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Baitcast Reel
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06/17/15 06:13 PM
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OldCrow
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I have been using a spinning reel exclusively and want to add a bait caster. Very limited experience with these and wanted ya'lls opinion on a good reel in the $125 or less range. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923224
06/17/15 06:36 PM
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bbassfishes
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Quantum Accustist Or if you can come up with 20 extra dollars Quantum is having a huge sale on their EXO reels for half off on their website. That's a high end reel for a beginner, but it's super light and easy to work with. You can really dial one in to exactly how you need it while learning. Quantum EXO Just have to put in the promo code "EXO50OFF"
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923298
06/17/15 06:58 PM
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senko9S
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I have been using a spinning reel exclusively and want to add a bait caster. Very limited experience with these and wanted ya'lls opinion on a good reel in the $125 or less range. Thanks in advance. find an old green curado for less than a hundy.
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
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06/17/15 07:13 PM
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bc4393
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If you're a lefty Academy has Shimano Citicas on sale for 50 bucks off the 130 reg price. Like stated above, everyone loves Curados. I fondled one that a buddy at work bought, but I just wasn't seeing the price difference and he only paid 130 for it on sale. I haven't used one though. This list is pretty close to what the forums guys like minus the H20 Mettle. The Johnny Morris Carbon is 90 bucks right now at BPS if you happen to like that one. I've personally read a hell of a lot of guys who like numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 although I don't think you'd get hurt on any of em. http://fishing.outdoorzy.com/top-10-baitcasting-reels/
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923558
06/17/15 08:17 PM
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bigbass94
TFF Team Angler
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Lews Tournament MB Speed Spool For the price, you will not find a better reel.
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923656
06/17/15 08:57 PM
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MidloMan
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Angler
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I agree with the Lews Tournament MB Speed Spool
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923722
06/17/15 09:16 PM
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jnogreen
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Outdoorsman
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Get the cheapest one you can find and several spools of some cheap line and a cheapo rod and when you get frustrated and pist off and smash the reel and break the rod over your knee. That's when you know your ready for better quality rod and reel.
Fishing is....
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10923727
06/17/15 09:17 PM
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OldCrow
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OP
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Thanks for the input, will get my hands on some of these very soon. Knew I could count on the folks here!
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10924059
06/17/15 11:40 PM
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forkduc
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Buy a Lews on sale at Cabellas
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: bigbass94]
#10924069
06/17/15 11:45 PM
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SRitchey
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Steve
1999 ChampioN 203 - 2011 250hp Mercury Optimax Pro XS 2-10" Helix & 1-10" Garmin Livescope Plus - Ultrex 36/112
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: bigbass94]
#10924140
06/18/15 12:30 AM
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RBO
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Pro Angler
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Agree. I have 8 in different ratios.
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10924152
06/18/15 12:37 AM
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OldCrow
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As forkduc suggested I looked at Cabela's but the one on sale there is a Tournament Speed Spool but not the MB, is there enough of a difference between the two to make much of a difference?
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10924282
06/18/15 01:44 AM
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MMartin
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Green Horn
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Czech, I'm trying to sell a BassPro Signature Series reel that I had won (I need a left hand reel and had won a standard right hand model). It's not seen the water, I've just practiced casting it in my yard a couple times. Super smooth and no backlashes. Brand new in store is $160 but I can get it to you for $130. I don't have enough posts to put it on the classifieds here, but have it listed on the sa fishing site if you want pics or more info or you can pm me here.
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10924303
06/18/15 01:49 AM
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Trickster
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Super Freak
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I have been using a spinning reel exclusively and want to add a bait caster. Very limited experience with these and wanted ya'lls opinion on a good reel in the $125 or less range. Thanks in advance. What is your favorite technique to fish? That may make a difference on suggestions?
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Re: Baitcast Reel
[Re: OldCrow]
#10924320
06/18/15 01:53 AM
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Leever
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TFF Guru
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Stick with the spinning reel...they are superior to baitcasters.
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