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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:14 PM
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KsChampion198
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None, I'd keep the D7's that I have.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: rugud2go]
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02/06/14 04:24 PM
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rugud2go
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I know the topic is reel. But I don't have a dream reel. It's more like dream reels... MegaBass reels all the way w/a few Daiwa Classics . Since money is no object....12 of ea.
MegaBass:
IS73 IS79UC "ITO" 25th Anniversary IS73 Voila Zonda 68R Zonda 68 Rosso Red
Daiwa:
TD-Z ito TD-Z R+ TD-Z Aoi Presso All the Pixy line up
I think that about sums it up....!
I forgot to mention that those would hit the wallet for roughly $75,000
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:25 PM
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T Baxter
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:33 PM
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Bruce Allen
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I really love the Shimano Metaniums I have now. Probable try to get some more of them. I've never had the money to buy a Core. Would probably buy some of them too. And then a Steez to make a comparsion.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:34 PM
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Cloud Dancer
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Need to improve my LMB fishing, running out of time.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:35 PM
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Toad Jerker
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I only have 1 MGX but love that reel so I would probably stock my boat with them.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 04:47 PM
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Lee in Texas
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Geezzzzzzzzz.....and I thought I had one of the best in my purchase of the Type R Diawa Tartula.... Got rave reviews this past year..........
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 06:07 PM
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Lmgreeri
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Shimano is the best freshwater or saltwater. They just don't make em better.
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 06:15 PM
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Jerry Brown
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Diawa Steez hands down. Paired with a Dobyn's Champion Extreme, best set up out there 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 06:16 PM
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Bayou Burner
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Shimano Stella Spinning Reel
"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."
John Wayne
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 06:36 PM
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Michael.Beaty
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 06:49 PM
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bassbuddy
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Whichever one promises that I won't ever backlash and will reel the fish in for me while I drink my iced tea!
PB 9.79lbs
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 07:00 PM
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Slade
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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.
PB 10.58 Joe Pool
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 07:06 PM
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Slade
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The 2 Lews reels I have are:
Lews Tournament Pro Speed Spool - They are $199 - I bought the last 5:4:1 that tackle warehouse had on sale at the time for $139 I think
The other one is the $129 model, Lews Tournament MG Speed Spool.
Like I say they are good reels, but I do like my Revo's, Chronarch and Daiwa better.
I think out of the box, the Chronarch took me longer to get it set up the way I like my reels, and once I got it set right it has been a great reel, but the Daiwa and the Revo's have been easier for me to adjust and I like them better.
One thing I have learned over the last year of buying new equipment and trying to upgrade my stuff. I would rather spend $150 or 200 on a reel and be able to spend the same or a little more on a rod. I think once you get used to using good rods, it is hard to go back to one that is not as sensitive, strong, etc.. Its a different subject, but I think it is important because you start adding up the cost of a good reel and a good rod, then you get 3 or 4, your going to spend some money.
Last edited by Slade; 02/06/14 07:10 PM.
PB 10.58 Joe Pool
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Re: If money were no object... what reel would you buy?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/14 07:58 PM
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374 Trigger
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The Late Great Clarence Stewart designed reels and helped put shimano in the marketplace said the cheap little H2o mettle was the best buy out there and he used them a lot said fish em till they wear out then get a new one. Ive lot differant brands and like some of all but lots to be said for Clarence,s views.
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