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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12147737 03/19/17 03:18 PM
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Are you asking about best reel regardless of price or best reel bang for your buck?

Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12148841 03/20/17 12:47 PM
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Whichever baitcaster has a built-in fish radar detector, then that's the best one.

If there isn't a baitcaster with a built-in radar detector, then there is no best baitcaster.

I still like my budget H20s, and if I had a $400 reel, "I" would still be fishing the same way, win some/lose some.

Landing them is always great, and getting skunked blows, no matter the reel and rod!

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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12151852 03/22/17 12:07 AM
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The best reel is a question with a lot of answers. First off what are you fishing for. Then what type of water and structure are you going to be dealing with. Then you come to a world of various personal preferences as for size and type of fishing that you will be doing in the sense of what sort of gear ratio will work best for you.

LOL, that is how I ended up with a building that is just stuffed full of rod, reels and tackle. I generally am most familiar with the ABU line of reels so I will use them for examples but I am well aware that there are other very fine brands out there. I just love the smaller reels like the older ABU3600C for working smaller lures, especially top waters like a Zara puppy. For rattle traps I like the middle sized reels like the ABU 4500 C4 high speed. For bigger lures and bigger fish I want a full sized reel like the ABU 5500C4. I catfish a lot and guess what; I use an ABU 6500C3. If I was fishing for monsters I would use the ABU 7000C3. I also have a couple of ABU Eons that I use for white bass and crappie that cast very light lures very well.

Hi, my name is Dan and I'm addicted to tackle!! LOL. The best reel is the one that does the job you want it to do with the lest effort and makes you personally happiest. Price really isn't a big factor. As long as it is a quality product it will probably last you a life time. Some people like to own the most expensive in whatever they buy and others like a good deal above all else as long as the basic quality is there.

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You know that old saying "Some people march to the beat of a different drummer."? I don't listen to a drum at all and have meandered through life instead of marching.
Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12169398 04/02/17 04:57 AM
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i agree for low profile reels the 07 Japan Metanium MG is the best ive ever used and I think ive tried them all.

Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12218943 04/27/17 09:21 AM
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I have dozens of reels in all price ranges, but to me, the best of them all is my Shimano Antares AR. It is the Japan market version of the Calais 100A. It is super smooth and does everything well. Looks amazing too due to its silver/chrome finish. I also agree with the above poster about the Metanium MG being a great reel. You can get used ones on ebay now for around $160!


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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12223884 04/30/17 02:26 PM
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My old 3 and 4 screw Abu's are still winchin'em in
I have acouple with the V-spool upgrade from the 80's
Best reels (passed down 2 generations)Ive ever owned

Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12250268 05/17/17 09:27 PM
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My favorites are the Daiwa Steez, and the Daiwa Tatula SV CT, followed by Lews Super Duty, BB1pro and BB1. I also have some older Curado E and Citica E Shimanos that I like as well as the Lews reels. I don't care for the newer Shimano I series.

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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12251087 05/18/17 05:07 AM
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The reels I use MOST are the old Greenie Curados, the B series reels are almost indestructible, but getting hard to find some parts for, but tey have lasted for over 18 years w/o little problems. I occasionally see them for sale on eBay for less than $100, but to each his own. I LOVE the B5 reels for all my CBing. They just flat out WORK for all CBs. Hope this helps. I ALSO have a few Lews reels and like them pretty well, as well. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

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Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: smooth move] #12251195 05/18/17 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: smooth move
everyone has a favorite. mine is the older shimano curado, curado sf and chronarch sf. i have 4 of each and they are all over 15 yrs old, some over 20. still smooth as silk. i go through each one annually. of the newer shimanos, the only one i can speak for is the ceana or ceneca(?). i was given one and i super tuned it and it's as good as it gets. weather it will stand the test of time is to be seen.


I have 4 of the old Shimano Curados that are over 15 years old that I will never get rid of unless they blow up or get stolen. Had one serviced earlier this year by Kevin Smith of Shamrock Rod and Reel Service and it works better now than brand new.
For a good value when I was working at Bass Pro Shop I looked into the Pro Qualifier reels and bought a couple for under $ 100.00 and they are really good smooth reels. Only draw back is the thumb bar is positioned where it is uncomfortable for me for flipping so I use them for moving baits and they have worked great. Don't know if they are a 15 to 20 year old reel like the Curados.


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Re: Best Baitcasting Reel on the Market!! [Re: Bulletman99] #12263555 05/26/17 03:45 AM
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I have 2 ambassadeur 5500c s that I got out of layaway from the Nacogdoches Walmart in 1975.

I paid $42 for each which was a fortune at that time for an SFA student.

I landed a 51lb. Blue Cat on one of them.

I have acquired several others over the years plus some 4500c s, 6500c s, 1500c s, and 2500c s.

The 2 original reels are still in use and in my boat right now.

With the proper care, they will indeed last a lifetime!


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I'm gonna scale him, gut him, and fry him up whole.
Then, I'm gonna take him by the head & tail, 'n play him like a French harp."
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