I have a Pflueger Patriarch 9530 that I got off ebay for like $145 shipped. It is every bit as good as my Stradic CI4, if not better. I bought it for some lighter bass and crappie fishing and have not been disappointed at all. They have a nice thick bail. It is pretty sharp looking with the blue me...

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. I'm kinda leaning more towards Daiwa. Just can't decide whenever to wait till ICAST or just screw it and get one now. Also found another two possible reels from Daiwa - Emeraldas Infeet 2506 and the new Freams, both JDM if I'm right. Any experiences with...

Hi! I'm in a hunt for a new spinning reel(price range - around 150$, but might aswell go 200$). I mainly fish for trout in medium/small rivers, so sizewise it'd have to be around 2500. I like Daiwas, but it seems they haven't updated their reel lineup in a while in this price category, what about ot...