spinning reels

[final flight]

looking to replace my spinning reels again and was wondering if anyone has tried a reel with the magnetic bail system. it doesn't seem to matter if i spend 25.00 or 100.00 they only last one fall walleye season before the bail springs fail.by the way if anyone wants about 8 reels with worn out bail springs we could work out a deal!! rollie

[chowder]

Get a couple Daiwa Excelers. I have multiple spools for these reels and use them for everything from river fishing to small mouths. The Excelers have an excellent drag and they have held up very well.

[fishbear]

Before you get rid of those reels, check this out.

Think the basic principles would be the same for most brands. I've replaced the springs myself, and I'm no great repair expert. Also note that he said sometimes you can just tune up the reel a bit without even changing the spring.

[traveling man]

I have tried just about every spinning reel out there. I really like the Diawa SS Tournament 700. This is my 5th year on these reels and never a problem. I think they were about $100.00 each.

[final flight]

looking at the quantum PTI think i'll try the magnetic bail, hopefully they will hold up to the mud and general abuse of bank fishing the river!!