Opinion: Best SW spinning reel less than $300?

[DonJose]

Looking for recommendations for saltwater spinning reel in the 8k to 10k size range. I use my reels hard & travel. Stripers & blues to tarpon, rooster fish & grouper.

Reel will be used for jigging & popping. Would love a Stella but not willing to pay $1,100. Would like to stay around $300 but willing to go higher.

[AVA67]

Shimano Saragosa SW

[Garone Custom Rods]

I haven't used one yet but played with them a bunch and the Saragossa SW seems like a great reel for the money. Very positive reviews by those who have used them. If you want a higher retrieve go with the 10k for lower speed the 8k.

[Capt. Lou]

Buddy has Penns , they seem to hold up real well ! I personaaly use Saragosa's & have the tens several years now new drags installed a few years back , no issues on small tuna to 150 #'s & variety of other fish including cod / pollock !
Ive grown to prefer spinning for deep water jigging on occassion!

[JerseyCoast]

Cant go wrong with Penn Battle ( may be a lil heavy), Saragossa or Canyon Reels Spinner in the new sizes. Having a sealed drag, to prevent most water from getting into it s big plus when your talking about some of the fishing you mentioned.

Penn is about $130 ish... Canyon is $225 ish, The Gosa is around your limit I believe, without checking for sure.

[DeniseNCC1701]

I second the Penn Battle. I have both the 4000 and 6000. Love the spare spool so I swap out mono/braid in a snap.

Denise

[Arbutis]

Gossa and Battle. Can't go wrong. For even lower cost, Okuma makes some really nice spinners.

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by Arbutis

Gossa and Battle. Can't go wrong. For even lower cost, Okuma makes some really nice spinners.

I forgot about the Okuma Raw.... thats another reel that will take the abuse!!!

[SaltLife1980]

Canyon

[makokeith]

I've had two battles go bad on me. Nice reels but the geers suck. No more penns for me. Picked up a saragusa sw at somerset and it seems very nice. Getting real good reviews.