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Posted: 7/17/2015 8:39:55 PM EDT
So my 25 year old Shimano Bantam Coriolis is really starting to show it's age.
Freshwater bass fishing. What should I get? $150 budget. |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 9:46:31 PM EDT
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if you really like it, check ebay. They are $20.
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Posted: 7/17/2015 10:30:52 PM EDT
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The Daiwa Tatula is hard to beat for around $100.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2015 12:11:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JesseCJC]
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I was able to get my curado 200HG for 159, normally it is 179 though. If it handles bull reds and jacks, I'm sure 99% of freshwater will be fine
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Posted: 7/20/2015 6:26:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2015 9:51:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OverScoped:
http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-Spincast-Fishing-Combo-TacklePak/dp/B000KGRSZO Lol, that takes me back to 1974 when I BEGGED and PLEADED for Mom to buy me a Zebco 202. She thought I'd put my eye out. She finally relented, though, and here I am, 40 years later, with both eyeballs and decades of fishing memories. Think the 202 cost about $2.02 in 1975. Maybe $4.04, but they were damn cheap. |
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Posted: 7/25/2015 10:37:40 AM EDT
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Shimano Curados are about 150 now. I personally like the Chronarch a bit better and for 200 that would be my choice.
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USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 10:53:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By needmorebacon:
Shimano Curados are about 150 now. I personally like the Chronarch a bit better and for 200 that would be my choice. this is the answer you seek. |
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Posted: 7/25/2015 11:15:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PvtJoeBauers]
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Abu Garcia STX
I love them, lots on ebay at ~150. |
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Posted: 7/26/2015 4:39:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By needmorebacon: Shimano Curados are about 150 now. I personally like the Chronarch a bit better and for 200 that would be my choice. FWIW- many people around here use the Curado in Fresh and salt water both, so the corrosion resistance is good. I honestly haven't seen many Chronarchs out there, but it's probably due to the higher price point. |
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Posted: 11/21/2015 12:43:55 PM EDT
[#10]
glad I checked this post, I need a new bait caster for steelhead, and salmon (everything from Pinks to Kings).
I had a cheap Abu Garcia $70 rod reel special that didnt last long. are any of the baitcasters posted above good with 15lb test line? |
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Posted: 11/24/2015 8:03:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2T2_Crash:
glad I checked this post, I need a new bait caster for steelhead, and salmon (everything from Pinks to Kings). I had a cheap Abu Garcia $70 rod reel special that didnt last long. are any of the baitcasters posted above good with 15lb test line? Is this salt or fresh? And is this for trolling? If fresh, and not trolling, then yes, they will all do fine with 15 lb line. If salt, or trolling, I'd go with a different BC design, the "round" kind that you see with surf casters. The ones mentioned here are really designed for bass fishing and the like. |
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Posted: 11/24/2015 8:20:34 PM EDT
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I'm going to use it primarily in fresh, but might hit the mouths of the rivers where it's still salt
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:24:44 PM EDT
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Then I'd be inclined to go with one of the "round" styles.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:29:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan:
Then I'd be inclined to go with one of the "round" styles. ok. I'm assuming the round ones are more for salt water? do they cast just as well? My fishing is for salmon and steelhead on the rivers and at their mouths. I'm going to be keeping an eye on Amazon on cyber monday. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:22:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Warhawk]
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Daiwa makes a "coastal" reel that sounds so like just what you are looking for. Same siE and weight as a bass reel, but rated for salt water use.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Aird_Coastal_Casting_Reel/descpage-DCC.html |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:08:34 PM EDT
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Abu Garcia Revo STX.
Great for bass. Superlight, low profile and durable. Allows you to cast all day without wearing out your arm. It balances out very well on a good rod. Round reel, Ambassadeur 6000, this is the reel by which round reels are judged. |
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Posted: 11/29/2015 12:05:45 AM EDT
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Has anyone had any experience with Piscifun bait casters?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2016 12:06:24 AM EDT
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Lews all day. American made and probably the best value you'll see.
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Posted: 2/2/2016 8:57:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CNZ302:
Lews all day. American made and probably the best value you'll see. I've got a Lews Speed spool LFS. They run right at $100 and I've been very happy with it. Small compact size, smooth, light. It replaced my 15 year old Shimano something or other that I got when I was a teenager. |
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Posted: 4/13/2016 11:59:12 AM EDT
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Keeping it on the "cheaper" side, Lew's Speed Spool LFS and BPS Pro Qualifier are hard to beat...the Pro Qualifier is on sale for $69 right now too (until 4/17 I think), but the Lew's for $99 is awesome.
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Posted: 4/13/2016 9:27:04 PM EDT
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I'll throw the 13Fishing Inception out there...
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:30:33 PM EDT
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I bought 2 Abu Garcia SX's and they very badass. Super smooth and low profile I have 20lb braid on one and 12 on the other. Two different gear ratio's for two diff techniques. Put them on my go to road Falcon Buccoos made in the USA
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2016 2:16:16 PM EDT
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I am considering buying one as well...damn I am so afraid though of spending half my time clearing back lashes, spinning reels will handle most of the fish I catch but occasionally(once or twice a year) I will get into a LM that breaks me off.
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Posted: 4/25/2016 2:57:36 PM EDT
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I have a few Abu C4's that I like.
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2016 11:40:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GoRebels:
I bought 2 Abu Garcia SX's and they very badass. Super smooth and low profile I have 20lb braid on one and 12 on the other. Two different gear ratio's for two diff techniques. Put them on my go to road Falcon Buccoos made in the USA I was fixin' to buy the Abu Garcia Revo SX for $159.00 but desided th check ebay first, and low and behold they have the exact same reel NIB for $115.00. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:03:08 PM EDT
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Lew's Tournament MB Speed Spool $139
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Posted: 5/14/2016 1:41:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By H_upmann:
Lew's Tournament MB Speed Spool $139 I always hear great things about the Lews speed spools. I think I am going to get a BB1 inshore sometime soon for redfish and specs. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2016 10:09:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dcs12345:
I always hear great things about the Lews speed spools. I think I am going to get a BB1 inshore sometime soon for redfish and specs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dcs12345:
Originally Posted By H_upmann:
Lew's Tournament MB Speed Spool $139 I always hear great things about the Lews speed spools. I think I am going to get a BB1 inshore sometime soon for redfish and specs. I have the LFS, Tournament MB, and the the BB1. I love them all! |
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Posted: 6/21/2016 10:29:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dan1802]
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The lews LFS speed spool is a great reel for the money.
The shimano caenan, citica, curado and pretty much every other reel they make, are also great. Abu garcia Revo series is also good. Bass pro shops pro qualifier is also a good reel. Really, once you get into the $100 price range and up, they are all various shades of great. Also, don't overlook a good rod. its just as, if not more important. I like the abu garcia varitas and the 13 fishing omen black. |
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