First high end reel

[GaterB]

Hey everyone, I'm new on this forum but have been reading through the posts and reviews for a while now. Anyway, i'd like you guy's opinion about what i should consider for my first high end reel. Budget is up to about $500 and will use it for a variety of techniques and hopefully for a long time. I didn't want to make this kind of investment without getting some input from you all here first! Thanks in advance!

[cndbasshunter]

TD Ito...or for cheaper alphas Ito.

[tywithay]

I'd probably find a good deal on a Steez, then buy an SV or RCS1016 spool for it. Doesn't get much more refined than that reel.

[vinnieb729]

I'll assume casting reel. My choice would be the JDM Steez SV - 6.3 gear ratio does most thing well and so does the spool.
http://jpangler.com/index.php/reel/daiw ... -6-3r.html

[dragon1]

What generation do you want?

[USA-RET]

Shopping new items:

I'd recommend a Shimano Core 50MG for a domestic, Great high end reel and well under your budget. Something a bit more exotic and still in the Shimano realm, the JDM Conquest 50 is a must own. With shipping you should be just under your limit.

I might recommend the domestic Shimano Calcutta 100DC (if you can locate one NIB). Excellent reel that can do about anything except extreme finesse.

Daiwa, I'd probably go for a PX Type R (right at your limit) or try and find a Steez NIB for under $500.

[MTBF]

If your bass fishing with thinner lines or don't need miles of line the Core 50Mg7 is a awesome reel. I use 2 for pitching (Half spool's of 22lb Fluoro) and 1 for casting(straight 10lb fluoro), my new Core felt as smooth as the 2 I've put through dozens of bass the last 2 summers. Small test of time and great performance with no time on my end tuning,cleaning etc.

The new Metanium might be worth a look if you need more line capacity. A little heavier and larger in profile but both worth research.

Good luck in the hunt!

[GaterB]

Sorry I forgot to specify that it will be a casting reel, and thanks for the replies! Awesome info and suggestions!

[njbasscat]

I'll assume casting reel. My choice would be the JDM Steez SV - 6.3 gear ratio does most thing well and so does the spool.
http://jpangler.com/index.php/reel/daiw ... -6-3r.html

What he said. This reel is on my list to buy.

[dhottle]

Low profile reel metanium 2013

Round reel 50 or 100 conquest.

[BigG]

I'll assume casting reel. My choice would be the JDM Steez SV - 6.3 gear ratio does most thing well and so does the spool.
http://jpangler.com/index.php/reel/daiw ... -6-3r.html

What he said. This reel is on my list to buy.

X3 Guess I am just getting the spool instead of the cool looking reel.

[mikeysam]

SInce your looking for a reel for a variety of techniques, the Steez 100ha should fit the bill. Or save a little more money and get the Shimano Antares hg.

[fishingandfords]

13 mentanium

[zodiak311]

Have been fishing for a while? If your thumb is well trained, as I am assuming, I would go with a Steez, Conquest 50, 51, or a Pixy.

[beezy]

First and foremost, get over to Tackle Warehouse right now and check out their sale items. They have a few daiwa T3 reels, and even their Z reel for sale. Excellent reels for the price. I'm a big fan of the T3 platform and at that $200 price tag, it'll be the perfect reel to handle almost any technique.