Swimbait Reel

Reels are the hottest topic for TackleTour. Everyone wants to know what the latest and greatest is and how they compare to the old guard. What's the best for light stuff, or what's your suggestion for heavy cover. Do we really need different retrieve ratios? It's all in here.
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Swimbait Reel

Post by sb10410 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:10 pm

Looking for a reel to handle Huddleston Bluegills, jigs, frog, and occasionally a 6 inch Hudd. Price:$100-$350

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by stingray23 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:28 pm

How about a Shimano Calcutta B series?

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by marin12 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:59 pm

Daiwa Tatula HD Custom JDM

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by big_gee » Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:54 am

Tatula HD

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by mark poulson » Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:46 am

A light 200 series, so you have enough line capacity, but it's not an anchor.
Lew's BB2 is on sale at TW:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_BB2 ... e-PWB.html

All they have left are left handed reels, but you can see the specs, and can find a righty online somewhere if that's what you need.

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by Hunter_Pro48 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:48 pm

Yeah those aren't big lures so a 200 size reel would do the job. Zillion HD would be a good option because of its 100mm handle size

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by Jdmbiggie » Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:43 pm

og daiwa zillion

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by mickeyfin » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:21 pm

I use Shimano Curado's for swimbaits. The 200 & 300 series are very good. Smooth as silk, castes well and has pretty good stopping power. Practically maintenance free, just rinse and add a drop of oil to a few key locations.
YMMV

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by earthworm77 » Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:27 am

A Curado would be fine for those.

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by Cristo » Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:59 pm

+1 on 200 series curados. Had a scorpion version that handled baits well in the categories you stated.

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by jwfflipper14 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:03 pm

OG Zillion or any of the Tatulas or New Zillions
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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by Montanaro » Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:42 am

Tatula hd

Its 200 size with 100mm handle, immense drag, and deeper spool

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by stingray23 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:56 am

Whats the difference between the tatula HD and tatula HD custom(besides the custom being JDM)?

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by TommyG » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:03 am

Revo Beast, good bang for the $

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Re: Swimbait Reel

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:32 pm

Shimano curado 300

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