Fishing Reels for trout and Bluegill: Hi everyone, I have a Shimano reel that has been decent, but I constantly have to take it apart because at the lowest end of reeling in the spool...

madonemike Loc: Southern California

Hi everyone,
I have a Shimano reel that has been decent, but I constantly have to take it apart because at the lowest end of reeling in the spool it will stick. I have tried to lift the little metal stopper up and that still hasn't fixed it.
I also think I am being skunked a lot and will try a new reel.
Suggestions for trout and bluegill reels?

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Which Shimano do you own? I seriously doubt if it's your reel that's causing you to get skunked. But hey. I've been using Shimano reels for about 40 years. In my opinion you can't do any better. How much you want to spend? The Shimano NASCI is a great reel for trout and panfish at about 100 bucks.

madonemike Loc: Southern California

I was kidding about the reel causing me to be skunked :) I was a college level baseball player and was superstitious. It is a shimano 2500HG about a year old. I am going to add new 10 lb braid to it since the braid portion I am using the fish are seeing it :)
Thank you for the suggestion. Fathers day is coming and I have everything already.

Cal Bob Loc: Clovis, California

Sorry, been using the same Daiwa Silver Series 1000C reel since the late 70's, but they don't seem to make them anymore.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1601915934
I see now they're considered "Vintage". Not sure what that makes me....
I also have my Dad's 700C, (1980's) but it's too small, in my opinion. It's a bit lighter, but doesn't cast as far, and everything's just too tiny for my hands.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

madonemike wrote:

I was kidding about the reel causing me to be skunked :) I was a college level baseball player and was superstitious. It is a shimano 2500HG about a year old. I am going to add new 10 lb braid to it since the braid portion I am using the fish are seeing it :)
Thank you for the suggestion. Fathers day is coming and I have everything already.

Well do take a look at the NASCI. It's a huge step up without getting all crazy into the big bucks. Take care of it and it will last you a long time.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

madonemike wrote:

Hi everyone,
I have a Shimano reel that has been decent, but I constantly have to take it apart because at the lowest end of reeling in the spool it will stick. I have tried to lift the little metal stopper up and that still hasn't fixed it.
I also think I am being skunked a lot and will try a new reel.
Suggestions for trout and bluegill reels?

I have the shimano Spirit speaks of and I agree it’s a great real for the price. Even cheaper is a Pflueger and they have always performed well for me.

I played hoops in college as well. A couple small colleges here in Ohio. Ohio Wesleyan and John Carrrol. Where did you play?

madonemike Loc: Southern California

Thank you for the replies. I played at SDSU (San Diego, not South Dakota) with Tony G. Yes I am old :)

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

madonemike wrote:

Thank you for the replies. I played at SDSU (San Diego, not South Dakota) with Tony G. Yes I am old :)

I’m not much younger. 😂 You played D-1 with a NFL hall of famer. That’s super cool!! Closest I get to that is I played summer league against Antonio Gates. Not a ton of hoops fans on the stage. Nice to meet you.
Jason

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I saw Michael Cage play in a couple of games. He looked like a man out there among boys. I lived in San Diego in the 80s and followed SDSU pretty closely. After I retired from the Navy (89) I went there too for a couple of years.

EdwardL Loc: Tenino Wa.

madonemike wrote:

Hi everyone,
I have a Shimano reel that has been decent, but I constantly have to take it apart because at the lowest end of reeling in the spool it will stick. I have tried to lift the little metal stopper up and that still hasn't fixed it.
I also think I am being skunked a lot and will try a new reel.
Suggestions for trout and bluegill reels?

If you like a little fight I would go to a
ultra light spinner. You don’t need much
for blue gills a bamboo pole will work for them a medium weight for trout will work
or a 5wt or 6wt fly rod & reel is good for trout or blue gills

MAS fish Loc: Peoria,IL

madonemike wrote:

Hi everyone,
I have a Shimano reel that has been decent, but I constantly have to take it apart because at the lowest end of reeling in the spool it will stick. I have tried to lift the little metal stopper up and that still hasn't fixed it.
I also think I am being skunked a lot and will try a new reel.
Suggestions for trout and bluegill reels?

These reels are what I have used for trout and panfish for over 25 years. When they quit working properly I buy a new one and save the old one for parts.
MAS fish

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

MAS fish wrote:

These reels are what I have used for trout and panfish for over 25 years. When they quit working properly I buy a new one and save the old one for parts.
MAS fish

I like the smaller500 series Shimanos can get them at Wal-Mart for under30 bucks

MAS fish Loc: Peoria,IL

HenryG wrote:

I like the smaller500 series Shimanos can get them at Wal-Mart for under30 bucks

I have used the IX1000R on my 5' Shimano Clarus ultralight rod and it worked very well for many years. It is very well balanced. For under $20 you really can't go wrong.
I also really like the rear drag.
MAS fish

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

MAS fish wrote:

I have used the IX1000R on my 5' Shimano Clarus ultralight rod and it worked very well for many years. It is very well balanced. For under $20 you really can't go wrong.
I also really like the rear drag.
MAS fish

Lot of guys don't like the rear drag I like it myself easier to adjust when fighting fish this year I'm going to shut the drag off and use my finger to control the drag. I tried back reeling but couldn't get the hang of it until I watched a video of a guy using pressure on the spool with his finger for drag that way you just let the handle spin when the fish runs I don't know how it works but we'll see 🇺🇸🎣😎👍

Billycrap2 Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅

Cal Bob wrote:

Sorry, been using the same Daiwa Silver Series 1000C reel since the late 70's, but they don't seem to make them anymore.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1601915934
I see now they're considered "Vintage". Not sure what that makes me....
I also have my Dad's 700C, (1980's) but it's too small, in my opinion. It's a bit lighter, but doesn't cast as far, and everything's just too tiny for my hands.

It call (grandfather in)as the old saying goes mean older then the hills 👍🏽👍🏽🤣🤣🤣