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 Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: Slade]
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02/06/14 08:45 PM
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TallBaldCypress
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I know everyone talks about Lews, and I have 2 of them, and they are descent reels but nothing special to me personally.
I have a few Tournament Pro's as well. I bought them based on all the good things people say about them and frankly, I'm not impressed. Maybe I expected too much out of them but they aren't worth $150 more than my $29 mettles, IMO.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 09:03 PM
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JacksonBean
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The Steez is what most bench testing is compared to so I guess I would get one to see what all the fuss is about.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 09:16 PM
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armadillo joe
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In that 6:4:1 range? From those who buy their reels.  While they are still available I would get an Ardent Edge Elite.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 09:16 PM
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AgSellers04
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I would keep all the reels I have only I would dip them in 24k gold.
PBs LMB- 11 lbs., 7 oz. Falcon  Striper- 40 lb. Long Is. Sound BlueCat- 30 lb. Texoma Hybrid-8.2 lb. Lewisville Cutthroat Trout-22" Yellowstone R, WY Rainbow Trout- 21" Blitzen R, OR Steelhead- 8 lb. Umpqua R, OR Redfish-20 lb. Panama C. Bay, FL
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/14 12:09 AM
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kevin
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: Lmgreeri]
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02/07/14 01:08 AM
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Dr JL
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Shimano is the best freshwater or saltwater. They just don't make em better. I agree. I would get a high end shimano.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/14 01:15 AM
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/14 01:21 AM
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Shimano Core. I have a Steez and it is a nice reel but not for the $$$ it costs. The Calais is a fine reel also but too heavy.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: fouzman]
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02/07/14 03:59 AM
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/14 10:46 PM
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/08/14 12:31 AM
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Javelinman
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/13/14 01:44 PM
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Just bought a Steez at a pretty steep discount. Can't wait to try it out! I tried to buy a core from TW but they won't let me use the 10% coupon. Can't bring myself to pay full pop retail for a $400 reel.
Last edited by B. Dill; 02/13/14 01:45 PM.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/13/14 01:50 PM
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Nutman
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ABU Garcia ..... Black Max $49
Cast as good as any $200 reel that I have.
I have owned several for 4 years now with no issues at all.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: Slade]
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02/13/14 02:03 PM
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Agree, the Tatula R series is now my 'go to rig'...but, a lot short of the Steez reel. Don't think that will ever be in my price range.  Well money is always somewhat of a concern, but I will say this, I have bought a lot of reels over the last year or so. Nothing over $200, the most expensive one is a Shimano Chronarch, but I have also bough a few Revo SX's, Lews Speed tournament reels, I have a few of the older Curados - and I bought one Daiwa Tatula because I had a gift card and I wanted a 6:4:1 gear ratio so I took a flyer on once of these because all the other brands where 7:1's -
I will tell you this, I haven't had that Daiwa very long, and haven't used it enough to know how it will hold up, but it is my favorite reel. I thought it was a little big when I got it, and it is compared to the others, but not enough to really notice, and it holds more line and casts farther and smoother than any reel I own. I love it, and will buy more as I need reels.
I know everyone talks about Lews, and I have 2 of them, and they are descent reels but nothing special to me personally.
I rank the reels I own:
1. Daiwai Tatula
2. Revo SX's
3. Shimano Chronarch
4. Shimano Curado's - older ones
5. Lews Reels
I know this isn't exactly what you where asking, but thats my 2 cents. I don't know if I could justify spending $300 or 400 on a reel, because I could get 2 or 3 good ones for that price. Good enough for me anyway.
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