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 Reels under $80
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05/14/15 03:39 PM
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BlaiseWeimer
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In y'all's opinion what is the best bait caster under $80??
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 03:43 PM
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CLedbetter
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My first reel was the Abu Promax for about $70 and it has been good to me. It hangs in there with my Shimano Curado's.
I know a lot of guys talk about the H20 mettles too.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 03:44 PM
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wlgorman
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H20 man. I love my shimanos, but I can get 2-3 for the price of one and they H20 hold up just fine in freshwater.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 03:46 PM
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BlaiseWeimer
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I agree with the pro max, but I don't want a 7.1:1 ratio. I want something lower
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 03:46 PM
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bwdorman
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I heard these are pretty good, great price right now
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_424852_-1?ICID=CRT:201099576
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
#10843936
05/14/15 03:49 PM
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CLedbetter
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I agree with the pro max, but I don't want a 7.1:1 ratio. I want something lower Yea that is the beat down. I also would have liked that reel to be offered in different ratios.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: CLedbetter]
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05/14/15 04:04 PM
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Rhino68W
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I know a lot of guys talk about the H20 mettles too. X2 on this one.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 04:09 PM
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NitroUSAF
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Bass Pro Qualifier...wait til they go on sale and buy at least two at a time. By the way, the store will match the price on the BPS internet site.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 04:10 PM
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FMJshooter
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+1 for the pro qualifier, none better at that sale price.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
#10843997
05/14/15 04:10 PM
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jseago
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Lew's Laser is in that category
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: NitroUSAF]
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05/14/15 04:11 PM
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DTX Angler
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Bass Pro Qualifier...wait til they go on sale and buy at least two at a time. By the way, the store will match the price on the BPS internet site. yes pro qualifier is a great simple reel
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 04:12 PM
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Viper Rods
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If you're talking about new, I would have to go with the H2O Mettle. If you used is your deal, you can find some great deals on good high end reels in the Trade/Sell section here.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
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05/14/15 04:15 PM
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GoBears870
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Snagged a couple Pro Qualifiers at the Spring Fishing Classic for $50 - it is an unbelievable reel at that price. BPS puts them on sale for $79 every once in a while but they can also be found on eBay for around $60.
Although it fits the description of a "cheap" real, I'll make a plug for the Daiwa Laguna as well. I haven't gone a whole season with the two I bought, but I have been really impressed by how smooth it is. Cabela's marked them way down to $25 so I figured they were worth trying out. Very happy so far.
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Re: Reels under $80
[Re: BlaiseWeimer]
#10844078
05/14/15 04:37 PM
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catslayer
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Can you not wait just a bit and get a little nicer reel?
Sombody posted curado i's 129 at academy... You get what you pay for and I think your happiness and longevity of the set up is way better if you just spend a little more.
that said, 200 bucks is the max i've spent on a reel
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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