate is only about another $10. About a $100 cheaper than anywhere I could find it in oz and still $70 cheaper than Mo.

Now I need to look at some rods to match.

Kev