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New Reel
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12/15/15 02:20 AM
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Gregg R
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Thinking about upgrading my reels, been using Academy's H20 mettle reels, They have been pretty good reels but wanted to upgrade, just wondering about the lews BB1 speed spools, I see them on e-bay for around 125.00. This is about the price range I am looking for, what other reels in this range would you reccomend? thanks.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 02:26 AM
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bigbass94
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Shimano Citica I I HIGHLY suggest that you save a few extra dollars and get the Citica I. It's pretty much a $220 reel but for a fraction of the cost. Shimano has revamped the Citica for this year and it's a heck of reel for the price. Such a super smooth retrieve and it's gone back to the lightweight metal feel. It feels sturdier than the previous model. It's an awesome reel and you won't regret buying it, I promise.
"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: New Reel
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12/15/15 02:31 AM
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Ken A.
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+1 on the Citica for the price range.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 02:38 AM
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deadeyedaniel
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+2 on citica I it's my favorite reel super super smooth
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 02:40 AM
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Gregg R
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Hey bigbass94, thanks for the response, which model are you talking about? I looked on ebay and saw alot of different models.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 02:48 AM
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bigbass94
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I'm left-handed but I'd go with the IGH model. I feel it's easier to slow down than to speed up. But that's just me.
"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: New Reel
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12/15/15 03:10 AM
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Gregg R
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 03:43 AM
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Walker_wilson13
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Shimano Casitas for $120, same frame as Aldebaron but different material. Best reel on the market for UNDER $150. Citica if you will spend 150.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 03:45 AM
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Brandon Potter
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You cant go wrong with Shimano or Lews. I have BB1's and they work great. Great inexpensive reel
2022 Skeeter ZXR21
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 04:00 AM
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WmSmith
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Only problem buying your first Shimano.....You will keep coming back for more. Best reels on the market
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 04:17 AM
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RedShadWorm
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I can't say enough positive things about my Shimano reels. I own 7 from a 20 year old Chronarch Super Free to core's and new chronarch ci4+s
I own a Abu Garcia Revo S as well.
Limited experience but I don't think you can go wrong with Shimano.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 03:37 PM
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Brad R
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Gregg, LakeForkGuy has a very nice video where he reviews the Shimano Casitas, a just over $100 reel. Worth a watch. Brad Shimano Casitas
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 03:49 PM
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lamoon78
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I changed over to Lews a few years ago and love them.
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 06:12 PM
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BeardedBanker
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I changed over to Lews a few years ago and love them. +1
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Re: New Reel
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12/15/15 06:26 PM
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Undertaker56
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I'm the last one to let you down!!!
Yes I am a real Undertaker.. I will give up my rod when you pry my cold dead hands off of it!!!!
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