Reel Help?

[redneckman]

I am going to buy a new reel from the money i got from Christmas, and i need some help. I want a baitcaster whick will be good for both bass and pike, i will likely be throwing crankbaits(hot-n-tots, jointed shad raps, etc.) Any help would be appreciated.

Redneckman

[waterfoul]

I am going to buy a new reel from the money i got from Christmas, and i need some help. I want a baitcaster whick will be good for both bass and pike, i will likely be throwing crankbaits(hot-n-tots, jointed shad raps, etc.) Any help would be appreciated.

Redneckman

Did you say you had $100 to spend? If so, you cannot go wrong with the Shimano Curado series. I bought one this summer and love it. Smooth, easy casting, comfortable. Best selling baitcaster ever made is what I'm told. I know several BASS fishermen who will own nothing but these reels because of their durability.

[redneckman]

The curado is a little pricey for me at $199.00. I'm thinking $130 at the max.

[waterfoul]

The curado is a little pricey for me at $199.00. I'm thinking $130 at the max.

Yeah, that's the super pricey one. Try this one instead:

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=1425&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=1&hvarSubCode=1&hvarTarget=browse

Or this Crixis:

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=73518&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=1&hvarSubCode=1&hvarTarget=browse

[chamookman]

Take a look at Cabelas Prodigy baitcaster. GREAT reel for the money - smooth drag/easy to adjust/casts a mile, plus it has a flipping switch. I have two - they pull double duty, casting cranks for Smallies/vertcle jigging for Walleyes. IMHO, for $100 the best baitcaster for the money out there and that's coming from an old Ambassadeur Man ! Bob

[jigworm]

Quantam Accurist PT for a low prophile reel and a Abu Garcia C4 for a round reel. Not sure which style you prefer.

[waterfoul]

Um...


Shimano!

:D

[waterfoul]

This is supposed to be a good reel too... and is the one I might try next. I bought myself a baitcaster rod for christmas (half price at a local store) and it needs a reel.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=58414&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=1&hvarSubCode=1&hvarTarget=browse

[redneckman]

I am looking for a low profile baitcaster. Im leaning towards the quantum accurist pt. How are these reels?

Redneckman

[Ranger Ray]

Buy the Shimano Curado! I own both PT's and Curado's and in my opinion the Curado is the better reel.

[waterfoul]

Buy the Shimano Curado! I own both PT's and Curado's and in my opinion the Curado is the better reel.

:yeahthat:


I still say this is the best reel for YOUR money.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=1425&hvarTarget=search

[Ranger Ray]

Thats the one. ;)

[Bass Whore]

I purchased a Curado 200 Free Spin last summer and LOVE it. But Shimano discontinued that version of it. Unable to find them anywhere but ebay. So I just went and got the new Shimano Citica and it is real close to the curado and was only $120.. But if you can find yourself last years version of the curado get it. For the money you cant touch it.