new open face reels

[glenn57]

so i'm going to be replacing my panfish reels. i WILL NOT get into a discussion on what brand, i got a question. what are your guys opinion on these quick fire reels. reels that have the level to trip the bail;????????????

my experience tells me these reels seem to have the springs go bad faster, which is why i'm replacing the 2.

[Rebel SS]

Oh, you mean LEVER to trip the bail...threw me off.  I used them for many, many years. Don'y anymore.  I also used to clean and fix reels on the side for a long time, all kinds. IMO, there's no concern with what you are asking, never seen or replaced springs because of that. The lever just has a notch to catch that releases the bail wire.  I think I still have 6 or 7 of them....

[glenn57]

Are you talking spinning reels? Not sure what you mean.........................

open face reels......spinning reels to me are your zebco 202's!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

"Open face" are usually called spinning reels. At least, in this century.  Go down south, they'll think yer talking a "baitcaster"....that's an "open face".  

[glenn57]

"Open face" are usually called spinning reels. At least, in this century.  Go down south, they'll think yer talking a "baitcaster"....that's an "open face".  

[Dotch]

I'm confused. It's almost lunchtime. What's an open face sammich then?   

I started out with spincast stuff so I always liked the idea of a finger trip bail when I switched over to spinning reels. Had a Shakespeare Omega that was my fave but the spring broke on the finger trip lever and I couldn't find a replacement. Have a Shimano that replaced it. Not quite the same feel to it tho.   

[Rebel SS]

Sure, get Glenn all worked up! He won't listen to us, anyway.   

Glenn, Dotch has always got his finger on something anyway. Probably probing the depths of his gin bottle with it right now.  *LICK*   

[mike89]

Sure, get Glenn all worked up! He won't listen to us, anyway.   

Glenn, Dotch has always got his finger on something anyway. Probably probing the depths of his gin bottle with it right now.  *LICK*   

better than probing other things.....   Just sayin!!!!!   

[Rebel SS]

HELLO ! GLENN!   Any thoughts? Seriously?   

[glenn57]

HELLO ! GLENN!   Any thoughts? Seriously?   

why would i care if dotch probes his sheep???????????

and its still an open face to me..............

[Rebel SS]

FINE!!!  Ya ask advice.......tried to help....

[Coffee118]

I’ve been using nothing but the Quantum hypercasts for probably 15 years now and never had a problem with any of them. I liked the original that had the finger trigger on the bail better but the newer models that have the bigger trigger on the body of the reel work just as good, I think it’s more of a personal preference than a functional issue for me.

[glenn57]

the reason i ask is i got way older reels that dont have that and work fine yet. granted there bigger sized reels i use for my nord rods but still.........................

i'm just thinking about going shopping so if the roads and weather cooperate this weekend.

[glenn57]

i need to take a break from you clowns...........i gotz things to do yet. like feel like a gubment worker and fill out and submit an F-7 form!!!!!!!!!!

[LPS]

The Zebco 202 types are Spin Cast reels.  The other ones with the bail are an Open Faced Spinning reel.  The level wind ones are the Baitcasters. 

[Rebel SS]

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[Gunner55]

 The ones I use most are Pflueger Presidents. A couple older Shimano's with the lever for the bail(quickfire(?))  in there too

[glenn57]

anyone know if cableas/bass pro shop has any current sales going?????????? my wife brought to my attention she won a $50.00 gift card for there thats burning a hole in my pocket!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steve-o]

anyone know if cableas/bass pro shop has any current sales going?????????? my wife brought to my attention she won a $50.00 gift card for there thats burning a hole in my pocket!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is what they got under $50.  Good luck.

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops 2-Day Hot Buys

[mike89]

got a Cabela's sale catalog today, starts friday and has reels in it.....  it's called spring warm up sale....

[glenn57]

How long is the sale?? We might get that flyer in one of the newspapers.

[mike89]

end of April if I read it right...

[Boar]

glenn, i could never adjust to that trigger, always hang the line on my index finger

[Rebel SS]

The ones I use most are Pflueger Presidents. A couple older Shimano's with the lever for the bail(quickfire(?))  in there too

The only way to fly.   

[glenn57]

glenn, i could never adjust to that trigger, always hang the line on my index finger

that's the plan.

[glenn57]

The ones I use most are Pflueger Presidents. A couple older Shimano's with the lever for the bail(quickfire(?))  in there too

The only way to fly.   

I'll decide!! I have a tica and love it. I'll see what they have. It's for our ultra lites for panfish only rods.

[Rebel SS]

No, me and Gunner are gonna decide for ya. A Pflueger President would be just perfect!  Got 5 of 'em on my UL's!  It's fun spending yer money. 

[mike89]

glenn, i could never adjust to that trigger, always hang the line on my index finger

that's the plan.

same here.....    the only way!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Smurfs have itty bitty fat fingers....kinda like those little weenies. 

[glenn57]

No, me and Gunner are gonna decide for ya. A Pflueger President would be just perfect!  Got 5 of 'em on my UL's!  It's fun spending yer money. 

yea but sure a tight azz with yours!!!!!!!!! see spark plugs!!!!!!

I looked at the presidents up at runnings in grand rapids, I think there bigger then I want!!!!!!!