Reel for the heavier baits

I'm looking at getting a Dobyns Fury FR795SB or a FR806HSB rod to throw heavy swim baits, glide baits, and umbrella rigs with and just wondered with all the extra weight should I step up to a casting reel that is more geared toward off shore/bay/saltwater situation to hold up to the stress of the extra weight? I figure by the time you add braid and the load up on the cast that is going to generate a lot more stress on the reel frame.

Shimano Bantam MGL is designed for that kind of use but for some line capacity is an issue if using 50# or larger braid. Second option is the Curado 200K. More like capacity and a beefier AR bearing that can take the abuse. I've used both for A-RIgs for the last few years without a problem.

I'll look at those for sure. I've been studying the Lew's Custom Inshore SLP reel.

Curado 150 DC

For what you described, I would suggest a 300 size reel such as: Shimano Tranx, Daiwa Lexa or the new Tatula 300, or other reels in the 300 size. If you are throwing baits weighing 3- 6 ozs., these size reels have enough line capacity and they are built better to handle the torque and wear and tear to throw those heavier baits. All the beefed up guts in the reel on those 300 size reels are made for that purpose. Check out Tactical Bassin on you tube for reels they use to throw heavier baits.

Some things to consider

I use the Lews super duty wide spool but wouldn't think some of the fore mentioned reels would be bad options.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Calcutta_Conquest_MD_Casting_Reel/descpage-CONM.html

This.

Its not the frame that takes the stress of casting big baits. Its the pinion gear and the anti-reverse bearing.

Try this to see what I am driving at: Tie a 1/2 oz bait on your line and hit the free-spool button. Now do the same with a 6-8 oz bait. The 150 & 200 series reels are not designed to handle repeated abuse that comes from a 6.5 oz Hinkle or 8 oz soft swimmer like a 10" MagDraft.

love my Shimano Tranx 400 for throwing 6 inch swim baits, been around a while, proven... use it for salt water too. Like the power handle.

Daiwa Lexa 300
https://daiwa.us/collections/baitcasting-reels/products/lexa-tws

Slightly overkill for your weightless wacky senko fished in 30 FOW……,

No doubt

Most of us inshore/bay fishermen use whatever the bass fishermen are using. Those “inshore” model reels are just bass reels dollied up. Now fishing jetties or offshore, different gear. I’d get a 300 Tranx and be done with it.

I'm actually torn between this reel and the new shimano antares dc md

PISCIFUN 300 @ $99.00. I have been using one for over a year now and have no problem recommending it. One thing to consider when launching larger swimbaits is sooner or later that hawg you have been dreaming about will grab your offering as soon as it hits the water. There is something to be said for 8.1:1 gear ratio when this happens. Gathering line quickly under this situation can make the difference between keeping your fish pinned or losing it. I have used other 300 size reels in the past and always had concern for damaging or loss of those $250.00 - $300.00 gems. Now I just beat the heck out of my PISCIFUN and concentrate more on fishing hard.

https://www.lews.com/en/shop/reels/casting/sd3c

+1 The Lews super duty wide spool is perfect for large swim baits and deep diving crank baits. They hold a ton of line, they don't feel too big in your hand and they have several gear ratio's to choose from.

Just get the most expensive one of the two.

Ive actually experienced breaking the anti reverse out of a reel. WE went offshore fishing off the coast of Alabama a while back and I caught an almost 50 pound Jack Cravalle fishing with 300 spinning tackle. That fish destroyed that reel. Luckily for me it was our fishing guides reel. If I remember right it was a Diawa reel. He said it was due. It had a ton of hours on it.

The JDM Antares DC MD it is and it’s only $540. Gonna go great with my Conquest 905 MBR

Or you could put the Antares DC MD on the new Shimano Adrena that retails for $880. Just something to think about. Why settle for less???

I definitely agree with the larger reel size. makes for a lot more enjoyable day!

Have the same rod paired with a curado 300 awesome combo!
Also have an 806 with tatula 300 equally awesome combo
But the daiwa lexa is nice too and can be had for a little less money not as nice in my opinion but also half the price
I have used all of these on snook and tarpon they are a little light for large tarpon I won't lie lol

I have 1 300 size reel for large baits but I like the Super Duty wide spool better because it fits my hand better, holds a ton of line, and comes in several gear ratio's. The 300 is nice but just doesn't feel as good fishing with it for long periods of time.

I hear ya bro. I throw the big baits on my big setup until my shoulder & wrists hurt then I set em down and throw a jig of big Fluke to rest.

On the cheap would an original Shimano Curado CU 200 work. Buy one on ebay with 6:3:1 gear ratio??

It would work fine for a 6" Megabass magdraft that weighs 1 1/4 oz, but I would not use it for baits weighing 3+ oz. A cheaper option would be the Piscifun® Alijoz Size 300 Low Profile Baitcasting Reel for $99. I have no knowledge of this reel, but another TFF'r on a different thread stated he had used the reel for over 6 months and was pleased.

Lews Super Duty Wide Spool ($200-$220) I have 3-4 of these and use them mainly on Big C Rigs (3/4 oz-1 oz) Big Handle, but reel does not feel big. Light for its size. Holds all the line you could possibly need . After making a long cast, still plenty on there to maintain gear ratio.

The new Shimano Curado M series just released at i cast 23.
$199.99

You can tell a lot of people here dont throw big swimbaits, some of these reel recommendations just aint it. if you are constantly hucking around a 3 oz or bigger swimbait you need a reel with a lot of power and torque that can take the consistent all day casting and strain put on the gears. Anything less than a 300 size reel and you are only hurting yourself. I personally think the best reel right now for big swimbaits (3 oz and higher) for the value is the Daiwa tatula 300. The best reel and I mean the best for swimbaits in the 1 oz to 2 oz range like chopper style glides is the daiwa zillion HD.

Agree with above, 300 size or Zillion HD are good rec's. Others you might look at are Daiwa BBS series or maybe Super Duty's and older TD-Z 100 for the "lighter side of heavy" I run a Zillion TW G on my Dobyns 794.5 rod, mostly throwing 1.5-3oz or less. Heavier than that you want to step it up to 300/HD reels for sure.

Thanks for the info guys. Personally I probably won't throw this set up all that much ; my shoulders and elbows would probably declare mutiny on me pretty quick. This will be used by my high school team to get an anchor fish in the boat. These high school kids will probably have some sore muscles the next day which they'll quickly get over, me not so much...........

Curado 300e. Dobyns DC 795 sb. Tatsu 20lb min.

Anybody know what a Yum Flash Mob Junior rig weighs out of the package? Just realized I have one rod that might be capable of handling these. It's rated for a max weight of 2 ounces.

Why not use a round reel abu or shimano they are stout great .
Heck you probably already have one.’
J. D

If you get the kit with 1/8 oz heads it will come out to about 2 oz total.

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