Best baitcast for $175

I am currently using all Revo Sx or STx reels but having a problem with them letting out line while in the rod box. When I finally get them untangled I can pull out drag until it stops and they fish fine but just frustrating that I am having that problem. I am thinking about trying another brand and just wanted some feedback.

LEWS

Curado

Revo STX, JMO, I have 10 or 12 never had that problem!

Shimano Curado I

I definitely think you should go with a Curado. They've been proven winners for years and they're truly the bomb. Shimano hit a home run again with the I series and these reels feel like a $300 reel in your hand. They're very durable and strong but they're small and compact, which is hard to find in a reel nowadays. They have a smooth, buttery retrieve and all the drag power you could possibly need. I really think you'd be happy with a Curado. Give it a try!

Save a little $$ and buy a daiwa tatula

lews tournament lite speed spool,lews bb1, or Curado I.

Lews Super Duty or LFS.....or Shimano Curado

Lew's Tournament Pro G Spool. You can find them on eBay for around $165.

I was looking at the Lews LITE speed spool..have you tried it compared to the G spool?

I looked them and they only have 5 ball bearings compared to 11 on most higher end reels.

Lew's Super Duty

Also check into the Cabela's Arachnid... near the same as Tatula only with "Cabelas" stamped on it and 4 or 5 additional bearings and just slightly over your budget... if you can wait them out they can usually be had for $130 or so on sale

Love my Tat's!

5 high end bearings. I know of 10 and 12 bearing reels I wouldn't buy or even use if they were given to me.

Get yourself a daiwa tatula or a fuego and save some cash!

I have several Tatulas and many Arachnids. Watch for sales on the Arachnid. I got some as low as $108.00. They're great for heavy line. For light line I like Lews LITE.

Ok I am going to try a Tatula found a new 2016 model on Ebay for $109 hope I like it

Sale on the Quantum EXO 100 this weekend at Cabelas. Reg. 249.99, door buster 99.99

that seems to be a good deal

13 fishing concept A great reels

I use reVos but am very fond of abu sweeden 4600 5600 round reels.
I upgrade the spool bearings to abec 7.
You also can't beat a good used abu morrum 1600 or 3600 for round reels.

Curado........Curado.......Curado

Revo's over time the tension stops working right.

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I'm Definitely going to be waking up early for this deal.

Ball bearing count doesnt really tell you much. You can buy reels with 10 or 11 ball bearings for $25. Most of those bearings arent anywhere they do anything like in the handle. A quality reel with 5 or 6 quality bearings is far superior to a cheap reel with twice as many. So, dont even take bearing count into consideration.

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Fishing 13 concept....bought 3 more today. If you wanted a different route, I'd say look at the revo S for the money.