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 Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/11/13 01:16 AM
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sprigsss
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Ambassadeur C3
Shimano Cardiff
Shimano Citica
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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#8691263
03/11/13 12:19 PM
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Cajun Bass Buster
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I prefer the low profile reels so of those three I would have to go with the citica. Really I don't think you could go wrong with any of them. All solid reals that should last.
Some folks say that fishin on a Sunday is a sin, but if a fish bites my line, you know I'm gonna reel him on in!
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/11/13 01:28 PM
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Samarai
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Citica out of the ones u listed. However, u can find the curado 50e for about 130-140 all over the internet. I think this is the best priced reel on the market.
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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#8693325
03/11/13 09:07 PM
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bigstickfishing1
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The new Revo S is $129 and it is a very good reel for the money.
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/12/13 12:05 AM
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Mark Perry
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Daiwa Lexa can be found for less than that. I have certificates for free Daiwa shirts or hoodies if u buy one.
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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#8694822
03/12/13 02:22 AM
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Tallgrass05
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The C3 is a tank. The Cardiff is in the middle regarding weight. The Citica is the lightest. Citica review at TackleTour. Depends on your fishing application and which rod you might pair it with.
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/12/13 02:36 AM
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sprigsss
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Have always used the round baitcasts in the past, mostly ambassadeurs. Last low profile reel was a shimano.
Grew up mostly bass fishing and used the shimano low profile reels. As I got older I did more saltwater fishing and kind of moved over to the ambassadeurs.
Now I don't do much fishing at all, but after a recent trip will try my best to change that. In West Texas so most of my fishing would be freshwater fishing, but may make my way to the coast 2-3 times a year.
So think I ruled out the C3 and Cardiff.
Going back and forth between:
Shimano Citica
Abu Garcia Orra Inshore (on sale for same price as Citica)
Abu Garcia Revo S
Some say if you buy the Citica might as well spend a little more and get a Curado, but then other reviews say Curado G's are junk.
Thinking of getting 3 setups, don't know why but want to get 3 of the same reels. One heavy flipping stick, may spool with braid, and then a medium and medium heavy with mono. Probably 7' heavy, and 6'6" medium and medium/heavy.
I won't go overboard on the rods cause I always end up snapping the ends of somehow, or the eyes get stepped on.
Last edited by sprigsss; 03/12/13 02:37 AM.
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/13/13 04:11 PM
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dbone17
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between those 3, the revo s is the way to go.
Just gotta keep on livin man, L.I.V.I.N!
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Re: Which reel for $125 or less?
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03/13/13 11:39 PM
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sprigsss
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Appreciate the feedback guys. Still can't quite make up my mind. Maybe I'll change my mind, get 1 of each, and then see how they hold up.
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