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 Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/10/21 03:36 AM
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Poodle
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Another vote for Black Max!
Steve
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: fivebites]
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06/10/21 03:38 AM
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GringoPescador
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If a guy had 14 shimano E’s and wanted to finally make a change would he regret swapping to SLX’s ? Probably! Shoot me a PM if you have any 50E’s, I’ll buy them all!
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/10/21 08:46 AM
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Discloco
Green Horn
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SLX is sweet for that dollar range. I do agree that checking the classifieds, eBay and bbc for reel deals has definitely saved me some coins over the years. Am I a brand snob? Yep, Shimano all the way! I’ve owned almost every brand out there and have been impressed with none more than Shimano. Daiwa, second and all others tied for last.
If I was just starting out, maybe look around for some used “ greenie” curados?
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: reeltexan]
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06/10/21 08:50 AM
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Discloco
Green Horn
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Maybe back in the day when Shimano had their name on them! Lol!
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/10/21 01:18 PM
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BMCD
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All I use is BPS reels now. I have 1 shimano. For pieces of junk they sure do the job and last a long time. Mostly PQs for me, 7 JM Platinums ( these are on the higher price side)
Have broken just as many other brands as I have BPS brands.
Last edited by BMCD; 06/14/21 01:23 PM.
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/10/21 02:47 PM
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Frank the Tank
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OK..... I’m happy for you. To each his own. #Merica  I don’t begrudge anyone for using them, just my opinion. Glad they work great for you B-Mac 
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Tiltman]
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06/10/21 07:47 PM
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If a guy had 14 shimano E’s and wanted to finally make a change would he regret swapping to SLX’s ? Would it matter if he was only going to throw the same spinnerbait all day - every day? 
Robert Oleson
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Slide_R]
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06/11/21 03:40 PM
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Tiltman
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If a guy had 14 shimano E’s and wanted to finally make a change would he regret swapping to SLX’s ? Would it matter if he was only going to throw the same spinnerbait all day - every day? a guy has to have back ups !
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Tiltman]
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06/11/21 05:07 PM
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If a guy had 14 shimano E’s and wanted to finally make a change would he regret swapping to SLX’s ? Would it matter if he was only going to throw the same spinnerbait all day - every day? a guy has to have back ups ! 
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/11/21 05:40 PM
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fishr3
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Whatever you buy, to get the best bang for your buck, learn how to properly maintain the reel. Clean and lube the reel bearings. You can also further extend the life of a cheap reel by replacing the bearings. I was unable to find a source for spare parts on a BPS reel, so I took bearing measurements and ordered from Amazon. I'm throwing a Shimano Curado, and Lews Mach 1, or a BPS reel and they all seem to do the job. The price difference in the reels should be reflected in the quality of the bearings more than the quantity of bearings.
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Tiltman]
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06/12/21 11:39 PM
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ezbassin
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If a guy had 14 shimano E’s and wanted to finally make a change would he regret swapping to SLX’s ? Not as long as you keep the E reels also.
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/13/21 12:25 AM
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Big Swimbait
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I know I got extremely lucky but I have been trying to break this Megabass KO from Aliexpress for 3 years... ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/06/full-88451-99710-cheap_reel_2.jpg)
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/13/21 04:33 AM
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BNKrust
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Revo X all day. All gear ratios, Winch 5.4:1, Reg 6.6:1, and the High Speed 7.3:1
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Re: Best bang for the buck on reels
[Re: Coach T]
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06/13/21 04:53 AM
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Phoenix 920 Pro xp
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daiwa tatula and shimano slx without a doubt. dont buy that generic chinese doyo reel [censored]
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