Swimb8 reel

[mhood]

Would a DC250 make a good one, or should I think in terms of a Conquest 300 or something? I do like round reels. I suppose I could start calling my ABU 6500/Airrus Centurian catfish rig a swimb8 rig and be done with it...

[bigfish2]

CURADO!!!!

[iangler]

I do just fine with a Met XT for swimbaits from 1.5~3oz.
The 250DC should be perfect for anything 1~6oz.
It really all depends on that kind of line you are going to be using.

[Lubina]

A 200-250 size should be fine for small and medium SB.
TD-Z BB is another choice, this is what I have been using.

[Want]

For Lake Leon? Definitely Penn 320 or Abu 70003C. (At about 12 oz each, they should balance out the bait. Will be effortless casting.).

Your Abu 6500. I had the spool bearings, dual bearing wormshaft kit, and ball bearing Idler kit upgraded on one of my C3's. The reel can throw baits out a LONG way. In any event a viable option IMO.

[SPAZ]

The 250DC would make an excellent swimbait reel IMO. I was thinking of buying the Daiwa Steez 100H for my swimbait use due to its weight.

[davej]

The 250DC would make an excellent swimbait reel IMO. I was thinking of buying the Daiwa Steez 100H for my swimbait use due to its weight.

That might be a bit fragile for banging heavy SB... what size baits are you planing to use with the steeze..

[SPAZ]

The 250DC would make an excellent swimbait reel IMO. I was thinking of buying the Daiwa Steez 100H for my swimbait use due to its weight.

That might be a bit fragile for banging heavy SB... what size baits are you planing to use with the steeze..

Probably no more than 2 oz. I would consider my 100DC but then I would have to use braid and I don't know if I want to do that.

[davej]

The 250DC would make an excellent swimbait reel IMO. I was thinking of buying the Daiwa Steez 100H for my swimbait use due to its weight.

That might be a bit fragile for banging heavy SB... what size baits are you planing to use with the steeze..

Probably no more than 2 oz. I would consider my 100DC but then I would have to use braid and I don't know if I want to do that.

I have the steeze and I don't think I would throw 2.0z baits on it.. I just think the wear and tear on these ultra light componets is going to beat that reel up..

I do throw 2.0 and below on a TDZ-ITO which had some boat rash... the Drag, Spool, Handle and Bearings have been upgraded and I have been using 15lb gamma with no issues.. I also have the Big Bait Speacial, Zillion and Ringa.. I have the SMAK as well but have not used it yet..

[T Mike]

There is not a swimbait reel on this planet that can compete with the Calcutta 400TE.. That is the standard for swimbait reels as of now. My opinion of course.

Mike

[mhood]

I have the SMAK as well but have not used it yet..

I have a SMAK (I was strangely attracted to the color). When you get around to using it, let us know what you think.

[davej]

I have the SMAK as well but have not used it yet..

I have a SMAK (I was strangely attracted to the color). When you get around to using it, let us know what you think.

Color?

I'm going to load it up with 25lb Gama and try it for some of the bigger swimbaits like the Huddleston, Raptor Tool, 1-up etc...

[leo33]

calcutta 300 or 400 hands down.

[Lightninrod]

calcutta 300 or 400 hands down.

Especially(the 300) for the heavier S/Bs and then a Calais(Antares AR or 200) for the lesser weight S/Bs for me.

[superman_36]

i have been throwing Matt's and huddleston's on a TDZ 103p for some time and have not had a problem. I like it for the low gear ratio