rwilhelm Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi, I am a big fan of the Spheros but need a 4000 size reel for my schoolie rod. Any recommendations? Thinking of Penn Slammer 360 (good deal on the bay) or Daiwa BG. Would like to keep it under $150. One thing on my mind though is my Slammer 560 doesn’t like to get wet. I want something that can handle getting wet, not dunked but splashing. I really have no idea why Shimano abandoned the smaller size Spheros. Did they replace with another reel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack26 Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 18 mins ago, rwilhelm said: Hi, I am a big fan of the Spheros but need a 4000 size reel for my schoolie rod. Any recommendations? Thinking of Penn Slammer 360 (good deal on the bay) or Daiwa BG. Would like to keep it under $150. One thing on my mind though is my Slammer 560 doesn’t like to get wet. I want something that can handle getting wet, not dunked but splashing. I really have no idea why Shimano abandoned the smaller size Spheros. Did they replace with another reel? BG is a great little reel, but it does not like to get wet. Even splashing caused some water intrusion on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjclint Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 If weight isn't important, slammer 3. If weight is daiwa back bay saltist or ballistic on sale. Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. -Thoreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilhelm Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 min ago, Mack26 said: BG is a great little reel, but it does not like to get wet. Even splashing caused some water intrusion on mine. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLap21 Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 I have been impressed with the Penn Clash 4k, and I typically do not like Penn reels. Worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilhelm Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 13 mins ago, xjclint said: If weight isn't important, slammer 3. If weight is daiwa back bay saltist or ballistic on sale. I see a nice deal right now on the 4500 but think it is too heavy. It’s for an 8 footer. Will check out the Daiwa thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilhelm Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) 12 mins ago, TLap21 said: I have been impressed with the Penn Clash 4k, and I typically do not like Penn reels. Worth a look. Does it have sealed drag like Slammer and Penn Spinfisher? Edited April 28, 2019 by rwilhelm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel hunter Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Penn Clash 4000 or a Daiwa BG 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilhelm Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I see a good deal on Penn Spinfisher SSVI 3500. This is the newest one correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGFX Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 25 mins ago, rwilhelm said: I see a good deal on Penn Spinfisher SSVI 3500. This is the newest one correct? Yeah Spinfisher VI is newest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozifish Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Few weeks ago i got a Penn Spinfisher SSVI 2500,i was impressed with this reel for the money.Well built. nycstripers16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed422 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 48 mins ago, xjclint said: If weight isn't important, slammer 3. If weight is daiwa back bay saltist or ballistic on sale. I just got a 6000 ballistic and the thing looks and feels so sweet. Can’t wait to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack26 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Another great choice for around a hundred bucks is the Shimano Nasci. I have the 5000 on my 8’r and just love it. It’s super smooth, and is actually semi sealed in a few critical areas, which is not the norm for a reel in this price range. I have fished the hell out of mine and its still buttery smooth. Definately worth a hard look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagman Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I just picked up a spinfisher 3500 SSVI over the winter. Serious gears, great IPX rated sealing, full metal body. Nifty little reel. It will be doing double duty between a Century 1025 and an 8ft Avid inshore for light surf casting. Can’t wait to get it wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, rwilhelm said: Does it have sealed drag like Slammer and Penn Spinfisher? The drag on a Clash is sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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