Woman do seem to talk alot more than men.

      I just purchased a Cabela`s Salt Striker spinning reel ul-316449 over the internet.  It`s for an older pole and I did`nt want to spend alot it was 54.99 and looks good.Line wt. and capacity was real good.

Has anyone else used a cabela reel before and how was it?

Old-fart Catfisher

I have not used that particular reel; but I have used the Cabela's DepthMaster Gold baitcasting reels on a few of my trolling rods for the past couple of seasons and I was very happy with them. I have used them to boat many Lake Trout without a problem. I am now retiring them as I upgrade to Shimano Tekota reels; but, I am keeping a couple of the DepthMaster Gold reels as back-ups. I have respooled two of them this season and they are in my "spares tackle bag" ready for action! I would not hesitate to use them.

I have never used the Salt Striker, but I have purchased a few Cabela's brand spinning reels, the Fish Eagle series. A very nice reel for the price. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Thanks guys, don`t really like ordering anything from the internet,but this time had no choice.Nobody close seems to carry a reel size I wanted to use.Seems stores in my area just no longer carry fishing gear like they used too.Whats the world comming too
Old-fart Catfisher

my brother bought a fishing eagle ice fishing combo and i go with him all the time and he's never had a problem.

I just got the reel i ordered from cabelas, that the question was about.Wow it`s a really nice looking reel. It`s a Salt Stalker SS-80 for the money its worth it. Thanks for the info guys.
Old-fart Catfisher

Old Fart: Am I correct in guessing that you bought this reel for catting around? I won't tell your wife! If so, I think you will be happy, what I can gather is that it is a good reel for larger fish and the drag is substantial. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Pegsguy,Happily devorsed!!!!!!!!!!!If it would stop raining I might get to try it.When I do ,I`ll let you know how it is.
Old-fart Catfisher

I like their fly reels...

 

 

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

Hey Turnip---I'm with you on the fly reel! I have 4  and my favorite is a Cabela's 567D graphite Lt weight. I also use a fish-eagle guide series level wind baitcaster that I have used for several years. Good fishing and take care. Bill

OF: Ive been married to the same woman for 35+ years and can't complain too much! My only problem with her is that she does not like to fish(Check that, it is probably not a problem!) but that gives both of us time away from each other. Maybe this is not a bad thing! Have you seen the E-Tec commercial with the woman and 21 million words? Was fishing with the DIL today, and she would not shut up! Sorry for getting off topic! Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Pegsguy , Some marrigage work well.Went out today used my new reel works great!!!caught a 5lb white cat,pulled him in very smoothly.The salt striker deffinately is a good cat reel.
Old-fart Catfisher

OF: Glad to hear you are catching fish. I went out Sat. with my son and his wife. We had a nice visit! A buddy gave me a serious spinning reel suitable for Cats, It holds 190 Yds of 20# mono! I guess I'll have to do some flathead or blue fishing, where I live the Channels don't get that big. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Pegsguy,Check out spiderwire stealth 30lb for that reel.I put 50lb on mine works well.Stealth has a new coating init an onit that keeps it from fraying and lumping like the old line used to.
Old-fart Catfisher

OF: After my last experience with Spiderwire, it is going to take a lot of convincing to get me to try it again. I also can't bring myself to fish freshwater with line over 30# test, and 30 is a stretch for me. I'm glad the Salt Striker is working for you. I need to find a rod stout enough for a spinning reel with 20+ test line. Most of my heavy tackle is levelwind trolling reels as I also fish salmon on Lk. Michigan. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Pgy, I put the reel on a 9`Creekside catfish pole.It`s not a expensive pole but works very well.I wanna check out the 13`ugly stick,since I mainly catfish from shore.
Old-fart Catfisher