Drop Shot Reel

Looking for a good drop shot spinning reel for under $200. Also what size of reel is everyone using ?

I have 2 of the Shimano NASCI. They are very smooth. Don't use them as much as I used to, but never had an issue.
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_NASCI_Spinning_Reel/descpage-NASC.html

Get a Shimano or Daiwa. 3500 size. The bigger spool makes for a smoother drag (very important with tiny line) and easier line management.

IMO, the best bang for the buck is the Daiwa Fuego ($100). I have a Shimano Stradic CI4+ ($230), and these two reels are very similar even though they are different brands. I now have 4 of the Fuegos, and I've never had a problem with any of them. Good, smooth drag. Honestly, hard to believe it's a $100 reel.

Thanks for the replies

I have a Pflueger President in a 40 series.. KVD uses a 40 sized reel for drop shotting.. good enough for me. For sure in your price range.
BD

I use a Shimano™ Stradic Ci4 30 Series on mine.

If you look around you can get them for that price.

Shimano Stradic Ci4 30 for me, too. Also have had success with the Abu Garcia Revo. I prefer pairing them with a ML 7' rod. No sharp hookset required, just a steady, sweeping motion to one side.

I was seriously about to make this same post just for a baitcast. That's for getting me answers first.

I went with the Daiwa Fuego from TW ttl out the door was 118.80

I have a Fuego and never got to use it. Wife took it for herself. She loves it if that matters.

Fuego is good bang for the buck!

Hey Jason, what size Fuego are you using and for what other techniques? I have just recently started using spinning rigs (hate them but they are another tool). I have a 2500 series with 30lb braid to 10 lb flouro for wacky/senko stuff.

shimano stradic ci4+ 3000 with 10lb braid to flouro leader. currently have 3 of these with different line and leader combos they work amazing.

shimano ci4 are incredibly light and work awesome I use the high gear ratio ones Ive got 2500 size.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-NEW-Shimano-Stradic-Ci4-1000-1000HG-2500-2500HG-C3000-C3000HG-4000-4000XG/322589092978?hash=item4b1bceec72:m:miVfzfiRcl1nVvXZYnCz1tQ

For a spinning rod that will be used primarly for dropshotting I prefer a smaller sized reel due to the fact that I use 12 lb Berkley NanoFil braided line tied to a 5-7' leader of 14lb fluorocarbon line using a triple surgeons knot. The small diamater of 12lb NanoFil will allow a smaller sized reel to have more than enough line on the spool especially for a vertical presentation of the dropshot. This combination of line allows maximum sensitivity, good hook sets, and allows long casts whenever you want to cast a dropshot or other lightweight lure a long distance. I prefer a smaller spinning reel since it allows me to have a bit better feel of the light bites which often accompany fishing with a dropshot especially when pairing a lightweight small sized spinning reel with a very sensitive / lightweight rod. I hope this helps!