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Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: SC-001] #11561714 04/24/16 11:16 AM
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Shimano with Abu Garcia in a close second

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Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561727 04/24/16 11:33 AM
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h2O have 6 like them very much

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561786 04/24/16 12:38 PM
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13 concept........

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561789 04/24/16 12:43 PM
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+1 for Lews and Daiwa. Both have been solid and just work.

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561801 04/24/16 12:58 PM
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Wow that's a tough call. On deck I have an old H2O mettle that still works perfect, a Johnny Morris Carbonlite that's great, 2 Metaniums, 2 Lews Tourney Pros, 2 Steez and I don't hesitate to pick up any of them. Obviously for the price the H2O Express Mettle is great, but the Metaniums are like butter, smooth all day and cast a mile. If I had to pick one I would go Shimano.


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Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561804 04/24/16 01:00 PM
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Lews, so many choices, and a proven track record.

But you really can't go wrong with Shimano, Daiwa, or 13 Fishing.

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11561948 04/24/16 02:24 PM
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I do only have one brand....Shimano.

All Curados.....all made in Japan.

I will not buy any new Shimano made in Malaysia POOP!!!

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11562029 04/24/16 03:21 PM
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Shimano for Brand, specific reel Metanium.


Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11562032 04/24/16 03:22 PM
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I was a Shimano guy for years. Quality has gone down and price has gone up.

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11562044 04/24/16 03:31 PM
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Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11562114 04/24/16 04:15 PM
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Dude that shims I Metanium is like 400$ 😳 there's no way I can spend that on a reel. So what's the best way to get Japan made curados?

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Originally Posted By: sunsetroosters
Dude that shims I Metanium is like 400$ 😳 there's no way I can spend that on a reel. So what's the best way to get Japan made curados?


Keep an eye out on the classifieds here....Bass Boat Central classifieds....Ebay(high prices)....Craigslist...garage sales

I found the model I like the best and I buy any of them that I see at a reasonable price.

Re: If you could only have one brand baitcaster [Re: sunsetroosters] #11562206 04/24/16 05:29 PM
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Lew's, no doubt.


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Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
And greedily devour the treacherous bait.
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Shimano for me,

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