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Finesse baitcaster ?

Posted By: RiveraTackleCo.

Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 09:31 PM

Looking to load up my MajorCraft MS-X 6.9M/BF casting rod with a finesse bait casting reel...Thoughts on a good one? overall weight is important...so far i'm looking at the Daiwa Steez SV103xs and shimano aldebaran 50...Any other ideas out there. This will mainly be a DS and Shaky head rod. Thanks!
Posted By: bigbass94

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 09:39 PM

Shimano Aldebaran 50

I have 2 of these reels and I love em'! They're my favorite reels that I have. They're great for everything from crankbaits to tiny shakey heads and drop shots. They're super smooth on the retrieve and they seem to be holding up to ruthless abuse. Definitely worth the money if you ask me. Get one!!!
Posted By: SteezMacQueen

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 10:17 PM

Pixy.
Posted By: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 10:53 PM

TD sol or the new daiwa sv105 or a Shimano core those are the ones I have used with great success.
Posted By: Acuna

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 11:05 PM

Aldebaran is a sweet reel.
Posted By: Fish Killer

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/25/16 11:41 PM

Older Chronarch 50mg
Posted By: T54

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 12:43 AM

Aldebaran
Posted By: BlaiseWeimer

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 12:50 AM

Aldebaran with 20 pound braid!
Posted By: Michael.Beaty

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:35 AM

Another vote for the daiwa pixy
Posted By: Mark Perry

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:38 AM

http://www.daiwaweb.com/us/contents/reels/sv_series/index.html
Posted By: ezbassin

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:40 AM

Originally Posted By: CarlosRivera
Looking to load up my MajorCraft MS-X 6.9M/BF casting rod with a finesse bait casting reel...Thoughts on a good one? overall weight is important...so far i'm looking at the Daiwa Steez SV103xs and shimano aldebaran 50...Any other ideas out there. This will mainly be a DS and Shaky head rod. Thanks!


I have a steez 103 and really like it for drop shotting and throwing a shaky head. I also love Shimano reels but haven't tried the aldebaran 50. Im sure I would like it also.

The Steez will throw a wacky rigged trick worm very well also.
Posted By: Ken A.

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:42 AM

Stick with the Steez Carlos. The Aldebaran is a nice reel but not on par with the Steez.
Posted By: Ken A.

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:46 AM

You may also want to look at one of these.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_SS_Air_Casting_Reel/descpage-SAIR.html

I haven't used one yet but may be worth a look.

I have several of the highend Shimanos and they are very nice but not the quality of the Steez.
Posted By: RiveraTackleCo.

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:52 AM

Originally Posted By: Ken A.
You may also want to look at one of these.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_SS_Air_Casting_Reel/descpage-SAIR.html

I haven't used one yet but may be worth a look.

I have several of the highend Shimanos and they are very nice but not the quality of the Steez.


That what i've been looking at Ken....I saw them today and the specs are pretty good. Thanks all for the feedback!
Posted By: jhauk

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:52 AM

I have a Finesse bait caster similar, but it's Abu Garcia with light line. It actually has worked out well for me lol.
Posted By: 361V

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Ken A.
You may also want to look at one of these.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_SS_Air_Casting_Reel/descpage-SAIR.html

I haven't used one yet but may be worth a look.

I have several of the highend Shimanos and they are very nice but not the quality of the Steez.
This one just went on to my "need" list also.
Posted By: Trickster

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 02:57 PM

Lews Team Lite
Posted By: Nathan "Bull" Montgomery

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 03:30 PM

Originally Posted By: Fish Killer
Older Chronarch 50mg


Just had 2 of these in great shape and sold them both. Should have saved one for you Carlos!
Posted By: LinkLowrance

Re: Finesse baitcaster ? - 01/26/16 05:19 PM

Lew's Tournament Pro G. The end.
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